
Originally Posted by
Frank R.
I don't want to sound negative in anyway, shape or form because I really enjoy Herzog's instructional videos but if you want to be unbiased and fair according to the criteria, some of the other guys on that poll that are not getting votes really deserve it more. If you look at it from an outsider perspective, most of those guy's are not head coaches at a very well known school doing seminars all over the country like Herzog. They are competing their ass off at some very major tournaments, all while representing. Herzog has way to many students for him never to lose on a poll unless Eddie himself was put on that list. In retrospect, has Herzog posted a single competition win this year? Like I said not to be negative but every single one of those other guy's have, and some. So my point is: instead of the criteria set forth of telling people to compete their butt's off in order to win, which is kind of misleading because that's exactly what all of these guy's have done, should be told to make free instructional videos, seminars and forum contributions (all which are appreciated). Like I said, just trying to be unbiased even though Herzog has posted a lot of great videos that he didn't have to so thank you and I apologize if I am coming out of left field. It was just an observation.
Frank, this was very graciously worded and a very respectful way to approach this...
The first thing I would say is that Eddie gave Chris his Brown Belt. Herzog Paid His Dues as they say. Unless you want to question his ability or only judge it on competition...
He was competing in Martial Arts before a lot of folks on here were born.
There comes a point where teaching and coaching becomes more important than competing. Especially when it is your living. Herzog is 37 and runs a gym where students and fighters depend on him.
ALL of these guys are great candidates.
Eddie made the rules.
If he wanted it to not include coaches or instructors he would have.