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If this thread has already been discussed, I apologize. Today, yes today, my wife and I watched Black Belt: Kuro Obi. Here’s my brief opinion. This movie was released in 2007, and directed by Shunichi Nagasaki. No special effects; no flying and the such. The leads in this movie are Tatsuya Naka, a JKA Shotokan 7th Dan and Akihito Yagi, a Meibukan Goju-ryu 7th Dan. Also, Yuji Suzuki, a Kyokushin 1st Dan, co-starred. To me, the leads karate was pure across the board. There were no long drawn out fighting scenes, which was refreshing to see. The lead’s technique’s were right to the point and effective. The last fighting scene at the very end pitted the two leads against each other, but that’s understandable considering of their equal rank; it’s expected to be as I thought. I don’t like to watch MA movie because I don’t watch the movie for the entertainment value because I watch any MA movie as if I’m watching a Testing Cycle, hence way I’ve no watched this movie until now. Some parts of the movie are predictable but when it came to the karate of the two leads, pure true karate and very effective. This movie can be found on Prime. If you’ve watched this movie or will give this movie a try, please let me know what you think!!

True. Then that leaves you with a swimming pool. You've access to a swimming pool??

Greatly appreciate what it took for you to amass all of that information, Patrick. Thank you for posting and sharing, Patrick.

GO KNIGHTS!!

Yes, I do. I won't be using them because I wanted them for a collection piece; they set in one of our hutches.

I used to experience testing anxiety long, long time ago. Testing Cycles take care of themselves; one will either pass or fail. Why make things worse by worrying I learned that the more I worried about the test, the more anxiety I experienced, which lead to my failing said test.

Running in the pool is one of my most favorite training to strengthen my legs because the water offers quite a lot of resistance. Running in the shallow water of a beach can offer even more resistance than the swimming pool because that water is alive.

In a forward manner, ball of foot, heel, or top of foot. All can be snapped or thrusted. Ball of foot for the front snap kick, lead or back foot. Heel, for the most, is used in a thrusted manner at its target. Top of foot, for the most, to the groin. This is true for most MA, and I'd not be surprised if it's for all MA; one can never be absolute because no one has seen every MA style.

I finally got me 1 sheet. Picture of me holding the stamp sheet on page 2 of this thread.

I wholeheartedly agree with Brian across the board. Thank you, Noah for all you do on and off the floor.

I wholeheartedly agree with Brian across the board. Thank you, @Wado Heretic

You've been a stellar of a member here at KF from your first day. Your insight across the board have been exceptional on and off the floor. Your humor gets me every time in stiches; lights up my day. You beat me pretty much all of the time whenever it comes to posting updates in any sports thread/topic...I LOVE THAT!! I'm very glad you're here!!

I've extremely enjoyed following you and Zach's MA journey for all of these many years. I'm very proud of what you both have accomplished on and off the floor!!

How many different ways are there between one way or another?!? Oh let me count the ways. The body can only move one way or another effectively before you start playing twister. Oftentimes, techniques from the various MA styles look the same. I mean, how many ways can one execute a front kick?!? The label changes but the darn front kick looks just like the other MA style. Reminds me of this Bruce Lee quote, excuse me if I’ve mentioned this quote before… ”Because of styles, people are separated. They are not united together because styles became law!!”