Sad day for me
bushidowoman
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My chief instructor/mentor/father figure announced to me today that when I take my maternity break in December, he will be retiring.
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Sorry to hear the news.......0
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that is sad news. will you have someone else that you can train with? 0 -
Yes, I've known this day was going to come. Since he closed down the dojo last year, there are about 4 of us who continue to work together. I also go to the instructors' clinics and visit other dojos.
I just know that he really loves this. When we meet at his house on Sunday afternoons, despite his health problems and pain, there is still a light in his eyes and a pep in his step when he is teaching us. If he stops practicing, I'm afraid his decline will be rapid.
Just...sad.0 -
Very disappointing. I guess you can find other palces to train and can still maintain the relationship with him. I have no deeper relationship with my instructors- they are all guys in their 20s who are more likely to punch you in the arm than anything else.0
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That's too bad. Maybe you and the other students could do something to show him how much you appreciate him?0
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That is very sad, I feel bad for both you and your instructor.0
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This is an excellent idea.That's too bad. Maybe you and the other students could do something to show him how much you appreciate him?
I feel sad for both of you but a father/friend will always be like that so I hope you can still maintain that relationship with him after that.0 -
Yes, I'm sure we can think of a way to show him our appreciation. And I'm sure we'll keep in touch.
Thanks for your replies.0
