Jack Poole Aikido Charlatan ~ 1952 or 1968 ?? ~ Beginner in 1968.

[Derukugi2]

@24nordic

I think that is besides the topic. No matter what you think of grading or policy; making up a fake resumee is simply *wrong*.

Why do you want to shoot the messenger?

[24nordic]

Sir, you certainly deserved to be respected. It is your attention to minor details that keep aikido going. Best wishes.

for aikitrad- and I do mean that

[Aikitrad]

24nodick ( cont )

I seek no personal recognition, I already have enough. Shodan & Nidan diplomas signed by OSensei Morihei Ueshiba A personal letter of gratitude from the present Doshu, quote; Aikidoists who were awarded dan grades by the founder are becoming fewer year by year, I believe that someone like you is very precious. Recent recognition awards by TK Chiba Shihan. And much more.

[Aikitrad]

24nodick

There is no hate, simply setting the history straight. You watch the video, you see the truth, then you have the gall to quote the values of Budo, yet, you appear to condone Mr Pooles attempts to change British Budo history. Perhaps if you had listened as I have to one of Mr Pooles loyal dan grades, sadly telling of the hours he and other students had listened enthralled at many Walter Mitty stories told to him over the years, the betrayal was clear to see.

[24nordic]

So much hate, so little respect, everything is the same in aikido or any other martial art ... see( Ellis v Poole) aikido. We forget that a true "budo" practitioner minds his/her own business and works for the art not for some kind of a personal recognition. As far as I am concern- Ellis=Poole-.

[Blackstarfish1]

Perhaps we also forget that a "budo" practitioner needs to concern themselves with issues of respect and etiquette and discipline - and that all those things are owed to their teachers. Mr. Pool attempted to alter the history of legendary teachers, inserting himself instead. His attempt was foiled despite lazy government concerns and the time it took, bringing together the true old teachers to once again set things straight for us all. Respect is earned, You are what you are and nothing more.