red_fists
03-27-2002, 11:41 PM
Hi.
One think I wanted to clarify.
You said I should call any MA Instructor "Sifu" or " Sensei" as they are a teacher of somebody else.
I on the other Hand was taught that calling somebody "Sifu" and in certain occasions "Sensei"(usage differs between CMA & JMA) shows that you have accepted that person as a Teacher and he you as his Student.
So thus calling anybody "Sifu" or "Sensei" who has not agreed to teach you is being arrogant and ****y.
As for your question. Yes, by walking into a Dojo I will ask for "Sensei XYZ", but this is standard japanese politeness and not a sign of respect.
Bowing to him on the other hand is a sign of respect and the deepness & execution of the bow will show how much respect I have for him.
But on the other hand by not being a Student of the Dojo/Style(not the Teacher) I am not bound by their Dojo rules either only by social rules.
Just for your Info. No need to reply.
One think I wanted to clarify.
You said I should call any MA Instructor "Sifu" or " Sensei" as they are a teacher of somebody else.
I on the other Hand was taught that calling somebody "Sifu" and in certain occasions "Sensei"(usage differs between CMA & JMA) shows that you have accepted that person as a Teacher and he you as his Student.
So thus calling anybody "Sifu" or "Sensei" who has not agreed to teach you is being arrogant and ****y.
As for your question. Yes, by walking into a Dojo I will ask for "Sensei XYZ", but this is standard japanese politeness and not a sign of respect.
Bowing to him on the other hand is a sign of respect and the deepness & execution of the bow will show how much respect I have for him.
But on the other hand by not being a Student of the Dojo/Style(not the Teacher) I am not bound by their Dojo rules either only by social rules.
Just for your Info. No need to reply.