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The Student’s Guide to
Surviving
Traditional Dojo
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Practical advice for students of all ages on how to behave, survive, and thrive in the martial arts.
By Matthew Apsokardu
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Cover Photo Courtesy of
AMA-Dojo
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Derivative Works 3.0 License.
2009 Matthew Apsokardu
The advice contained in this book is for informational purposes only. The hazards and risks of training are the
sole responsibility of the reader and the author cannot be held liable for any incident as a result of martial arts
training. Always practice under skilled instruction.
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Table of Contents
(All chapters and subchapters clickable for topical shortcuts)
Introduction…………………………………………………
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What You Can Get Out of this Book, A Warning
The Bow, The Sensei and Other Dojo Classics……
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How To Bow, Dealing With a Sensei, Red Flag Sensei Behavior, OSU!,
Breaking Boards and Other Objects
What is a Traditional Dojo?..............................
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Traditional Styles, Fake Schools (Faux-Jo)
Lesser Known Pieces of Etiquette……………………….
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The Mysterious Shinza, Dojo Bowing and the Mon, Useful Vocab,
Real World Run-Ins
Getting the Beginner’s Mindset………………..
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For Already-Enrolled Students, Quick Mindset Tips,
Movies/Books/Other Great Resources
Fighting – How to Do It (Safely)…………………………….
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Tournament Sparring, Traditional Sparring, When Sparring Goes Bad,
Sparring Tips, Useful Kumite Practices, Self Defense Tips
Learning the Gi and Obi…………………………..
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Anatomy of a Gi, Belt Tying, Uniform Colors
Rank and the Effects of Hierarchy……………………….
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The History of Rank, Two Revolutionaries, An Example of Hierarchy,
How to Behave as a Junior, How to Behave as a Senior
Taking Care of Yourself…………………………...
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Dojo Style, Keeping the Mental Balance, Burning Out,
Fading Away
Keeping the Beginner’s Mindset…………………………
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(For Advanced Students)
The Real Secret of Black Belt, Shuhari, Advanced Resources
Stretching and Effective Practice…………...
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Stretching Cycle Sample, Tips for Increasing Flexibility,
Tapping–A Quitter’s Best Friend, Importance of Breath,
Dojo Focus
Words of Wisdom…………………………………………………
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Conclusion, Continuing the Journey, Acknowledgements,
Contact Info
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Introduction
Introduction
When people first take a martial arts class, their goal is often to gain
real-world survival skills. But has anyone taught them how to survive a
martial art?
It’s rarely explained how complex a dojo can be. Weaving business,
violence, philosophy, and etiquette together into an ornate tapestry,
traditional schools offer much more than the ability to punch and kick.
This guide is here to take the mystery and confusion out of training.
Through these tips and insights you can avoid the most common
pitfalls that send would-be martial artists into early retirement.
Although I think any practitioner can benefit from the information
inside, I believe this book is especially well-suited for…
Potential students who have never stepped foot in a dojo.
New students who are trying to adapt.
Experienced students who want to better understand the way
they have chosen.
If you fit one of these descriptions, read on.
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Introduction
What You Can Get Out of This Book
You may be wondering how I could possibly give you advice about
your art when I am way…way…over here in my art. Good question.
Although many martial arts seem different on the surface, they actually
come from very common ancestries. Korean TaeKwonDo, Japanese
Karate, Judo, Okinawan Karate, and even Kung Fu share historical
connections if you go back far enough. And even though these styles
have branched away from each other, they share core beliefs of
physical skill, mental acuity, and strength of character. It is within these
traditional pursuits that we can connect with one another.
This book comes most heavily from a Japanese/Okinawan
perspective (as that is the experience of the author), but the advice
contained within is applicable to all traditional styles.
A Warning
Never use this book as a substitute for training, and never attempt to
prove an instructor wrong with something read in this book.
What I provide here is not the hard-fast rule and students must
balance what they read with the practices of their own dojo.
With that in mind let’s get started. First, before we dive into anything
heavy, we need to talk about what a traditional dojo (or school)
actually is.
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