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Yes, that is so. Inuendo and biased opinion does not constitute actual fact. Hostile e-mugging even less so. But not everyone can be counted on to be polite I suppose. 
On a different topic;
Akja,
I know it does not matter to you any credentials I have, I think you would be more interested in my ability. I have read your posts with great interest and though we may differ a bit here and there we seem to be on the same sheet of music on the majority. From what I have seen you have solid training and sought out not only peer review but testing from those above you. You chose a medial that others may look down on, but I don't think its keeping you up at night is it?
The bottom line is what YOU know and what YOU can teach others. And you [and I] followed in the foot steps of those before us.
I began training in the early 70's. Pangai-noon/Uechi-ryu was very prominant in the area. As happens with many styles there are politics and strife from within that filters down to the students occasionally. Uechi-ryu for example has gone thru such strife and continues to do so. The effects of which are not lost on American practitioners, as well as the rest of the world. Many splinter factions have been produced as a result, be it Pangai-noon ryu, Pangai-noon or simply 'Okinawan Karate'. New lines have developed but the techniques for the most part remain the same.
I taught in Incirlik AB, Turkey in 86 as a Nidan to military personell off duty. Even though the system is limited [they all are in some regard], I continued throughout the 90's teaching and progressing. I taught Executive Protection Agents as well as LEO personel as I was now well into a career with the County Sheriff. Ryushikan does make a good point that Police/Corrections is limited to certain state approved techniques & tactics. For example, when I instruct recruits in Academy DT we have to go by F.D.L.E. standards. In-service is different and more advance techniques can be used.
However, LEO are encouraged to seek outside training i.e. Martial Arts. And depending on the technique it can be applied. Perhaps not a kick to the head But many techniques can be used in application. For example I teach recruits the 'goose neck' i.e. bent wrist transporter/takedown. The recruit learns the basics of pain compliance with regards to the wrist. That is the extend of this technique in Academy training. However, if I train a Deputy off duty in my school and show him multiple techniques with the wrist he can then justifiably use them on duty. He need merely articulate that do to the principle learned in the academy he applied an appropriate application to the situation.
I recieved my 8th last year, I've already given the name. There has been a separation taken place due to things that are no ones business except us. Although I am constrained by ethics [I am a Deputy] and my personal morales [I am a Christian] I wish this man the best and will not speak ill of him. And my reluctance to subject his name to those here who quite frankly have a hard on for me is out of respect. A particular individual here seems to take great delight in smearing people justly or unjustly. Skeletons his closet do not reflect on me nor did they effect my training. However I have discontinued any desure to advancement nor do I see it as possible would I want to do to politics above me. If I'm being too vauge for some's taste...to bad, don't care. My training is sound and that is the bottom line.
Shuri Te was taught to me by my friend Robert Harmer and he honored me with Shodan. We were in the Academy together in 1990. I was forced to discontinue contiuous training with him in 95 due to an accident that disabled my wife. But continued personal training as best I could with others of similar Okinawan styles. He and I got together as best we could when the times were appropriate. It also gave me the opportunity to flesh out ZDW. I had begun teahing it in 95 just prior to her accident in that system although it was in it's infancy and incomplete. It was not even named.
I was granted Godan from Michael Dunn who has extensive experience in Okinawan styles. Although some differences in forms, the techniques were similar. And to be honest, I'm no longer big on forms. It was in person btw. If anyone has a problem with this, to bad. I had a very good understanding of the system by Shodan, the rest is ability, time in grade etc. Agree or disagree, its a mute point.
As an Police Instructor I have the unique opportunity to train with those people I once only read about in magazines. S.E.P.S.I. has people come in to train advanced courses throughout the year. People like Moti Horenstein, Hunan Yadin, Peter Boatman, Gracie etc. Also I have the opportunity to go to seminars with people like Joe Hess etc. Doesn't make me special in the slightest, but it presents me opportunites that take advantage of at every opportunity. I anyone here wishes to question my role and involvement in Police training I'll refer you to the training section Sgt. and he will be more than happy to fill you in on my LEO training background. It's listed in short form on my bio and at length on my site.
