What's In A Name?

[Basket Weaver]

Just found this post. I think by now most know what my name means but here it is again. I am getting this degree because I have to have one to get a decent job. The old adage of a degree in basket weaving seemed to fit because I chose the easiest route in "Liberal Studies"; thus Basket Weaver. Lee

Shotojoku,
I just read your name's meaning and was surprised to see you study/teach Karate. I lived in Japan for 15 years and was the first American in my dojo. My sensei was the #2 man in the world in our style and we tested in front of the top 5 to get promoted; it was an honor every time. This was in Okinawa and I studied Shurite for years there. My wife is also Japanese and my son, well he's half . My Sensai really wanted me to teach and even let me use his Dojo's name but I could never find a student who would stick with it, the conditioning can be a bit rough for the first several months. Just thought I'd pass that along. Lee