battousai16 Posted August 3, 2003 Posted August 3, 2003 "Don't know what his rank is, but would'nt it be a better idea to have your Sensei spar w/ him" good idea, however, i don't think it would help much, as it's been established that the guy respects people of higher rank. unless you had your sensei wear a white belt, and i'd hope he'd notice the difference "I hear you can kill 200 men and play a mean six string at the same time..."-Six String Samurai
Kyokushin Posted August 3, 2003 Posted August 3, 2003 Oh, I missed that post. Well then I don't see the problem. There's no harm in being confident in your skills. I would'nt suggest having a big guy who is lower rank spar him. Usually they don't have control, so that would just be a painful lesson . Sempai Emily2nd Kyu-Brown Belt---The true essence of the Martial Way can only be realized through experience. Knowing this, learn never to fear its demands. --- Mas. Oyama ---
GrrrArg Posted August 3, 2003 Posted August 3, 2003 Its been said before but overconfidence is different to confidence.
Kyokushin Posted August 3, 2003 Posted August 3, 2003 Osu! No arguments there. Sempai Emily2nd Kyu-Brown Belt---The true essence of the Martial Way can only be realized through experience. Knowing this, learn never to fear its demands. --- Mas. Oyama ---
battousai16 Posted August 3, 2003 Posted August 3, 2003 so it's agreed, then, that the only way to cure over confidence is to knock him around a bit? surely there's a better way than that... ...right? "I hear you can kill 200 men and play a mean six string at the same time..."-Six String Samurai
delta1 Posted August 3, 2003 Posted August 3, 2003 so it's agreed, then, that the only way to cure over confidence is to knock him around a bit? surely there's a better way than that... ...right? You don't have to get him hurt. But nothing humbles you like going up against good fighters at your own level who don't play by the same rules. Too often we can fall into a comfortable rut, sparing the same people who fight just like you do and who you can almost predict before you start. And nothing builds true confidence like comeing back and figureing out how to handle that same fighter later. But it is confidence built on humility and respect, not false bravado built on abstract theory and routine. And, as we say in Kenpo, "Without contact, there is no reality!" (SGM Ed Parker). Freedom isn't free!
BladeLee Posted August 3, 2003 Posted August 3, 2003 Confidence doesn't kill, infact its a great asset. There is nothing that will push you more than believing in yourself. However, I believe it is arogance that kills.... or corrupts rather ~BladeLee~
GrrrArg Posted August 4, 2003 Posted August 4, 2003 Arrogance/overconfidence - no real difference, both can get you into alot of trouble.
Bart the Lover Posted August 4, 2003 Posted August 4, 2003 Do you attend the same club as your friend, tenguartist? If you do, you could try voicing your concerns with your instructor. Perhaps he/she could have a word with him. If he respects the instructor, he might listen to him/her. It's worth a try. I imagine instructors will see this kind of thing frequently, and may know the best way to approach the problem. I urge you to keep persuading your friend to see sense. Don't wait until he finds out for real how dangerous untrained people can be. He may end up dead. Regards, Bart the Lover
sansoouser Posted August 4, 2003 Posted August 4, 2003 pay a guy 5 bucks to beat him up to show him he's no good The amateur shoots his hands out ferociously, but lacks any true power. A master is not so flamboyant, but his touch is as heavy as a mountain.
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