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But that is not the idori that Otsuka Sensei did. It can't be if he was any good at Shindo Yoshin Ryu Sorry Bob, but what is your frame of reference to make such an statement? How long did you train under Ohtsuka? Cause Suzuki Sensei was his senior student and trained many, many years under him. So...

Not certain what you are referring to, Gary, but since your comments followed my posting of Suzuki Sensei's Idori I can only infer you are talking about this idori video. Authenticity is obviously in the eye of the beholder and in your case your vision seems to be very narrow. Unless you have ever t...

I do not fault Suzuki Sensei for doing it. I just assumed he had to compete in a tight market against the likes of Enoeda and others so you gotta do what you gotta do to increase potential membership. I mean, just look at his idori demos. He sends people flying thru the air. You would never do that...

Wado ryu Shinken Shiraha Dori is not supposed to be authentic sword defense. Ohtsuka's version was a demonstration of timing and entry angles. I was never supposed to represent more than that. Now, as for Mr Wickes demo, he's adding a theatrical element and that makes this a different ball of wax. ...

I totally concur. I guess this is conflicting for me at this stage because unlike tobikomizuki which as oneya noted earlier is an attack, nagashizuki is more defense/counter attack. Ah well, I'm a little confused but I'll get it sorted out. Thanks all for your comments and input. Much appreciated. ...

You can also check his tachi dori demo here:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=820m9FxqdNY

I concur with Cato's comments. I would only add that Suzuki Sensei groomed him for years to be WIKF's Chief Instructor.

Regards,

Many thanks for sharing AJ - amazing movement even in his 70's.

Best,

Tom Scott, WIKF USA, gets gold medals both in weight and open categories at the Pan American Sr. Karate Federation Championships celebrated in Managua, Nicaragua.

Ben: of course you are entitled to express your opinion, but offering advice to WIKF ("I would suggest a serious alternative for the Wado kokusai to consider...") is presumptuous on your part, wouldn't you think? Bob: I'm here to talk Wado and not to embarass anyone (except perhaps for the...

I would suggest a serious alternative for the Wado kokusai to consider must be the option to actually rejoin Wadokai. Some dojo have tried that individually - without success yet as it happens - but for the long term benefit of Wado I would see the group rejoining as a positive. How the integration...