FINAL REPLY TO THE PREVIOUS THREAD.
To Mr. Harden,
Nicely put, thank you. But, what “proof” do you have that Lovret’s claims are false?
To Mr. Little, who so eloquently proved my point that talk is cheap.
To Mr. Scott,
“I'm not sure what you are offended over.” – I am not offended.
“However, if you don't agree with our opinions and observations, that is your right. Feel free to present your own opinion and observations. But don't threaten us because you don't agree. Offer a qualified statement or fact instead and really impress us.” – WHAT, threaten?
Mr. Scott, you express a talent for seeing what is not there or creating something from nothing. Maybe this is the catalyst for this thread.
I apologize, if you felt threatened by my words. That was not my intention. I thought I was, as you stated, free to present my “opinion” and observations. I do not know you or anyone else in this discussion. Therefore, I respect your opinions but I do not trust them. I have read your (pl) suppositional statements and have taken them for what they are. You (pl) have not presented any facts.
Also, I do hope Mr. Sabella “will” think for himself.
My Facts: I have trained kenjutsu with Mr. Lovret on four occasions over the past six years and with several of his seniors throughout that time period. I enjoyed the training and found the style to be practical. No extravagant claims were made, only intense informative training. I found the members of the ryu to be congenial, respectful, and professional. I can make no comparisons to other aiki or ken styles. I have been exposed to Aikido, Hakku ryu Jujutsu, and Sangaku ryu Jujutsu, but I have not trained. I have not been exposed to another kenjutsu style. Until someone can “prove” that Mr. Lovret and his style are bad/wrong/evil I will continue to train.
It amazes me that individuals are so impressed with their own ryu that they have invited me to come participate and “see” the difference – where are these people - hmmmm?
To Mr. Williams,
What recognized traditional ryu do you belong to? Please post. Also, if I am not mistaken Mabuni combined Naha-te and Shuri-te with a little Chinese Hakutsuru, did he not? His contemporaries thought this was crazy and “NO” other traditional karatedo has so many kata. From what I have read most think more than 12 or 15 kata in a ryu is ridiculous. So your point is?
What proof do you have that Mr. Lovret or his style is false or non-traditional?
To Ms. Fitzgerald,
The voice of honesty, thank you.
Mr. Cunningham,
Thank you for that personal attack on a complete stranger. It shows that your training has created a fine respectful man; your sensei should be proud. This is an excellent way for you to show the traits that we should all despise. Traits I have not experienced at any of Lovret’s taikai or with any of its members – Hmmmm - I had to come to E-BUDO for that, how interesting. The only cult I have been exposed to lately is the Cult of Conjecture, working its evil here.
Sincerely,
Brooks Snider
Zhuge Liang – “Those who are skilled in combat do not become angered, those who are skilled at winning do not become afraid. Thus the wise win before they fight, while the ignorant fight to win.”