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Possibly we're not seeing the front kick as often as one might imagine because of the high chance of one being tackled, and/or, the lack of confidence for ones own front kick.

Thanks Brian, and a solid post sir!! Hopefully, more members will chime in their thoughts as well...please.

There you go ruining a favorite Martial Arts quote with scientific theory. Kidding aside, I have had a board hit me back when trying to break with a knife hand strike. I still hate that breaking technique....

Excellent replies thus far...thank you all. Please keep them coming!!

Solid post!!

Iwao Takahashi WAS San Dai-Soke, and as San Dai-Soke, he was by all purposes, in charge, but when he vanished and the like, his authority as San Dai-Soke was stripped from him, and it's noted in both the By-Laws AND in every Shindokan scroll. Should he ever be allowed to rejoin us, his title would be more of a figure-head and nothing more. But I don't see him being allowed to rejoin the Shindokan Hombu ever.

Solid post!! I truly like your advice in the last paragraph above..thanks Danielle!!

I've done this before Danielle, and the two times I've done this, doctors told me the best thing for me was rest and to not aggravate the injury. I feel for you, and please, see your doctor and follow his/her advice over mine.

Solid post Danielle!!

I think Bruce was telling O'hara....boards don't hit back, but I/you/me DO!!

Not many, and that's the purpose. Yes, it's exclusive, again for a purpose. Shindokan is NOT my art, and we run the Hombu like a Hombu. Yes, some of the By-Laws have been amended, but over 90 percent still remain, and that 90 percent is the voice of Soke and Dai-Soke, not anybody else. The Hombu is ALSO a business, nothing wrong with that, but Shindokan is its primary purpose. No. That's not what our Soke and Dai-Soke had written in the original By-Laws...any member must possess a Dan rank no less than Godan. Therefore, a junior yudansha wouldn't qualify. Yes, it's just the martial arts but ONLY when I compare it to true NEEDS, like food or rent or utilities or medical needs or other important needs. I can't compare the martial arts against vital needs, I just can't. I love the MA, always have and always will, but against the needs of my family; family first, MA second, in my book. I'm only concerned and involved with all of the rules and regulations on the tail of an attempted "take-over", to ensure other legal mechanisms are in place for the betterment of the entire student body, after all, I'm Kaicho as it's part of my duties and responsibilities, and I'm a student too.

Fair questions... Those who had orchestrated the initial perpetration have been asked to resign of their own accord, at the suggestion of the Legal Team, and they have stepped down. Not all have left the Hombu, the main 'suspects' have, but the rest have been allowed to remain, however, they're no longer a part of the Board of Regents. Iwao Takahashi is NOT in charge in any shape, way, and/or form. It was his idea to move everything overseas at the request of the Dai-Soke, Iwao's father, but we gave it a more closer and suspicious look into it, and the only thing we had was Iwoa's word on what Dai-Soke had actually requested of his son, if anything at all. Iwao is NOT the grandson of the founder/Soke; Iwao is Dai-Soke's son. Haven't heard from Iwao since then, and we can't seem to find him anywhere in, and/or near, Nanjo, Okinawa. We suspect he's here somewhere in the USA or is great at hiding, and that he never actually left at USA at all. Why would he do whatever it is that he's doing? We've no idea. Our By-Laws have stripped Iwao of any authority at the Hombu and the like. On another note... It's not the organization that neither wanted me or respected my opinions, it was only a few from the old Counsel of Regents that felt the way they did. I was chosen by Dai-Soke himself to become Kaicho, and it was made official after all of the 'i' were dotted and all of the 't' were crossed.

