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So true...that is the reason I left the Pekititersia org. to much infighting to many Chiefs and it just seems that nobody is on the same page etc. IMHO a quagmire of red tape is nowhere for one to perfect his skills.RDT said:That is true, there is always a difference in story when you speak to the subjects directly. Or if you speak to those "close" to them. One of the reasons why I don't get involved with "systems" anymore, too much politics. This guys not certified, that guys is certiifed. This guy payed lotsa money for his instructorship, blah, blah, he's a Guro, he's not a Guro, Grandmaster...etc.
I agree RDT...to many supposed chiefs who were never ever Indians....It gets old real fast, and lets be honest if it becomes mundane and a bore why pursue it. I found other people who have a like minded, backyard approach as myself...my 3 students are of that ilk, a lets have fun and train mentality no, bowing, belts, politics and NO FRIGGIN BS..and unfortunately a lot out there is pure BS from the syllabus to the politics..good riddanceRDT said:Yup! I studied Pekiti as well...someone was always talking. Same with other styles of Kali in the area. Who's style was derived from where, and why...blah, blah, blah. Same with the JKD people I have met in NYC at least...I did a little of that as well and heard the same thing all the time. Love both of the systems dearly but it no longer becomes fun or a learning endeavor if you are politick-ing. Same thing with the more traditional styles here as well. Wing Chun suffers that drama big time here. Ugh... I just don't care anymore and whoever can teach me something I feel is valuable is someone I wanna study with period.