arnisandyz
Master Black Belt
One school of thought of a teacher is to train only the best students with the most potential. I guess the idea being that one day they may be a legacy and the student might even further your teachings to a higher level. I remember reading that a well known teacher had a plaque above his door that said "through these doors walk the best escrimadors"
Another viewpoint is to teach whoever wants to learn, the idea being everybody has something to gain from the practice of Martial Arts...they may not be the best, but they will try to be the best they can be. I think it was Giron who started teaching openly to the public after reading how several nurses were attacked and killed with a knife, thinking that if they new any self defense they may have had a chance.
so which do you subscribe to?
Another viewpoint is to teach whoever wants to learn, the idea being everybody has something to gain from the practice of Martial Arts...they may not be the best, but they will try to be the best they can be. I think it was Giron who started teaching openly to the public after reading how several nurses were attacked and killed with a knife, thinking that if they new any self defense they may have had a chance.
so which do you subscribe to?