Who's worthy of Good Training?

Years ago i've read that without compassion and good will one won't go far in Martial Arts.

... i sympathized with this idea, but could not find reason, didn't understand why.


Then, years later, a thought came to my mind.

When student doestn't care for Respect, for Philosophy, for Compassion, for Culture, for History, for important Names and Traditions ... is he/she worthy of good training?

Probably not.


That's one of many reasons, that's why aspiring martial artist should:
- one should follow traditions and customs of School(s) in which one practices,
  - traditions/customs may or may not include:
    - one should meditate at beginning of training,
    - one should bow when one enters Dojo,
    - one should learn and use Japanese (well, in case of non-japanese martial arts, one
      should choose other, appropriate language) words that are used in training and combat,
    - perhaps more,
  - different Schools may have different traditions/customs,
- one should not get late to training,
- one should study Culture, Names, Philosophy, History, Traditions of Martial Arts,
- one should be nice and gentle, help others instead of releasing anger in fight,
- one should be compassionate to other students and teachers,
- one should be respectful.

These practices are a signs of one's etiquette and respect.

Certain Martial Arts Schools do not train at all people without etiquette. 'Please go out'.

Certain Martial Arts Schools have secret lessons reserved for the best student(s) as well.