When I started out, the teachers were correcting my attempts to do a technique to mirror their perceptions. I think that's probably the only way that we all start out.
But then, as you practice under different Sensei's they can impress on you their learning and particular points of correction. Well that's how it should be or is it.?
But as you become better you begin to look to your own form and become more proficient and hone your movements. This I call spreading your wings. This attracts students who are measuring you up and what you have learnt. Gradually more students will look to you to be the founding of their knowledge. But wings can be clipped by instance of "That isn't what we were shown".
I've learnt techniques actually vary whilst at the same time can retain their overall form and it's those new moves and finesse that make the difference in technique from moves from being just okay to being what you have in your minds eye, spectacular.
You need to have a thirst to improve and dedication but need to give recognition to those who explore and move along slightly different trajectories and not to stifle.
Andrew Baird Published 2024
