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My name is Brian Jones, and I am from Fairbanks, Alaska. I am currently studying at [ext] UAF, double majoring in Art and Japanese Studies. In Fall, 2005 I will be going to Japan on exchange, to Sapporo, on the island of Hokkaido (at least, this is the current plan).

I first ran into the game of Go around the beginning of August, 2002. Since then my addiction has grown, but I have not reached the level of consistancy in my studies that I desire. Over the last several months I have stagnated at 8k, and just when it seems I have improved, I [ext] slide back. This doesn't bother me that much, however, since Japanese has been dominating my brain cycles most of the semester.

Current list of things to improve:

  • When the game gets rushed, I need to slow down and review the situation.
  • Stop making weak groups and defending them later.
  • Stay connected.
  • Don't get closed in.
  • Overall focus and concentration.

I noticed people begin to study joseki sometime during their trip through the low kyu, but I am wondering if they are worth studying at all. In an article I read in which Go Seigen was interviewed, it seemed that he hinted at the fact that the study of joseki is detrimental to a more important global board view. While I probably can't apply either joseki or a global board view right now anyways, I'm wondering if not studying joseki will be helpful or detrimental to my play in the future.



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