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Post by supergroup7 on Dec 19, 2006 7:24:37 GMT 8
It is like being in school. A promotion to the next grade level only means that one has earned the right to learn at that level.
Sifu White.. I haven't ever thought of ranks in this manner before.. but it makes so much sense. In fact, I have heard this kind of expectation spoken out by my instructors. Words like "You are an orange belt now, so this is offered to you, and this much is expected from you."
Do you believe that it would it be o.k for a student to approach their instructor and ask to stay at a certain belt rank where they feel comfortable with the expectations.. rather than be promoted to a higher rank where they feel too much pressure to perform?
Would that be taken as an insult to the Instructor's assessment of the student?
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Post by Colin Wee on Aug 22, 2007 9:19:39 GMT 8
Do you believe that it would it be o.k for a student to approach their instructor and ask to stay at a certain belt rank where they feel comfortable with the expectations.. rather than be promoted to a higher rank where they feel too much pressure to perform? Would that be taken as an insult to the Instructor's assessment of the student? I wouldn't be insulted, but it would annoy the hell out of me. Where's the fighting spirit? Colin
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Post by sifuwhite on Aug 22, 2007 10:17:12 GMT 8
It is like being in school. A promotion to the next grade level only means that one has earned the right to learn at that level. Sifu White.. I haven't ever thought of ranks in this manner before.. but it makes so much sense. In fact, I have heard this kind of expectation spoken out by my instructors. Words like "You are an orange belt now, so this is offered to you, and this much is expected from you." Do you believe that it would it be o.k for a student to approach their instructor and ask to stay at a certain belt rank where they feel comfortable with the expectations.. rather than be promoted to a higher rank where they feel too much pressure to perform? Would that be taken as an insult to the Instructor's assessment of the student? I don't think I would be upset. However, I would have concerns about two things. 1. Is the student loosing interest? 2. Am I not motivating this person to excell, which is one of the reasons for rank. However, there is one other thing that I need to put in here as well. and that is I agree with Colin. Where is the fighting spirit we strive to maintain. Not so much about the physical fight (and it is important too) but the mental fight. The never give up til you are there fight. I would like to look at rank like that of a full educational institution. That is why I developed my attitute on rank. Tim
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Post by supergroup7 on Aug 25, 2007 2:45:31 GMT 8
I haven't thought about it as "Where is the fighting spirit?" before.. thank you for revealing that aspect of the issue to me.
So what does a karate ka strive for when they reach a really high rank like 7th, or 8th Dan??
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Post by Colin Wee on Aug 25, 2007 10:50:03 GMT 8
I haven't thought about it as "Where is the fighting spirit?" before.. thank you for revealing that aspect of the issue to me. So what does a karate ka strive for when they reach a really high rank like 7th, or 8th Dan?? They better keep striving (at least for something) because I'm hot on their tail. Colin
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