What is considered a legitimate karate style ? example - If some guy trained in Shorin Ryu for many years achieved rank such as 4th Dan or 5th Dan, but decided to break away and form his own "ideals" , would that person's "creation" of karate still be considered legitimate style of karate ?
Can a person claimed lineage if he / she no longer adheres or follow his/her former Sensei's teaching and philosophy ?
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