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Mr. Drake: First I have to say that it's too bad that this is so one demensional. No facial expression or voice influx. Much communication is gone. I don't mean in any sense that you haven't thought for yourself.
You need to know that I really do enjoy this. I don't mean to hammer your skills. That being said, I have to coninue. I thought I was clear in your quote that by saying "might have" in regards to certifying Dan makes me question things from you a bit. Sorry to say but it is true that Dan was THE ONLY one allowed to teach after Bruce decided to close his schools. Linda will confirm this as will John Little, Dan Inosanto and Taky Kimura. The others you mention, to me have no weight but simply stories to tell in a seminar. Do they have anything to teach ? Stories.
On the issue of lineage, I agree that it is frightening to see some people out there teaching JKD after a seminar. Dan's students however that are listed as Full Instructors are not in this class. Again name one that cannot teach. Just one.
You also mention that these other yahoos spent years training with Bruce. Again, you have to put that into perspective. Bruce taught very few of those classes. Very few. People like Beasly, Lewis, and others in that camp are dangerous people when it comes to teaching others. They are imposters in the JKD world and an insult to those who have sought out cerdible instruction and labored to learn.
In truth, I could care less about OJKD vs JKDC battle. My loyality is to Dan Inosanto and his life's work and what he has done for all of us to be able to have these disscussions. Bruce was clear why he picked Dan to still teach, clear why Dan helped in the development of JKD, clear why he certified Dan in all three arts and No I don't think your assumption that he regretted it is accurate at all. If so he regretted it three seperate times. Brandon was clear with why he supported Dan in taking the mantel of JKD and at one time so was Linda.
I don't know how White Dragon can be sure of what he's getting. Doof us when we train with anyone in anything ? I do know that all the bitching over a governing body is one thing but the main problem is clean up. Cleaning up all those certified by ANYONE not certified by Dan, Taky or Bruce himself. Today that leaves Dan and Taky. From there you clear up all those seminar babies who have gotten paper from the seminars stating they can teach.
I am sorry if this insults you. I really mean no disrespect. You may be great at what you do but if not from these few sources( Dan or Taky) at some point, it is not JKD (certified) or authentic. It is your style that you and who ever taught you are proclaiming to teach and you drew from your exposure to JKD to create it. You become like a John Little maybe, and authority of sorts but that is different. I don't understand how this can even be argued. If someone teaching wasn't certified by someone given permission to do so then they are NOT CERTIFIED TO TEACH. This remains true even if it means you have to reframe how you look at the training you just spent years doing.
People operate to maintain homeostasis and it is rare to find those willing to see the truth if it may mean something for them has to change. What is the problem with finding someone certified to teach and credential you. Get that which you don't have. Bruce didn't understand that today if you want to teach, you need credentials. If not then have the courage to take what you have and teach "martial arts" without shame and with pride at your creation.
You need to know that I really do enjoy this. I don't mean to hammer your skills. That being said, I have to coninue. I thought I was clear in your quote that by saying "might have" in regards to certifying Dan makes me question things from you a bit. Sorry to say but it is true that Dan was THE ONLY one allowed to teach after Bruce decided to close his schools. Linda will confirm this as will John Little, Dan Inosanto and Taky Kimura. The others you mention, to me have no weight but simply stories to tell in a seminar. Do they have anything to teach ? Stories.
On the issue of lineage, I agree that it is frightening to see some people out there teaching JKD after a seminar. Dan's students however that are listed as Full Instructors are not in this class. Again name one that cannot teach. Just one.
You also mention that these other yahoos spent years training with Bruce. Again, you have to put that into perspective. Bruce taught very few of those classes. Very few. People like Beasly, Lewis, and others in that camp are dangerous people when it comes to teaching others. They are imposters in the JKD world and an insult to those who have sought out cerdible instruction and labored to learn.
In truth, I could care less about OJKD vs JKDC battle. My loyality is to Dan Inosanto and his life's work and what he has done for all of us to be able to have these disscussions. Bruce was clear why he picked Dan to still teach, clear why Dan helped in the development of JKD, clear why he certified Dan in all three arts and No I don't think your assumption that he regretted it is accurate at all. If so he regretted it three seperate times. Brandon was clear with why he supported Dan in taking the mantel of JKD and at one time so was Linda.
I don't know how White Dragon can be sure of what he's getting. Doof us when we train with anyone in anything ? I do know that all the bitching over a governing body is one thing but the main problem is clean up. Cleaning up all those certified by ANYONE not certified by Dan, Taky or Bruce himself. Today that leaves Dan and Taky. From there you clear up all those seminar babies who have gotten paper from the seminars stating they can teach.
I am sorry if this insults you. I really mean no disrespect. You may be great at what you do but if not from these few sources( Dan or Taky) at some point, it is not JKD (certified) or authentic. It is your style that you and who ever taught you are proclaiming to teach and you drew from your exposure to JKD to create it. You become like a John Little maybe, and authority of sorts but that is different. I don't understand how this can even be argued. If someone teaching wasn't certified by someone given permission to do so then they are NOT CERTIFIED TO TEACH. This remains true even if it means you have to reframe how you look at the training you just spent years doing.
People operate to maintain homeostasis and it is rare to find those willing to see the truth if it may mean something for them has to change. What is the problem with finding someone certified to teach and credential you. Get that which you don't have. Bruce didn't understand that today if you want to teach, you need credentials. If not then have the courage to take what you have and teach "martial arts" without shame and with pride at your creation.
