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Old 08-07-2005, 01:22 PM   #4
Adam Alexander
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Re: Aiki jujutsu, I have an oppty to train

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Dan Guthrie wrote:
1)He teaches at the highest possible level.

2)Learning from him would be a unique experience akin to learning in Japan.
1)Yes, but how long does it take before a master (expert, what-have-you) needs to be your guide? How many basic techniques must you learn before his expertise will really make a difference for you?

That's why 1kyu and sho-dans can run classes...It takes a while before you can use the info of the master (atleast, that's my experience).

Stick with your stuff for know. After two years, do you feel like you've really learned the lessons that your current Sensei has to offer? Probably not, because you're just not ready to receive them yet.

So, if you go to the new person, you're starting over from zero...or atleast closer to zero than in your current style. You've got to cover new ground in the new style just to get to where you are now in your current. Sooo, you're this close to understanding your style...why start over?

2)Unique experiences are great. That's how you should approach your daily training...Every movement should be approached as a unique experience having something brand new to offer.

With that perspective, it doesn't matter where you train.

Last edited by Adam Alexander : 08-07-2005 at 01:27 PM.
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