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Originally Posted by Surfer_Sam
And re the Shihan thing, I always call Shihan "Shihan". Although once a long time ago when leading the formal bow out, with visiting Shihan in attendance, did sempai ni rei. got given a very stern look, mentally cursed my self, tried sensai ni rei. another stern look. Maybe its my pronounciation of Japanese, tried Sensei NI rei again. Another stern look, and a slight tap on the belt. Being a smart person, counted the stripes. Light comes on!!!! Shihan ni rei. Stern look disappears!!
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i dont get it, do you always say 'Shihan ni rei' in the formal bowing and you just forgot that one day? or do you just have to bow to the ranks present?