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**elektikakass** · 12-09-2009, 10:38 AM

You want us to say whether we think you overstepped your bounds? Generally speaking, I think it's understandable for a "junior sensei" to want to go over ettiquette before an 8.dan visits, and while you may technically be correct that if he cared he should have done that before, it's a little petty to call him on it now since you appear to recognize why it might matter. We all make mistakes. Since you ask for advice, if I were you, whatever you plan to do going forward, I'd call him and apologize for questioning his teaching and reiterate that you have appreciated all he's done over the past few years. In my opinion, life is too short and the Kendo community is too small for you to carry a grudge or burn bridges. Up to you though.

12-09-2009, 10:38 AM	#2
elektikakass Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 397 Senior Member	You want us to say whether we think you overstepped your bounds? Generally speaking, I think it's understandable for a "junior sensei" to want to go over ettiquette before an 8.dan visits, and while you may technically be correct that if he cared he should have done that before, it's a little petty to call him on it now since you appear to recognize why it might matter. We all make mistakes. Since you ask for advice, if I were you, whatever you plan to do going forward, I'd call him and apologize for questioning his teaching and reiterate that you have appreciated all he's done over the past few years. In my opinion, life is too short and the Kendo community is too small for you to carry a grudge or burn bridges. Up to you though.
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