I say hey Steve, what's going on? Smile, and then move on.
Meeting your instructor in the street
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Solidman82 said:
Outside of the dojo? I think it would be completely opposite. Most people wouldn't have a clue as to why someone is acting that way.
Navarre
Master Black Belt
Samantha said:
And how would you expect me to appropriately answer this question to one of your regrettable minor status? Are you baiting me? lol
Um, obviously I am suggesting that you should read poetry to them or perhaps tell them about the beauty of rainbows.
*tries to look as innocent as possible*
Solidman82
Purple Belt
Actually what I meant to say was. Who cares what anybody thinks other then the two people involved in the greeting. Not I. Hopefully not Sensei/SiFu/Guro/Sir or Ma'am
cali_tkdbruin
Master of Arts
Outside of the dojang I would still address our master instructor as sabumnim or sir. I do it just as a sign of respect since he's shared so much with me and taught me so much about our beloved MA... :asian:
Navarre
Master Black Belt
While I believe it is the instructor's right to determine out-of-class protocol, I would have some concerns about a sensei who required dojo-etiquette on the street. If I took this to be ego then I would carefully examine my desire to study under this person.
If it is a cultural trait or even simply a deep respect for the Art that overrides typical social custom, that is fine. I would then gladly adhere to his system (and be tolerant if outsiders snickered).
TKDgirl, should I take this as a compliment or not? lol
If it is a cultural trait or even simply a deep respect for the Art that overrides typical social custom, that is fine. I would then gladly adhere to his system (and be tolerant if outsiders snickered).
tkdgirl said:
TKDgirl, should I take this as a compliment or not? lol
Solidman82 said:
I agree with that sentiment, but at the same time you don't want to draw undue attention to yourself, or at least we don't. Drawing that kind of attention could be seen as advertising/boasting of your training in a very subtle way (to the untrainined person). In my opinion, I don't want to let anyone know I know anything. I just want to blend in.
Just my opinions.
JAMJTX said:
Yep. I still bow and say sir. I don't really care what anyone thinks. To me, it's the right thing to do. If someone feels they need to make an issue of it, so be it.
Old Fat Kenpoka
Master Black Belt
Outside of the dojo, I prefer that my student's address me as "Dude."
Navarre
Master Black Belt
Well, I prefer all people address me as "Master"...but it's not gonna happen.
Old Fat Kenpoka
Master Black Belt
This whole topic really cracks me up.
About 25 years ago I was at a local party, mostly college kids...
One of the student's saw me holding a beer in my hand...
He came up to me, jaws agape..."Mr. Wortman? Are you breaking training?"
To which I replied. "Yep, almost every Friday night."
About 25 years ago I was at a local party, mostly college kids...
One of the student's saw me holding a beer in my hand...
He came up to me, jaws agape..."Mr. Wortman? Are you breaking training?"
To which I replied. "Yep, almost every Friday night."
Solidman82
Purple Belt
This sounds like the script to a really bad kung fu flick
Old Fat Kenpoka
Master Black Belt
Solidman82 said:
Martial arts in the US in the early / mid '80s REALLY WAS all about trying to emulate all the really bad kung fu flicks...
TimoS
Master of Arts
Old Fat Kenpoka said:
To an outsider like me it seems that it still goes on
