Bizzare, strange, weird masters and training places.

[Himokiri Karate]

I was without a teacher for a while in 2003, I found this very reputable dojo in Houston, the sensei was above 6th Don or above in 3 different arts of Karate (shindo jenin ryu) ,Judo and Kendo . anyway he said that I need to start from the white belt which I did, after about a year, twice a week practicing with him, one day he asked about my name, I asked him how come he doesn't know my name. He said that he doesn't care till I become a Yudansha and my name goes on the wall. that was the last day I practiced with him.

I knew he was arrogant but he passed the line that day.

Missed your post but I am wondering if he was a good instructor?

Also him saying your name goes on the wall, does it mean that you become revered for being your dues?

[JazzKicker]

I trained at a boxing club for a while that is in an former (golf) driving range building. Strange layout, long skinny building with an overgrown backyard.

[singularity6]

I've practiced in a clearing in the woods off of a hiking trail more than once, and I drove to a beach at the end of a peninsula off of Lake Michigan a few times, too.

[Himokiri Karate]

I trained at a boxing club for a while that is in an former (golf) driving range building. Strange layout, long skinny building with an overgrown backyard.

Sounds like some small town horror movie environment. Kind of sounds epic!