http://www.kungfu4women.com/martial-arts/martial-arts-philosophy-teaching/ A journey of self discovery through the practice of martial arts. The power to change and grow lies within. Thu, 29 Jul 2010 15:33:03 +0000 http://www.kungfu4women.com/martial-arts/martial-arts-philosophy-teaching/#comment-25 Dragonfly Mon, 16 Mar 2009 02:46:44 +0000 http://www.kungfu4women.com/?p=261#comment-25 I couldn't more about with your comment about rank and creditentials. As my teacher always says, "the point of the practice, is the practice". If people would focus on that instead of their egos, the martial arts world would be a better place. I couldn’t more about with your comment about rank and creditentials. As my teacher always says, “the point of the practice, is the practice”. If people would focus on that instead of their egos, the martial arts world would be a better place.

]]> http://www.kungfu4women.com/martial-arts/martial-arts-philosophy-teaching/#comment-22 Ikigai Wed, 04 Mar 2009 20:55:16 +0000 http://www.kungfu4women.com/?p=261#comment-22 Yes unfortunately that sort of in-fighting is all too common. Too much emphasis is placed on external ranks and credentials so that the actual learning is what suffers. It's a real shame, but I doubt it'll be disappearing any time soon. Yes unfortunately that sort of in-fighting is all too common. Too much emphasis is placed on external ranks and credentials so that the actual learning is what suffers. It’s a real shame, but I doubt it’ll be disappearing any time soon.

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