True. You know those belt/no belt discussions brought up so often on the forum? If you saw this guy wearing a white cardboard belt, you'd still know he's a guy you could learn from.

Hey Ironfoot you can sure say that again I found an interesting fact about him http://www.usakaratedo.com/grant.htm
Thats a great accomplishment indeed.

I guess his kata was precisely done, but it was very rigid, stiff, and robotic with very little hip put into his strikes. Maybe this is the new standard of kata performance these days.

I guess you have alot to learn medulant.. You lost me with the above analysis..You need to go back to the basics and learn how the techniques are applied..Making statements like that is like spitting in a fan and not expecting it to come back to hit you in the face.

Actually, I believe I will always have a lot to learn. That is why I am forever a student. And THAT is the TRUTH. However, please explain how rigid and robotic movements and little use of the koshi in waza are good basics. Also, please explain how this particular kata performance aids in application.

Truth, it seems this is a very touchy subject for you. Are you this guy's student?

I wish i could say I was a student but I'm not. What I do know is I would rather be taught by my dog then from doodlelanedojo.Please refrain from contacting me I am here for positive interaction with other members.None of which share your sentiments.

Truth,
You are on shakey ground here. You have made a few posts and answered a few of your own questions. Each question has pointed you in the direction of of Sensei Campbell. He seems to be a sincere man and a very credible martial artist. At this point you have not developed a shread of credibility here yet. Stop the name calling. If you know something about a topic (other than copying and pasting it from someone elses website) please contribute. If not choose you words wisely.

There have been people that have come here in the past to raise topics or bring schools to the attention of others. Some have done it directly and other come in asking insincere questions only to post their own pre owned, findings.

If you are affiliated with a Rye Ryu and you are pretending not to be, trust me this endeavor will not go well for you.

If you are here to learn, learn.