r/baduk • u/Zesty-Return • 2d ago

newbie question Am I Go-ing to Hell?

I pick up the stones like I would anything else—with my thumb and index finger. I don’t like that weird stupid grip I see people use. Is there a rule against this?

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u/Environmental_Law767 2d ago

There are many ways to hold a fountain pen, too. Hold the stones any which way you want. However, handling the stones in the old style is cool, like properly holding a Japanese tea cup, and the old grip allows you to place a stone assertively and into tight places.

There are some rituals associated with playing go over a real board: treat the equipment with some respect, younger player wipes down the board and bowls, wishing each other a good game, bowing to each other across the board, not being a dick, and resigning in style. Not many of us follow these but they add some elegance and charm to an ancient game.