tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-370153026420381929.post5876288116674984858..comments2023-05-31T04:07:50.582-07:00Comments on 空手の道 (Karate no Michi): The Trinity of Proficiency in Karate Do: Technical, Cultural, and Linguistic AbilityMarc Waterfieldhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04542400203072927597noreply@blogger.comBlogger1125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-370153026420381929.post-17931700025638406992014-10-20T09:16:16.381-07:002014-10-20T09:16:16.381-07:00Waterfield Sensei,
Your observations on linguisti...Waterfield Sensei,<br /><br />Your observations on linguistic and cultural components of karate studies are very interesting. You've raised two questions in my mind. <br /><br />First, as the vast majority of karateka and even most dojo sensei will never be exposed to this (ie live and train in Japan extensively), do they have any hope of achieving this cultural understanding? <br /><br />Second, how should/could Japanese sensei, who teach/supervise non-Japanese dojo around the world, bridge this culture gap? Is it even possible?<br /><br />Regards,<br /><br />John Shaw<br />Edmonton, Canada<br />jshawhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06774174464935918888noreply@blogger.com