DoxN4cer
Purple Belt
I wish to extend my apologies to all that have endured the recent fiasco in connection with the Modern Arnis Symposium in Buffalo, NY. My involvement in th Norshadow incident was negligible. My guilt in the matter was guilt by association. I failed to do my homework and did not look into the profile to see the underpinnings of the events that had transpired in Buffalo.
At this time I wish to announce that I am no longer affiliated with Dr. Barber and his crew in WNY, at least for now. It is unclear to me at this point if I can ever faithfully lend my support to that circle of people again. I still consider Dr. Barber my friend of over 15 years, and an outstanding instructor of martial arts. However, considerng the events that had come to light in Buffalo I feel it is both prudent and necessary to remove myself from that group in and continue on my own path.
I came to Buffalo to train, make connections with new freinds and renew connections with old ones. I haven't the time or inclination for ridiculous ruses and childish personality conflicts. I have a life outside of the martial arts, and I have no room in it for politcal sqabbles. All of the blitz and banter over the scandal has caused me to question my involvment in the martial arts altogether. I will continue to train and maybe even teach, but I will no longer support any particular organization or group. I may reconsider if I find a group that demonstrates unity and mutual support, but for now I'm on my way alone.
Submitted respectfully,
Tim Kashino
At this time I wish to announce that I am no longer affiliated with Dr. Barber and his crew in WNY, at least for now. It is unclear to me at this point if I can ever faithfully lend my support to that circle of people again. I still consider Dr. Barber my friend of over 15 years, and an outstanding instructor of martial arts. However, considerng the events that had come to light in Buffalo I feel it is both prudent and necessary to remove myself from that group in and continue on my own path.
I came to Buffalo to train, make connections with new freinds and renew connections with old ones. I haven't the time or inclination for ridiculous ruses and childish personality conflicts. I have a life outside of the martial arts, and I have no room in it for politcal sqabbles. All of the blitz and banter over the scandal has caused me to question my involvment in the martial arts altogether. I will continue to train and maybe even teach, but I will no longer support any particular organization or group. I may reconsider if I find a group that demonstrates unity and mutual support, but for now I'm on my way alone.
Submitted respectfully,
Tim Kashino