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pknox
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Just curious...
I've noticed that a lot of BBT dojos tend to operate in public spaces, such as YMCA's, community centers, and public parks. In addition, students often open up "training groups" that either supplement the training elsewhere, or stand alone. I've also noticed that in most cases, training sessions, whether in a dojo or training group, are offered less frequently than at the schools that teach more "commercial" arts - i.e. maybe once or twice a week vs. almost every day at your local school located in a permanent facility.
This got me to wondering -- did this just work out this way, or is it by design? I would imagine that some of the more higher ranking Shidoshi could build permanent dojos if they really wanted to, but perhaps they prefer to teach this way. Are there advantages to training this way that make people voluntarily decide that teaching in this fashion is the best way to go? Personally, I could think of 3 things that might make this structure more advantageous:
1. It encourages students to practice on their own, thus developing self-discipline.
2. It encourages students to pursue interests outside the dojo, whether other arts or non-martial arts related activities, thus producing a more well-rounded individual.
3. By not having a permanent structure, you are free to train outside in the elements; also, not paying rent (or paying one that would be cheaper than having a permanent, dedicated facility)keeps costs down, making lessons more affordable, and therefore available to more people.
I'm especially interested in what people who lead training groups or run dojos have to say. This model is different than what I'm used to, but the more I see it, the more I'm beginning to like it. I'm just kind of wondering how it came to be.
I've noticed that a lot of BBT dojos tend to operate in public spaces, such as YMCA's, community centers, and public parks. In addition, students often open up "training groups" that either supplement the training elsewhere, or stand alone. I've also noticed that in most cases, training sessions, whether in a dojo or training group, are offered less frequently than at the schools that teach more "commercial" arts - i.e. maybe once or twice a week vs. almost every day at your local school located in a permanent facility.
This got me to wondering -- did this just work out this way, or is it by design? I would imagine that some of the more higher ranking Shidoshi could build permanent dojos if they really wanted to, but perhaps they prefer to teach this way. Are there advantages to training this way that make people voluntarily decide that teaching in this fashion is the best way to go? Personally, I could think of 3 things that might make this structure more advantageous:
1. It encourages students to practice on their own, thus developing self-discipline.
2. It encourages students to pursue interests outside the dojo, whether other arts or non-martial arts related activities, thus producing a more well-rounded individual.
3. By not having a permanent structure, you are free to train outside in the elements; also, not paying rent (or paying one that would be cheaper than having a permanent, dedicated facility)keeps costs down, making lessons more affordable, and therefore available to more people.
I'm especially interested in what people who lead training groups or run dojos have to say. This model is different than what I'm used to, but the more I see it, the more I'm beginning to like it. I'm just kind of wondering how it came to be.
