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Authored by Grandmaster Robert Cutrell

A Measure of a Man's Strength is in Compassion and Love for Others...
October 12, 2011
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Yesterday, I had a great phone conversation with a dear friend and an amazing man. This friend is a very high ranking Grandmaster and is probably one of the mentally strongest men I know. I will not use his name out of respect for his privacy, but recently he has been dealing with several severe health issues, including surgeries that have left him very weak and has forced him to try to stay home from teaching and running his school in order to gain his strength back.

I called to check on him and see how he was doing, but rather than be concerned with his condition, he quickly changed the conversation to how I was doing, how my organization was doing, and how my kids are doing at my academy. We also talked about a recent tournament which he apologized for missing due to his numerous surgeries. All the while I was thinking, “Why is he apologizing to me with all that he is going through?” He has been through several major surgeries in the last few months that would have devastated a lesser man, but he was more concerned with how everyone else was doing and apologizing because he missed seeing me at the tournament.

All I can say is this gentleman is truly a GRANDMASTER in every sense of the word. Regardless of the trials and tribulations he was going through his concern was with everyone else and how they were doing in the arts! He also talked about how much he missed being on the training floor and seeing all of the kids. My already great respect for this man grew even more! I hope if I am ever faced with similar challenges, I can be half the man and Sensei that he is… truly an example for others to aspire to.

God bless you my friend and my highest respects for your compassion and love for your students, fellow instructors, and the arts. Also my best wishes for your speedy recovery!
~ Grandmaster Cutrell
Comments

GM,

I have always followed the Taoist “Three Jewels”, Compassion, Moderation and Humility. But I must say that getting older (close to 60) is quite a challenge to me. My Hapkido to as strong as ever and even more so in many ways, but the “young guy/ girl” karate (Taekwondo) is starting to take its toll. Although my mind has knowledge to share and teach, I am learning to transition and pass the baton to those more physically able to do so. I recently started to do this and to accept the personal challenge of becoming more of a mentor in Taekwondo.

I guess my story is to affirm that life changes and we must either accept it, flow with it, or discover new ways around it. For me, Hapkido has been the saving grace. I must say that you and Sensei Cutrell have also been an inspiration to me.

As we continue our journey, may we all shear the joy of the Arts.

All the best,

Ken Ducote

Posted November 09, 2011 by Ken Ducote
Hum, typo “share” not shear—-oops!

Posted November 09, 2011 by Ken Ducote
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