We live in a so called modern, civilized society where we practice JSA far removed from the environment in which it was developed. I'm fairly new to the world of JSA and I'm curious about this topic. I thought that initiating this discussion thread would be a good way of collecting the thoughts / experience of others on this topic. I know that challenges occur in the world of unarmed martial arts but does it still happen in JSA in these modern times?
My questions are:
• Is there a protocol that is followed for challenging or
being challenged?
• If you challenge someone, should you;
a) List your credentials – including who you are, your
school etc.
Or,
b) Remain anonymous and hide behind your request for a
challenge?
• Has anyone been challenged to a duel? Or, challenged someone
else?
Dean Thielke