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Originally Posted by Mike Brewer I have seen these guys before. For reasons I don't want to go too far into (mostly because some of it is rumor), I simply won't deal with them. I will say that the first time they popped up on my radar, it was not related to anyone I knew in martial arts. I learned about them through a class I took down at Hurlbert Field. Let me cross check, and I'll be back with some details... |
...These guys claim to teach Muslim silat with the chivalry and martial doctrines of Islam imbedded in, but what's the difference between that and the taoist or buddhist rituals and motiffs that run through other martial arts?
I mean, these guys claim to be on the level, so I was wondering what you're basing your suspicions on...is there any direct correlation between these guys and any terrorist organization? From what I gathered from reading their statements, it seems like they are strongly opposed to terrorist actions and fundamentalist doctines.
I mean, it's easy to see how a rumor about ties could be easily proliferated in the current political climate, but I don't think it's fair to jump to conclusions based upon their culture and religious affiliation. Just because they're Muslim's with guns doesn't make them terrorists.
But you said, "some of it is rumor"...what is the other part of it? If there is actual, factual information that could deter me from learning this art, which I think might compliment some of the other systems I train, please tell me, so I can make an actual educated decision about whether or not to study this art in good conscience.
Thank you.