Reply to #68407 by Valkyriesride2012
We're all different from each other, far more different even than ordinary humans are. Adapting to suit the needs of the individual is a requirement because there is no one-size-fits-all. What worked for my Meister doesn't necessarily work for me, and an important part of a Meister's duty is to guide the student towards developing styles and techniques that do work for them. Coupled with that, an important part of every student's development is to develop their own Seinerweisen. Technically this translates as 'his ways', but the official meaning is 'Personal Wisdom'. It's our own individual interpretation of the kunst, to suit our individual requirements and unique capabilities.
This applies to the softer teachings, as much as it does to the harder ones. The philosophy should be adapted by the student to suit their own personal needs and beliefs, rather than the other way around. It's a martial art, it's supposed to be personal. It's supposed to be an expression of the artist. Although, that's my own belief there.
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--m(^0^)m-- Wot, no sig?
We're all different from each other, far more different even than ordinary humans are. Adapting to suit the needs of the individual is a requirement because there is no one-size-fits-all. What worked for my Meister doesn't necessarily work for me, and an important part of a Meister's duty is to guide the student towards developing styles and techniques that do work for them. Coupled with that, an important part of every student's development is to develop their own Seinerweisen. Technically this translates as 'his ways', but the official meaning is 'Personal Wisdom'. It's our own individual interpretation of the kunst, to suit our individual requirements and unique capabilities.
This applies to the softer teachings, as much as it does to the harder ones. The philosophy should be adapted by the student to suit their own personal needs and beliefs, rather than the other way around. It's a martial art, it's supposed to be personal. It's supposed to be an expression of the artist. Although, that's my own belief there.
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--m(^0^)m-- Wot, no sig?