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kittyblue-eyes
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Joined: 16 Dec 2007
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 Posted: Sun Dec 16, 2007 7:38 pm Post subject: Do I say something? How to do so tactfully?? |
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| One of my sempai frequently says 'good' for every tecqnique when watching us. I don't think he really means it any of the times, but it can be confusing. For example, we were practicing front kick using a pad as a target, with every kick he said 'good', almost automatically. Each kick felt very different to me and I doubt they were all actually good. I know I would benefit more if he corrected the bad ones. If he isn't comfortable doing that, he could just not say anything on the less good ones and save the 'good' for the ones that actually are good. But how do I tell him? Is it disrespectful? Out of my place? Thank you. |
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bushido_man96
KF Sensei
Joined: 31 Mar 2006
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Location: Hays, KS
Styles: Taekwondo,Hapkido, SCA Combat, and I research Medieval Combat
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The sempai saying "good" may be more of an acknowledgment as opposed to an actual compliment. This is something that many people do. If you would like to approach him about something, perhaps do it after class on a one-to-one level, and ask him if he saw anything in particular that you could work on to improve your kicks. That way, no one is singled out, or looks unprofessional.
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pittbullJudoka
KF Sempai
Joined: 25 Jun 2004
Posts: 496
Styles: Ryu Kyu Kempo, Matsubayashi Shorin-Ryu, Japanese Jujitsu , Judo, Wrestling, Submission Wrestling, Hayastan, Mixed Martial Arts
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| Bushido again hit the nail on the head. He may also be complimenting a "good" effort put forward by the Kohi. This is something my Sensei does especially with the kids class. This may be a subject you may come to understand as you get into your Sempi's position. |
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monkeygirl
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Joined: 22 Feb 2002
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Location: Middle-of-Nowhere, Pennsylvania
Styles: Tae Kwon Do
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| Posted: Tue Dec 18, 2007 8:42 pm Post subject: |
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A lot of instructors get into a rhythm and routine when they are instructing. If you've ever worked in retail or any other job where you've interacted with many people in a given day, you know that (most) people eventually get a small repertoire of words, phrases, even jokes that they recycle. To some extent, I think that's what's happening here. As you said, it seemed automatic.
However, this isn't necessarily a bad thing. There is a wide range of what can be acceptable from a particular technique. The fact that your instructor is saying "good" every time probably means that (although each kick feels very different to you) you are within the acceptable range. Probably not perfect and perhaps not particularly spectacular, but acceptable.
As others have suggested, if you want to achieve more than just acceptable, approach your instructor and say you really want to challenge yourself and perfect your technique, and ask if he has any suggestions, or could at least keep an eye out for areas of improvement in the near future. Most instructors will be delighted that you are taking such interest in excelling at your art, and who knows-- he may even apply the treatment to the rest of your class.
Good luck!
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Rateh
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Joined: 02 May 2005
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Location: USA
Styles: Chun Kuk Do, Omega MA, BJJ
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There is the possibility that if he is a newer instructor he hasn't developed the eye to see all the details of a technique yet. I know after 6 years of teaching I notice 10 times as much as I did when I started. It wasn't because I wasn't observant. It's just that every person you teach is different, so you learn from them what to look for and how to correct it if its wrong. When I first started I focused mainly on chamber and rechamber of kicks, then I added landing with balance, then I started to pay attention more to foot position, after that was power, then I started trying to get the hips into it... It's a learning process to watch and correct techniques.
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Patrick
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monkeygirl
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I still like to haunt the forums from time to time... 
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on the post.
