Meeting your instructor in the street

[jfarnsworth]

I say hey Steve, what's going on? Smile, and then move on.

 

[Bigshadow]

Nobody is going to think it is weird that you use formal traditions and show respect for a superior rank.

Outside of the dojo? I think it would be completely opposite. Most people wouldn't have a clue as to why someone is acting that way.

 

[Sam]

Then my approach is your best option. A 17 yr old female should have no trouble in convincing many rogue assassins to do her bidding.

and how would one go about this?

*is suddenly very interested*

 

[Navarre]

and how would one go about this?

*is suddenly very interested*

And how would you expect me to appropriately answer this question to one of your regrettable minor status? Are you baiting me? lol

Um, obviously I am suggesting that you should read poetry to them or perhaps tell them about the beauty of rainbows.

*tries to look as innocent as possible*

 

[hemi]

And how would you expect me to appropriately answer this question to one of your regrettable minor status? Are you baiting me? lol

Um, obviously I am suggesting that you should read poetry to them or perhaps tell them about the beauty of rainbows.

*tries to look as innocent as possible*

LOL looks like you have opened a Big can of worms

 

[Solidman82]

Outside of the dojo? I think it would be completely opposite. Most people wouldn't have a clue as to why someone is acting that way.

Actually what I meant to say was. Who cares what anybody thinks other then the two people involved in the greeting. Not I. Hopefully not Sensei/SiFu/Guro/Sir or Ma'am

 

[JAMJTX]

"What is the norm in the way of showing respect to your instructor when you just run into them on the street?"

The same as in class or any other place. Show due respect.

 

[bluemtn]

Navarre, you remind me too much of my brothers.

 

[cali_tkdbruin]

Outside of the dojang I would still address our master instructor as sabumnim or sir. I do it just as a sign of respect since he's shared so much with me and taught me so much about our beloved MA... :asian:

 

[Navarre]

While I believe it is the instructor's right to determine out-of-class protocol, I would have some concerns about a sensei who required dojo-etiquette on the street. If I took this to be ego then I would carefully examine my desire to study under this person.

If it is a cultural trait or even simply a deep respect for the Art that overrides typical social custom, that is fine. I would then gladly adhere to his system (and be tolerant if outsiders snickered).

Navarre, you remind me too much of my brothers.

TKDgirl, should I take this as a compliment or not? lol

 

[Icewater]

I always address them courteously with Sir or Sifu. I do not bow like I do in class as it is not the custom for a hillbilly out on the street, but offer to shake their hand as a sign of mutual respect.

 

[Bigshadow]

Who cares what anybody thinks other then the two people involved in the greeting. Not I. Hopefully not Sensei/SiFu/Guro/Sir or Ma'am

I agree with that sentiment, but at the same time you don't want to draw undue attention to yourself, or at least we don't. Drawing that kind of attention could be seen as advertising/boasting of your training in a very subtle way (to the untrainined person). In my opinion, I don't want to let anyone know I know anything. I just want to blend in.

Just my opinions.

 

[Gemini]

The same as in class or any other place. Show due respect.

Yep. I still bow and say sir. I don't really care what anyone thinks. To me, it's the right thing to do. If someone feels they need to make an issue of it, so be it.

 

[Old Fat Kenpoka]

Outside of the dojo, I prefer that my student's address me as "Dude."

 

[Navarre]

Well, I prefer all people address me as "Master"...but it's not gonna happen.

 

[Old Fat Kenpoka]

This whole topic really cracks me up.

About 25 years ago I was at a local party, mostly college kids...

One of the student's saw me holding a beer in my hand...

He came up to me, jaws agape..."Mr. Wortman? Are you breaking training?"

To which I replied. "Yep, almost every Friday night."

 

[Solidman82]

About 25 years ago I was at a local party, mostly college kids...

One of the student's saw me holding a beer in my hand...

He came up to me, jaws agape..."Mr. Wortman? Are you breaking training?"

This sounds like the script to a really bad kung fu flick

 

[Old Fat Kenpoka]

This sounds like the script to a really bad kung fu flick

Martial arts in the US in the early / mid '80s REALLY WAS all about trying to emulate all the really bad kung fu flicks...

 

[TimoS]

Martial arts in the US in the early / mid '80s REALLY WAS all about trying to emulate all the really bad kung fu flicks...

To an outsider like me it seems that it still goes on

 

[bluemtn]

TKDgirl, should I take this as a compliment or not? lol[/quote]

Take it as a compliment