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Givnal
Yellow Belt
Joined: 05 Jul 2007
Posts: 37
Location: USA
Styles: shudo-kan, gosoku-ryu
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Posted: Sun Aug 26, 2007 4:54 pm Post subject: Mixing schools etiquette |
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I know many of you practice different styles but Im not sure how many activly practice at different schools and what the etiquette is in terms of the instructor liking that.
I practice shudo-kan and am very happy with the instruction as its one on one with a close friend who has dan ratings in shudo-kan and gosoku-ryu. I love the training alot and have gotten much out of it and since its basicly private lessons we move through the curriculum faster than a normal school.
Now my issue is that I played with a shito-ryu class for a day at a camp and had alot of fun but the kids took alot of the instructors time and I think alot was lost for me. I had a great time with the bo training and was thinking about taking that through them but Im not sure how it would be looked upon. Not from my first instructor who is supportive but from the new school. They really want me to join but I refuse to leave my first. I didnt get warm fuzzys from the sense who knew I was from a different style but that might just be his way. Anyway Im not sure if its common out there to take one style and train in another, in this case it would probably just be the bo training. Should I be concerned? The bo training would probably be once a month or so I think, when the instructor comes to town. We live in a kind of remote area. Just looking for thoughts. |
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TigerDude
Green Belt
Joined: 10 Apr 2006
Posts: 370
Styles: Goju Ryu
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Posted: Sun Aug 26, 2007 8:01 pm Post subject: |
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Ask both senseis what they think.
I personally would tell the new guy to stuff it if he/she had a problem with sticking with your old style as well. _________________ If you think only of hitting, springing, striking or touching the enemy, you will not be able actually to cut him. You must thoroughly research this. - Musashi |
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bushido_man96
KF Sensei
Joined: 31 Mar 2006
Posts: 30188
Location: Hays, KS
Styles: Taekwondo, Combat Hapkido, Aikido, GRACIE, Police Krav Maga, SPEAR
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Givnal
Yellow Belt
Joined: 05 Jul 2007
Posts: 37
Location: USA
Styles: shudo-kan, gosoku-ryu
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Posted: Sun Aug 26, 2007 9:15 pm Post subject: |
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Thanks. I know my first instructor is ok with it. Im not sure about the new one. Ill have to e mail and ask him. Is it common for someone to be able to take bo classes and not practice the karate style taught at the school? I probably wouldn't even ask if it is improper etiquette. |
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bushido_man96
KF Sensei
Joined: 31 Mar 2006
Posts: 30188
Location: Hays, KS
Styles: Taekwondo, Combat Hapkido, Aikido, GRACIE, Police Krav Maga, SPEAR
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Givnal
Yellow Belt
Joined: 05 Jul 2007
Posts: 37
Location: USA
Styles: shudo-kan, gosoku-ryu
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Posted: Sun Aug 26, 2007 9:20 pm Post subject: |
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Good point. Ill have to just ask I guess. |
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YoungMan
Blue Belt
Joined: 14 May 2007
Posts: 258
Location: Somewhere in Michigan
Styles: Tae Kwon Do Chung Do Kwan, some Aikido
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Posted: Tue Aug 28, 2007 10:49 pm Post subject: |
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I wouldn't do both, personally. However, it would be wise to ask both Instructors, and follow their advice. If one Instructor says no, you must follow their advice. Why ask them if you're not going to listen to what they say?
The traditional way is to follow your Instructor's teaching. If your teacher doesn't want you to do something, don't do it. If you don't want to listen to them, don't practice under them. |
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lordtariel
Black Belt
Joined: 19 Jan 2006
Posts: 1709
Location: Oregon
Styles: (Past)Judo, Yang Family Tai Chi, (Current)Shito-Ryu Karate, Kobudo(Tonfajitsu)
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Posted: Wed Aug 29, 2007 12:32 am Post subject: |
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We offer kobudo independant of Karate. That's proably going to be a judgment call of the sensei though. I don't see the harm in it, but it really depends on the instructor. Some teachers require you take open-hand arts from them before taking weapons classes to ensure the person's not going to flake out on them after a few weeks. _________________ There's no place like 127.0.0.1 |
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