IWishToLearn
3rd Black Belt
Preface: Letter sent to Dr. Chapel, Sr. Master Professor and Director of Martial Science University & the Ed Parker Institute. I am posting this here as a courtesy to, and in appreciation of the efforts of Dr. Chapel.
Dear Dr. Chapel & MSU,
Let me start off by saying I had an absolutely wonderful night taking in what I could glean from Dr. ChapelÂ’s mastery of his Art and the tremendous abilities of his teaching skills evident in the way his students have command of their skills. I found myself hungering for more information about body alignment, structural stability, and while IÂ’ve had a healthy regard from past and present training for pressure points and meridians, nothing in my previous training has ever had the same effect as the simple demonstrations Dr. Chapel was kind enough to show me last night.
I have been privileged to study under several true Masters, while I doubt highly that anyone at MSU needs to be reminded, Dr. Chapel is indeed a Master of his Art. I mentioned this in passing to Dr. Chapel last night, IÂ’ll reiterate it here for the benefit of the rest of MSU; in my experience nothing can convey true Mastery of an Art quite like the control and presence exhibited by a true Master. The best way IÂ’ve found to know, like right here and now, if someone is indeed a Master or merely claiming such, is to put complete trust in whatever said person wishes to show you; if the pain is intense for the duration of whatever technique the person applies and is gone as soon as they release you, that person is indeed truly a Master of their Art. If, on the other hand, that person puts you in a position of pain and that pain continues on after the hold/lock/etc is released, said person may understand the principles theyÂ’re using, but they have not developed the ability to control their power to the degree behooving of a true Master. After feeling what I can only fathom is the tip of the iceberg so to speak, I knew instantaneously that Dr. Chapel was in that category of Mastery. Everyone at MSU is indeed privileged and blessed to have him as their leader and guide on their Journey through the Arts.
Please feel free to use this letter in whichever manner you feel is appropriate. You and all of MSU opened your doors and shared knowledge with me, and for that I am grateful and I hope to one day be able to return as a continuing student. I feel the least I can do in return is provide this written acknowledgement of the experience.
Thank you to all of MSU and to Dr. Chapel for your knowledge, wisdom, and humor.
Sincerely,
Steve Zalazowski
Dear Dr. Chapel & MSU,
Let me start off by saying I had an absolutely wonderful night taking in what I could glean from Dr. ChapelÂ’s mastery of his Art and the tremendous abilities of his teaching skills evident in the way his students have command of their skills. I found myself hungering for more information about body alignment, structural stability, and while IÂ’ve had a healthy regard from past and present training for pressure points and meridians, nothing in my previous training has ever had the same effect as the simple demonstrations Dr. Chapel was kind enough to show me last night.
I have been privileged to study under several true Masters, while I doubt highly that anyone at MSU needs to be reminded, Dr. Chapel is indeed a Master of his Art. I mentioned this in passing to Dr. Chapel last night, IÂ’ll reiterate it here for the benefit of the rest of MSU; in my experience nothing can convey true Mastery of an Art quite like the control and presence exhibited by a true Master. The best way IÂ’ve found to know, like right here and now, if someone is indeed a Master or merely claiming such, is to put complete trust in whatever said person wishes to show you; if the pain is intense for the duration of whatever technique the person applies and is gone as soon as they release you, that person is indeed truly a Master of their Art. If, on the other hand, that person puts you in a position of pain and that pain continues on after the hold/lock/etc is released, said person may understand the principles theyÂ’re using, but they have not developed the ability to control their power to the degree behooving of a true Master. After feeling what I can only fathom is the tip of the iceberg so to speak, I knew instantaneously that Dr. Chapel was in that category of Mastery. Everyone at MSU is indeed privileged and blessed to have him as their leader and guide on their Journey through the Arts.
Please feel free to use this letter in whichever manner you feel is appropriate. You and all of MSU opened your doors and shared knowledge with me, and for that I am grateful and I hope to one day be able to return as a continuing student. I feel the least I can do in return is provide this written acknowledgement of the experience.
Thank you to all of MSU and to Dr. Chapel for your knowledge, wisdom, and humor.
Sincerely,
Steve Zalazowski