The Shindokan Hombu has done a major restructuring of its Counsel of Regents due to recent severe issues that had attempted to seriously damage the Hombu from within. See the below link... http://www.karateforums.com/the-attack-of-the-hierarchy-vt42366.html The Counsel of Regents was the creation of our Soke and Dai-Soke to give a voice addressing any and all important issues concerning the Hombu, student body, and governing. Our Soke wanted the Counsel of Regents to consist of 12 members from the student body who meet specific requirements to sit in these honored positions as a part of the Shindokan Hierarchy. The requirements were as follows: 1. Counsel of Regent members must possess a Shindokan Karate-do Dan rank no less than Godan. 2. Counsel of Regent members must also posses a Shogo title. 3. Counsel of Regent potential members candidate(s) must be selected by Soke and/or Dai-Soke. 4. Counsel of Regent potential members must be elected into membership by a majority vote of the Shindokan Hombu's Hierarchy. The NEW requirements are as follows: 1a2b. Counsel of Regents will consist of no more than five (5), and no less than three (3) elected members by an unanimous vote of the Shindokan Hombu's elected Hierarchy. 2a. Counsel of Regent members must possess a Shindokan Karate-do Dan rank no less than Nanadan. 3a. Counsel of Regent members must possess a Shogo title no less than Kyoshi. 4a. Counsel of Regent potential members candidate(s) must be selected by the Hombu's current Kaicho and/or Kancho. 5a. Counsel of Regent potential members must be elected into membership by a majority vote of the Shindokan Hombu's Hierarchy as well as the student body, after the candidates have been approved by the Shindokan Hombu's elected Hierarchy. 6a. The Counsel of Regents are no longer referred to as the "Counsel of Regents", but they shall be referred to as the "Board of Regents", as to confer to its new authority. The elected Hierarchy are those members from the current Administrative Team, the Executive Team, and the Instructor Team. Our Legal team is confident that what they've drafted and crafted into our By-Laws will be for the betterment of the Hombu and its student body. Student body here means that EVERY Shindokan student is part of the student body, and not just those students from the Hombu. All of the candidates have been selected and elected into the NEW Board of Regents. They are as follows, in no particular order: 1) Thomas Stillwater (1960- ) Directing Manager of Curriculum Department, Shindokan Karate-do Saitou-ryu; Hachidan (8th Dan), Hanshi: Thomas began training under Dai-Soke in September 1966. He earned his Karate-do Hachidan (8th Dan) in June 2004, and he earned his Kobudo Nanadan (7th Dan) in July 2007. His Hanshi was awarded to him in July 2006. Before assuming his current Hombu duties, he had been a Counsel of Regents member before; 15 years. 2) Jonathan Plouge (1960- ) General Affairs Director, Shindokan Karate-do Saitou-ryu; Hachidan (8th Dan), Kyoshi: Jonathan began training under Dai-Soke in April 1967. He earned his Karate-do Hachidan (8th Dan) in June 2004, and he earned his Kobudo Nanadan (7th Dan) in July 2005. His Kyoshi was awarded to him in July 2006. Jonathan is the ranking member of the Counsel of Regents based on ranks/title. Jonathan’s been a Counsel of Regents member before; 15 years. 3) Ben Stevenson (1960- ) Directing Manager of Technical Department, Shindokan Karate-do Saitou-ryu; Nanadan (7th Dan), Kyoshi: Ben began training under Dai-Soke in March 1968. He earned his Karate-do Nanadan (7th Dan) in June 2005, and he earned his Kobudo Rokudan (6th Dan) in July 2007. His Kyoshi was awarded to him in July 2007. Ben’s been a Counsel of Regents member before; 14 years. 4) Giichi Tanaka (1961- ) Director PR Department, Shindokan Karate-do Saitou-ryu; Nanadan (7th Dan), Kyoshi: Giichi began training under Dai-Soke in August 1968. He earned his Karate-do Nanadan (7th Dan) in July 2006, and he earned his Kobudo Rokudan (6th Dan) in June 2007. His Kyoshi was awarded to him in July 2008. Giichi has been a Counsel of Regents member before; 12 years. 5) Yoshikazu Tanaka (1961- ) Qualifications Department, Shindokan Karate-do Saitou-ryu; Nanadan (7th Dan), Kyoshi: Yoshikazu is Giichi’s brother; they’re twins! Yoshikazu began training under Dai-Soke in August 1968. He earned his Karate-do Nanadan (7th Dan) in July 2006, and he earned his Kobudo Rokudan (6th Dan) in June 2007. His Kyoshi was awarded to him in July 2008. Yoshikazu has been a Counsel of Regents member before; 12 years. There you go; there's the 5 newly elected Board of Regents. Kaicho and Kancho were not permitted to be selected as a Board of Regents because it would taint the validity of this newly elected board. Greg and I freely decided to not be included in this process except to aide them with our faithful support.

