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**Amerworma** · 11-10-2010, 01:13 PM

Hey everyone,
I was wondering if I could get some pointers on manners during taikai. Not the actual matches, but in terms of waiting, conversations, solo practice, etc. I've noticed that I tend to get restless while waiting, and would like to improve on this.
Cheers!
Nick Petersen

Your thread has been hijacked to discuss spectator's behaviour, rather than competitor's.

Prior to matches beginning, it's appropriate to warm up in bogu as a group. Often this is done on a dojo-by-dojo basis, but if it's a friendly it's nice to warm up with new acquaintances. Once matches have started, it's best to limit yourself to stretches and suburi without kiai so the shinpan have some quiet for refereeing.

I find conversation awkward before matches and avoid it, but some people find it settles them. If that's the case for you, let a friend/sempai know that you'd appreciate a little pep talk before hand. Keep it quiet as the shinpan will be refereeing.

If you're competing as part of a team, you will generally be sitting in seiza while your team-mates compete. It's best just to sit still and clap for your team-mate's cuts that look good to you. This is a great opportunity to figure out what the shinpan are looking for, if you haven't done so already. No vocalization and keep the facial expressions to a minimum.

When it's coming up for your turn, get your men and kote on and stand up and stretch your legs. You can encourage team-mates by banging your do with your right kote instead of clapping. Making sure you've got the right ribbon on and relax.

If you're competing in an individual competition you'll likely be waiting with a group of strangers. Try to avoid kiai, fumikomi, and shinai contact when warming up, as again this can be distracting for the shinpan. I generally hold off on the conversation until after I've competed, but other seem happy to converse while they wait. Just keep it quiet.

There's lots to keep you busy while you wait - watching matches, checking your bogu, rehearsing waza. Just don't get distracted and miss your turn!

11-10-2010, 01:13 PM	#14
Amerworma Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 466 Senior Member	Hey everyone, I was wondering if I could get some pointers on manners during taikai. Not the actual matches, but in terms of waiting, conversations, solo practice, etc. I've noticed that I tend to get restless while waiting, and would like to improve on this. Cheers! Nick Petersen Your thread has been hijacked to discuss spectator's behaviour, rather than competitor's. Prior to matches beginning, it's appropriate to warm up in bogu as a group. Often this is done on a dojo-by-dojo basis, but if it's a friendly it's nice to warm up with new acquaintances. Once matches have started, it's best to limit yourself to stretches and suburi without kiai so the shinpan have some quiet for refereeing. I find conversation awkward before matches and avoid it, but some people find it settles them. If that's the case for you, let a friend/sempai know that you'd appreciate a little pep talk before hand. Keep it quiet as the shinpan will be refereeing. If you're competing as part of a team, you will generally be sitting in seiza while your team-mates compete. It's best just to sit still and clap for your team-mate's cuts that look good to you. This is a great opportunity to figure out what the shinpan are looking for, if you haven't done so already. No vocalization and keep the facial expressions to a minimum. When it's coming up for your turn, get your men and kote on and stand up and stretch your legs. You can encourage team-mates by banging your do with your right kote instead of clapping. Making sure you've got the right ribbon on and relax. If you're competing in an individual competition you'll likely be waiting with a group of strangers. Try to avoid kiai, fumikomi, and shinai contact when warming up, as again this can be distracting for the shinpan. I generally hold off on the conversation until after I've competed, but other seem happy to converse while they wait. Just keep it quiet. There's lots to keep you busy while you wait - watching matches, checking your bogu, rehearsing waza. Just don't get distracted and miss your turn!
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