Comments on: Hey, Show Me Something Karate http://www.ikigaiway.com/2008/hey-show-me-something-karate/ Ikigai - exploring traditional karate and martial arts. A karate and martial arts blog that explores theory, philosophy, technique, and more. Mon, 06 Feb 2012 22:31:00 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 By: m.a.l.s. http://www.ikigaiway.com/2008/hey-show-me-something-karate/comment-page-1/#comment-15264 m.a.l.s. Fri, 31 Oct 2008 17:26:45 +0000 http://www.ikigaiway.com/?p=185#comment-15264 Good post! If I have reasons for not wanting to show someone something I'll usually just start talking about technique and style and use lots of foreign words, you know- go all martial arts nerd on them. They quickly become bored listening to me and leave. Good post! If I have reasons for not wanting to show someone something I’ll usually just start talking about technique and style and use lots of foreign words, you know- go all martial arts nerd on them. They quickly become bored listening to me and leave.

]]> By: m.a.l.s. http://www.ikigaiway.com/2008/hey-show-me-something-karate/comment-page-1/#comment-15274 m.a.l.s. Fri, 31 Oct 2008 17:26:00 +0000 http://www.ikigaiway.com/?p=185#comment-15274 Good post! If I have reasons for not wanting to show someone something I'll usually just start talking about technique and style and use lots of foreign words, you know- go all martial arts nerd on them. They quickly become bored listening to me and leave. Good post! If I have reasons for not wanting to show someone something I’ll usually just start talking about technique and style and use lots of foreign words, you know- go all martial arts nerd on them. They quickly become bored listening to me and leave.

]]> By: Branden http://www.ikigaiway.com/2008/hey-show-me-something-karate/comment-page-1/#comment-15263 Branden Fri, 10 Oct 2008 18:20:10 +0000 http://www.ikigaiway.com/?p=185#comment-15263 On a short second note (hit submit way too fast). As you're likely to get the ever wondering question "WHAT BELT ARE YOU!??!!?!?" (Followed by expressions closely related to those when you're one number away from hitting the power-ball lottery). Simply lift your shirt (if it's tucked in omit this step) and cite whatever color belt you happen to have on that day. That works great for me, seeing as I'm no black belt and it would just be a disappointment to them anyway! :P On a short second note (hit submit way too fast). As you’re likely to get the ever wondering question “WHAT BELT ARE YOU!??!!?!?” (Followed by expressions closely related to those when you’re one number away from hitting the power-ball lottery). Simply lift your shirt (if it’s tucked in omit this step) and cite whatever color belt you happen to have on that day.

That works great for me, seeing as I’m no black belt and it would just be a disappointment to them anyway! :P

]]> By: Branden http://www.ikigaiway.com/2008/hey-show-me-something-karate/comment-page-1/#comment-15273 Branden Fri, 10 Oct 2008 18:20:00 +0000 http://www.ikigaiway.com/?p=185#comment-15273 On a short second note (hit submit way too fast). As you're likely to get the ever wondering question "WHAT BELT ARE YOU!??!!?!?" (Followed by expressions closely related to those when you're one number away from hitting the power-ball lottery). Simply lift your shirt (if it's tucked in omit this step) and cite whatever color belt you happen to have on that day. That works great for me, seeing as I'm no black belt and it would just be a disappointment to them anyway! :P On a short second note (hit submit way too fast). As you’re likely to get the ever wondering question “WHAT BELT ARE YOU!??!!?!?” (Followed by expressions closely related to those when you’re one number away from hitting the power-ball lottery). Simply lift your shirt (if it’s tucked in omit this step) and cite whatever color belt you happen to have on that day.

That works great for me, seeing as I’m no black belt and it would just be a disappointment to them anyway! :P

]]> By: Branden http://www.ikigaiway.com/2008/hey-show-me-something-karate/comment-page-1/#comment-15262 Branden Fri, 10 Oct 2008 18:16:21 +0000 http://www.ikigaiway.com/?p=185#comment-15262 Option #4) Shoot a Ki Ball and knock a lamp off of a coffee table. Works every time... In all seriousness, Well said as always. I quite like Zyaga's option as well. "oh I'm the bottom of the barrel." Takes mucho self denial and guts, but in the long run, who wants everyone knowing your true skill level anyway, right? He/she might be the one to have a few too many drinks, or want to impress someone (or both) and pick you as the perfect example. Then again, maybe that scenario is a completely different post in itself ;) Thanks you Matt-san. Option #4) Shoot a Ki Ball and knock a lamp off of a coffee table. Works every time…

In all seriousness, Well said as always. I quite like Zyaga’s option as well. “oh I’m the bottom of the barrel.” Takes mucho self denial and guts, but in the long run, who wants everyone knowing your true skill level anyway, right? He/she might be the one to have a few too many drinks, or want to impress someone (or both) and pick you as the perfect example.

Then again, maybe that scenario is a completely different post in itself ;)

Thanks you Matt-san.

]]> By: Branden http://www.ikigaiway.com/2008/hey-show-me-something-karate/comment-page-1/#comment-15272 Branden Fri, 10 Oct 2008 18:16:00 +0000 http://www.ikigaiway.com/?p=185#comment-15272 Option #4) Shoot a Ki Ball and knock a lamp off of a coffee table. Works every time... In all seriousness, Well said as always. I quite like Zyaga's option as well. "oh I'm the bottom of the barrel." Takes mucho self denial and guts, but in the long run, who wants everyone knowing your true skill level anyway, right? He/she might be the one to have a few too many drinks, or want to impress someone (or both) and pick you as the perfect example. Then again, maybe that scenario is a completely different post in itself ;) Thanks you Matt-san. Option #4) Shoot a Ki Ball and knock a lamp off of a coffee table. Works every time…

In all seriousness, Well said as always. I quite like Zyaga’s option as well. “oh I’m the bottom of the barrel.” Takes mucho self denial and guts, but in the long run, who wants everyone knowing your true skill level anyway, right? He/she might be the one to have a few too many drinks, or want to impress someone (or both) and pick you as the perfect example.

Then again, maybe that scenario is a completely different post in itself ;)

Thanks you Matt-san.

]]> By: Martial Arts Mom http://www.ikigaiway.com/2008/hey-show-me-something-karate/comment-page-1/#comment-15261 Martial Arts Mom Fri, 10 Oct 2008 17:10:54 +0000 http://www.ikigaiway.com/?p=185#comment-15261 I really enjoyed this post (as I do most of your posts). I especially liked the response that EVERYTHING you do is karate. So very true...which makes that answer good enough. I really enjoyed this post (as I do most of your posts). I especially liked the response that EVERYTHING you do is karate. So very true…which makes that answer good enough.

]]> By: Martial Arts Mom http://www.ikigaiway.com/2008/hey-show-me-something-karate/comment-page-1/#comment-15271 Martial Arts Mom Fri, 10 Oct 2008 17:10:00 +0000 http://www.ikigaiway.com/?p=185#comment-15271 I really enjoyed this post (as I do most of your posts). I especially liked the response that EVERYTHING you do is karate. So very true...which makes that answer good enough. I really enjoyed this post (as I do most of your posts). I especially liked the response that EVERYTHING you do is karate. So very true…which makes that answer good enough.

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