Alex
13-01-2004, 03:56 PM
To all naginata buffs. Here is another survey I would like you to help me with. Again, I am trying to collate data for a talk in the capacity of INF director, so your comments and partcipation is most appreciated. Please send your answers and comments to Alex at editor@kendo-world.com .
cheers
a. Country
b. Grade
1. I think that naginata would be significantly diminished if the concept and practice of rei were abandoned.
1 Strongly disagree
2 Disagree
3 Neutral
4 Agree
5 Strongly agree
2. Rei is emphasised in my dojo.
1 Strongly disagree
2 Disagree
3 Neutral
4 Agree
5 Strongly agree
3. I have a good understanding of what rei is.
1 Strongly disagree
2 Disagree
3 Neutral
4 Agree
5 Strongly agree
4. I bow when I enter the dojo.
5. I consider bowing to the shomen a religious act.
1 Strongly disagree
2 Disagree
3 Neutral
4 Agree
5 Strongly agree
6. It is important to bow correctly, at the correct angle to both the shomen and to partners.
1 Strongly disagree
2 Disagree
3 Neutral
4 Agree
5 Strongly agree
7. When I bow to my opponent, I have genuine feelings of respect and gratitude to them.
1 Strongly disagree
2 Disagree
3 Neutral
4 Agree
5 Strongly agree
8. The feeling behind rei taught in my dojo is similar to what is expected of courteous behaviour and good manners in my own culture.
1 Strongly disagree
2 Disagree
3 Neutral
4 Agree
5 Strongly agree
9. Rei in naginata is an important aspect of character development.
1 Strongly disagree
2 Disagree
3 Neutral
4 Agree
5 Strongly agree
10. I think doing naginata encourages good manners and politeness.
1 Strongly disagree
2 Disagree
3 Neutral
4 Agree
5 Strongly agree
11. I think doing naginata encourages genuine feelings of respect for other people and your immediate environment.
1 Strongly disagree
2 Disagree
3 Neutral
4 Agree
5 Strongly agree
12. I think naginata is a good way to help teach children manners and respect.
1 Strongly disagree
2 Disagree
3 Neutral
4 Agree
5 Strongly agree
Do you have any other comments to make?
cheers
a. Country
b. Grade
1. I think that naginata would be significantly diminished if the concept and practice of rei were abandoned.
1 Strongly disagree
2 Disagree
3 Neutral
4 Agree
5 Strongly agree
2. Rei is emphasised in my dojo.
1 Strongly disagree
2 Disagree
3 Neutral
4 Agree
5 Strongly agree
3. I have a good understanding of what rei is.
1 Strongly disagree
2 Disagree
3 Neutral
4 Agree
5 Strongly agree
4. I bow when I enter the dojo.
5. I consider bowing to the shomen a religious act.
1 Strongly disagree
2 Disagree
3 Neutral
4 Agree
5 Strongly agree
6. It is important to bow correctly, at the correct angle to both the shomen and to partners.
1 Strongly disagree
2 Disagree
3 Neutral
4 Agree
5 Strongly agree
7. When I bow to my opponent, I have genuine feelings of respect and gratitude to them.
1 Strongly disagree
2 Disagree
3 Neutral
4 Agree
5 Strongly agree
8. The feeling behind rei taught in my dojo is similar to what is expected of courteous behaviour and good manners in my own culture.
1 Strongly disagree
2 Disagree
3 Neutral
4 Agree
5 Strongly agree
9. Rei in naginata is an important aspect of character development.
1 Strongly disagree
2 Disagree
3 Neutral
4 Agree
5 Strongly agree
10. I think doing naginata encourages good manners and politeness.
1 Strongly disagree
2 Disagree
3 Neutral
4 Agree
5 Strongly agree
11. I think doing naginata encourages genuine feelings of respect for other people and your immediate environment.
1 Strongly disagree
2 Disagree
3 Neutral
4 Agree
5 Strongly agree
12. I think naginata is a good way to help teach children manners and respect.
1 Strongly disagree
2 Disagree
3 Neutral
4 Agree
5 Strongly agree
Do you have any other comments to make?