Stryke wrote:its interesting how people will continue to do/defend practices because of tradition and hierarchy even when they know better.

Careful mate I said something like that once and all hell broke loose.

If it comes with paddles and a flotation device it's a boat, if got lots of toes in it it's a boot. Is that what your asking about? Actually if it makes your arse sore and you feel like you have six tonsils it's definitely a boot! :mrgreen:

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good to hear , He needs to be around for a very long time !!!!

I wish he was required reading/training for every karateka who wants to call themselves traditional , it would challenge many folks understanding of the history and efficacy models out there .
Your very articulate for someone who ...

Yeah mate but tell them the whole story....it was the school of the performing arts, where all the dancing girls work out. Surprised you found enough weight to work with. :lol:

Bill, " Uechi isn't Uechi without the sokusen."

Randy, " If your dojo does not have a Makiwara it's a dance studio ...

America learned from the Vietnam war. Military always review and re-orientate in the next conflict as required. GW made a serious effort to support the troops and encourage Americans to support the troops whether the supported the war or not. Soldiers didn't come home to citizens spitting in their ...

Thank you Laird, for posting this.

Surely this is going to be of help to some lost soul out there.

I hope so Van. Talked to my buddy tonight hes doing okay.

Some guys go thru hell and it never slows them down, others stumble for a while.

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Hi Laird,

What you write is somberly captivating and it induces a learning process at a subliminal level that all readers will benefit.

Then we have the clucking turkeys...http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ObCUbHGe6Qg

Enjoy. Never know when you'll encounter a clucking hen. Thanks!

I've another ...

Van I know you too have worn the uniform so you'll understand what I'm about to say. I suspect that all other members of the forum who have served may also agree. Military service is a bond that all that have served share. Your not responsible for the lives of your co workers if your working at ...

I think folks can learn from the sharing mate

Its the judgment , the thought somehow your weak our didn't prepare that others can impose on you


Its real ignorance . Such courage , if only the rest of us all had the courage to admit to ourselves it could happen to anyone. Easier to remain strong ...

My bad, I did not mean to malign anyone. It infuriates me when I hear about people who have lost so much, being turned on by the system that they served. I really just wish everything could be better for those who need help. I agree we need to demand it of our legislative representative. It's the ...

Laird/5D...sorry to hear about the eyes problems...do you guys have trouble getting a driver's license?

And what you two are relating about the PTSD subject is indeed somber. No problem getting license to drive heavy equipment or large passenger vehicles like a bus. My condition is temporary and ...

Laird: "Many members of his regiment shun him because he broke with command and went public."

F$ck them. Who's the sheep, now. My friend many of them are damaged too. We all don't come home again unscathed. I know you've been thru some hell in your own experience, lets not judge those who are ...

Articles are correct Van there still is a stigma attached to PTSD within the service. One of my friends was among the first to come forward. I'll mention no names and keep things brief. A veteran of Bosnia and Rwandan He came home and developed problems. Eventually he was put on medical leave got to ...

8) Hindsight is always 20/20
I'm just happy to see anything these days :) . Just finished a bout with the autoimmune system, it tried to kill my eyes again. I've given up making perfect decisions in life and have decided to attempt to survive instead. Some days are struggles. But... "I can see ...