I have recently been asked
by several of you
what style of Karate
I teach and you are now learning.
It is not an easy question
because I cannot attribute a
particular“name"” to
the style but I can give you some
background on how it
was derived.
This style exhibits influences
from both the Japanese
and the Chinese forms
of Martial Arts.
My instructor, Master
Amos Postwaite, began his journey
with the “harder” Japanese
styles which included
Shotokan,Tae-Kwondo,
and Savaat.
These styles stressed
strong kicks, combative style
katas,and weapons training.
Realizing that he needed
to expand his horizons
and become better with his hands,
Master Postwaite, began
his exploration into the Chinese (softer)
styles with his then
instructor Master Hong. Those styles that he
concentrated on were
forms of
Kung-Fu, namely Win-Chung
and Taiakwa.
He felt, and I believe
this to be true, that this
would make him a more
complete martial artist.
So, as you can see, you
have the best of both worlds
and I hope to introduce
you to many techniques
that you would otherwise
not be able to enjoy if we were a “one-stop”
Karate academy. Be proud
of your training and keep
an open mind with regard
to other styles and techniques.
It will make you a more
complete martial artist and
I guarantee you will
gain many benefits,
both mental and physical,
from your training.
There is no “best” style
of Karate
and to have a “name”
for a particular style does
not makeit superior in
any way.
In fact, it is those
with “closed minds” that benefit the least.
To leave you, I quote
Sir James Dewar who said:
“A mind is like a parachute;
it only works when it is open".
Thank you all for allowing
me to share my knowledge.
I enjoy it tremendously
and am very proud of the students I have,
the progress that all
of you have made
and I can't wait to see
you all as Black Belts !!! Yes, Sir !!!!
Sincerely,
Sensei Bacon
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