Again, the DOES NOT make me special! It makes me blessed. I am fortunate to have come into contact with so many fine folks throughout my MA and LEO career.
Last year I accepted invitation to become the Florida Representative for the KYHA and I gladly accepted. It opened up alot of doors for training and fellowship with alot of fine people around the world. Btw the Ph.D is legite not mail ordered as someone with absolutely NO knowledge made the implication. I could see this type of behavior from someone living near an individual that new FIRSTHAND there was something questionable. But for someone living on the other side of the planet, who has NO knowledge whatsoever to be a smart ***, to make unsubstantiated inuenos is ridiculous.
The reason I chose to respond with some background highlights to YOU Akja is because you had enough respect and courtesy not to e-mugg me the first day I said 'hi'. You didn't become antagonistic in your first post to me and then follow it up with TEN posts, minutes apart in which you became more and more hostile without even giving me the chance to reply to the FIRST one. You have expressed a level of maturity, as have many others here, that was not present in a small hand full here.
And I want you and the others to know I appreciate you not jumping down my throat from day one. I want you and others to know I appreciate being made welcome here to learn and contribute, cause maybe...just maybe I do have something to contribute
I think you might know how I feel about being on the defensive from the start...
This may not be my life history all the way back to kindergarden but it is the most I feel the need to share at this time with people, most of which, I don't know. As I get to know some better I will open up more and share experiences. But to those that just feel the need to be arrogant, antagonistic and unprofessional...have a nice day
I am confident in my training and in my ability to teach. I have been doing so since the 80's. I have earned the respect of men who have vastly more experience than I. I seek continually to improve. I seek continually to fellowship. If there are some here that don't want to receive that fellowship then so be it. But considering the amount of PM's and personal email I have received there are those here I can fellowship with. I consider you amoung them.
I will pay you the highest compliment I can...If I were not an instructor and lived in your area I would seek to have you as an instructor.
I now return you to the reguarly scheduled program
Take care.
P.S. Please excuse the numerous typos, I was in a hurry. Thanks.
On a different topic;
Akja,
I know it does not matter to you any credentials I have, I think you would be more interested in my ability. I have read your posts with great interest and though we may differ a bit here and there we seem to be on the same sheet of music on the majority. From what I have seen you have solid training and sought out not only peer review but testing from those above you. You chose a medial that others may look down on, but I don't think its keeping you up at night is it?
The bottom line is what YOU know and what YOU can teach others. And you [and I] followed in the foot steps of those before us.I began training in the early 70's. Pangai-noon/Uechi-ryu was very prominant in the area. As happens with many styles there are politics and strife from within that filters down to the students occasionally. Uechi-ryu for example has gone thru such strife and continues to do so. The effects of which are not lost on American practitioners, as well as the rest of the world. Many splinter factions have been produced as a result, be it Pangai-noon ryu, Pangai-noon or simply 'Okinawan Karate'. New lines have developed but the techniques for the most part remain the same.
I taught in Incirlik AB, Turkey in 86 as a Nidan to military personell off duty. Even though the system is limited [they all are in some regard], I continued throughout the 90's teaching and progressing. I taught Executive Protection Agents as well as LEO personel as I was now well into a career with the County Sheriff. Ryushikan does make a good point that Police/Corrections is limited to certain state approved techniques & tactics. For example, when I instruct recruits in Academy DT we have to go by F.D.L.E. standards. In-service is different and more advance techniques can be used.
