Back down with Uechi-ryu? Isn't that why we study it so we don't have to? 1967 Boston Tech, gym class: Steve Dolan in sit-up line. Does his sit-ups. Tells gym teacher "125". Ya right Dolan, get the F*** outta here. "No I did them I'll do them again." (The rest of the class averag...

Sean, Gilbert, I feel like my head's been shrunk too. I thought I knew where this thread was going but I think I'm out in left field, not the first time either.
Mike

As a contractor I started to accumulate many handtools back in 1972 which many of my friends constantly borrowed. Most of them were not tradesmen and felt they knew how to use them proficiently. After seeing my circular saws smoking (because the blades were put in backwards) and not being able to ex...

I can recall the person I consider most effective in collecting money or books at many of the "Shodokan" Dojo's, Newton, Southie, Newton Hut, etc and this is how I suspect they would deal with it. Tracie walks towards Norm, Susan M. steps out from behind Norm right hand out, eyebrows arche...

Van, I like your theory and applicatioin of netting the attack!

Lori, I think you should consider it a compliment of sorts and move on. When the notice stops you'll miss it. I use those reactions as kind of an IQ barometer for guys working for me but try to discourage them "Cool it will ya? Wait 'till you see her old man!". Highest to lowest IQ 1. Furt...

46, What's next enneagrams? Sounds like an 8 gut with a heart wing in integration. I have a 100 question test to determine centers but I think many would lose interest.
Sensei, Do you have Paul's email for me to send him a quick question?

Lori, Of course. Who on earth could ever hope to resist the attraction of Llap Goch. I started from observing a brown belt named Steve Dolan who I went to High School with. He was the one of the quietest and most unassuming people I have ever met. His nickname became Spock, Star Trek not the baby do...

Lori, Excellent ad! The only scam phrase missing was the sense of urgency: "Send before midnight tonight!" or
"While supply lasts!"
Mike
P.S. Can you remember why you got into Martial Arts in the first place?

Groin as a target. Most women I have sparred with have kicked me in the groin with devastating results, to me. After much analysis I determined that the area is often left open because it is usually not a target for the men I spar with. Speculating on why, I concluded that it is such a painful hit (...

Lori, Sorry I let my Politically Correct Filters down. I feel your pain.
To clear this up I'll probably be glib at my own funeral but my daughter? Based on past experience I'd convert the glibness to action and foolishly be in trouble myself. How about you? Clear enough?

Dudes, Sorry to grenade you and take off. I had to put an Asset Protection Seminar together for tonight and December 5. As you all know without work and $eminars, life slows down considerably. The old root of all evil. You folks are heavy hitters and fast paced I enjoy it! Thank you all for the warm...

Dr. X "I am contemplating suing my mother for providing me with a reasonably stable childhood and thereby depriving me of an excuse for my faults and failures." I confess to that weakness also but I suspect we have the basis of a class action suit. Anthony, I think I can understand your si...

Allen, Your abuse sounds like the skit on Mad TV Saturday night 11 pm, Fox, 11/21/98. Steven Segal and Claude Van Damme were brothers who went back in time to where Steven was a child being whipped by his father for getting an A- in English. Then they beat him up. With all due respect we all have pr...

Good AM Lorri, I'm reluctant to speak about the kids on the other post because I am sure you are still sensitive to it. I would be. So, later, on that. Several years ago when I taught at Manny's there was a gentleman who flipped at work in an office building downtown Boston, Lonni Gilcrest, he pisto...