JA - it's just going over old territory.

Dixon: "It could be so easy for me too just say what goes on behind the scenes and take all the heat off but if I did that we would have no fighters and officials left would we? Its time we stop talking in roundabouts and get stright to the point"

Why would there be no fighters or officials? Is there something so untoward that if revealed would deter anyone from participating? Or is it that other parties are putting pressure on you with "if you dont do what we want, we're not participating, and then your show is fucked". If this is the case then I can sympathise, but why should you buckle to undue demands.
You say lets get straight to the point, after alluding to "behind the scenes". Which is it? - riddles, or straight to the point.

I spoke to Terry about this tonight -

"The problem is twofold. Firstly financial. Dixon seems to have a problem with a package deal for a team of officials. We cant agree, so be it.
Secondly, Dixon has said that he wont hand over control the officiating staff. If I go in, I pick who I want, in the roles applicable to them, Not Dixon. He could have input sure, but its up to me. If the right people are officiating in the right places, then no arbitrator/supervisor/adjudicator is necessary, because everyone should have done their job. If I was in the position running the officials, Dixon would have no questions to answer, as ultimatly, I would be answerable for any issues arising. Any problems arising with ill performing officials would result in disciplinary action..(didnt say how, but id guess at pay being witheld) People would know what theyre doing well in advance, not being called up two days before a show. It comes down to power, I want to run the officials in a professional manner, accepting all responsibility for all decisions regardless. Dixon doesnt want this. I would want to see all officials being educated indepth in the rules, although Japan do seem to change them at a rapid rate, and some kind of K1 rules specific judging course implimented. Reviews etc conducted as well. But it's never going to happen, I want control of the centre stage, and Dixon doesn't want to give it up.
A question for Dave Hedgecock - In 2000's K1 i got paid $100.00, would you do a show for that Dave.
I also know officials who havent been paid at all."

No innuendo there i believe. Fairly straight to the point i'd say. Riddles??? Nope none there that I can see.

Rather than posting my thoughts, i asked Terry to go on record. If you disagree with what is above, then don't bitch at me, its not my words. You asked me "why dont you post it up" Dixon - and there it is from the horses mouth.

Sad that it's degenerated again, good on ya Mike, did your Jedi powers not forsee this? It's all your fault.

You'll all be relieved to know that I'm simply not going to even watch the next show, then everyone can rest easy... I'll have utterly nothing to say!!!!
People say - "we need people to keep everyone on their toes blah blah"... well it aint gunna be me. JA - the mantle is yours. (no ALPHA, not THAT mantle) My energies would be better served tending to my wife and son and improving their lives, and helping others train to their potential.... that getting all pissed about this trifling bullshit....

lifes too short and were dead for a long time.

Dixon, Mike, Lollo, Aaron, Kahstallion, Scotty, JA and others - Good luck in all your endeavours.


(PS: if anyone wants to have a go, retort, or just generally abuse me, send me a mail, i'll be happy to respond.)