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Column Headings: K = Knowledgeability C = Clarity of Response T = Timeliness P = Politeness
N = Nominated for Expert of the Month
| Date | User | K | C | T | P | N | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2009-07-14 | Mohd | 10 | 10 | 9 | 10 | Yes | Thanks a lot. That's what I wanted to hear :). |
| 2008-08-01 | James | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | No | |
| 2008-03-17 | David W Reed | 9 | 10 | 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 | 10 | 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 | Jennifer | 10 | 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 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | No | |
| 2007-08-08 | terry | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Yes | thank you very much for the timely and thorough answer...yes it was helpful |
| 2007-05-26 | Bill | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Yes | Thank you, truly superb answers!! |
| 2007-05-25 | Bill | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | No | excellent answer and thoughts, thank you. |
| 2007-05-24 | Bill | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | No | thank you |
| 2007-05-21 | Robert | 10 | 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 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | No | Thank you for all the information, I will put it to use! |
| 2007-03-23 | sanju | 10 | 10 | 9 | 10 | No | Thanks michael |
| 2007-03-07 | Sean | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Yes | |
| 2007-03-01 | gilbert | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Yes | thanks for ur advice |
| 2007-02-15 | J.P. | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | No | |
| 2007-01-12 | Ryan | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Yes | Thanks again, don't worry the sensei is registered with the Canadian Kendo Federation. |
| 2007-01-10 | Ryan | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Yes | Thanks, Couldn't Ask For A Better Awnser. |
| 2006-09-21 | Dennis Bracy | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Yes | thank you very much Michael! |
| 2005-04-20 | Fabiane Durão | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Yes | Thank you so much. I had similar results in my own search. You told me what I needed to know. I agree with your conclusions completely. |
| 2005-01-09 | Fabiane Durão | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Yes | Domo arigato Michael Sensei Your words have given me a new insight |
| 2003-05-16 | Fabiane Durão | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | No | I very much appreciate your answer! Jujitsu is a part of our training and your answer makes a lot of sense! Thanks! |
| 2003-04-10 | jeff | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Yes | thanks very much for your exstensive answer! |
| 2002-09-30 | Scott Huber | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Yes | thank you sir. |
| 2002-09-15 | Student | 10 | 9 | 8 | 10 | No | Excellent response. I could tell he put time into my question and wanted to answer it well and truthfully. Covered topic fully. Very good. |
| 2002-07-26 | David | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Yes | Thanks for the quick reply and for the info..Nancy |
| 2002-07-02 | heath | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Yes | Thank you so much! My instructor was very impressed at the information I found from you. I'm sure I will have questions for you again on my next report. Thanks again! |
| 2002-06-12 | Marcos. Lopez-Bravo. | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Yes | thanks. |
| 2002-06-11 | Darren | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Yes | thank you sir. |
| 2002-03-27 | Ken | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Yes | Fast response, very detailed answer. |
Answers by Expert:
Michael Cummings
Expertise
I am available to answer your questions in regard to history, philosophy, technique and practice of karate, jujutsu, kenjutsu and iaijutsu. I also have knowledge and experience in Okinawan kobujutsu and traditional Japanese weapons including the jo (short staff) and yari (spear). I also have a good foundation to answer general questions concerning various other Japanese, Okinawan, Korean and Chinese styles, 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 karatejutsu, iaijutsu, kenjutsu and jujutsu, respectively, as well as Okinawan kobujutsu. My first sensei was Watanabe Tsuyoshi Hanshi, and later Makiyama Gogen Shidoshi.
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 diverse martial traditions.
I am also an amateur marital arts historian and student of hoplology.
Education/Credentials
Bachelor's Degree in Psychology
Mokuroku Densho (Karatejutsu/Jujutsu/Kobujutsu)
Tengu-Sho Densho (Kenjutsu)
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