Adam Lee Smith was awarded his Level 1 rank on Thursday in recognition of his hard work & dedication.
Congratulations Adam! At this rate you could be testing for Brown in a couple of years!
Congratulations to Adam Lee Smith
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Congratulations to our Brown belts
Tim Dunn, Steve Todd & John Glendening were each awarded their 3rd Brown belts for the great work they did as assistant instructors at the May 11th P.A.W.S. class! Well done gentlemen.
August 10th will be here before we know it!
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These are similar to the Beretta 92F (aka M9) replicas we use in class
Slightly smaller and a bit lighter than the 92F replicas I prefer.
The blue one is decent for training but unusually glossy.
The seams on the grips are a bit rough and cut into the web of my thumb but it can be shaved down.
The gun is truly hard plastic with a real trigger guard and a simulated trigger so it is decent for training, but not perfect.
Amazon, for $15 with free shipping
You may be better served by training with a metal (spring-loaded) airsoft gun as long as you do not damage the floor…
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The gi/uniform/kimono I recommend for general use
Ronin Brand Middleweight Karate uniform – in Black
Item# ronin-wk
Price: $40.00 [$37.00 + $3.00 for Black]
Shipping to this area is around $11 – $12From the web site:
Every martial artist aspires to the day when crisp, heavyweight canvas arms them in tournament competition. For the intense training required to reach that level, a middleweight uniform is the logical choice. Light enough to enable free, nimble movement, yet durable enough to withstand the moderate abuse of training and sparring, Ronin’s medium weight traditional karate uniform is a welcome addition to any martial artists’ equipment. This 9.5 oz. 100% cotton uniform stays cool in a multitude of climates and conditions, while wicking sweat away from the athlete’s body.
Given Ronin’s impeccable track record for quality, this uniform is a tremendous value at just $37.00. That price doesn’t come at the expense of selection, offered in black or white, and a full range of sizes spanning 00 through 7. Sizes 3 and up come equipped with a stay-fit drawstring, enabling you to customize the fit to your preferred level of snugness. Smaller sizes, 00-2, come with a comfortable elastic waistband that generously accommodates the growth spurts of up-start martial arts youth.
Ronin considered every martial artist’s need for protection as well as movement, allowing ample room for shin, instep and forearm guards. At this affordable price, the medium weight uniform can be paired with a Ronin Brand belt accompanying your level of expertise or a pair of durable Ronin Pine Tree low-cut sneakers. Any level of martial artist can train confidently toward tournament status in this uniform knowing that Ronin is a name synonymous with strength and quality.
[ This gi is tough enough to withstand most Jujutsu & grappling conditions — I’ve never seen one rip or tear — but is not specifically reinforced for it — Dave ]
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The air shields we have in class
ProForce Curved Body Shield $69.95 + Free Shipping at Amazon
Alternate source is ProForce Curved Foam Shield at KinjiSan for about $65 (including shipping)
KinjiSan is the same place I get the uniforms from.
Available in Red, Black, or New Blue.
Measures 30″ high x 15″ wide x 5″ thickThe slightly smaller, unmarked one is from “Tiger Claw”, if I recall correctly.
“Shield – Tiger Claw Foam Kicking Shield”
The Tiger Claw one is currently about $52 on Amazon, including shipping. 29″ x 14″ x 5″
Be sure to check the “More Buying Choices” pricing on the side.
The key is to get large curved shields with handles on the tops/bottoms, not just the sides or middle.
All else being equal, size DOES matter!
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Our training knives, reasonably priced
I usually have you training with Sharkee training knives like the Daggers, Tantos and Tactical Open Folders.
You can get the Daggers from here for about $15 + shipping.
Amazon.com has the same (black) Daggers here for $17, including free shipping.
Get some 1-sided felt from the craft store (Sharkee calls this “VirtualBlade”) with some sidewalk chalk and you’re ready to rock.
Apparently the red Daggers are not readily available anymore.
If someone knows how to tie paracord handles, I have 100 feet of it here…
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Klingon Kajukenbo
Some stuff I’ve noticed Lieutenant Worf (and other Klingon warriors) say while watching re-runs of Star Trek: The Next Generation that reminds me of training in Kajukenbo:
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K’Mtar: [teaching Alexander about fighting] Size is not the most important thing. Skill, cunning, powers of observation are the most important weapons.
— ST:TNG: S7, E21 – Firstborn (23 Apr. 1994)
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Gowron: Have you ever fought an idea, Picard? It has no weapon to destroy, no body to kill.
— ST: TNG: S6, E23 – Rightful Heir (15 May 1993)
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Lieutenant Worf: Trust is earned, not given away!
— ST: TNG: S4, E12 – The Wounded (26 Jan. 1991)——————
Lieutenant Worf: [about the bat’leth] Do not think of it as a weapon. Make it part of your hand – part of your arm. Make it part of you.
— ST: TNG: S4, E7 – Reunion (3 Nov. 1990)
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Captain Jean-Luc Picard: Lieutenant, I order you to relax.
