Insta 2_goblins_in_a_trenchcoat

In Hoots We Trust.

🌺 Lauren Brooks Kelly (snailsrus) - Jul 25, 1991 – Jan 29, 2022
Thread: RIP Snails : https://forum.bodybuilding.com/showthread.php?t=181070293&page=100

⭐ Samurai Break: 140kg(308lb) Failed Bench Press Recovery Video:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U8eIkpZ29u0
⭐ Over 35 Journals > Samurai, Without Ever Having Felt Sorry For Itself:
https://forum.bodybuilding.com/showthread.php?t=4832373&page=200
📌 Please Call me Kaz, a 64-year-old 🥋 Karate Kid in Tokyo.

🌺 Lauren Brooks Kelly (snailsrus) - Jul 25, 1991 – Jan 29, 2022
Thread: RIP Snails : https://forum.bodybuilding.com/showthread.php?t=181070293&page=100

⭐ Samurai Break: 140kg(308lb) Failed Bench Press Recovery Video:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U8eIkpZ29u0
⭐ Over 35 Journals > Samurai, Without Ever Having Felt Sorry For Itself:
https://forum.bodybuilding.com/showthread.php?t=4832373&page=200
📌 Please Call me Kaz, a 64-year-old 🥋 Karate Kid in Tokyo.

My late father, born as a farmer's son. had been a Sergeant Major of JGSDF(Japanese Ground Self Defense Force) and an instructor. He and I had never see eye to eye and all those years I thought that was because I had disappointed him. But there was three exceptions which proved me wrong in retrospect. The first two were when I got married and subsequently my daughter who's his granddaughter was born and the third one was………….

Years ago, when I was combing through his belongings to clear them out I found a set of protective gear and a moku-ju (*wooden replica of a rifle with an white rubber tip instead of bayonet). I remembered them well because the last time I had touched them my father got really angry. I was a little boy and just curious.

Showing my mother his gears and wooden rifle, I asked her if she knew why my father got that angry. She laughed and told me that my father didn't want me to become a soldier like him. He wanted me to be a doctor, lawyer or banker. So he had never talked about his military training including hand-to-hand combat, which he must be good at after all he's an instructor. Wish he taught me some of his techniques when I was a child. My father and I had never played catch or any physical activity together. The word I had ever heard from him was "Study!"

Of course, I've never become a doctor, lawyer or banker. But the last time I saw him before he died, - even with his dementia he always recognized me -, he looked at me and nodded approvingly. "You look good, I know you've been lifting weights. Maybe I was wrong……" said my father. He seemed tired, closed his eyes and went to sleep.

Two weeks later, my mother called me. That was the saddest day of my life, the day I lost the one who I thought didn't like his son but actually I was that son who was wrong all along.

What is Jukendo? What is Jukendo?
Jukendo means the “Way of the Bayonet” and it is a modern budo that can be traced back to the traditional Japanese schools of sojutsu (spearmanship).
Spoiler!

Jukendo is in many respects similar to kendo, Japanese fencing:
– practitioners wear an indigo jacket and large, pleated trousers called hakama
– practitioners also wear armour when engaging in matches
– practitioners study kata (pre-arranged forms) and engage in shiai (competitive matches)
– through abiding to Japanese etiquette and committing to austere training, practitioners pursue character-building

The armour looks similar to that which is used in kendo. However, each separate part has its own distinctive features that are required to practise safely.
– the men (helmet) has a wider throat protection pad
– the kote (glove) also features some extra-padding around the thumb area
– the dō (chest and abdomen protector) features an extra piece of leather designed to prevent the bayonet sliding up under the arm pit.
– the tare (hip protector) has a loop of leather used to attach kata, a special piece of equipment to protect the shoulder and heart.
– the urabuton is a padded rectangle of thick cotton which is slung under the left armpit to cover the left side of the torso.

