The Lesson

[grim23]

A beautiful piece from a man I've never met, but for whom I have a great respect.

"The Lesson" on Google Video
A dramatic movement piece about an apprentice in a dojo learning her final lesson.

Comments

[peggy-aka-o.livejournal.com]

Interesting video :) I recognized some of the Aikido moves. One thing that I noticed when they first bowed to each other - they did not make eye contact.

I did that early on in my dojo, and was informed my the shodan I was working with that if I did not keep eye contact with them I would end up with my head getting cut off. Obviously they're not going to actually cut off my head at the dojo, but I have no doubt they would do something that would forcibly drive the lesson home. Since then I have always made sure to look at my partner when I bow :) I've been on the receiving end of object lessons enough to know that senpai generally don't verbally repeat lessons - but they make sure you learn them.

I did enjoy watching the video though. Domo arigato gozaimasu.

[grim23]

I noticed that as well. I do know that some styles have no eye contact with rei as a sign of trust and respect, including my current style...but this makes less sense to me. *smile*

Dou Itashimashite.