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I'm currently in Dallas training with Ajarn Chai Sirisute. He wanted me to let everyone know that when you are training Thaiboxing with Guro Inosanto that he should be addressed as Ajarn Dan. Just passing that along... Tim |
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wow thats awesome! Ajarn Inosanto is an inspiration to anyone involved with MA. A man who is allready a fountain of skills still focused on expanding his knowledge. This speaks volumes for Ajarn Sirisute as well, as I am sure Mr.Inosanto could have went to many sources for Muay Thai.
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Dan's attained Ajarn status? Can someone expound on the gravity of reaching that level? What was before that and is there a title that follows it?
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Seriously, we look at it as a title and some look as respecting titles as onorous; a chore. It's just a title denoting respect that seems hoity toity cause it's not in english. It IS an honor because of the knowledge and contributions we know anyone at that level has contributed to the art but I don't really follow the disdain for titles or why anyone would be "over" it. Don't you respect other cultures? I bet you won't practice BJJ without your gi or buck whatever rules and traditions they observe such as accepting a belt promotion when and how they tell you to. Not beating a dead horse, just inspiring thought. Sorry if I seem to be argumentative or indignant. Don't mean to be. |
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I call my instructors by their first name. I just have a problem with all the ritual and dogma that goes on in the MA world. Sometimes gets in the way of discovering the truth, you know?
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Don't get me wrong, we all respect him for his ability, knowledge, wisdom, and humility. That said, there is no need to bring it up every time we address him. Doing so would be hoity-toity at best. Quote:
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It's not that big a deal. Are all of you on first name basis with your doctor or do you address them Dr. So-and-So. My students all call me by my first name and that is my preference. However, if someone that has reached a high level in an art and wishes to be addressed as ajarn, or guro or whatever, it's not a big deal. That's quite different than going through 10 minutes of ritual.
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Point taken. Its all up to the person that's being referred to. I'm sure there are doctors that prefer to go on first name basis just as there are college professors, military personnel, martial arts instructors, etc.
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You are right Tim. It's only not a big deal if you make it not a big deal. You have to be careful though. As soon as you accept a title it separates you from those who don't have it. Can create classism.
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