Hi Dan,
Thanks for your sober, thoughtful reply.
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Dan Harden wrote:
I was talking with Howard the other day about that very topic; DR, Koryu and the internet.
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Do you mean Howard Popkin? If so, what's the difference (in
intent, not
content) between Howard Popkin's well-received introductory seminars on Daito Ryu Roppokai (which he has taught at various aikido dojo), and what Roy Goldberg does?
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Another topic of discussion was with a head of a dojo...[snip] I remember one Japanese Shihan telling me...[snip] ...but over the years I've met several real koryu teachers who are Menkyo Kaiden and happen to be American teachers.
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It wouldn't be a post from Dan Harden if there were no references to personal conversations between Dan and various senior budo figures
who must not be named.
I used to believe that argument from authority was the weakest form of argument, but I was wrong; argument from
anonymous authority is weaker.
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Dan Harden wrote:
I choose to be a straight arrow and treat people with respect.
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Is that what you were doing in your post above? If so, you need more practice.
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Personally, while I have some extremely cutting and revealing things that can be said about teachers, arts and such. I keep my mouth shut, and preserve a measure of restraint and dignity.
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Yet you seem to offer insult, hyperbole, and innuendo. Respect, restraint and dignity? Not so much!
And revelations about various teachers and arts? None.
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Sorry to change the subject,
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Should we also add "insincerity"?
Getting back on topic, there are still spaces available for the upcoming seminar. Please see
http://www.aikido-nova.org/goldberg2008.pdf for more information.
See you on the mat!
Jim