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Students Guide Surviving Dojo The Student’s Guide to Surviving A Traditional Dojo Practical advice for students of all ages on how to behave, survive, and thrive in the martial arts. By Matthew Apsokardu 2 Cover Photo Courtesy of AMA-Dojo This e-book is a free work and does not contain any affiliate or paid linking/advertisements. Readers are invited to share this work with friends, family, and anyone else under the Creative Commons Attribution-No Derivative Works 3.0 License. 2009 Matthew Apsokardu The advice contained in this book is for informational purposes only. The hazards and risks of training are the sole responsibility of the reader and the author cannot be held liable for any incident as a result of martial arts training. Always practice under skilled instruction. Learn more - http://www.ikigaiway.com 3 Table of Contents (All chapters and subchapters clickable for topical shortcuts) Introduction…………………………………………………4 The Bow, The Sensei and Other Dojo Classics……39 What You Can Get Out of this Book, A Warning How To Bow, Dealing With a Sensei, Red Flag Sensei Behavior, OSU!, Breaking Boards and Other Objects What is a Traditional Dojo?..............................6 Lesser Known Pieces of Etiquette……………………….51 Traditional Styles, Fake Schools (Faux-Jo) The Mysterious Shinza, Dojo Bowing and the Mon, Useful Vocab, Real World Run-Ins Getting the Beginner’s Mindset………………..9 Fighting – How to Do It (Safely)…………………………….57 For Already-Enrolled Students, Quick Mindset Tips, Tournament Sparring, Traditional Sparring, When Sparring Goes Bad, Movies/Books/Other Great Resources Sparring Tips, Useful Kumite Practices, Self Defense Tips Learning the Gi and Obi…………………………..14 Rank and the Effects of Hierarchy……………………….69 Anatomy of a Gi, Belt Tying, Uniform Colors The History of Rank, Two Revolutionaries, An Example of Hierarchy, How to Behave as a Junior, How to Behave as a Senior Taking Care of Yourself…………………………...18 Keeping the Beginner’s Mindset…………………………82 Dojo Style, Keeping the Mental Balance, Burning Out, Fading Away (For Advanced Students) The Real Secret of Black Belt, Shuhari, Advanced Resources Stretching and Effective Practice…………...27 Words of Wisdom…………………………………………………86 Stretching Cycle Sample, Tips for Increasing Flexibility, Conclusion, Continuing the Journey, Acknowledgements, Tapping–A Quitter’s Best Friend, Importance of Breath, Contact Info Dojo Focus Learn more - http://www.ikigaiway.com 4 Introduction Introduction When people first take a martial arts class, their goal is often to gain real-world survival skills. But has anyone taught them how to survive a martial art? It’s rarely explained how complex a dojo can be. Weaving business, violence, philosophy, and etiquette together into an ornate tapestry, traditional schools offer much more than the ability to punch and kick. This guide is here to take the mystery and confusion out of training. Through these tips and insights you can avoid the most common pitfalls that send would-be martial artists into early retirement. Although I think any practitioner can benefit from the information inside, I believe this book is especially well-suited for… Potential students who have never stepped foot in a dojo. New students who are trying to adapt. Experienced students who want to better understand the way they have chosen. If you fit one of these descriptions, read on. Learn more - http://www.ikigaiway.com 5 Introduction What You Can Get Out of This Book You may be wondering how I could possibly give you advice about your art when I am way…way…over here in my art. Good question. Although many martial arts seem different on the surface, they actually come from very common ancestries. Korean TaeKwonDo, Japanese Karate, Judo, Okinawan Karate, and even Kung Fu share historical connections if you go back far enough. And even though these styles have branched away from each other, they share core beliefs of physical skill, mental acuity, and strength of character. It is within these traditional pursuits that we can connect with one another. This book comes most heavily from a Japanese/Okinawan perspective (as that is the experience of the author), but the advice contained within is applicable to all traditional styles. A Warning Never use this book as a substitute for training, and never attempt to prove an instructor wrong with something read in this book. What I provide here is not the hard-fast rule and students must balance what they read with the practices of their own dojo. With that in mind let’s get started. First, before we dive into anything heavy, we need to talk about what a traditional dojo (or school) actually is. Learn more - http://www.ikigaiway.com 6 What is a Traditional Dojo? Not every martial arts What is a Traditional Dojo? school is traditional. By definition, dojo means “place of the way”, or “place for seeking the way”. And