The title for this post may seem odd, but there actually are some disadvantages to having warm, friendly, welcoming students at the dojo. Now I don’t want to come across like I’m complaining. I’m not. I love my students and look forward to seeing them every time I go to the dojo. I love to see everyone coming out for social nights. It gives me great pleasure to see everyone greeting each other with happy familiarity as they arrive at the dojo. And I’m sure new students who come to the dojo to try classes appreciate when people extend their hands in friendship, warmly introducing themselves to make them feel welcome. (more…)

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