rugwithlegs

From the Art Of Peace, translated by John Stevens:
"Even though our path is completely different from the warrior paths of the past, it is not necessary to abandon totally the old ways. Absorb venerable traditions into this new art by clothing them with fresh garments, and build on the classic styles to create better forms."

Pete, I don't know what this rigid definition of O Sensei's way is. I suspect most students probably don't - I think that is why so many dojo are so different from each other. We know our teachers.