what THAT means is a dojo is more than just a practice hall; it is an institution for bettering oneself through effort and determination. One of the most dominant characteristics of a traditional dojo is the emphasis placed on serious self defense and combat. No matter how graceful or beautiful an art, the techniques MUST boil down to stark effectiveness. Almost as important as technique is the development of character. While some fighting styles in the modern world are indeed effective, they lack a sense of deeper personal perfecting that is a trademark in traditional arts. This is not a critique on either traditional or nontraditional – simply an observation about priorities. Traditional dojo are often austere places that utilize methods handed down over many generations. However, as time moves on, teachers find what space they can to offer their arts. To determine if you are in a traditional dojo, you need to examine the mindset of the place more than the walls. And part of that mindset involves formality. Learn more - http://www.ikigaiway.com 7 What is a Traditional Dojo? If you are having trouble A Matter of Formality deciding which martial art An important factor when analyzing a school is formality. There are to pursue, visit this martial arts like Tai Chi that have great character development aspects webpage. but little formality. Conversely, some militaristic schools have strict formality but little philosophy. Traditional dojo, in general, will contain higher-than-normal levels of etiquette. In fact, learning that etiquette is often a big stumbling block for new students. What Styles have Traditional Schools? Although there are definite exceptions, the following martial art styles can have traditional schools: Karate Tae Kwon Do Aikido Judo Others: Jujitsu, Hapkido, Kung Fu, Kenjutsu, etc What Styles Don’t have Traditional Schools? MMA Krav Maga MCMAP and Military Training “Street” Self Defense Programs Learn more - http://www.ikigaiway.com 8 What is a Traditional Dojo? Some people choose Even within styles that do have traditional schools (like karate and convenience over quality. taekwondo), students have to be wary of teachers who pretend to be That’s a personal matter, something they aren’t. but I recommend going the extra mile for a good Am I in a Faux-Jo? This is a question that comes up a lot, and not just when people are school. first shopping around. As students train, they tend to ask themselves about the legitimacy of their dojo and instructors. As they branch out and learn, they begin to see the strengths (and weaknesses) of the school they selected. With that in mind, let’s examine what a good dojo will have vs. a “fake” traditional dojo (or faux-jo). Dojo Faux-Jo * Few belts and external rewards * Excessive belts, ranks, promotions, certificates, patches… * Clean, modest uniforms * Fancy Uniforms with stripes, patches, logos, etc * Clear, traceable lineage of style * Convoluted history * Head Instructor with documented * Head Instructor with many belts in experience and licenses different styles and few real credentials * Reasonable fees and few contracts * Many contracts and signup gimmicks * Simple dojo adornments and * Extensive dojo decorations, trophies, federation affiliations flags, posters, slogans, etc * Teachers with years of experience * Teachers from accelerated ‘teacher programs’ and black belts mills * No feeling of cheesiness * Strong cheese vibe These are just generalities, but they should give you a good feeling for how legitimate schools are run vs schools that are trying to compensate for their lackings. Learn more - http://www.ikigaiway.com 9 Getting the Beginner’s Mindset If you’re a blank slate, Getting the Beginner’s Mindset rejoice! You’re ready to receive a style. So let’s say you’ve made it into a traditional dojo. You’re getting a good feeling from the instructors and everything seems on the up and up. Now what? Before you throw a single punch or kick, you need to establish a beginner’s mindset. The Beginner’s Mindset…For Beginners This is going to be easy, so long as you keep a couple things in mind. First, fear and anxiety are to be expected. Walking into a new environment is never easy. Don’t worry about feelings of dread or reservation – they will pass. Next – savor the sensation that you have no idea what’s going on. Believe it or not, it’s going to be one of your greatest tools in learning your art. Martial arts instructors actually like blank slates. When a new student comes in with no former knowledge of fighting, they can be molded much easier to a new style. Learn more - http://www.ikigaiway.com 10 Getting the Beginner’s Mindset BAD BODY BEHAVIOR At first you’re body is going to do a lot of complaining. If you’re younger and in great shape, you’ll find new aches and pains from stances and maneuvers that you’ve never attempted before.
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