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Originally Posted by Flaves  I dunno man, in my opinion, if you aren't certified under Guro Dan Inosanto or Andy Kimura, than you aren't legit. I don't even respect the Vunack JKD guys. Basically, according to that linage chart, it appears as if that guys Instructors, Instructor is certified under Guro Dan.
It's kinda like if I certified you in JKD (I'm not certified under Guro Dan, but one of my instructors is)... would you consider that legitimate? I wouldn't. lol. |
I would - that's why its called
lineage. Its a line of instruction passed down from generation to generation. Its the basis for the instruction of just about every martial arts system, in fact its the basis for the instruction of most forms of education.
What's wrong with being a 3rd, 4th or 5th generation JKD Instructor? I think its a good thing, everyone in your lineage will bring their own strengths and talents, you don't just get one version of the truth.
Guro Inosanto is nearing his mid 70's, what happens when he passes away, does JKD just stop? We need the 3rd, 4th and 5th generation JKD instructors - they are the future of the art.
All of the people I have trained with in Paul Vunak's family have been good fighters and great guys. How many of them have you trained with?