Letter to the editor 5, Dec. 10, 2015

Dear Editor,

I just read James Parry’s article (Your Local Journal, December 3, page 10) and I must thank him sincerely. This has to be one of the first times that a reporter has captured the essence of what Tora Karate does so accurately and I really like the tie-in to the “cultural-appropriation” Yoga situation. I think the ability to respectfully draw on another culture’s healthy activities is one of the strengths of any clear headed country.

I can tell you the Japanese do the same with baseball. They take their enthusiasm for the game to a whole new level.

I also believe that the sharing of these “cultural” activities rejuvenates the originator’s enthusiasm.

Thanks again for getting it right.

Best regards,

Jeff Waters

Tora Karate

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