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Old 05-20-2004, 06:31 PM   #8
Aristeia
Location: Auckland
Join Date: Sep 2002
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Re: Etiquette question from a newbie

Agree with all. In my opinion the most imprortant technique that should be taught to all beginners on day one is grab-a-senior-blackbelt waza. Don't be concerned about offending them, it's a sign of respect to try and train with a senior rather than the converse. And believe me there are lots of benefits to a senior of training with a beginner. Seeking out and "snagging" as higher grade as possible for every technique, is as a behaviour, the single most reliable predictor of how quickly someone will progress in the art (assuming a reasonable level of attendence).

"When your only tool is a hammer every problem starts to look like a nail"
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