Kosho Teaching a Life Lesson at a seminar in Toronto
Kosho Teaching a Life Lesson at a seminar in Toronto.
As you may know I have been around for a long time.
And I have seen some really insane things in the martial arts world.
The idea that there is glory in a fight. And it is a sad reflection on the industry that this could be true.
Therefore in my view we should view the study as to do no harm unless their is no other choice. Hence I have a story for you below.
Kosho Teaching a Life Lesson
Back in 2000 I was involved with a seminar in Toronto presented by the World Budo Alliance. And at this day long seminar we had several session presenters. The grand finale was a man from the USA named Nimr Hassan. He made claim to be a student of James Mitose, which was true. Most important to note there was also a claim he was the only living student of Mitose, which is false.
However his history was very interesting. But before I go into that I want to talk about his seminar.
Thus Hassan presented to the students at the seminar 2 very simple blocks. He asked everyone to do these blocks full power for about 5 minutes, to make sure we were comfortable with them.
After this he had us made partners. So our partner would attack one punch, followed by a second punch. And we would then respond with the 2 blocks Hassan had taught us. After this was complete he then added. Now that you have successfully dealt with the two incoming punches do whatever technique you like from your own root system.
Kosho Teaching a Life Lesson
Therefore after this was done he assessed our techniques. And the techniques I did were devastating. I was trying to make a name for myself internationally and there were some high profile people there. Hassan commented on how very good my techniques were. I was thrilled!
In front of everyone he had me repeat the scenario. After he asked me what was the best case and worst case scenario for what I did to the attacker. Best case I broke the attackers neck, worse case I ended his life.
He the looked at me and said, “so he punched you twice and you killed him. Can you live with that?” I was speechless. “Because you can do harm does not give you the right too.” A great Kosho Teaching a Life Lesson.
Kosho Teaching a Life Lesson in Conclusion
True story….. A life lesson I never forgot. Consider Introduction to Kosho Ryu, and learn about escape.
Thank you for reading Kosho Teaching a Life Lesson. I hope you enjoyed this true story.
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