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Post by slav on Jun 23, 2008 19:30:25 GMT
Agreed. Mine (the one that is moving back to Japan) told us that the word "sensei" is just a Japanese word that means teacher. It is not some dignified spiritual plane. Anybody can teach somebody something. Of course, the actual title of "sensei" itself implies seniorty and respect, so you obviously do not throw it around. He also called toes "foot fingers" and told me that if my tare became crooked, my "semprini is in much dangerous." Other than that his Engrish was very good.
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Post by Deleted on Jun 23, 2008 20:09:39 GMT
Excellent point!
One of my first masters favorites: Put in you mouse gar and heta protector!
also: one more time, last one more time, last last one more time...
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Post by slav on Jun 23, 2008 20:53:16 GMT
Ah yes, good one!
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Post by Deleted on Jun 23, 2008 22:34:17 GMT
My students constantly teach me things, like to watch my toes when they are wearing boots, ouch!
I am not some uber guru of martial artsdom, I am just another guy who loves all of this kind of stuff and is trying to bring it to people who need to be able to defend themselves. I would not call myself a sensei as for me that title carries far too much weight regardless of what it's original meaning is, in the martial arts world a sensei is someone who earns your trust, love and respect.
I need to try that on my students!
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Post by slav on Jun 23, 2008 23:04:22 GMT
True. Being a teacher (lit. sensei) in one way or another is indeed different than carrying the title of "Sensei".
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Post by slav on Jun 26, 2008 17:35:00 GMT
Here are some videos of my Sensei's Kendo:
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Post by Deleted on Jun 26, 2008 17:55:11 GMT
I disagree. In japan, schoolteachers are called 'Sensei', as well as lawyers, doctors, and pretty much anyone with a degree or in a professional setting.
Calling someone 'Sensei' doesn't inherently carry with it devotion, love, and trust; rather it shows proper respect for a person's professional position as your teacher or adviser.
That being said, in the martial arts, the teacher/student relationship is a very close and personal one(or it should be, in any case), which is where these ideas of trust and love being associated with the term 'sensei' come from.
It's not a part of the title, and the title should not be reserved for people with that relationship to you, but in martial arts you see people that have that relationship with one of them being the other's sensei.
Just like when I was going to school, I had a number of really great teachers that really cared about me, that I felt a great deal of respect and honor for. I also had some teachers I didn't really care for at all - pretty poor teachers. But they're still teachers and I can't say they're not just because I don't like them and they didn't like me.
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Post by Deleted on Jun 26, 2008 17:58:23 GMT
Thanks slavia! Kendo is so fast it is sometimes hard to see the point being scored. I have got to get to our Univ Club's tournament this year, I am sure it is easier to see good points in person
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Post by slav on Jun 26, 2008 19:27:17 GMT
A clean and well executed point is very distinctive in person, but then again there are also times when a point looks (from the spectator's position) to be awarded arbitrarily. A good strike is obvious to all, because the sounds and motions are so perfect and in tune...you can literally "feel" the spirit and power.
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Post by Deleted on Jun 27, 2008 23:31:54 GMT
I disagree. In japan, schoolteachers are called 'Sensei', as well as lawyers, doctors, and pretty much anyone with a degree or in a professional setting. Calling someone 'Sensei' doesn't inherently carry with it devotion, love, and trust; rather it shows proper respect for a person's professional position as your teacher or adviser. That being said, in the martial arts, the teacher/student relationship is a very close and personal one(or it should be, in any case), which is where these ideas of trust and love being associated with the term 'sensei' come from. It's not a part of the title, and the title should not be reserved for people with that relationship to you, but in martial arts you see people that have that relationship with one of them being the other's sensei. Just like when I was going to school, I had a number of really great teachers that really cared about me, that I felt a great deal of respect and honor for. I also had some teachers I didn't really care for at all - pretty poor teachers. But they're still teachers and I can't say they're not just because I don't like them and they didn't like me. Very well put adam, +1 to you
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Post by Deleted on Jun 29, 2008 0:52:48 GMT
Erduk, I had a similar problem when trying to find a source of sword lessons. After checking around I found one nearby college that had a fencing club, but due to insurance reasons didn't accept anyone except students/faculty. Then I found an SCA combatives instructor - 90 minutes away. After checking with several local martial arts schools I finally found one Sensei willing to take on a new student. Since I'm his only sword student these are private lessons and often our schedules don't match up, so I'm averaging about 1 lesson a month.
My advice is start calling martial arts schools and see if any will offer some type of sword lessons. Don't be too picky - Iado, Kendo, Kenjutsu, Haidong Gumdo or whatever.
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Post by Deleted on Jun 29, 2008 5:17:43 GMT
I live in northern michigan... The U.P. There is nothing up here but woods and lakes. No waffle house. No shopping malls.
Edit: Also, there isn't a wal-mart or other one stop shop place unless you drive 30+ minutes. The nearest college? Hour away. And that is just a tribal community college.
I'm damn lucky just to have access to broadband... and a job.
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Post by Deleted on Jun 29, 2008 18:06:34 GMT
You know, you are also lucky to be close to wilderness. There are thousands of people who would kill to be as remote as you.
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Post by Deleted on Jul 1, 2008 8:39:45 GMT
I'm sure they would be glad to be up here... until the mosquitos came out. They are HUGE up here... Maybe if they get any bigger I'll have a new target to swing at?
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Post by Deleted on Jul 1, 2008 11:22:19 GMT
lol mosquitos, but black flies are worse in my book.
Erduk, have you looked into traveling to a seminar? It would be short, but I bet you could get some good instruction to keep you busy practicing for a while.
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Post by Deleted on Jul 3, 2008 3:59:58 GMT
No, I haven't... Maybe I should? Anything like that will most likely be on the other side of the state though.
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Post by Deleted on Jul 3, 2008 23:39:44 GMT
The worst time is the 2 weeks (falls in June in Maine) where you have black flies AND mosquitos at the same time. We also have deer flies and moose flies if you go into the real woods.
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Post by Deleted on Jul 4, 2008 1:54:40 GMT
Skin so soft( from avon), keeps the little buggers away and gives you nice soft skin.
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Post by Deleted on Jul 4, 2008 3:11:42 GMT
Alant, shudder, I haven't met a moose fly yet. I don't think I want to. They sound like they could carry off small children.
Erduk, yes I think you would probably have to travel to Detroit, or Chicago. Hmm, you know, we have at least two members from around there: jimdangello, and roninsword. You could ask them if they know of any seminars.
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Post by Deleted on Jul 4, 2008 20:29:21 GMT
Moose flies have been known to mate with wild turkeys!!
Seriously, they are like a big aggresive horse fly.
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