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In light of the ever growing interest
in cross training, we have organized an association for the purpose of teaching
and training in other martial arts disciplines (Grappling, Ju-Jitsu, etc..) that
tie in with Isshin-Ryu. This will not be your
standard association with officers, dues, bi-laws, etc.. It will however have a
board of advisors and the power to issue rank. The power to promote is necessary
because some other associations see cross training as a departure from
Isshin-Ryu rather than an augmentation. This may prejudice promotions in their
eyes and cause you to be held back. Promotions will be handled carefully, as it
is not the purpose for the association. It is however, an alternative to being
unfairly judged for cross training in other disciplines. We will not be competing with any
association and it won’t matter to us how many you belong to. Be advised however
that your present association may view your membership with us, as a breech of
loyalty. Loyalty paranoia is not new to Isshin-Ryu. With new associations and
opportunities spring up, it is harder for the old guard to keep control. We
don’t want any control. We just want to train with hard working aggressive
people. Our focus will be education and
training. Our training sessions and seminars will be held under two conditions.
One, is the group “Jam” get-togethers. The other is in your dojo with just your
people. All of this is covered by your foundation contribution. It doesn’t matter if you know
anything about Grappling, Ju-Jitsu or any other variation of the martial arts.
This is about learning, teaching and training. If you want yourself and your
students to be trained from scratch, or just improve in the various disciplines,
this association will be the place for you. We will try to get tournament
organizers to include competition that will test your multiple skills. But, it
is up to you if you want you or your students to enter any type of competition.
This is not a “control” association. It is for acquiring advanced martial arts
skills. But let’s face it; it is mostly for fun. Also be advised, that we are well
aware of the general age of our senior Dans. That must and will be taken into
consideration for all of us. Many of us have existing or ongoing injuries and
problems that must be considered during training. “Smart Training” is also what
this is about. We will train to maximize what we still have and protect it at
all cost. Do not feel that you will be placed at a physical disadvantage. It has
to be fun. . . . All dues will be paid directly to the
Harold Long Foundation The ICA will collect or use no money to operate. We feel
that this is a good way to contribute to the HLF and the ongoing memory and
legacy of Mr. Long. If you desire
to become a member of the ICA, you may do so by donating 25.00 to the Harold
Long Foundation. You will receive an ICA and HLF patch as well as a certificate.
Extra patches are 10.00 dollars each and may be ordered from the
ICA Merchandise page. The Harold Long
Foundation Join with credit card using PayPal: If you are a member, your
seminars and dojo training sessions will be of no charge to you. If not, “Jam
Sessions” will be 45.00 per person; “Dojo Seminars” will be 250.00 per day. Also
payable to the HLF. If you choose not to become a member, you will still be welcome to the Jams and Seminars. This is not an all or nothing association we will have with the Isshin-Ryu community. It is simply a working way to promote the Harold Long Foundation with a companion organization that uses his work ethic to augment Isshin-Ryu progress. In this spirit of progress, The Isshin-Ryu Cross Training
Alliance
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