The weapon in jukendo is called a mokujū (a mock rifle with an affixed bayonet made of wood). An “ippon”(valid point), is achieved by thrusting with a strong spirit and a powerful forward leap (ki-ken-tai-itchi), followed by a sharp withdrawal of the bayonet and a period of vigilance called zanshin. The targets in jukendo are the chest, throat, left shoulder, and left forearm.

The All Japan Jukendo Federation (AJJF) was formed in April 1956.

Most of the practitioners are Japanese military personnel, there are civilians too but not many.

I wonder similar Martial Arts are practiced/developed in other countries military as well, or what kind of hand-to-hand military combat training are there?



jukendo-2.jpg

🌺 Lauren Brooks Kelly (snailsrus) - Jul 25, 1991 – Jan 29, 2022
Thread: RIP Snails : https://forum.bodybuilding.com/showthread.php?t=181070293&page=100

⭐ Samurai Break: 140kg(308lb) Failed Bench Press Recovery Video:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U8eIkpZ29u0
⭐ Over 35 Journals > Samurai, Without Ever Having Felt Sorry For Itself:
https://forum.bodybuilding.com/showthread.php?t=4832373&page=200
📌 Please Call me Kaz, a 64-year-old 🥋 Karate Kid in Tokyo.

*Misc Zombie Response Team*

MISC WRITING CHALLENGE:
http://forum.bodybuilding.com/showthread.php?t=151602103
MISC MUAY THAI CREW
MISC WRITER CREW

Financial Freedom/Passive Income Crew
Entrepreneur Crew
MMA Crew
Cinematographer Crew
Photographer Crew
Ski/Snowboard Crew
Guns Crew

Originally Posted By KingSWRV⏩

I would knock you out

Financial Freedom/Passive Income Crew
Entrepreneur Crew
MMA Crew
Cinematographer Crew
Photographer Crew
Ski/Snowboard Crew
Guns Crew

Don't put that on me Ricky Bobby, don't you ever put that on me.

"You've gotta make that **** look appealing, not like you're attempting to mix a batch of cake batter like your life depends on it." TheClips on jerking off in front a girl

Rep back 100%

Mods are kingz <—mod negged 2x for quoting TheClips and they keep changing it to this crew.

Will rep TheClips 4 life crew.

August 2023:
BW: 194
B: 315 x 3, 225 x 14 (PR: 335)
S: 315 x 2, 225 x 18 (PR's)
DL: 405 x 1 (PR); Trap Bar DL: 405 x 1
OHP: 185 x 3 (PR), 135 x 16
Chins: 22(PR) Pushups: 83 (PR: 101)
1 Mile: 6:45 (PR: 5:52)

Financial Freedom/Passive Income Crew
Entrepreneur Crew
MMA Crew
Cinematographer Crew
Photographer Crew
Ski/Snowboard Crew
Guns Crew

Originally Posted By KingSWRV⏩

I would knock you out

Of course, you could. Look at your abs! So what's your story? When you have time, share it with us.

Originally Posted By Azn00Superman⏩

Lol brag about KOing a 51 year old man, tough guy you are. I'm sure hed wreck your shyt when hes younger tho.

Thanks for covering my six, my old friend.

Now since you mentioned it, the word "old man", actually I am "59" not "51", I'm flattered and honored. *bow&chuckle*

Hey, take care of yourself, brother. *bow*

———————

BTW, what's wrong with y'all, young generations nowadays with those six pack and all! What your mama feed you, I can't help but wonder!?

Haha, to be honest, I'm just jealous.

Originally Posted By Bando⏩

Is Shota-Kan a Martial art, or was that just a Kata I learned? At any rate I started because a BB was teaching it in the park as part of a summer kid's program. He picked several of us to continue with him and I studied under him for 3 years, got my Orange belt as I recall.

No longer doing it but no regrets at all for that experience in my life.

1st time I walked up to a monolift for my 1st powerlifting event there were hundreds of people just watching me. Due to Karate and Wrestling that was a non issue, I was not intimidated for a single second.

All these years and still now what I want is "confidence". Thanks for sharing, good to know at least one of us got it from Martial Arts.

