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Old 08-31-2006, 07:02 AM   #19
Nick Simpson
Dojo: White Rose Aikido - Durham University
Location: Gateshead
Join Date: Oct 2003
Posts: 916
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Re: Dealing with a jerk...

I think you handled the situation really well Kevin, no ones ego got bruised, no one got hurt and there arent any bad feelings. Dont train with that individual again, no big deal, it's him who is losing out on a good training partner, not you.

To answer the question, theres a few options open in this situation:

1) Refuse to train with them (politely)

2) Tell/ask them not to do what they are doing/ask what they are trying to teach you.

3) Tell them that in your dojo only sensei/sempai teach.

4) Tell sensei (I wouldnt do this unless it was a major issue, no one likes a snitch).

5) Depending on your dojo protocol you could employ Henka waza to take them down and show them the error of their ways.

6) You could beat on them (In my wilder, younger days I employed this method alot and while it works at the time it's not the best solution and these days as a sempai and assistant instructor It's my job to look after people, not hurt them, though if someone is being a real jerk I know I have my sensei's backing).

They're all screaming about the rock n roll, but I would say that it's getting old. - REFUSED.
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