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Progress

4/12/2009

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As the gradings approach (next week on Saturday), we will see certain students step up. What is important to understand is that, as the Sensei, I closely monitor all students' progress. This progress is measured over days and weeks, not months and gradings. It is important for all students to realise that gradings are simply a test of current skill and knowledge. Have trust in the senior ranks (Black Belts). Focus on achieving powerful techniques and a focused mind as a result of everyday training, rather than strictly the next grade.

 One of my favourite sayings I was told by my grandfather was, "Worry about the pennies and the pounds will take care of themselves". This, as most know, means that if we focus on saving the little things (pennies/cents) then we will have pounds/dollars to follow. In the same way: focus on each training session, developing the correct spirit and mental discipline, listen to the instructions and lessons given; and the gradings will take care of themselves.


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    Darren Ball (Dojo-cho) of the Yamagawa Dojo.

    Darren teaches the classes at the Yamagawa Dojo.

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