Lieutenant Worf: [agitated] I *am* relaxed!— ST: TNG: S2, E20 – The Emissary (24 Jun. 1989)
* This one reminded me of someone I used to train WITH. LOL!
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Lt. Cmdr. Data: For over nine millennia, potential foes have regarded the Zakdorns as having the greatest innately strategic minds in the galaxy.
Lieutenant Worf: So, no one is willing to test that perception in combat?
Lt. Cmdr. Data: Exactly.
Lieutenant Worf: Then the reputation means nothing.— ST: TNG: S2, E21 – Peak Performance (8 Jul. 1989)
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There used to be a book about stuff like this but it is out of print now. I seem to recall seeing a copy somewhere.
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‘Jack Reacher’ movie
Decent fight scene in the ‘Jack Reacher‘ movie that takes place with a bunch of guys in the middle of the street.
It is based on Lee Child‘s book ‘One Shot‘
But Tom Cruise is still a nutbag.
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Congratulations to Chris Gibbons
Congratulations to Chris who earned his purple belt yesterday.
Keep up the hard work Chris!
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CCW renewal requirements for Jefferson County
FIRST STEP
When you get the letter, you’ll need to go to the Sheriff’s office in Hillsboro (directions) with your existing CCW card.
400 First Street Hillsboro, MO 63050
Applications will be accepted during the following times:
9:00 am. to 12:00 PM and 1:00 PM to 4:00 pm., Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday (except legal holidays) THEY WILL NOT START A NEW APPLICATION AFTER 3:45 P.M.
9:00 am. to 12:00 PM and 1:00 PM to 6:00 pm., Wednesday (except legal holidays) THEY WILL NOT START A NEW APPLICATION AFTER 5:45 P.M.
Applications will be accepted at the Main Sheriff’s Office in Hillsboro only.
Should you have any questions, please contact our Concealed Carry Division at (636)797-5519
You’ll need to fill out a form and pay $50.00 by check, money order or exact cash.
They will give you a dated Certificate of Qualification (CoQ) that you need to take to a driver’s license facility (DMV) within 7 days.
SECOND STEP
Go to the DMV for more fun, within 7 days of getting the dated Certificate of Qualification
You need your current CCW card, the dated CoQ, a piece of mail with your address on it, your social security number AND your official birth certificate OR your passport.
You will also need $5.50 payable by check, cash or credit card – but using a credit card will incur an additional fee.
The DMV should take your picture and then print a temporary CCW “card”.
You should get your new card in the mail within 30 days.
Jefferson County CCW requirements
Department of Revenue Concealed Carry Weapon (CCW) endorsement requirements
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Invitation only: P.A.W.S. class on Saturday, May 11th 2013
We are teaching a Protection Awareness for Women & Seniors (PAWS) class on Saturday, May 11th.
This is not a public class since we are teaching it for an organization but brown & black belts are welcome to assist.
Notify me if you are interested in helping. We need to be there early.
Calvary Church 3998 Mid Rivers Mall Dr St Peters, MO 63376
start 09:00-11:30
11:30 12:30 lunch
finish 12:30 – 14:00
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Park training with the Black Dragon Kung Fu class, Thursday May 2nd 2013
Normal class schedule (18:00-20:00).
We will simply be training in a different location with some people from another school, trading techniques.
Bud Weil Memorial Park
990 Gregory Lane
Fenton, Missouri 63026
6pm – 8pmDirections to the park are here.
They have a pavilion in case it rains.
See you there!
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Samurai sword-wielding Mormon bishop runs off attacker
Sifu Ron Jones found this. It makes my head hurt.
Samurai sword-wielding Mormon bishop runs off attacker
…”His eyes got as big as saucers and he kind of gasped and jumped back,” Hendrix said by phone Tuesday afternoon. “He’s probably never had anyone draw a sword on him before.”…
Ya think?
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Sam Harris on chi/ki powers and similar martial arts delusions
My “brother from another mother” & Daito-Ryu black belt, Sensei John Rentschler found this interesting article the other day.
Religious implications aside, it is a very interesting & highly recommended read.
Skeptic and Rationalist, Sam Harris, is also a Martial Artist. He shared some of his thoughts on the arts, knife fighting, and a certain Japanese Ki “Master” getting punched in the face, in an interview for The Atlantic.
On knife fighting: The reality of a knife attack is that even if you stop 50% of the thrusts and slashes, you will be taking damage with every other move. And getting cut with a knife of any size is physiologically horrible in a way that few people realize. It is arguably worse than getting shot.
On self defense: Once you go down the rabbit-hole and admit that certain self-defense skills are worth having, you discover that it can be immensely fun to acquire them. The reality of what you’re learning is pretty grim when you look at its possible application in the real world, and a person can certainly become slightly aberrated by spending too much time thinking about violence. But there’s nothing morbid about training in the martial arts–or even with guns, knives, and other weapons.
The “ki master” demonstrating his B.S. with someone who is NOT as delusional as he is:
The original article in “The Atlantic”
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Pretty funny … Gangnam Karate
Found by Chris Gibbon
No one should say most of us in the Kajukenbo & Kenpo Ohana do not have a sense of humor. 😀
Gangnam Karate =)