Comments on: Bujinkan Onmyo Dojo Seminar

By: Michael

Michael — Sun, 26 Feb 2012 21:43:25 +0000

(Another late response!)
Ginnie: Most dojos are happy for people to watch, but will usually prefer you to take part – you get a much better idea of what’s going on. Many also have first-lesson-free policies, too. Most instructors won’t even mind people turning up out of the blue, either, but it’s probably better to let them know before hand – if only out of courtesy.

By: CherryPie

CherryPie — Sun, 26 Feb 2012 21:43:00 +0000

It sounds like you enjoyed the siminar

Owain looks like he is in discomfort or pain to me. He was forced to wait whilst Andrew explained a learning point.

By: Michael

Michael — Sun, 26 Feb 2012 21:19:44 +0000

(Late reply, I know, but just found this blog – I was at the seminar…)
I’d point out that while Owain looks like he’s resting or asleep on the floor, there, he is either in pain, or anticipating pain. This is the way we roll – some call us masochistic, but it’s fun!

By: CherryPie

CherryPie — Thu, 29 Sep 2011 20:35:34 +0000

Thank you Peter It was a very difficult lighting situation and a bit of a challenge to get even half decent photos. Very dark and lots of movement!

By: CherryPie

CherryPie — Thu, 29 Sep 2011 20:34:23 +0000

I am glad your son is finding the training beneficial and becoming more confident. Part of the the teachings is about how to control yourself.

By: ....peter

....peter — Thu, 29 Sep 2011 05:31:07 +0000

I like the way that you captured your friend with his arm still in motion and the studious looks on the students faces… i also like the way that you used a soft oval frame….peter:)
BTW…. thanks for all of your visits this week i appreciate them:)

By: Anyes - Far Away in the Sunshine

Anyes - Far Away in the Sunshine — Thu, 29 Sep 2011 03:06:51 +0000

My son is taking martial arts (karate) and I have seen how it has help him with self confidence and mastering his emotions. I am happy to see the changes it brought in him

By: CherryPie

CherryPie — Wed, 28 Sep 2011 22:43:23 +0000

For friends, there is no question of time…

By: jameshigham

jameshigham — Wed, 28 Sep 2011 22:35:20 +0000

Where do you find the time, Cherie?

By: CherryPie

CherryPie — Wed, 28 Sep 2011 20:57:17 +0000

The server where my blog was hosted had failed, it does it from time to time. I am never very patient when it does that. Maybe I should remember these teachings so that I remain a little calmer on such occasions

The basis of the quote is something my friend and I talk about quite often, sometimes late into the night…