1. I am a 7th kyu in shito
ryu karate do and my
little sister is a
senior brown belt in
taekwondo, should I show
her extra respect
because of this? -
Cory
... You
should show her respect,
not just because of her
situation as a more
experienced martial
artist, (even though she
is studying another
tradition than you), but
because of your progress
in your own discipline.
However, it is not
enough to show respect
to her, instead you
should in general
exercise it with
everyone you can,
including yourself, in
and outside the martial
arts environment. We all
understand that respect
is earned but we should
be prepared to give the
benefit of the doubt in
advance.
... Keep
in mind that your
training should
emphasize the generation
of your own positive
initiatives, good
judgement and care for
others. The more
advanced you become the
more you might want to
express such respect,
without worry if the
other person is a
beginning white belt or
a grand master as a
point of reference for
quality or seriousness.
Overall, as a martial
artist, respect is
something that you can
train all day and give
without get tired at
all. Keep your good
training and take care
of your sister with
great love. |