Politics.

Today was a very frustrating day as far as Karate is concerned; I seriously thought about throwing my hands up and just walking away.
From questionable words to questionable actions along with a hand dragging me into something that had absolutely nothing to do with me... This is why Organizations piss me off, although it is not even the Organization, but one individual within the Organization that seems to like to make waves.
Is it the Organization Head? That is what they would have me believe, but the Organization itself seems to be ran by the Senior Black Belts, so maybe only partly the Organization Head?

Who is REALLY to blame? I honestly don't know and, personally, don't care... This is Kuchi Waza in full swing and has no place on the floor or in the heart of one truly practicing Karate.

It does not matter if someone says they will take care of something, volunteering their time and energy, then failing, just so the bragging rights can be claimed.
It is easy to tell who has put in the time and who has not, whole heartedly, has their Kata and Kihon EVER been on point? Not from what I have seen.

If the only concern is business, representing a corporation within and aside from the Organization, and one is very good at spinning stories so as to awe others into believing their own hype, they are not practicing Budo.
They would have others believe they are more experienced on the floor than they actually are when their efforts have actually been focused elsewhere... As though a business venture... What do they have to offer other than to say, 'look at me!?'

Is it even that big a deal? Do they even need to drag others into it? Could it have been handled directly with the other party with a little patience?
Getting frustrated over lack of response after only two back to back communications, when it was proven a phone call was all that was necessary, shows a lack of self control and severe character flaws.
Was the point to exercise perceived authority after positioning oneself in a place of influence, yet having done very little of the work on the floor itself?

It is a shameful thing to behold when things are revealed for what they truly are, but they are what they are and that is the way of it.
Ultimately none of that matters, the true testament is on the floor, in the training, and this comes out in our actions, thoughts, and words as we improve upon ourselves daily.
No one is perfect by any means, we all make mistakes and miss the mark... Others just seem to have gotten the wrong idea entirely.

Namaste.