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Post by Aefibird on Dec 28, 2005 18:23:25 GMT
If you had to name one person who has made the most dramatic impact on your martial arts life, who would it be and why?
Please note the use of the word 'dramatic' - it can be a positive or a negative experience!
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Post by nkudahc on Dec 28, 2005 19:35:38 GMT
oh this is a good one, i'd actually have to say my brother, he's in the army and was stationed in iraq for a while, anyway when ever i feel like maybe i don't want to go to class,  or maybe that i'm not going to make it through class, i think about the training and work that he has to do....then i stop feeling sorry for myself and go train. i doubt that i would have stuck around this long if he were home sitting next to me on the couch watching tv. thanks brother! |
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Post by andym on Dec 30, 2005 9:29:06 GMT
My own Sensei - he pushes me hard and is taking a fantastic interest in making sure I'm ready for my Shodan grading.
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Post by AngelaG on Dec 30, 2005 19:04:39 GMT
I'd have to say my own sensei too, obviously without his input I wouldn't be doing what I'm doing; apart from that some of the people train alongside in my dojo - some of the nicest, friendliest and enthusiastic people I have ever had the pleasure of meeting.
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Post by subzero72 on Dec 31, 2005 19:48:33 GMT
my Sensei and my best friend she been there in the arts with me since my begininng |
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Post by Shorin Ryu Sensei on Jan 18, 2006 15:09:06 GMT
I've trained under several high ranking sensei, including the head of the system twice, and they were all excellent, but I'd have to say the one person that made the most impact is my origional sensei, Denny Miller. Without his teachings and patience, I wouldn't have stayed in the arts.
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death
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Post by death on Mar 9, 2006 19:13:48 GMT
Yes my Sensei would have to be my biggest influence.We've been together since 1972.I'm really lucky to be able to learn from such a knowledgeable teacher.He has a wide range of experience with different styles of karate & kobujutsu.In the early 60's he went into the U.S.A.F.and spent 5 years in Okinawa & Japan,but he had 4 years of karate training previously.
Since the 70's he would go back every couple of years for training.In his 5 years in Okinawa & Japan he would get moved around a lot .So instead of sticking with one style,he would put on a white belt and train with any 8th 9th or 10th dan that happened to be close by.
He is one of very few Americans to have obtained a Shihan certificate from the ministry of education in Japan. He's done a lot of writing and interviews with quite a few of the old masters in Okinawa & Japan.
So I'm really spoiled to be hanging round with a walking karate and history encyclopedia.
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or maybe that i'm not going to make it through class, i think about the training and work that he has to do....then i stop feeling sorry for myself and go train. i doubt that i would have stuck around this long if he were home sitting next to me on the couch watching tv. thanks brother!
