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**Arrecteve** · 08-10-2006, 02:18 PM

The competitors from the kumdo dojangs are Americans, are they not? The American anthem is for them, like it is for every other American. They're not visiting from another country, like the Canadians do. It's common practice to play both anthems at hockey games where there are Canadian and American teams.

The Japanese flag is because it's a Japanese martial art. Do you argue the Koreans should get their flag too just because they're really good at it?

I wasn't there, but almost all the competitors from Hwa Rang Kwan were Korean-Americans. Some are US citizens, some aren't.

My point is why play national anthems and hang flags - this wasn't meant to be a nation-to-nation competition. And if you're going to do it, I'd much prefer to see school banners at this level, instead of national flags. Do they typically hang Japanese flags and play Japanese national anthems in all kendo tournaments?

08-10-2006, 02:18 PM	#15
Arrecteve Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 470 Senior Member	The competitors from the kumdo dojangs are Americans, are they not? The American anthem is for them, like it is for every other American. They're not visiting from another country, like the Canadians do. It's common practice to play both anthems at hockey games where there are Canadian and American teams. The Japanese flag is because it's a Japanese martial art. Do you argue the Koreans should get their flag too just because they're really good at it? I wasn't there, but almost all the competitors from Hwa Rang Kwan were Korean-Americans. Some are US citizens, some aren't. My point is why play national anthems and hang flags - this wasn't meant to be a nation-to-nation competition. And if you're going to do it, I'd much prefer to see school banners at this level, instead of national flags. Do they typically hang Japanese flags and play Japanese national anthems in all kendo tournaments?
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