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Matthew over at Straight Forward in a Crooked World does not write often – and more the shame – but when he does, you really should read it:
[...] For my fellow martial artists in the audience, and without providing you any context whatsoever (intentionally, at that), please rank the following in order of importance in determining what school/dojo/etc. you would attend: - Proximity [...] Well, I made it to yellow sash. Screwed up the Fifth Road of Tán Tuǐ* a little, and missed a step in my third staff spin during its form, but I did them all perfectly during the pre-test earlier this week, so I guess the instructor bore that in … [...] Not to brag (ok… maybe a little), but back about two months ago when I started kung fu (and before I got into airsoft, though that has only been two weekends so far), I was 6’2” tall, weighed 167 pounds, and had about 10% body fat. Yesterday, with no change … [...] Late last week, when our sifu was teaching us the first staff form for kung fu (yes, we are starting weapons as no-belts… I have some reservations about this), and after I had successfully thwacked myself about twenty different times, I asked him when we were going to learn bat’leth… [...] – Take an empty two liter bottle, fill it with water, and screw the cap on tightly. [...] You might just get it.
You will note that one weblog in particular is not listed there… (Courtesy of the always-piquant North.) [Update] Image appropriately linked. [/Update]… [...] … And it is going to take my natural body movements a good year to figure that out, I fear. Though, thinking back on it, kung fu stances bear a striking resemblance to some fencing poses… In other news, why is it that no martial arts’ uniforms have pockets? … [...] I have been shopping around for karate/martial arts studios in the area, and while I have not yet found one I think I am happy with, the process has been interesting and occasionally quite educational… And it produced today’s quote of the day, which comes by way of Master James … [...] When executing a spin outside crescent kick, please ensure your pinkie toe does not somehow end up beneath your supporting foot. Ow.… [...] So… how/where do you clean your mouth guards? Because I think I seriously freaked out my mother-in-law by running mine through the dishwater after washing all the dishes… … [...] Wearing a martial arts belt, even a black belt, over sweat pants and a t-shirt looks stupid. Just sayin’. … [...] Speaking from experience, this crap hurts. [...] 11. Just as important as not cutting your fingernails too soon before judo, is actually cutting them. Not only can long fingernails be a problem for you (in that they are liable to catch on things and tear/rip off – an unpleasant experience, to put it simply), but they … [...] 10. Blocks should always be executed in such a way that will cause damage to the offending limb… however, just because your body does not take the hit, do not expect the block not to hurt. We did a bit of tae kwon do sparring today in class… the kinds … [...] 9. Being choked-out into unconsciousness is a singularly unique experience. I have, to my knowledge, never passed out, blacked out, or lost consciousness (short of sleeping) before in my life. I have taken some pretty solid blows to the head (one resulting in 13 stitches – good fun), but thanks … [...] This is just some further random information I garnered from our most recent experience at our martial arts dojo. [...] One of the few advantages of being trapped out on the ocean for six-plus months at a time is that I had to work out… had scant else to do, and it is a fairly good use for your time. After all, it improves your strength, endurance, self-image, and all … [...]  |
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