> Because it contradicts the myths I grew up with in Europe. The
> Europeans were led to believe that the Japanese senseis came fully
> prepared to spread the great art of Wado. After all, Shiomitsu c.s.
> were teaching from the moment they set foot on European soil, did they
> not?
> Bear in mind: If only as a result of history, in Europe most of the
> Japanese senseis are generally senior to the locals. It's slightly
> shocking to find out these Japanese senseis picked up their trade next
> to the local fish 'n chips, rather than in a Japanese dojo. Or even
> more disturbing: if they didn't pick it up locally, where did they
> actually pick up karate?
>
> Anyway...
> I can't say any of this is much of a surprise...
>
> Igor

Oh geez...
It doesn't matter if the dojo was next to the local fish 'n chips.
They were trained and forged initially under the tutelage of Suzuki
Sensei and that is the important part. I've met some senior Japanese
Wado instructors in Japan who've never been overseas and I wonder where
they studied...
Suzuki Sensei did a great job shaping their Wado skills. And since
most of them were highly talented they worked out the rest for
themselves as they continued to train and study with other experienced
Wado people..
Wado takes a lifetime of study. It's a process. Look at how good
Shiomitsu Sensei is. He's proof that it worked.

Bob

Bob