by rmgadmin | Apr 6, 2015 | Uncategorized
CHRONICLES OF THE DOKA#24 in a continuing series— 84 days in the teaching life of an American sensei in 1999 If the snow continues I will have more cancellations later in the day. I’m a full time professional. I survive on teaching. So I make a few phone calls to...
by rmgadmin | Mar 29, 2015 | Uncategorized
CHRONICLES OF THE DOKA#23 in a continuing series— 84 days in the teaching life of an American sensei in 1999. Real people-Real events Thursday, January 14, 1999 Sleet and icy rain is falling today. Dharman tells me that Roberto was lackluster during his pretest review...
by rmgadmin | Mar 18, 2015 | Uncategorized
CHRONICLES OF THE DOKA#22 in a continuing series— 84 days in the teaching life of anAmerican sensei in 1999 I gather the class to clarify why everyone is here and what the role of a sensei entails.“Please do not implore me to change my teaching to meet needs that...
by rmgadmin | Mar 5, 2015 | Uncategorized
CHRONICLES OF THE DOJO #21 in a continuing series— 84 days in the teaching life of an American sensei in 1999) As a spiritual entity, Mitch might remind one of an agile ape walking a rickety bridge. He won’t fall off the bridge because of his primal nimbleness. But he...
by rmgadmin | Feb 22, 2015 | Uncategorized
CHRONICLES OF THE DOKA#20 in a continuing series— 84 days in the teaching life of an American sensei in 1999, real people-real study Police officer Mitchell, approaches me at the front of the room as I lay my black leather briefcase in the far left corner. He reminds...
