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<blockquote data-quote="Marguerite" data-source="post: 409960" data-attributes="member: 1991"><p>No, none. I was told by the instructor at the enrolment point that martial arts is more than just physical fitness, it is an induction into various exclusive mental attitude things which are only for those who participate. I was welcome to become a student too, though. We looked around to see who the other students were and trusted they would keep their eyes open. Trouble was, this instructor was a wacko who had them all cowed and told them to shut up about whatever went on at karate class, you don't breach craft secrets. It was presented as being an essential part of karate.</p><p></p><p>Interestingly, not long before they married, difficult child 1 joined a karate class, now as an adult. He said there was none of that rubbish. So I think it was a case of a not-too-stable instructor trying to focus on the cult aspects of teaching. A really sicko control freak.</p><p></p><p>The classes were held in our community hall. It's a small village here, we have people come in from outside and do various courses, classes etc. We have to make do with what facilities people can get. I've taught writing workshops in other venues in the town, often while another type of class (ie oil painting) was going on up the other end of the room.</p><p></p><p>i just thought I'd mention the secrecy thing and the possibly cult/religious angle with martial arts, in case that is an issue here, a kid being bullied or in some other way handled inappropriately under the cover of such secrecy.</p><p></p><p>Marg</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Marguerite, post: 409960, member: 1991"] No, none. I was told by the instructor at the enrolment point that martial arts is more than just physical fitness, it is an induction into various exclusive mental attitude things which are only for those who participate. I was welcome to become a student too, though. We looked around to see who the other students were and trusted they would keep their eyes open. Trouble was, this instructor was a wacko who had them all cowed and told them to shut up about whatever went on at karate class, you don't breach craft secrets. It was presented as being an essential part of karate. Interestingly, not long before they married, difficult child 1 joined a karate class, now as an adult. He said there was none of that rubbish. So I think it was a case of a not-too-stable instructor trying to focus on the cult aspects of teaching. A really sicko control freak. The classes were held in our community hall. It's a small village here, we have people come in from outside and do various courses, classes etc. We have to make do with what facilities people can get. I've taught writing workshops in other venues in the town, often while another type of class (ie oil painting) was going on up the other end of the room. i just thought I'd mention the secrecy thing and the possibly cult/religious angle with martial arts, in case that is an issue here, a kid being bullied or in some other way handled inappropriately under the cover of such secrecy. Marg [/QUOTE]
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