James A keating
James A keating
Before anyone takes this the wrong way, I am NOT trying to insult Mr. Keating. What is a Master at Arms? and why is he the only one I've ever heard of? Really, this is not mean- spirited, just curious.
Dijos,
A Master At Arms is a term you would be more likely to find in the Western schools of weaponry and combat. Much like a Sifu, Sensei, Sahbumnim, Guro, etc.
You may find it interesting to learn that in the UK, a Boy Scout can get his Master At Arms Merit badge (http://www.scoutbase.org.uk/library/boo ... maatar.htm)
A Master At Arms is a term you would be more likely to find in the Western schools of weaponry and combat. Much like a Sifu, Sensei, Sahbumnim, Guro, etc.
You may find it interesting to learn that in the UK, a Boy Scout can get his Master At Arms Merit badge (http://www.scoutbase.org.uk/library/boo ... maatar.htm)
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Dear Dijos:
Tom is exactly right. Jim explained to me that he chose the Master at Arms title because it is the most appropriate for an American instructor. Although he is officially certified in a number of Asian systems and could properly be referred to as a sensei, guro, sifu, etc., in an English-speaking country with a Western culture and customs, Master at Arms is the most descriptive and appropriate term.
Curiously, most of the Asian terms that are so popular actually translate simply as "teacher." Although they sound exotic to us, they convey a pretty simple idea.
Stay safe,
mike j
Tom is exactly right. Jim explained to me that he chose the Master at Arms title because it is the most appropriate for an American instructor. Although he is officially certified in a number of Asian systems and could properly be referred to as a sensei, guro, sifu, etc., in an English-speaking country with a Western culture and customs, Master at Arms is the most descriptive and appropriate term.
Curiously, most of the Asian terms that are so popular actually translate simply as "teacher." Although they sound exotic to us, they convey a pretty simple idea.
Stay safe,
mike j
hey Mike! ..
Jim's truly a MASTER of Arms..
compared to Jim I'm more like a private or beginner @ arms..
In old days in Western methodology one progressed up the weapons scale of mastery..
especially in the old Guilds...and the same thing in todays special teams...
Basic, Apprentice, Worker, Sergeant @ arms, Master @ arms... ( not an exact listing)
Jim has mastered many wapons or tools of defense & war...from whips, sticks, knives swords etc all the way to good ole firearms..
that Mastery includes the ability to TEACH those arts...and to translate and find the connecting threads.
Its also more to some of our liking considering we are western not eastern..
personally I like BRAM best..good title...
it was good enough for my mom to call me that..
The Hall of Fame started calling me that..MOA..not my own choice ..cause I refused to say Master, Sifu, Sensei, Guro..etc..om my forms & resume.I think I have alot to learn yet to be a master of anything...
Just so you all understand..Jim deserves it..
and for those of you that aren't aware Mr Janich..the quiet Mike on these forums..he's extremely qualified and easily could be called a Master at Arms..for he deserves it as well..
Mike and Jim have many qualities the same..neither blows their own horn, and they are both experts in their fields..they are both great teachers..and both are masters of many forms of tool usage for selfdefense & combat..
So even if he never calls himself that please understand that Mr Mike is right up there with the best of them..
bram
Jim's truly a MASTER of Arms..
compared to Jim I'm more like a private or beginner @ arms..
In old days in Western methodology one progressed up the weapons scale of mastery..
especially in the old Guilds...and the same thing in todays special teams...
Basic, Apprentice, Worker, Sergeant @ arms, Master @ arms... ( not an exact listing)
Jim has mastered many wapons or tools of defense & war...from whips, sticks, knives swords etc all the way to good ole firearms..
that Mastery includes the ability to TEACH those arts...and to translate and find the connecting threads.
Its also more to some of our liking considering we are western not eastern..
personally I like BRAM best..good title...
it was good enough for my mom to call me that..
The Hall of Fame started calling me that..MOA..not my own choice ..cause I refused to say Master, Sifu, Sensei, Guro..etc..om my forms & resume.I think I have alot to learn yet to be a master of anything...
Just so you all understand..Jim deserves it..
and for those of you that aren't aware Mr Janich..the quiet Mike on these forums..he's extremely qualified and easily could be called a Master at Arms..for he deserves it as well..
Mike and Jim have many qualities the same..neither blows their own horn, and they are both experts in their fields..they are both great teachers..and both are masters of many forms of tool usage for selfdefense & combat..
So even if he never calls himself that please understand that Mr Mike is right up there with the best of them..
bram