Imho... Since when has tradition lent itself the cloak of purity that it deserves the right to remain unchallenged? To me, the word "Tradition" begs to be challenged, furthermore, "Tradition" isn't written on stone; it's not, or it shouldn't be, the martial arts gospel. I don't challenge "Tradition" to destroy it, but to edify, strengthen, and/or validate it. But not to keep it as the only way; especially when known traditions can be replaced by something more effective. Your thoughts please.

Solid post!! I've not had much success over the many years in securing seminars outside of the Shindokan circle. I've found that if whatever it is that isn't part of their whatever, they don't want to have anything to do with it. The floor can be a very intimidating and revealing thing to be scared of, and I love and welcome the floor. Plus, I'm unknown outside of the Shindokan circle. I've been working on my memoirs, but it's slow going, I feel I've been working on it forever, even though it's only been a few years. I've been entertaining to write a series of Shindokan tech books, but, all of the who's, what's, how's, and the like just aren't falling into place. Shindokan is my thing, but writing isn't, although I'm learning to become better at it. Processes confuse me often and they become the bane of my existence.

Standing before you is an unsuspecting block of clay. Not just any ordinary block of clay. This block of clay serves a meaningful purpose, if not for everyone, but for just itself. When a potter gathers up the broken pieces of a vessel he wishes to mend, he doesn't put it back together like a puzzle, but on the wheel he molds it again. Over the countless years, this simple block of clay will go through an untold number of on going and defining changes. Many unforeseen and unforetold moments will shape it, inasmuch, it will never be finished. However, this block of clay, under the watchful and skilled craftsman's eye, will strive to become complete in its totality. This wanting block of clay, as tangible as it is, will go through a plethora of molding moments, and in that, it'll be accepted, then rejected, then admired, and then displayed; but this is not a wasted life for this block of clay. The master craftsman will forever chip away, add to, take away, shape it, mold it, and start all over again...many times in the attempt to perfect it into not what the master wants, but to give this block of clay its own identity...making it priceless. Forged in the fire of its own making. Don't be saddened and/or mournful for this block of clay. On the contrary! Be overwhelmingly joyful for this block of clay just as it is in its willingly chosen lot in life. The substance of which I've spoken about with gladness in my heart is...A Martial Artist. We are that block of clay! Yes, it's you, [and it's me]. You're that beautiful and unfinished masterpiece! Your thoughts please.

Solid post!!

Solid post!! Tameshiwara is the meta portion of MA training, imho.

Can one be predominately aggressive OR passive as a fighter ONLY? Imho...no! Our opponent(s) are different and will present us with many different defending/attacking methodologies, therefore, we must present our opponent(s) with kind likeness, and in that, we must present them with offset tones continuously. When we fight, it should be like a great book. a solid beginning, middle, and end. Filled with mystery and intrigue that keeps one guessing, wondering, and wanting. Bruce Lee isn't the inventor/creator of "broken rhythm", however, Bruce brought broken rhythm more into the limelight for all MAists to explore. I'm not exactly sure who deserves the credit for the broken rhythm methodology, but it's been a staple to compliment our Tuite in Shindokan way before Bruce Lee wrote about it in his Tao Of Jeet Kune Do. I look forward to your thoughts on my opening question.

Do is the Way Ka is the person who trains in the Way

Welcome to KF!!!!!!!!

Welcome to KF!!!!!!!!

To answer your question above in bold type.... To honor my students as well as my Soke and Dai-Soke. My Dai-Soke honored me by making me Kaicho. It's the few that didn't want me, and now they're gone! To answer your other question...The Hombu is not mine to do with as I please. The Hombu belongs to the Shindokan Karate-do Association, I just work there.