tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22911183.post8342391290752883233..comments2023-10-25T05:30:31.246-07:00Comments on Okinawan Fighting Art "Ti": Black Belt SubversionCharles Jameshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13812618556413423872noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22911183.post-9371468091645871602012-03-05T12:43:56.850-08:002012-03-05T12:43:56.850-08:00I cannot disagree with you.I cannot disagree with you.Charles Jameshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13812618556413423872noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22911183.post-69743034105974409592012-03-05T11:03:57.358-08:002012-03-05T11:03:57.358-08:00You have a very interesting stance on what it mean...You have a very interesting stance on what it means to be a black belt and what it was originally intended to signify. And for the most part I am inclined to agree with the heart of your statement. <br /><br />I'd like to quibble, though, over your remark about those that train a few hours 2 or 3 times a week vs those who train for hours each day. I, myself, am the latter while my brother is the former. This is not because he lacks love for the arts, but simply that the demands of his work, businesses, and children claim much more immediate importance in his life. <br /><br />I say all this not to put words in your mouth, of course, but rather to make my point that even though if he were to obtain his shodan a decade after I do, I believe his would mean just as much as mine.<br /><br />Anyway, thank you for the interesting article. I look forward to the next one.The Strongest Karatehttp://www.kyokushinblog.comnoreply@blogger.com