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Column Headings:K = Knowledgeability C = Clarity of Response P = Politeness N = Nominated for Expert of the Month
| Date | User | Subject | K | C | P | N | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013-01-28 | Jay | Why Was Karate Created? | 10 | 10 | 10 | Yes | Thank you very much Mike for these great answers! -Jay |
| 2012-12-07 | Randy | Copy write my own | 10 | 10 | 10 | Yes | Thank you ever so much, for the brotherhood of a true martial artist. |
| 2011-10-27 | Usman | Kobudo | 10 | 10 | 10 | Yes | Thanks Michael! Quick and detailed response. Much appreciated. I just asked one of my dojo buddies and he told me that it means Rising and descending dragon (from what my sensei said) - which I then assumed he probably meant Rising and Ascending Dragon. We study Okinawan Kobudo (classically), however, we still have to know our history and some things from other styles. So I don't know if this is from our style or not. Thanks again! |
| 2011-09-05 | peter | claim of 9th dan | 10 | 10 | 10 | No | |
| 2011-02-12 | Donald | Kata names | 10 | 10 | 10 | Yes | Very thoughtful, researched, succinct and timely. |
| 2011-01-04 | Patrici | instructor certification question | 10 | 10 | 10 | Yes | Gave very professional, meaningful advice which I deeply appreciate! |
| 2010-12-29 | john | backstance | 10 | 10 | 10 | Yes | |
| 2010-12-23 | Laura | Japanese Kenpo in Japan | 10 | 10 | 10 | Yes | This was a very detailed and helpful response. Thank you! |
| 2010-05-27 | Sanju | judo or wrestling | 10 | 10 | 10 | No | THNKS MIKE |
| 2010-04-29 | peter | karate | 10 | 10 | 10 | No | thank you. |
| 2010-02-09 | Sandy | Shotokan vs. Kenpo | 10 | 10 | 10 | Yes | Thanks Mike! It was good to "talk" to you. |
| 2009-07-14 | Mohd | Help please | 10 | 10 | 10 | Yes | Thanks a lot. That's what I wanted to hear :). |
| 2008-08-01 | James | Cues of impending attack | 10 | 10 | 10 | No | |
| 2008-03-17 | David W | Origin of form Shem | 9 | 10 | 10 | No | Thanks, Master Cummings. We are trying to contact the person who taught us. I will try to post what I find out. |
| 2008-01-08 | Robert | leg strength | 10 | 10 | 10 | Yes | THE ADVICE WAS NOT ONLY ENCOURAGING, IT WAS ALSO VERY PRATICAL. EVERYTHING WAS EXPLAINED WELL AND NO POINTS WERE OVERLOOKED. THANK YOU VERY MUCH |
| 2007-12-07 | Jennife | Sais for a 12 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Yes | Thank you so much for your very thorough and prompt response! I sincerely appreciate the advice and feel much more confident in buying a new set of sais! |
| 2007-09-11 | Danny | Help me please | 10 | 10 | 10 | No | |
| 2007-08-08 | terry | red belt | 10 | 10 | 10 | Yes | thank you very much for the timely and thorough answer...yes it was helpful |
| 2007-05-26 | Bill | Boat Style? | 10 | 10 | 10 | Yes | Thank you, truly superb answers!! |
| 2007-05-25 | Bill | Boat Style? | 10 | 10 | 10 | No | excellent answer and thoughts, thank you. |
| 2007-05-24 | Bill | Boat Style? | 10 | 10 | 10 | No | thank you |
| 2007-05-21 | Robert | balance and stability | 10 | 10 | 10 | No | Wow, I appreciate all the time you spent in putting all this info together, and very good info! Thank you! |
| 2007-05-17 | Robert | balance and stability | 10 | 10 | 10 | No | Thank you for all the information, I will put it to use! |
| 2007-03-23 | sanju | multiple attackers | 10 | 10 | 10 | No | Thanks michael |
| 2007-03-07 | Sean | Horse stance | 10 | 10 | 10 | Yes | |
| 2007-03-01 | gilbert | karate style | 10 | 10 | 10 | Yes | thanks for ur advice |
| 2007-02-15 | J.P. | Black Belts | 10 | 10 | 10 | No | |
| 2007-01-12 | Ryan | Next Style | 10 | 10 | 10 | Yes | Thanks again, don't worry the sensei is registered with the Canadian Kendo Federation. |
| 2007-01-10 | Ryan | Next Style | 10 | 10 | 10 | Yes | Thanks, Couldn't Ask For A Better Awnser. |
| 2006-10-25 | Zoro | kensei do | 6 | 3 | 1 | No | As much as I dislike this idea, you should probably enter yourself and any students you might have in local, state, national and international tournaments and competitions. This will put your name and style out there for evaluation by your peers (and superiors). If your style does not do the tourney or competition thing, find some other positive way to make yourself known. What the Hell? I said I was a natural, no training, not old, completely new. |
Answers by Expert:
Michael Cummings
Expertise
I am available to answer your questions in regard to the history, philosophy, technique and practice of Okinawan and Japanese karate, jujutsu, kenjutsu and iaijutsu. I also have knowledge and experience in Okinawan kobujutsu and traditional Japanese. I also have a good foundation to answer general questions concerning various other Japanese, Okinawan, Korean and Chinese martial arts, including their traditions, history and philosophy.
Experience
I have a diverse background with over 30 years of study and practice in Japanese and Okinawan bujutsu (martial arts). I presently hold licenses/rankings in karate, iaijutsu, kenjutsu, jujutsu and Okinawan kobujutsu. I have also studied several Chinese systems, including Hung Gar tiger/crane and wing chun, and hold a black sash (shodan) in Song Shan Kempo.
I have been fortunate to have studied and trained with a number of highly qualified and revered practitioners, sensei and sifu from several different martial traditions. I am also an amateur marital arts historian and student of hoplology.
Education/Credentials
Bachelor of Science in Psychology
Black Sash Song Shan Kempo
Chuden/Mokuroku (Karatejutsu/Jujutsu/Kobujutsu)
Tengu-Sho-Oku (Kenjutsu/iaijutsu)
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