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#210360 - 12/05/05 05:15 AM
Re: Mr Nishiyama
[Re: Grayston]
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Can I play devil's advocate here? (I'll assume you've said ,'yes').
Mr Grayston seems to be getting some hypothetical stick in a few threads about his status, his ryu and his 'Japanese-ness'.
Questions from the DA (Devil's advocate),
If Mr Grayston has a dubious position as a founder of a system etc with (allegedly) questionable authenticity, then why are so many Okinawan and Japanese masters happy to come to UK at his invitation and to be associated with him. Surely they don't need the street-cred and surely it isn't just for the sponds.
What was the reaction of Mr Grayston's own Sensei when he told him he was founding his own ryu?
The DA rests for the moment?
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#210361 - 12/05/05 05:23 AM
Re: Mr Nishiyama
[Re: trevek]
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Loc: Essex, UK
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Mr Grayston seems to be getting some hypothetical stick in a few threads about his status, his ryu and his 'Japanese-ness'.
If Mr Grayston has a dubious position as a founder of a system etc with (allegedly) questionable authenticity, then why are so many Okinawan and Japanese masters happy to come to UK at his invitation and to be associated with him. Surely they don't need the street-cred and surely it isn't just for the sponds.
What was the reaction of Mr Grayston's own Sensei when he told him he was founding his own ryu?
As you can see by the above threads - replies and comments to me are not just rude - but many are vicious, highly provocative and aggressive. You see - by virtue of the fact that I have my own ryu and do not play by the same rules that the mainstream styles and arts do - this can really offend some people and they want to vent that anger (and in many cases jealousy) at me in any way they can. This is not the first time and no doubt not the last....
One of the benefits of putting together my own ryu in 1984 was that we did not have to 'exactly' emulate the Japanese and Okinawan systems - and along with changes in techniques to suit westerners better - I removed many of the 'old' rules and myths that were only there for a political reason, or because it suited one system to do things in that manner. This makes me 'highly' controversial and I attract a lot of criticism because of this.
I really do not have to bother as my ryu is recognised in Japan and Okinawa - I toured Japan last year giving demonstrations of my style in Japan Karate-Do Federation dojo right across the country, and in 2003 I received a special commendation from the Embassy of Japan (UK) for 40 years training in Karate-Do. So in respect of legitimacy, many of their comments are laughable - but that will not stop them posting abuse... As I say, much is jealousy and there is little anyone can do to combat that...
This is intended to be my last comment on the subject as I certainly will not discuss my ryu on open forum with people I do not even know, whose sole intent is to be offensive.
Respectfully,
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Grayston
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#210362 - 12/05/05 06:25 AM
Re: Mr Nishiyama
[Re: Grayston]
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I assure you it's not jealousy at all. usually when someone uses that argument the common response, I believe, would be: "I know you are, but what am I." lol
Using words like 'rude', 'vicious', 'jealousy', 'highly provocative' and 'aggressive' to describe open critism which everyone is subject to at one time or another, is not a defense for immunity....nor is anyones perceived rank. I do agree that insults are not necessary. Aggresive inquiry and challenges to someones 'authority' are not insults.
On an online forum, I'm afraid, a person stands up with his/her words alone. After people meet in person, it becomes something of a different relationship, understandably more personal and loyalties form.
The topic at hand (in this thread) was started about cultural bias.... I was merely trying to make the point that cultural bias depends on from where you are standing.
If that is no longer the debate, then it is off-topic and I appologize.
-Ed
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#210363 - 12/05/05 07:01 AM
Re: Mr Nishiyama
[Re: Ed_Morris]
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Loc: Essex, UK
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Using words like 'rude', 'vicious', 'jealousy', 'highly provocative' and 'aggressive' to describe open criticism which everyone is subject to at one time or another, is not a defense for immunity....nor is anyones perceived rank. I do agree that insults are not necessary. Aggressive inquiry and challenges to someones 'authority' are not insults.
I have not 'once' mentioned my rank - which is totally irrelevant - anyone who knows me knows full well that I give respect to anyone who trains, and tolerate those who do not as they may get involved one day  Read the threads again, why were Razerfoot and Cord so outraged then????
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On an online forum, I'm afraid, a person stands up with his/her words alone. After people meet in person, it becomes something of a different relationship, understandably more personal and loyalties form.
I agree - yet I have attracted hostility on these forums for 'being different'... Hardly grounds for some of the abuse I've received.... And, further, I totally refuse to discuss my methods, ways, and 'why' with strangers and those who know nothing about me.
What I did in 1984, I did for reason, but then why should I answer for what I did - we each decide on the path we walk and there are many who criticise what I do - but that doesn't mean they can become judge and jury giving their almighty verdict - does it?
Shall I be judged by those only training for a few years and Bruce Lee fans? I think not...
If my methods are so 'odd' and 'off-the-wall' why do so many Okinawans and Japanese do courses with me (I don't pay them a penny). Why was I asked to tour JKF dojo across Japan demonstrating my ryu? Why did I get a Special Commendation from the Embassy of Japan? I have only ever had comments of praise from Okinawan and Japanese masters who accept what I do - and more importantly 'why' I do it...
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The topic at hand (in this thread) was started about cultural bias.... I was merely trying to make the point that cultural bias depends on from where you are standing.
Which you did admirably, but others used the opportunity for further abuse...
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If that is no longer the debate, then it is off-topic and I apologize.
-Ed
Again, I am trying to make this my last comment on the subject.
Respectfully,
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Grayston
"Not all Karate is the same."
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#210364 - 12/05/05 07:47 AM
Re: Mr Nishiyama
[Re: Grayston]
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ok. Live and let live then.
-Ed
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#210365 - 12/05/05 08:02 AM
Re: Mr Nishiyama
[Re: Ed_Morris]
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ok. Live and let live then.
-Ed
My respects to you.
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