(from a recent conversation on Facebook)
The hierarchy in many tributaries of American Kenpo should not be insulated from common inquiries on the authenticity of any promotion as a guide for evolving the essence of promotion. I recall when I promoted Frank Trejo to 10th degree there where the naysayers on the internet claiming I did it for myself when in fact Frank said he would not be promoted by anyone else. In my view anyone that dodges a sincere question is on them and not be worthy of a honest and clear reason. In our community we should support one another for the perpetuation of American Kenpo and push ego and arrogance aside.
