Originally Posted by
arnold11
Precisely why schools decreed that students were not to duel till they achieved menkyo kaiden or some other formal permission. Insomuch as this student was trying to assert some contrary opinion relative to yours, he was effective challenging you and thus the interaction you had, however convivial due to the nature of the seminar, was a duel. He most certainly would have taken a victory on his side as confirmation of his technique over yours.
My teacher always stressed to me that, "In martial training, your successes belong to the lineage, but your failures are your own."
Apologies for intruding on this very interesting thread. Mr Davies, you occasionally sign your posts with your full name, but not always. Could you please add your name to your signature.
Best wishes,
P Goldsbury
Peter Goldsbury,
Forum Administrator,
Hiroshima, Japan