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Old 02-02-2008, 08:52 AM   #158 (permalink)
Akai Shizuku

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Join Date: Apr 2007
Location: The Sea of Dreams and Twilight
Styles: Shotokan Karate-do, Kobudo Bojutsu, Ju-jitsu, Kickboxing, Yumedo (a self-styled form of kenjutsu).
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Originally Posted by WC_Lun View Post
I think to some extent they can...especially for a beginner However, I think more important is find a teacher who teaches the concepts behind the techniques. At a certain point the concepts transend style. I think the teacher's personality is more important than a style's perceived personality.
You may be right. My Sensei incorperates a solid amount of philosophy into his teachings. Some of the younger students think he talks too much, but his lessons are invaluable.
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