In this episode, recorded off the mat, Valadez Sensei begins a series of elaborations on his Annual Reflections. Here, he starts with April 2012. In particular, this discussion focuses on the role of the teacher and how the practical function of a teacher is contested by modern culture and modern pedagogy today.

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