Profile (recorded November 2008):

Sensei: Ron van Bruinessen

Grade: Sensei

Favourite Kata: Bassi-Dai

Favourite Technique: Kake Uke

Dojo: Rouse Hill Thursday 6.30 pm to 9.00 pm

Memorable Moments: Teaching my first class as a Sensei and realizing that I was not being judged by my students but looked upon as somebody who could help and teach them, passing on what I had learnt and continue to learn. Another great thrill is watching my students at gradings, seeing them work hard and the smiles on their faces after they have successfully moved on to the next belt.

Words of Wisdom: Try not to feel silly during class as the person standing to your right and the one next to him or her at one point of their training has probably made the same mistake. Don’t just accept everything your taught ask questions, how, why, when and where. Your Sensei and other students are always happy to answer, the only silly question is the one not asked.

Personal: I enjoy my training under Sensei Daniel and being an instructor, I look forward to Thursday night training and teaching with my class and still get a thrill out of being called Sensei. I feel lucky to have a great bunch of students at Rouse Hill dojo and to be associated with Region2.