Martial arts training is a very positive experience for children if the
teaching is done correctly. They learn restraint, to never take others for
granted, and to avoid conflict. They also develop an internal
self-confidence that helps them in many aspects of life. It also creates
some great photo opportunities for family members although the speed and
quickness of movement can be hard to catch. Like many types of sports
photography, the shutter finger must move in anticipation of the action
peak. /jnm
-----Original Message-----
From: owner-olympus@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
[mailto:owner-olympus@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx]On Behalf Of Terry and Tracey
Sent: Saturday, April 13, 2002 8:46 AM
To: olympus@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
Subject: Re: [OM] [OT] Non-violent girls
I've been teaching martial arts for 10 years. Lets talk photos.
Foxy
----- Original Message -----
I quite agree. Somehow, an unsolicited response to a pretty picture of a
nice looking young girl of "But I bet my daughter can beat up your
daughter." seems inappropriate in context of MA tradition. No one who
has complimented you on your excellent pictures and the attractive
daughters in them, has brought up questions of whose children could
'beat up' your or others' children. What does it mean to make such a
violent offer (even in jest) on behalf of a daughter who is learning
'not to fight' and the 'difference between violence and action'. The
spiritual energies of the parent affect the learning of the child
whether the child is told of the thoughts, feelings and actions of the
parent or not. I see the truth of that, mostly to my joy, but sometimes
to my chagrin, in my children and grandchildren.
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