tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22911183.post4926428614272843535..comments2023-10-25T05:30:31.246-07:00Comments on Okinawan Fighting Art "Ti": Breaking Free of DogmaCharles Jameshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13812618556413423872noreply@blogger.comBlogger3125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22911183.post-51497487623656946112012-04-30T18:33:34.664-07:002012-04-30T18:33:34.664-07:00"It is like the instructor who doesn't al..."It is like the instructor who doesn't allow his student to exceed his ability, capability and proficiency because they feel threatened or feel they may leave the dojo."<br /><br />Or can we assume that there are those instructors who understand and are aware of the 'shu-ha-ri' path of a student and as such even setting them on the path will know that expertise will arise in the end?<br /><br />Colin<br />http://joongdokwan.comColin Weehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01777513509370303056noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22911183.post-46062803959809734112012-04-30T12:18:16.164-07:002012-04-30T12:18:16.164-07:00Outstanding Quote Rick, appreciate it.Outstanding Quote Rick, appreciate it.Charles Jameshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13812618556413423872noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22911183.post-72732308128042250132012-04-30T09:56:02.168-07:002012-04-30T09:56:02.168-07:00A quote from a Xingyiquan master:
"When you ...A quote from a Xingyiquan master:<br /><br />"When you learn this stuff, you try to get the essence of the tradition first, but then later modify your practice so it works for you. You still pass down the tradition because it is a good way of training, but after a certain amount of time, your practice must become your own."Rick Matzhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09699550034693340637noreply@blogger.com