Posted by FERAL EXTINCT on July 07, 2002 at 04:38:01:
I have been watching and involving myself on this forum to finalize my dispute about the true intent of CMQ.
I believe the true intent was money. Of course it was. Nothing is for free. And being that JCK was not of this country he was more disciplined in ways that we as Americans should be.
I don't know much of the Korean culture but I would have to say that they are not probably as spoiled as the average American is with let say food and MONEY for example.
Before I continue I would like to ask a question: If a person received more than expected from the tax return do you think they would report it. I believe not. I have known several native Americans that have done the sly with the IRS. And of course they all got busted. It just shows that it's natural human behavior to try and get some thing for nothing in this day of age.
So, I am not going to knock JCK for the effort of what is natural for almost anyone.
I am going to knock him for not controlling his renegade instructors that were created through greed and obsession. And it would seem that some of the instructors of the Chicagoland area were lets say: Insane. Just like I am sure there were some in other regions.
The insanity in these so called renegade instructors can be attributed to the indoctrination of JCKs cultural beliefs and lifestyle. These cultural beliefs were alien to us making them questionable and unable to accept. This is where I believe the word CULT from culture can be brought into play. In order to keep the students and not have a high turnover (Money was Motivation) The instructors ended up utilizing tools of another culture to control the masses. Of course these tools used were against our cultural ways of living making them different and unstable. Causing attention to themselves and then finally extinction. Leaving the followers stripped of adjusted beliefs and direction.
These students that were left in the dark( I myself being one.) had unanswered questions. Questions on abuse to abandonment.
I am totally clear of any thought of: Did CMQ damage me in any way physically to spiritually. I would have to say no. Because, I left when the insanity started to set in making me realizie thier way was to alien for me. Did I gain anything. Yes, awareness of such uncertainties of other CULTures.
My experience with CMQ was just that an experience. Nothing more or less. I didn't suffer any physical damage because I knew when to listen to my body when it came time for practicing forms. As far as them beating me I used the same knowledge that was taught to me to keep me from being damaged. Spiritually never!! There is no one on this planet that can persuade me to adjust my awareness of my spirit.
Financially was I taken advantage of? Of course not because I had enough courage and brains to leave when I had enough. Only fools with weak and undirected minds were the losers in this situation. I have no pity for them. They did what they wanted and got what was earned due to ignorance and a lack of discipline of their beliefs. Fools.
Do I think the martial art style of CMQ is a farce? I would have to say no. I thought and I still do think that it is a beautiful accumulation of movements. I always was astounded by the abilities of certain individuals in the school I was involved in. Not everyone is able to move the way style was meant to be presented.
Is it street effective? I have seen stronger technique in other styles. But, I can say from experience it is very street effective. It's certainly not weak like some say it is.
For those students involved here is my final statement on the Style of CMQ of today.
I don't think that they are in the same caliber of cultural indoctrination as they were in the 70s and 80s. I do believe they are money motivated just like any other business. My true feelings on the cost is a bit absurd for my taste but that's my opinion not yours. It's a beautiful style once you start getting up in rank. All I can say is ALWAYS PRACICE WITH FULL INTENT otherwise you will not get the awareness needed to see the true beauty of the style. And always, always listen to your body. The body has knowledge that one can't even imagine. Yes, I am saying that the body has a sense of awareness making it seem like it has a consciousness. But, that is another cultural indoctrination. One that you can find under the studies of the author: Carlos Castaneda. Like any other alien culture this one is hard to accept as well.
Peace to all.
FERAL EXTINCT & OUT.
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