tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5657543360198531381.post7484668385691494923..comments2023-10-25T03:35:52.205-04:00Comments on Just A Thought: They All GoMichelehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04317845403611730397noreply@blogger.comBlogger10125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5657543360198531381.post-22402186239366244012010-09-27T13:56:27.274-04:002010-09-27T13:56:27.274-04:00I have mixed feelings. My students drift away exa...I have mixed feelings. My students drift away exactly as described, for Soccer, Hockey, football and baseball. When I was a kid, you could play all those sports in your neighborhood. Now, you have to be on a team, and the coach demands that you come to practice, while Karate is, as you say the off-season activity that will always take you back.<br /><br />On one hand, I feel students benefit from whatever level they reach, but on the other, I get tired of putting great effort into white belts, often at the expense of the rest of the class, and having them drop. It's hard to train a kid for four or five years and then have them drop out when their hormones kick in.<br /><br />Still figuring this one out. Thanks for your perspective.<br /><br />S. Cohen<br />Korean Karate Academy, (Tang Soo Do)<br />Juneau, AlaskaAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5657543360198531381.post-1290573228963631242009-01-18T21:17:00.000-05:002009-01-18T21:17:00.000-05:00Steve: You make a good point "it's not for everyo...Steve: You make a good point "it's not for everyone". <BR/><BR/>My daughter has instant access to karate since my husband and I are both black belts. At this point in her life...she is not interested in karate and that is fine by us. Her interests are in science, art, drama, cooking and clothing design.Michelehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04317845403611730397noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5657543360198531381.post-16595643445181048922009-01-16T15:48:00.000-05:002009-01-16T15:48:00.000-05:00We see a lot of attrition in BJJ. I think it's a ...We see a lot of attrition in BJJ. I think it's a lot easier to talk about training than to actually do it. <BR/><BR/>At the same time, as most of us have tried different things and ultimately found a passion for our respective martial art, it's not for everyone. My son tried BJJ and didn't like it, but he practices his drums diligently. His passion is for something else. I have no problem with that. :)Stevehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10085160494038535606noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5657543360198531381.post-45613360352399101072009-01-10T13:34:00.000-05:002009-01-10T13:34:00.000-05:00Steven Smith: Thank you for your insight on the ma...Steven Smith: Thank you for your insight on the martial nature of Tai Chi. It is my hope that we will be taught the application of the movements not just the pattern. All in good time...<BR/><BR/>John Lyons: You make an excellent point regarding the importance of parental involvement. You are right "karate never leaves you". Even if a student passes through the dojo for a short time, they will carry what they have learned with them.<BR/><BR/>Wei: Your plan to go to the gym will help. You will feel stronger and see improvement with your knee.Michelehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04317845403611730397noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5657543360198531381.post-67486954518905580382009-01-09T21:04:00.000-05:002009-01-09T21:04:00.000-05:00Yeah, I'm hoping I get some more physical therapy ...Yeah, I'm hoping I get some more physical therapy visits. My insurance only paid for 22 consecutive visits from July through December. It's definitely not enough to improve myself.<BR/><BR/>It's great that you finally feel like you belong to your Tai Chi class. My aunt does Tai Chi daily and it's so fascinating to watch her go through the movements. It'll be interesting to see the differences between Tai Chi and taekwon do.Weihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01452222375136139406noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5657543360198531381.post-45546236040519374412009-01-09T16:24:00.000-05:002009-01-09T16:24:00.000-05:00I tell my students that they are embarking on a li...I tell my students that they are embarking on a life long endeavor. I get the parents to understand early on that kids are trying to find themselves. I teach the parents that they are the ones who must keep the child focused. Yes they may go off to play soccer or baseball, but hey should always comeback. I tell pparents that at after the child has gotten thier fill they will comeback. I tell parents that after the kids have grown and the luster of "professional" sports has worn off they will always have thier martial arts. Grand Master said that "if everything is taken away you will always have your karate. No one can take that from you." Karate never leaves you. And ultimately, you never leave karate.John Lyons-Sensei Universal Goju Karate Schoolhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00756759782137823290noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5657543360198531381.post-50361153256356897972009-01-09T09:46:00.000-05:002009-01-09T09:46:00.000-05:00Tai Chi lost its martial edge in the same spirit o...Tai Chi lost its martial edge in the same spirit of time slots; the vision shifted to getting health. But it's martial nature is where the fitness, health, and healing spring forth from, and it takes time.<BR/><BR/>My favorite part about a group of advanced students: new people learn faster in an environment of experts. It's like they absorb nuances of motions more quickly.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5657543360198531381.post-19474836878524810132009-01-08T07:23:00.000-05:002009-01-08T07:23:00.000-05:00Hack Shaft: Teenagers are so busy with school, spo...Hack Shaft: Teenagers are so busy with school, sports, driving and looking for colleges. It is always our hope that the teens who stop will come back one day. It is great that you and your daughter practice together. I am still hoping that my daughter will one day be interested in karate.<BR/><BR/>Littlefair: I agree. Many new students do not realize the long term commitment involved. Gotta love the Simpsons. I wonder how many karate uniforms are tucked away in the back of people's closets.Michelehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04317845403611730397noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5657543360198531381.post-33362596852325103072009-01-07T05:04:00.000-05:002009-01-07T05:04:00.000-05:00I think one reason people don't stick at martial a...I think one reason people don't stick at martial arts is because its too hard.<BR/><BR/>I don't mean that those who stick at it are superhuman but there is a contract with martial arts that I have and that is I will give a lot of effort and train continually and will then reap the rewards. Unfortunately I think people want a quick fix these days. <BR/><BR/>Need to eat? Buy a ready-meal. Can't do that with the Martial arts though-there are no quick fixes for the beginner.<BR/><BR/>I like this:<BR/><BR/>Bart- "Dad I gave up playing the guitar because it was too hard- I hope your not mad."<BR/>Homer- "Son, if something is too hard to do then it's not worth doing. Just put the guitar in the cupboard along with your short wave radio and karate oufit and we'll go inside and watch TV."<BR/>Bart- "What's on?"<BR/>Homer- "It doesn't matter."Littlefairhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13246280876114510291noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5657543360198531381.post-47163977296153243842009-01-06T21:27:00.000-05:002009-01-06T21:27:00.000-05:00I returned after being one of those who left back ...I returned after being one of those who left back in my teens.<BR/><BR/>My daughter began first, then watching her in class struck a resonant chord in my soul that yearned to be a part of martial arts again.<BR/><BR/>That we're both involved keeps us both around.Hack Shafthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03682078707505224802noreply@blogger.com