I have known Master Gedo Chan for quite long time. As far as I can remember, he was always so polite, sincere, and kind person. He has helped many people with their life struggles in general, in and out side of Martial Arts. It was VERY surprised to hear about this post, and about his son were the most gentle, quiet kids. I still believe to be a TRUE Master, the one must go through HARD INTENSE training that include mental, most of the time A LOT MORE mental than physical. There are some great AMERICAN Martial Artists out there who trained hard to get to where they are, however, I have to agree MANY of them are after money, fame, and abusing the world of Martial Arts, perhaps they do not even know that they are doing it. That is the sorry part! I have once met an American guy who was running a Karate Dojo, and wearing 8th degree Black Belt. He looked quite young, but I was impressed by his accomplishment untill he made a sad statement to me..."Yeah, so do not mess with me". What kind of 8th degree "Master" will say such thing to a potential student? or to general public? He is worse than white belt, or some red neck in a bar trying to pick a fight. He still had that kind of mind.....very sad american guy.
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