Originally Posted By TheIronAsylum⏩

i keep getting injured in bjj so about done with that
iv done muay thai as well

i want to pick up martial art with the Karambit or knife stuff tbh

Aside from knife fighting or Stick-fighting , there are also many hand-to-hand combat techniques and especially against opponents with weapons.

But tell you the truth, in real fights, especially a strong person like you, most of the time it's your own strength which hurt your own body , like wrists, shoulders, knees and ankles when you strike opponents. The stronger you are, the higher the risk of injuring yourself would be. That's why you must get used to not only be beaten but beat others body, skeletal structures and hard muscles and learn where you shouldn't hit or which body part of yours shouldn't be used when you fend off the attack. That's my 2 cents.

Originally Posted By jwalker42⏩

I haven't been in a real fist fight since college though. There's this akido story about a master training so that he may never have to throw another punch. The true essence of marital arts imo.

I cannot agree more. "The best way to win is not to fight." or at least "not to start a fight".

I never fought with bigger kids when I was a kid, they just beat me up. That's sad and embarrassing but it's the truth about my childhood.

Originally Posted By veggie530⏩

Started in TKD at 5. Kung Fu at 13. Did BJJ/Muay Thai/Judo/Wrestling/boxing at 21. Dabbled in every art you can think of over time.

Taught from ages 15-22. Most rewarding thing I've ever done.

That's what I really want to hear. Thanks for sharing, glad to have you here. *bow*

Originally Posted By veggie530⏩

edit: If you want to put me under something: Kung Fu, Karate (goju ryu), BJJ, wresting and Muay Thai

With pleasure!

🌺 Lauren Brooks Kelly (snailsrus) - Jul 25, 1991 – Jan 29, 2022
Thread: RIP Snails : https://forum.bodybuilding.com/showthread.php?t=181070293&page=100

⭐ Samurai Break: 140kg(308lb) Failed Bench Press Recovery Video:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U8eIkpZ29u0
⭐ Over 35 Journals > Samurai, Without Ever Having Felt Sorry For Itself:
https://forum.bodybuilding.com/showthread.php?t=4832373&page=200
📌 Please Call me Kaz, a 64-year-old 🥋 Karate Kid in Tokyo.

Originally Posted By Samraiwise⏩

I cannot agree more. "The best way to win is not to fight." or at least "not to start a fight".

Financial Freedom/Passive Income Crew
Entrepreneur Crew
MMA Crew
Cinematographer Crew
Photographer Crew
Ski/Snowboard Crew
Guns Crew

Originally Posted By Polaris⏩

Did Tae Kwon Do when I was a little kid (didn't like it all).

Later did Wing Chun for a while.

Later trained at an MMA gym.

Have been out of martial arts for a long time now, for various reasons, but part of me really wants to get back into some BJJ and possibly some Muay Thai or boxing. If I started I'm not sure I'd be motivated enough to show up to class consistently though. The biggest reason - I love just working out on my own, because you can do that on your own time/schedule. I like to go straight after work, knock it out, and then still have a decent amount of time left in the evening to chill (and get to bed at a decent time as I generally wake up around 5 am). Whereas if you take classes, then obviously you have to base it around their schedule.

The same here, I mean currently train myself at the spots alongside the rivers or beaches where I often jog and also I lift at my home alone. My schedule, at my convenience.

BTW, I noticed that you are BB.com class of 2003, one of the oldest members (not about age, lol). It's a great pleasure to meet you! *bow*

🌺 Lauren Brooks Kelly (snailsrus) - Jul 25, 1991 – Jan 29, 2022
Thread: RIP Snails : https://forum.bodybuilding.com/showthread.php?t=181070293&page=100

⭐ Samurai Break: 140kg(308lb) Failed Bench Press Recovery Video:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U8eIkpZ29u0
⭐ Over 35 Journals > Samurai, Without Ever Having Felt Sorry For Itself:
https://forum.bodybuilding.com/showthread.php?t=4832373&page=200
📌 Please Call me Kaz, a 64-year-old 🥋 Karate Kid in Tokyo.

