Welcome to AikiWeb Aikido Information
AikiWeb: The Source for Aikido Information
AikiWeb's principal purpose is to serve the Internet community as a repository and dissemination point for aikido information.

Sections
home
aikido articles
columns

Discussions
forums
aikiblogs

Databases
dojo search
seminars
image gallery
supplies
links directory

Reviews
book reviews
video reviews
dvd reviews
equip. reviews

News
submit
archive

Miscellaneous
newsletter
rss feeds
polls
about

Follow us on



Home > AikiWeb Aikido Forums
Go Back   AikiWeb Aikido Forums > General

Hello and thank you for visiting AikiWeb, the world's most active online Aikido community! This site is home to over 22,000 aikido practitioners from around the world and covers a wide range of aikido topics including techniques, philosophy, history, humor, beginner issues, the marketplace, and more.

If you wish to join in the discussions or use the other advanced features available, you will need to register first. Registration is absolutely free and takes only a few minutes to complete so sign up today!

Reply
 
Thread Tools
Old 11-12-2002, 08:51 AM   #1
one4k4
Location: Connecticut
Join Date: Oct 2002
Posts: 37
Offline
Ever feel kinda guilty..?

I'm going to miss tonight's class because of health issues.. (Interrupting practice to goto the bathroom every 8 minutes can only be a good way to practice entry/exit bowing to O'Sensei), and on Thursday's class I'll have a large work related meeting/dinner. So I guess I kinda feel crappy for not getting to train this week..

I suppose I could take the time to work on some research into Ki development, or do what I find myself doing quite often.. practicing in my mind, remembering tecniques, etc.

Maybe I fear commentary from the Dojo about missing time? I doubt that, but I think I fear negative commentary from myself, *to* myself, because I am a big believer in the respect gained with constant (read: not "always" but at the same time/frequency) training and excercise..

Anybody else ever have thoughts along the same line?
  Reply With Quote
Old 11-12-2002, 08:56 AM   #2
Creature_of_the_id
 
Creature_of_the_id's Avatar
Dojo: Alnwick aikido club (UKAU)
Location: Newcastle, England
Join Date: Dec 2000
Posts: 217
England
Offline
The only time I have felt a little guilty over missing class is when the class can only have a limited amount of pupils and there is a waiting list to get into it (our dan grade class).

Sensei, Thankfully, kept my spot open for me.

Other than that, my not training has no effect on other people. it is my time and my money and it would be silly to train and increase the risk of injury.

Although, I do often go along and watch if I have a non contagious illness and wont disrupt the class.

  Reply With Quote
Old 11-12-2002, 09:00 AM   #3
one4k4
Location: Connecticut
Join Date: Oct 2002
Posts: 37
Offline
I agree with you 100%. I certainly would not train if it increased the risk of injury, that seems somewhat universally dumb.. I, however, didn't think of going and watching if the illness was non contagious..

I think internal strife caused me to gain a feeling of guilt, as well.. I don't know. The mind is funny like that, at least mine is.
  Reply With Quote
Old 11-12-2002, 10:22 AM   #4
mike lee
Location: Taipei, Taiwan
Join Date: Jun 2002
Posts: 646
Offline
understanding

Just keep the teacher informed about your condition. It's important that he's fully aware of your situation.

Every good teacher realizes that health and safety are the top priorities. People need good health to train properly.

If he's a good teacher, he'll be understanding and you'll be guilt free!

Just do your best — that's all that can be expected of any person.

Last edited by mike lee : 11-12-2002 at 10:25 AM.
  Reply With Quote
Old 11-12-2002, 01:52 PM   #5
Juan
 
Juan's Avatar
Dojo: AIKIDO CENTER OF MIAMI
Location: Miami
Join Date: Nov 2002
Posts: 13
Offline
Don't feel guilty. It is better that you regain your health to train another day than to cause serious injury and then not be able to train for an extended time. As a courtesy infor your sensei of your status.

In sincere Aiki spirit

Juan Alberto
  Reply With Quote
Old 11-12-2002, 01:56 PM   #6
DrGazebo
Join Date: Oct 2002
Posts: 15
Offline
Feel guilty. Otherwise you will continue to find excuse after excuse. Guilt is good. Bring your cold with you to the dojo. Now get your fingers out of your mouth and get training!

