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Discussion in 'General Discussions' started by Baraka_Guru, Aug 2, 2011.

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  1. GeneticShift

    GeneticShift Show me your everything is okay face.

    Location:
    The land of drugs, violence, and 8 Mile Road
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    GeneticShift, Mar 18, 2014
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  2. Baraka_Guru

    Baraka_Guru Möderätor Staff Member

    Location:
    Toronto
    Oh, @GeneticShift

    That had me in instatears....
     
    Baraka_Guru, Mar 18, 2014
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  3. GeneticShift

    GeneticShift Show me your everything is okay face.

    Location:
    The land of drugs, violence, and 8 Mile Road
    ME TOO.
     
    GeneticShift, Mar 18, 2014
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  4. Baraka_Guru

    Baraka_Guru Möderätor Staff Member

    Location:
    Toronto
    Srly, I spontaneously combusted into laughter.
     
    Baraka_Guru, Mar 18, 2014
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  5. Baraka_Guru

    Baraka_Guru Möderätor Staff Member

    Location:
    Toronto
    I really got to experience hapkido's samurai roots.

    There's even a move for "flinging the blood off the blade."
     
    Baraka_Guru, Mar 18, 2014
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  6. snowy

    snowy so kawaii Staff Member

    Of course there is.
     
    snowy, Mar 18, 2014
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  7. Fremen

    Fremen Allright, who stole my mustache?

    Location:
    E. Texas
    Seems they are casting locals for extras near me for the tv show Revolution.
    It says all types will be cast, but are specifically looking for people with:

    1. military & law enforcement experience
    2. townsfolk
    3. civilian
    4. physically fit
    5. and men and women with handgun, rifle and weapon experience
    I'm not current or ex-military. I'm barely a townsfolk. Definitely a civilian. Not physically fit, at all. And the type of gun experience I have is probably not what they want.
    Well, that list leaves me out.
    There went my Hollywood dreams. Waa-waa-waahhh...
     
    Fremen, Mar 18, 2014
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  8. Baraka_Guru

    Baraka_Guru Möderätor Staff Member

    Location:
    Toronto
    Baraka_Guru, Mar 18, 2014
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  9. snowy

    snowy so kawaii Staff Member

    snowy, Mar 18, 2014
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  10. Charlatan

    Charlatan sous les pavés, la plage

    Location:
    Temasek

    If you are interested in looking cool, check out Iaido - the art of drawing the sword.

    Also cool is the Kendo kata... though I much preferred sparing. There is nothing as satisfying as wearing kendo armour and hefting a shinai (except maybe doing it with a katana).
    --- merged: Mar 18, 2014 at 7:28 PM ---
    Interesting to note: before WWII (and even for a bit after) kendo was less codified than it is now. I am told when sparring one was allowed to also strike and throw their opponents... anything to accomplish a "kill".
     
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    Charlatan, Mar 18, 2014
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  11. MeltedMetalGlob

    MeltedMetalGlob Resident Loser Donor

    Location:
    Who cares, really?
    Ah, the old chiburi! :cool:
    Just remember that it's not a fancy twirl, just a single downward sweep to let the blood flow. (Economy of motion...)
     
    MeltedMetalGlob, Mar 18, 2014
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  12. Japchae

    Japchae Very Tilted

    Do not spill the rice wine vinegar on the greens while they are cooking. One tablespoon will do it. A glub will OVER do it.
     
    Japchae, Mar 18, 2014
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  13. Baraka_Guru

    Baraka_Guru Möderätor Staff Member

    Location:
    Toronto
    Cool stuff. The first thing we learned was the traditional method of drawing and sheathing.
     
    Baraka_Guru, Mar 18, 2014
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  14. Charlatan

    Charlatan sous les pavés, la plage

    Location:
    Temasek
    In Kendo, there is more focus on striking than finesse. That said, the kata really is about finesse and timing, it's just not as emphasised.

    If you have any interest, I still have some contact with the Toronto Kendo Club.
     
    Charlatan, Mar 19, 2014
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  15. Remixer

    Remixer Middle Eastern Doofus

    Location:
    Frankfurt, Germany
    It'd be nice if not every Jim and Jayne felt the need to be an impromptu expert on conflicts in other countries, and how to deal with refugees.
     
    Remixer, Mar 19, 2014
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  16. THEPRISEINFERNO

    ThePriseInferno Slightly Tilted

    Waking up in time to make yourself breakfast in the morning is a fantastic feeling that I had forgotten about.

    Must do this more often.
     
    ThePriseInferno, Mar 19, 2014
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  17. Baraka_Guru

    Baraka_Guru Möderätor Staff Member

    Location:
    Toronto
    We did basic movements, and it included eight-corner/point overhead strikes. They actually have close ties to hapkido joint lock and takedown techniques when you parse the arm movements and footwork.

    Hapkido is all about momentum, timing, and applying techniques based on broad concepts. There are a lot of "tools" at your disposal.

    My martial arts plate is currently full, but I would have been otherwise interested. It'd be a different story if hapkido didn't include training in various weapons.
     
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    Baraka_Guru, Mar 19, 2014
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  18. Remixer

    Remixer Middle Eastern Doofus

    Location:
    Frankfurt, Germany
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    Remixer, Mar 19, 2014
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  19. Plan9

    Plan9 Rock 'n Roll

    Location:
    Earth
    It's either her or Miley Cyrus... your point?
     
    Plan9, Mar 19, 2014
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  20. Baraka_Guru

    Baraka_Guru Möderätor Staff Member

    Location:
    Toronto
    So what are the odds of Jenny McCarthy being patient zero of the global zombie apocalypse?
     
    Baraka_Guru, Mar 19, 2014
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