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Welcome to KF, rtig; glad that you’re here!! Do whatever style fits YOU!! Just like buying a car/house. You’ve an idea on what type of car/house you want to buy!! You look at many before you finally decide!! You’re all in now to that car/house and it now depends on you to make it work across the board!! Maturing in one’s MA techniques takes a lot of time. If your kicking has its limitations, then any quality instructor can still help you become effective. Kicking is just another tool, and kicking high isn’t always the most effective technique. No. In Shindokan, the style I train in, we don’t kick above the waist. In the matter of fact, we concentrate on our opponents legs predominantly. Kempo would be a style that might fit you comfortably. Their kicks are mostly generated to their opponents legs. Nonetheless, Kata is important in training. Any quality instructor adjusts training to fit the student’s limitations. If a Kata requires kicks that you can’t do, high, for example, then you kick low. Like Bruce Lee said…”Absorb what is useful, discard the rest.” I believe this speaks to you in volume as far as your MA journey is concerned and what you’re seeking on the floor. KarateKen has given you some solid truths that deserve to be seriously considered!! Good luck and please let us know what you decide. We got your back!!

Welcome back, stonecrusher!! I agree with Wastelander in that it looks very similar to my karate material!! Controlling ones opponent depends on just how mature ones MA is, and that’s something that shouldn’t be shrugged off.

Cowboys…Cowboys…Cowboys!! That’s about all I have to say!! McCarthy’s days as the Cowboys Head Coach are quickly coming to an end!! Right now, the only good thing about America’s Team is the America’s Sweethearts!!

The one thing that stuck in my mind is why Boone pitched to Freeman. I would've walked him each and every time after he hit the grand slam. Why does Boone not pull pitchers off the mound when the pitcher count is high or struggling?? It's the WS and not a game of friends...it's business, not personal. There are other things that got caught in by crow, but, why?!? Congrats to the Dodgers.

Ken, I'm nominating you to be KF's Sports Reporter, if KF indeed had such a position. Your coverage is on point and well thought out, especially when it comes to sports. I've enjoyed your sports posts thoroughly!! Thank you!!

I only watched 3 games today. The Raiders VS Dolphins and Seahawks VS 49ers and the Chiefs VS Bills games. Raiders lost, again, which pretty much ends their playoff hopes. Dolphin 34 and Raiders 19. Raiders have already been eliminated from this seasons playoffs. The Seahawks barely defeated the 49ers, but they did win for sure. Seahawks 20 and 49ers 17. Seahawks must win BOTH games to the Cardinals for any playoff chances. As KarateKen alluded to, the Chiefs lost to the Bills in a game that I thought the Bills had their minds more in the game than the Chiefs despite the near close game. The 3-6 Cowboys host the 6-4 Texans tomorrow night even though the Cowboys have been eliminated from this season's playoff. GO COWBOYS!! (At least try to get a few more wins)

I agree with Patrick...Tons of fun! Never thought I'd ever say that about the Cobra Kai Series, however, Season 6, Part 2, changed my mind about its entertainment factor. It did help me a tiny bit that there are some valid MAist's in Part 2. Had not what happened to Kwon, that brawl would still be going on. KorroddyDude alluded to the fact that there WILL be a Part 3 (TBD) with 5 more episodes. I didn't catch that until I looked at Cobra Kai on Wikipedia tonight. where, indeed, Part 3 with its 5 episodes return to Nextflix on February 13, 2025. Credit: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_Cobra_Kai_episodes#Season_6_(2024)

So sorry to read about the passing of your friend. During this time, I want to offer my sincere condolences and prayers to you and your friends' family during this difficult time.

Ralph Macchio and William Zabka, sitting next to each other, were in attendance at the Paul VS Tyson fight tonight at the AT&T Stadium in Arlington, TX.

With all of the hype!! With all of the build-up!! With this and that one can be expected to sell tickets!! With the jawing between those two which culminated to the "Slap"!! All I saw was a boxing exhibition, and no more. Tyson made a point of saying at his post-fight interview, that he's nothing to prove to anyone except for himself. I agree. After all, what can someone expect from any fighter that's 58 years old. Tyson threw almost 100 punches vs Paul throwing nearly 300 punches. Paul landed 78 punches and Tyson only landed 18 punches. Rounds 1 and 2 belonged to Tyson as he looked quite alive and kept pursuing Paul throughout all 8 rounds. Like I said, all I watched was a boxing exhibition. Did Paul carry Tyson for 8 rounds?? Maybe...Maybe not. Did Paul restrain himself against Tyson?? Maybe...Maybe not. The impetus changed by the 3rd round. Without sounding like a broken record...I saw a boxing exhibition. Both fights expressed respect and admiration towards each other. Paul said that while he was trying to knock out Tyson, he was worried that Tyson would knock him out instead. Tyson implied that maybe his next fight will be against Jake's brother, Logan, of which Logan quipped he'd "kill" him. The other fight that was not on the card was Netflix VS Customers. I fought hard and long to watch the entire card but with the constant freezing of my TV, I was forced to watch the fights on my phone but that too had its difficulties at time. Winner?? Draw!! Credit: https://www.msn.com/en-us/sports/mma_ufc/paul-carries-immobile-tyson-for-lopsided-win/ar-AA1ub3CF?ocid=msedgntp&pc=HCTS&cvid=8d857df4dd2b40dd854d447b1173d65b&ei=12

The face-off at their weighing was quite humorous. Supposedly, Paul stepped on Tyson's sock-covered right foot while wearing tennis shoes, as to the reason why Tyson slapped Paul. Like I said, quite humorous. Funny thing I read this morning was that both fighters will be suspended, ahem, "rest periods", right after their fight. These "rest periods" seem to be mandatory in the boxing world, but not always. Boxing fighters are suspended after a fight based on the regulations. Each fighter is told to rest for three days for every round fought. If a fighter loses by TKO, they will be suspended for a maximum of 30 days. If the fight ends in a knockout, the beaten fighter will be medically suspended for at least 60 days.

How long have you been a LEO now, Brian??

In honor of all of the men and women who have served and continue to serve. Thank you for your service and your sacrifice. Happy Veterans Day!!

Countdown: Paul vs Tyson is a 3-episode documentary on Netflix. I still pick Tyson to win over Paul...just as long as Tyson doesn't get cocky. I'll get the wings and diet soda to enjoy during the fight. Last time I did that, many, many years ago, Tyson knocked out his opponent in the 1st round: I lost money...$50 for the PPV and $25 for the food and drinks. 1st round knockout?? That was then, this is now, but my monies on Tyson.

Sure!! I think it would be a hoot to have us three on the floor at the same time. I don't know just how much I will be of use due to my limited mobility. BUT I'll try my very best to be worthy of you both!!