Seriously, now, I am sure anyone understands an occasional absence, if they don't, f-k em'. But if occasional becomes regular...then its time to kick one's self in the proverbial behind...
  Reply With Quote
Old 11-12-2002, 03:02 PM   #7
Ta Kung
Join Date: Apr 2001
Posts: 237
Offline
I felt guilt when I missed class because of a hang-over... I've only missed 3 classes this year, and this one was not for a good reason (allthough the party was cool). Sensei just laughed at me and said "todays youths are such poor drinkers".
  Reply With Quote
Old 11-13-2002, 07:31 AM   #8
SeiserL
 
SeiserL's Avatar
Location: Florida Gulf coast
Join Date: Jun 2000
Posts: 3,902
United_States
Offline
IMHO, there are two kinds of guilt. The first comes when you really know you did something wrongs, its a conscience that reminds us that we already know the right thing to do. The second is the guilt trips we get from other people and its more social control to make sure they get what they want.

I don't recommend that people train when they are too fatigued, injured, or sick. In those conditions it is too easy to get hurt worse, or hurt others. These are explanations, not excuses. It would seem we should feel guilty for jepordizing our training partners for some ego centered training ethic.

Get healthy and get back to training.

Until again,

Lynn

Lynn Seiser PhD
Yondan Aikido & FMA/JKD
We do not rise to the level of our expectations, but fall to the level of our training. Train well. KWATZ!
  Reply With Quote
Old 11-13-2002, 08:18 AM   #9
Bruce Baker
Dojo: LBI Aikikai/LBI ,NJ
Location: Barnegaat, NJ
Join Date: Sep 2001
Posts: 893
Offline
You know when people kid you not being in practice, it is because they care.

On every level of emotion, you only say something if you care about that subject.

In a way, it is the connection to the absolute love of the universe O'Sensei use to talk about, because we only involve ourselves, good or bad, with things we care about.

Those things we do not care about ... we ignore, or have nothing to say about them.

So ... accept the love of "where have you been?" But don't say,"I love you" to wrong person, might get you thumped.

I know what you mean though, about missing class, and missing the physical practice.

Don't worry, it will go away, in fifty or sixty years.
  Reply With Quote
Old 11-13-2002, 10:57 AM   #10
one4k4
Location: Connecticut
Join Date: Oct 2002
Posts: 37
Offline
Thanks for such great replies, everybody. Bruce, I suppose I've got a while to go if it's going to take fifty or sixty years.. And with today's medicine, that might be eighty or ninety, huh?

When I *do* feel guilty, it's not necessarily because I feel bad for not taking part in the class itself, I think that no matter how sick I am (well.. if I'm not concious, that's different.) I feel the guild starting because I *fear* that I will end up doing what DrGazebo mentioned. So I guess I'm kicking myself in the butt early so I don't have to kick as hard later.
  Reply With Quote
Old 11-14-2002, 08:18 AM   #11
Genex
 
Genex's Avatar
Dojo: Warrington Seishin Kai
Location: Warrington, England
Join Date: Jun 2002
Posts: 155
Offline
Smile

I HATE MISSING CLASS!

i really do, i feel like i've let down my sensei and also myself, because i feel my dedication is slipping. plus i might miss something really kewl.

I understand that with a heavily preggers wife and soon to be with child it could be interesting, but i still intent to go to as many classes as is possible, because i want to keep up the commitment.

so erm...yeah i feel guilty.

pete

like having your brains smashed out by a slice of lemon wrapped round a large gold brick. - The hitchhikers guide to the galaxy on the Pan-galactic Gargleblaster!
  Reply With Quote

Reply


Currently Active Users Viewing This Thread: 1 (0 members and 1 guests)
 
Thread Tools

Posting Rules
You may not post new threads
You may not post replies
You may not post attachments
You may not edit your posts

vB code is On
Smilies are On
[IMG] code is On
HTML code is Off

Similar Threads
Thread Thread Starter Forum Replies Last Post
Omoto-kyo Theology senshincenter Spiritual 80 06-10-2022 08:32 AM
Our dojo just tested; my account (kinda long) bcole23 Testing 13 08-20-2012 06:40 PM
Techniques feel good/bad? cck Training 21 06-26-2005 10:32 AM
Anyone else feel this way sometimes? Dennis Hooker General 7 02-26-2003 02:05 PM


All times are GMT -6. The time now is 05:08 PM.



vBulletin Copyright © 2000-2024 Jelsoft Enterprises Limited
----------
Copyright 1997-2024 AikiWeb and its Authors, All Rights Reserved.
----------
For questions and comments about this website:
Send E-mail
plainlaid-picaresque outchasing-protistan explicantia-altarage seaford-stellionate