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**wonceinee** · 07-21-2006, 08:00 AM

Originally posted by Confound
the foundation of budo is the student-sensei relationship, which is something not found in 'sports'. For those serious in any sport, the player-coach realationship is quite similar.

the sempai-kohei relationship is also important, another concept that really doesn't translate into sports culture. Ever heard of a mentor? Maybe looking up to idols. My question is whether this aspect comes directly from Japanese culture and is not indicative of fighting arts from all over the world (eg kungfu, kali, escrima, ......)

finally, the mental aspects of kendou are not to be found in sports. Go for a run and see how far you get before your mind starts to wander. How about pushing through those barriers? There is a huge psycological aspect to be found in any sport.

I'm with JSchmidt. Get out there and give it a serious go before you pass judgement.

07-21-2006, 08:00 AM	#24
wonceinee Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 435 Senior Member	Originally posted by Confound the foundation of budo is the student-sensei relationship, which is something not found in 'sports'. For those serious in any sport, the player-coach realationship is quite similar. the sempai-kohei relationship is also important, another concept that really doesn't translate into sports culture. Ever heard of a mentor? Maybe looking up to idols. My question is whether this aspect comes directly from Japanese culture and is not indicative of fighting arts from all over the world (eg kungfu, kali, escrima, ......) finally, the mental aspects of kendou are not to be found in sports. Go for a run and see how far you get before your mind starts to wander. How about pushing through those barriers? There is a huge psycological aspect to be found in any sport. I'm with JSchmidt. Get out there and give it a serious go before you pass judgement.
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