100% spartan-
cxbl paintball-
fortune only comes once, but misfortune keeps on coming-
eliniko crew

Originally Posted By Plateauplower⏩

Lol, I’d tear your skinny little noodle arms off and beat you with them….

Originally Posted By grouchyjarhead⏩

Confidence is silent. Insecurity is loud.

Hey, easy soldiers!! (*bow*) He turned out to be a nice young man. He just reminds us of our own youth, haha.

Originally Posted By Plateauplower⏩

Caz serious question. Why does Japanese have so many words for the same bodypart or is just a misunderstanding on my part.

Te = hand
Katate = wrist, in example katate tori (wrist torture)
Kubi = neck
Then tekubi (neck of hand which is also wrist)
I’m trying to “learn” the parts of the language I need to know so instead of just memorizing “words” I will actually know what the technique “means” in Japanese, but jeez some of this is confusing. I made kind of a cheat sheet to study so when I do a belt test this Saturday I’ll know what I need to do based on the Japanese name of the move. So far it’s working well with the exception of a few like mentioned above where I just have to remember that both words mean the same thing…

Since you said the test is scheduled on "this Saturday", here is my quick res. Hope this would help and good luck, m'friend!!

1) Te = hand, YES but conditional….

*Katate = Kata-te = single hand or one hand, related expression : Ryo(u)-te = both hands or two hands
** Kata means "one of two", Ryo means "both of two"
e.g. Kata-ashi = single foot, Ryo-ashi = both feet

*** Te-no-hira = sho(u) = palm, te-no-ko(u) = back of the hand,
Ordinary people usually think Te = finger + palm + back of the hand, and sometimes including wrist too
But we Martial Artists distinguish the differences between those three (four) parts.

Spoiler!

Katate-tori (also Katate-dori) , means you take opponent's single (dominant or attacking at the time) hand and wrist (not fingers) with also your single (directly facing) hand, lock then force him/her to the position from which he/she could not counter, or throw/hold him/her to the ground.

2) Kubi = neck, YES

*Te-kubi = wrist, similar expression : Ashi-kubi = ankle

Spoiler!

**** this part is confusing, ashi = foot and leg, same in hiragana but different in Kanji, but also many Japanese think ashi = momo or futo-momo (thigh)

Originally Posted By Fatoichi⏩

I came to martial arts very late in life. I now train in Shinkendo which I find interesting and a challenge. I tried Kendo, but it wasn't for me.

I used to train in Aikibujutsu, but there aren't any dojos in my area. I also did Krav Maga for a bit - would like to go back if I can feel comfortable dedicating the time.

It always was and is more about coordinating mind and body as well as getting some exercise. The social aspect was a draw as well, meeting people with a similar interest.

Thanks for sharing your story! Pray tell us more about Shinkendo, Aikibujutsu and especially Krav Maga when you have time, much appreciated!!

Originally Posted By apo99⏩

just signed back to Pankration/Pankrace here in Montreal after a 3 year break. very happy to be back. Pankration was a great part of my teenage life.

Very interesting, you too tell us more about Modern Pankration , thanks for the res!!

🌺 Lauren Brooks Kelly (snailsrus) - Jul 25, 1991 – Jan 29, 2022
Thread: RIP Snails : https://forum.bodybuilding.com/showthread.php?t=181070293&page=100

⭐ Samurai Break: 140kg(308lb) Failed Bench Press Recovery Video:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U8eIkpZ29u0
⭐ Over 35 Journals > Samurai, Without Ever Having Felt Sorry For Itself:
https://forum.bodybuilding.com/showthread.php?t=4832373&page=200
📌 Please Call me Kaz, a 64-year-old 🥋 Karate Kid in Tokyo.

GUYYYYSSSS

I just received my 2018 District Champ AND World Championship placement certificates in the mail.
I got 1st in my district (the whole southeastern US) in traditional weapons (bo staff)
I placed 12th in the world in my ring, which is probably one of the most competitive and talented groups of women in my organization.

Insta 2_goblins_in_a_trenchcoat