Nice article. I think that the more one trains with their sensei, and the closer their relationship becomes, the more attentive the student will be to sensei's needs. My sensei seldom makes offhanded comments about something that he'd like to happen; if I'm within earshot, I consider it a request due to the length of time we've practiced together. I think that the writer of this article probably came to realize just how much his sensei relied on him for more than a few things.