However, LEO are encouraged to seek outside training i.e. Martial Arts. And depending on the technique it can be applied. Perhaps not a kick to the head
But many techniques can be used in application. For example I teach recruits the 'goose neck' i.e. bent wrist transporter/takedown. The recruit learns the basics of pain compliance with regards to the wrist. That is the extend of this technique in Academy training. However, if I train a Deputy off duty in my school and show him multiple techniques with the wrist he can then justifiably use them on duty. He need merely articulate that do to the principleI recieved my 8th last year, I've already given the name. There has been a separation taken place due to things that are no ones business except us. Although I am constrained by ethics [I am a Deputy] and my personal morales [I am a Christian] I wish this man the best and will not speak ill of him. And my reluctance to subject his name to those here who quite frankly have a hard on for me is out of respect. A particular individual here seems to take great delight in smearing people justly or unjustly. Skeletons his closet do not reflect on me nor did they effect my training. However I have discontinued any desure to advancement nor do I see it as possible would I want to do to politics above me. If I'm being too vauge for some's taste...to bad, don't care. My training is sound and that is the bottom line.
Shuri Te was taught to me by my friend Robert Harmer and he honored me with Shodan. We were in the Academy together in 1990. I was forced to discontinue contiuous training with him in 95 due to an accident that disabled my wife. But continued personal training as best I could with others of similar Okinawan styles. He and I got together as best we could when the times were appropriate. It also gave me the opportunity to flesh out ZDW. I had begun teahing it in 95 just prior to her accident in that system although it was in it's infancy and incomplete. It was not even named.
I was granted Godan from Michael Dunn who has extensive experience in Okinawan styles. Although some differences in forms, the techniques were similar. And to be honest, I'm no longer big on forms. It was in person btw. If anyone has a problem with this, to bad. I had a very good understanding of the system by Shodan, the rest is ability, time in grade etc. Agree or disagree, its a mute point.
As an Police Instructor I have the unique opportunity to train with those people I once only read about in magazines. S.E.P.S.I. has people come in to train advanced courses throughout the year. People like Moti Horenstein, Hunan Yadin, Peter Boatman, Gracie etc. Also I have the opportunity to go to seminars with people like Joe Hess etc. Doesn't make me special in the slightest, but it presents me opportunites that take advantage of at every opportunity. I anyone here wishes to question my role and involvement in Police training I'll refer you to the training section Sgt. and he will be more than happy to fill you in on my LEO training background. It's listed in short form on my bio and at length on my site.
Again, the DOES NOT make me special! It makes me blessed. I am fortunate to have come into contact with so many fine folks throughout my MA and LEO career.
Last year I accepted invitation to become the Florida Representative for the KYHA and I gladly accepted. It opened up alot of doors for training and fellowship with alot of fine people around the world. Btw the Ph.D is legite not mail ordered as someone with absolutely NO knowledge made the implication. I could see this type of behavior from someone living near an individual that new FIRSTHAND there was something questionable. But for someone living on the other side of the planet, who has NO knowledge whatsoever to be a smart ***, to make unsubstantiated inuenos is ridiculous.
The reason I chose to respond with some background highlights to YOU Akja is because you had enough respect and courtesy not to e-mugg me the first day I said 'hi'. You didn't become antagonistic in your first post to me and then follow it up with TEN posts, minutes apart in which you became more and more hostile without even giving me the chance to reply to the FIRST one. You have expressed a level of maturity, as have many others here, that was not present in a small hand full here.
And I want you and the others to know I appreciate you not jumping down my throat from day one. I want you and others to know I appreciate being made welcome here to learn and contribute, cause maybe...just maybe I do have something to contribute
I think you might know how I feel about being on the defensive from the start...This may not be my life history all the way back to kindergarden but it is the most I feel the need to share at this time with people, most of which, I don't know. As I get to know some better I will open up more and share experiences. But to those that just feel the need to be arrogant, antagonistic and unprofessional...have a nice day
I am confident in my training and in my ability to teach. I have been doing so since the 80's. I have earned the respect of men who have vastly more experience than I. I seek continually to improve. I seek continually to fellowship. If there are some here that don't want to receive that fellowship then so be it. But considering the amount of PM's and personal email I have received there are those here I can fellowship with. I consider you amoung them.
I will pay you the highest compliment I can...If I were not an instructor and lived in your area I would seek to have you as an instructor.
I now return you to the reguarly scheduled program
Take care.
P.S. Please excuse the numerous typos, I was in a hurry. Thanks.
