The effort of every instructor should be to
train first with the Chief Instructor, and then to transmit their
knowledge to the students. Turning up at the dojo and receiving payment
for teaching is only a small part. In every profession we all need
educating, and to make sure that we do not misinterpret the aims of the
core curriculum.
If you follow your heart and the truth, and
don’t wish to train anymore, you should tear up your certificate, and
continue your teaching for financial gains. I completely understand
this, but don’t hide behind a false image. Because if this is so, you
will dilute the true teachings of our karate ancestry and the teachings
will be gone forever. This is how some styles of karate have lost their
original meanings, through lack of association, education and
professionalism.
Some people seem to think the higher grade
you are, the more attention you require. On the contrary, because of
your aptitude you should become more humble in your approach to teaching
and interaction. Your challenge should be to develop and educate people
about Budo
Because we are in the 21st century,
tradition and science go hand in hand. To safeguard the traditional
teachings we should try and understand the anatomy and its workings to
protect the future generations. It is with this in mind, that you must
maintain your level of knowledge and understanding or it will diminish.
George Andrews
“The value of a man should be seen in what he gives and not in what he is able to receive”. Albert Einstein
