Quote Originally Posted by Bartrim View Post
Had a disagreement with my sensei last week. We had 8 people with sparring gear in class so we had a points sparring tournament. Unfortunately I drew him in the first round so I was expecting to lose. I don't know how other points sparring contests work but within Kumiai Ryu only shots from the waist up count and controlled shots to the head. Anyway I was losing as expected but then I decided to change up my attack and threw a feint front leg kick. As my knee reached the correct height instead of throwing my leg out I dropped it back down, closing the gap on my and my sensei and he lowered his arms to block the kick and I hit a nice jab onto his chest. I shouted "Yay 1 for me" and he said it didn't count as I threw a leg kick. I argued that it did count as it was only a feint and not even a kick. End result was he pulled rank and said it didn't count so I lost without getting a point

What was interesting was even after we were eliminated we kept fighting other eliminated sparrers to determine ranking. I ranked 4th. Had a chance to rank 3rd but walked into a spinning back fist like a moron. Seriously it is such a telegraphed move I was so dirty on myself for getting hit by it.
I disagree with your sensei entirely. He obviously just didn't like that you bettered him (especially with a simple combination).
The problem you has is it's a case of house rules in the sense that it's your sensei' dojo and being that he is your sensei and a hight rank, one must respectful take the decission on the chin, wrong or right.
I have had this same problem with higher ranks, sometimes it's a one off (maybe they were having a bad day) and others when they clearly are insecure about being bettered.
Personally as the higher rank in a situation like this I take it as a perfect learning opportunity. Sometimes even thanking the opponent or partner. Though this depends on personal relationship with the individual and or their understanding of correct etiquette and respect.