To be clear, the term "working with" can be loosely translated as being thrown around and pummeled by Master Pinto's lightening fast strikes and held in some painful joint locks.
So why post this video, except for the entertainment value to my students? For one thing I want to underscore the ethical rule of "confidence in friends" as represented by the trust we must place in our partners and our willingness to allow othersto practice (and in this case, demonstrate) techniques on us.
On another note I want to model the tenet of courtesy as demonstrated between Master Pinto, me, and the panel of masters who are in attendance in this video. We may be friends and brother who share meals, hotel rooms, etc. but I cannot recall a time when we didn't bow to each other and acknowledge the blood, sweat, and dedication expended by both of us in our respective journeys. Though we are friends, we always use the appropriate terms of "Sir, Kwan Jhang Nim, Master, Kyo Sa Nim, or Instructor" because to fail to do so would dishonor ourselves. Another perfect example of this is the fact that I was close friends with Master Patrick Schleeter for years before I put on a uniform and became his student, but I wouldn't dream of calling him Pat. When I say "Sir" half the room might turn around since there's always a lot of stripes o be seen, but my sense of respect never goes unnoticed and helps to educate those junior to me in the ways of proper etiquette.
Ok, here it is...enjoy and Farang!
