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Post by fujicolt on Jan 27, 2011 23:07:39 GMT
When I first went out into the internet & ventured into a martial arts forum I went by the name 'Sensei Tom O'Brien'. I was immediately confronted by a very abrasive person , who is in this forum , & I was told that because I was not 'his' sensei, I had no right to be addressed with that title. I had never thought about it & so I had to admit he was right. (although there are other forums where I am known by that monicker or title) My sensei told me a that he would never call someone master or grand master. There are some systems that use these titles & I have to agree with my sensei. Master is a title I dislike. Thanks, Tom hey Tom - can we now call you OLD TOM?
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Post by Paul Bedard on Jan 28, 2011 5:47:53 GMT
IMHO The use of the term `master` depends on how it is used. I use it in the term that the person is a master of his craft, beyond a journeyman. However, I would never relate to someone as my master. When I talk about Okazaki or Yaguchi sensei, I refer to them as master in the sense that they have mastered the art of karate. When I talk to them, I call them `sensei`. Osu Paul B
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Post by fujicolt on Jan 28, 2011 6:21:10 GMT
argh garage you are missing the point they are not bowing just trying to kiss ass! lol
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Post by tomobrien on Jan 31, 2011 3:45:40 GMT
Just don't call me 'late for dinner'. ;D Thanks, Tom
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