loki09789
Senior Master
I saw the same type of 'all about the Money' commentary when the issue of 'Shaolin' and the Priests at the temple appealing to the government for some form of trademark/copyright protection over its use. Things like this don't always have to be about false legitimacy or money. It is entirely possible that these types of things are motivated by a sincere desire to establish some quality control/verfication standards in an unregulated market.akja said:No, I'm not. I'm afffiliated with those who are though. Thats why I ask. Loki hit the direction I was headed.
Everyone is quick to assume that they are all wrong in their agenda "based" on other peoples words. Many of these people are the humblest people you could meet and large numbers of people, including some on MT have sought advice from these same people.
Whose "WORTHY" of casting the first stone?
Any Joe can go out there now and call himself "SOKE JOE of the DON'TKNOWSQUATEEDO" system of self defense and there isn't a lickin' thing that can keep him from doing it. He can wear a black belt without a license. No one can stop him by law. Now, he may not stay in business long, but in the time a Carpet Bagger like that had his shingle up, he can do a lot of damage to the reputation of martial arts in the minds of people that don't know any better.
If run with integrity and standards, Soke Councels can be voluntary way to maintain standards.