Re: How to spot a Sanctimonious Martial Artist

[Damian (Instructor)]

Again, I agree. I’ve seen it with police work as well. I take my hat off for anyone who pursues a cop/firefighter/EMT career – or anything in those areas (corrections, medical, etc). But, there are people, who have a great heart, who are not cut out for that kind of work. It pains me to see someone who wants it, but just doesn’t get it & can’t have it. So, they must be let go. As much as people say “its a war out there,” it is still a “public service” job – not a “them vs us” job. So, yes, I believe honesty is the best policy – no matter how much it hurts.

Example: In 1992, I tried to become a DARE officer – work in a school. But, my instructor said no after the training saying it was not the place for me. I was hurt, but I pressed on. In 2002, I became a School Resource Officer (SRO) – an evolution of DARE. I was placed in a school – a middle school & alternative high school – I lasted ONE year. My DARE instructor was right – a school setting is NOT the place for me.