They must think I am mad

[wadoka]

In tonight's lesson we were catching large imaginary stone balls and then stopping imaginary inflatable gym balls from popping out of a swimming pool.

Most roads led to Naihanchi for some reason. Beyond me at the moment.

I told people not to take up a karate stance, but they did. I don't teach robotics but it creeps in from somewhere. Give me that dance routine training any day.

[honoluludesktop]

.........I told people not to take up a karate stance, but they did..........

Isn't this why many karate-ka can not spar?-) I have trained with marines, and cops, who couldn't beat an old fart like me on the mat. But, off the mat, when as marines, and cops, I wouldn't stand a chance.

I guess the trick is to get people to transcend their mind set, however like most things easier said then done.

[wadoka]

Yes, hence me trying different approaches and trying to get them to ignore any chop-socky action.

I must try hard,
I must try hard,
I must try hard,
I must try hard,
I must try hard,
I must try hard,
I must try hard...

[oneya]

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 It is not possible to correct a bad technique.
 It is only possible to make the next technique better than the previous one.
 Once the mistake is made learn the lesson and move on.
 Do not carry baggage like shame or guilt or recrimination when learning the lesson.


oneya

[wadoka]

I am curious about that first statement. Is there more context or associated text around it? Are we talking about the instance or the recurring learning process?

[oneya]

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It is not possible to correct a bad technique - in the same way you cannot swim in the same river twice.

oneya.

[wadoka]

I think I understand. It has happened, it can't be corrected and hence the second statement.

[oneya]

Yes, right or wrong, it is in the past.

oneya