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Here is the Bujinkan's dojo administrator's account of the situation taken from his bulletin board.
Now personally I feel that Stephen Hayes brought a lot of great exposure to the Bujinkan and from all accounts of people that I personally know that have trained with him he is an excellent martial practitioner!
It is concrete that he is doing his own thing with To Shin Do and more power to him. It should also be as no surprise the actions that Hatsumi took. This happens in all organizations so we might as well get over it!
In the martial world people train, grow and advance and some times people take another step and go out on their own. Good luck to Mr. Hayes and To Shin Do!
GREAT POST!
Also, check out SKHQuest.com and go to the densho articles: Anshu sets matters straight concerning that whole ordeal. It has a similar tone, but is a rather awesome message!
A MUST READ for all To-Shin Do practitioners and inquirers!!!