I am not a Quest Student anymore, and I haven't been for quite some time, however I like to read some of the threads from time to time. I must say that this response is right to the point and should give some people a different perspective of their training, why and how they train.
It is UP TO THE STUDENT, to determine with whom, where and how they train. Each person's goal varies from one other. I realized a long time ago that the Quest Center way of things wasn't right for me. My reasons are my own however it is MY training and I am the one responsible for it, not someone else.
I encourage everyone to keep that following in mind. Why are you training? And remember, YOU are responsible for your training and what you get out of your training!
hatsumi sensei quoted once, which has always stuck in my mind everytime I train.
"Your life is on the line! Practice well!"
Good luck in your quests!
M.Goddard
Bujinkan
Dayton, OH
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From: "dspauld
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To: Quest-List@googlegroups.com
Sent: Thursday, January 24, 2008 1:42:53 AM
Subject: [Quest List] Re: In Theory, In Practice
22 years ago at the age of 10 I realized I wanted to be a ninja. October
15, 2005 I started my training under an instructor. My goal is the same
now as it was then only broader and with more thought behind it.
I believe that our instructors don't care about how many black belts
they put out. Rather they care about the QUALITY of black belts they put
out. They spend as much time as possible making sure our lessons can be
understood by everyone. If you have a hard time they are right there to
answer your questions. I understand that there is a business end to this
but I don't believe that they would waste a students time to satisfy
their wallets. If they were I would have stopped going there a while
ago.
I also don't believe in the "hook" or "next step" to keep you coming
back. I knew many years ago what I wanted out of this and I am still
here. The student has to figure out what they want and they have to
figure out was is right for them. If someone walks in then out in a
month then so be it. Maybe it wasn't right for them. Who`s to say but
the person that left.
Our instructor`s constantly ask "Why are you doing this?"" How will this
better you?" They make you think about every action and thought that you
do. They want you to be the best person that you can be with hope of
becoming a tatsujin. They care about their students.
How do I know this? Simple. I talk to them. Before class, during class,
and after class. I call them and I email them and sometimes hang out
with them. I have two families. My blood family and my martial arts
family. I care for them as much as I do for my blood family.
Maybe I do pay more then most other students in other arts. I don't
care. It is worth it. My heart has been redeemed. My mind has been made
clear. I have made some great friends. I am on a path that has no end
and I love it!!!
Will I be in class this Saturday? You bet. Next year? Of course. The
rest of my life? Damn right. This is my dream. I am living it and you
cant put a price on that.
Daniel Spaulding
Adrian, MI
Ann Arbor Quest
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