The "Sir" Aspect of TaeKwonDO

[drop bear]

I suppose I should update that I just visited a (non-Brazilian) friend's academy to teach a couple of classes and he introduced me as "Professor" each time. At least calling me "Professor Tony" rather than "Professor Dismukes" helped make it clear that I'm not an academic professor.

Our coach got the nickname professor from a ring announcer who just decided that because he was a school teacher it was just better than the one he already had.

He was a nothing belt in BJJ at the time.

 

[jks9199]

Overthinking what? To say that in times past it would have been considered an insult worthy of starting a duel? That's not called overthinking that's called reading a history book.

Peace favor your sword,
Kirk

Maybe a rephrasing will help him understand...

If someone unknown to the members walked into a gym, and said "I've got something to teach you..." There just might be some folks in that gym that could take exception, no? And perhaps suggest that, if he really does have something to teach, maybe he should prove it first in the ring...

Nah, that could never happen...

 

[JR 137]

Thank you, @Hyoho

 

[drop bear]

Maybe a rephrasing will help him understand...

If someone unknown to the members walked into a gym, and said "I've got something to teach you..." There just might be some folks in that gym that could take exception, no? And perhaps suggest that, if he really does have something to teach, maybe he should prove it first in the ring...

Nah, that could never happen...

Nope still sounds over thought.

And it happens. Like who the guy you have just submitted 8 times starts coaching you. Or the reality guy who tells you how to throw strikes during a roll. It is hardly the end of the world.

A bit funny maybe.

 

[Buka]

If someone unknown to the members walked into a gym, and said "I've got something to teach you..."

That's pure entertainment, right there. It's a win/win no matter what.

 

[lklawson]

You were not insulted in a historical context. Maybe you were insulted due to a historical context?
Someone called themselves Sabum and they are not your Sabum or something.

I don't get the issue.

So you're going to stick with "be a dick."

Thanks for clarifying that.

 

[lklawson]

Maybe a rephrasing will help him understand...

That would work if he was interested in understanding or in a conversation. As it stands, it's clear that he is merely interested in being an agent provocateur. As such, I'm disinterested in playing that game.

Peace favor your sword,
Kirk

 

[drop bear]

So you're going to stick with "be a dick."

Thanks for clarifying that.

You are overthinking this as well.

 

[drop bear]

That would work if he was interested in understanding or in a conversation. As it stands, it's clear that he is merely interested in being an agent provocateur. As such, I'm disinterested in playing that game.

Peace favor your sword,
Kirk

Like old mate who provoked you by calling himself sabum or whatever. I thought I was being especially tactful.

If you want provoked try this.

Get over yourself and your sensitive feelings. You are being a dick.

 

[MA_Student]

If I go into a club and the guy wants me to call him sir then I will if he doesn't then I won't.