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i've learned to ignore him.

I think quality is the main determinant of "McDojo" status, in terms of "your check cleared, here's your belt."

As far as the comparison of time to BB in the 1960s and 1970s, I would venture that it was not uncommon for students in that era to train 3-4 hours/night, six days/weeek. If this was the case, then the shorter amount of time to dan grades makes a great deal of sense. Anecdotally this seems to have been the standard, there was also more emphasis on kumite, and less emphasis on "control," so many of those who practice now would likely not have remained in those classes. I started in 1981, right about the time the "McDojo" phenomenon was becoming widespread (here in Denver, it was thanks to Stephen Oliver and his "Mile High Kuh-ruddy" chain of schools), and do see a major difference in the intensity of practice and level of commitment and technique from students when I compare it to the "good old days." Karate is now firmly considered an After school activity, like youth soccer, and a martial art second. Shcools such as the one I attend, where the emphasis is on develoiping strong technique and self defence abilities are becoming harder to find.

Hyakuhachiho translates (roughly) as White Crane Steps. It is the same kata. I believe the Kanazawa group has included this form in their curriculum. Yes, Wado lee, I read a great deal.

I think you would violate patient privacy statutes by requiring notitifcation.

What do you wish in terms of an "answer?" I am beginning to wonder if this was a serious question.

No, the name itself means 108, but it refers to a concept from Bhuddism, not the number of movements. Just out of curiosity, how long have you been training?

I've met some of his students, they seem quite good. I'll probably run into some of them at the Wa No Kizuna next month. I always swear I'm never going to be a judge again, and I always end up judging. http://www.wadokarate-usa.org/wadoevents.html

Pulled a groin muscle once, major pain. Couldn't train for two months.

Wado Kai uses more kata than Wado Ryu Renmei. the additional kata used in Wado Kai include Suparinpei, Niseishi, Jitte, Jion, Jiin, Wansu, Rohai, and Passai. For a good look at the hstory and origins of Suparinpei, see Higoanna's article on the hata in the current Classical Fighting Arts. I suspect Ohtsuka learned the kata from Mabuni Kenwa. I know he was one of the group of students sent by Funakoshi to learn Gojishiho, Niseishi, and Sochin in the mid 1930s. Ohtsuka maintained a relationship with Mabuni until the latter's death. The Wado version of Suparinpei resembles the Shito version quite closely, the only difference being the use of Wado ukewaza.

And Wado Lee, if you bother to actually read Ohgami's book, you will find that he refers to both Junzukidachi adn Gyakuzukidachi as variations of zekutsu dachi (front stances.). I think you are making a mountain out of a very small mole hill. Have you agonized this much over Maehanmi Nekoashidachi and Nekoashidachi?

the photo on the "Kamido" page is not what our firend Wado lee is speaking about! Gyakuzuki dachi is a front stance with the hips in the square position, No more, and no less. feet are still shoulder width apart, there is still about a step and a half between them lengthwise. The "Kamido" page looks like the instructors are making it up as they go along.

A close reading of the japanese text of the Ohtsuka book reveals that the differences between the two stances involve the direction of hip rotation, and the angle of the fron knee. If you can find it, the Ohgami book The Katas of Wado Ryu Karate-Do also has a detailed description of the two stances. I boughht mine when it came out in the early 1980s. I think it is only available in the UK now.

In Ohtsuka's book, it is referred to as "gyakuzuki dachi." Similarly, I never heard of "zenkutsu dachi" when doing Wado, instead referring to it as "junzuki dachi." I don't know about Wado Ryu Renmei, but JKF Wado Kai simply refers to front stances as "junzuki dachi." ther is no name change. Have you asked your instructors?

That whole site is odd!

A what? I think he is having you on!

Does anyone know if the connection between Pilates and the Gurdjieff people is true?

That's ok. When first I heard about it I thought the person said "ploggies."

Do you mean pilates? http://www.pilates-studio.com/

I wear one I bought at a Sports Authority that has rigid hinges alongside the knee, and a patellar cutout. It wasn't cheap, unfortunately. That is on the right, on the left I wear a neoprene thingy with a patellar cut out.

Mine are from Shureido, and I'm quite happy with them. My other weapons (Kama, Tonfa, Bo, Eku Bo) are also Shureido.

Satori,you mean like this? http://users.pandora.be/gohiyuhi/frauds/frd0011.htm He sounds a lot like "Dr, Rod." I wonder if his organization also means "Sex Way House?"

Comments like these are for boys with short penises unsure of their own sexuality.

Fortunately, I live in Northglenn, where we have an excellent system of trails. The caveat is that the only time I have to run is at about 0530 in the morning. I'm sure I looke vaguely eskimo-like whilst doing so! Compared to Baltimore, where the humidity was pretty much oppressive from March through December, I will put up with the cold and dry!

Actually, there were two black belts involved in the film. Fumio demura, who doubled for Pat Morita, and Pat Jhonson, who was the overall co-ordinator. There is a good interview with Morita here: http://seinenkai.com/ Go to the "articles" section and scroll down, you will find: Noriyuki Pat Morita: In the Footsteps of a Sensei By Charles C. Goodin