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Amusingly Harbaugh actually got 7 calls with 6 vacancies at the time! Was quite amused by this as in essence one team offered him an interview with an incumbent head coach already! Had an interesting chat today with someone about which of the Steelers and Ravens jobs is the better bet: Ravens are closer to a SB ready team with Lamar and Henry etc. but the Steelers have lots of loyalty to the HC (only ever had 3!!!) so not sure which is the plum job. I think Steelers personally since Henry only has 1 yr left and then their window might close a bit

1/12/2026 Aikido: 6:15 - 7:15 pm. Weapons Class. Jo warmups, 4-hi, 4-low, then 4-hi x2 followed directly by 4-low x2, then starting it over again. Kumi jo again, reviewed #6 and then did #5. Kumi tachi, #4 review (at least I think it was #4). Virtual Class: 7:30 - 8:30 pm. After a nice stretch, this class started up. The sensei holds this virtual class for former students of his that have moved away. I was the only in-person attendee, other than sensei, so I got some one-on-one work. After loosening up and doing some aikitaisos, we reviewed some 5th kyu technique: Katatatori sankyo, omote and ura, with pin. Once again, hikite is showing up. Then worked the nage waza from the same. Shomenuchi ikkyo. Focused on getting the blend right and getting my arms to do the right stuff.

Mike Tomlin stepping down was interesting to me. I didn't see that one coming. I think this is the most coaching vacancies I can remember seeing in a year for a long time. I was kind of surprised by the John Harbaugh firing, to be honest. That's two of the longest tenured coaches in the NFL no longer coaching. Crazy. I wonder if Tomlin is interested in coaching again. He put a lot of time in, and has accomplished quite a bit. I've not seen the level of interest in him yet. Harbaugh received 7 phone calls within 45 minutes of being fired...and at the time, there were 7 other coaching vacancies. I think he'll get to pick the job he wants, and every other team is likely going be waiting for that shoe to drop. On a side note, both of KC's coordinators have been given permission to speak with other teams about head coaching jobs. I don't think Spags leaves; he tried the HC gig and didn't do well. Nags tried it, too, with limited success, but being an offensive coordinator, may get another shot. Honestly, as Chiefs fan, I'd like to see Eric Bienemy back as the Chief's OC.

That's pretty cool.

Congratulations, @Furinkazan!

My Aikido instructor mentioned use of Te Sabaki as well. Lot's of good stuff.

1/6/2026 Taekwondo: 5:45 - 6:30 pm. Traditional Class. Focused on kime in one-steps, getting tight upon completion of techniques. Had a stretch after basics. White and blue belt one-steps. Good review. Sparring: 6:30 - 7:00 pm. I assisted with this class. Our school is going to start attending some different tournaments that allow hand strikes to the head, so in sparring today hand strikes to the head were allowed. I helped some students out with some combinations using the head as the target with the hands.

1/5/2026 Afternoon shifts have ended, so now I can get back to classes! Aikido: 6:15 - 7:15 pm. Weapons Class. Jo warmups, 4-hi, 4-low, 8-hi. Then we did kumi jo and kumi tachi, which are pre-formated paired work with the jo and bokken, respectively. Class was given a choice in each exchange in numerical order, or "dramatic" order, i.e, the ones that tend to look more flashy. To my chagrin, the majority chose flashy, so I'm a little lost on the numbers we were doing. I think for jo #6. Maybe #4 on bokken. Either way, they are fun exchanges, and I always prefer my weapons work to be partner-based anyway.

That’s quite a lot of HC jobs lost. Maybe the owners can be the GM and HC too. Raiders might as well court Tomlin too. Btw the way, I’m available. I sure can’t be worse as them have been.

Speaking of teams that need a HC, add the Pittsburgh Steelers to that list. Mike Tomlin has stepped down at Steelers coach after 19 seasons, the morning after the team was eliminated from the playoffs by the Texans. To recap, since the list has gotten long, the following teams are looking for a HC: Raiders, Dolphins, Titans, Browns, Ravens, Steelers, Giants, Falcons, and Cardinals. Did I miss anyone?? If not, that is nine teams in need of a HC. And yes, Bob, I fully agree the Raiders need to upgrade at QB and OL. Would the Raiders be interested in Mike Tomlin?

USPS is releasing a forever stamp to honor Bruce Lee on February 18, 2026. Stamp shows Bruce Lee in a flying side kick with a background of yellow brush stroke that gives respect to the color of the jumpsuit that Bruce Lee wore in “Game of Death”. The flying side kick makes it appear the he is breaking in half the words “Bruce Lee USA Forever”. I’m guessing that a book of this forever stamp might cost $18, which is a normal price for USPS Forever Stamps. I’ll be getting at least 2 books for myself.

Raiders search for a new head coach is ramping up. Sure they need a HC since they fired their last HC. It might help them next season but getting an iconic HC didn’t help them one bit last season at all. Better QB and Offensive Line is what they need. Imho!!

Congratulations!

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Congratulations!

More and more people seem to be thinking this. With betting scandals in MLB, NBA, ect, I don't think it is unreasonable to question if the same thing is going on in the NFL. On another note, the Jaguars are eliminated after a 27-24 loss at home to the Bills. Jags had a good regular season, won the division, only to lose at home in the final minute for the first playoff game. My hope of a Bears/Jags Super Bowl has quickly been taken away. Oh well. Edit: The 49ers have won against the Eagles, ending the Eagles chances of repeating. Final score was 23-19. 49ers will visit the Seahawks and Rams will be in Chicago to play the Bears next week. It almost means both teams who were in the SB last year will not be in this year, something we haven't seen in a while. Two games left in the wild card round, both in the AFC. Chargers at Patriots tonight and Texans at Steelers on Minday night. Second edit: Patriots defense shuts down Herbert and the Chargers offense, winning it 16-3. Patriots advance and will host the Texans/Steelers winner. Third edit: Texans thump the Steelers 30-6 and advance. Here is the schedule for the divisional round, all times Eastern. Saturday: Bills at Broncos - 4:30 on CBS 49ers at Seahawks - 8:00 on FOX Sunday Texans at Patriots - 3:00 on ESPN Rams at Bears - 6:30 on NBC

I might be way out there in left field but I’m starting to agree with my friend, Dwight, who’s a Seahawks fan, that the NFL is rigged. How so?!? I’m not sure. I’ve no proof other than by watching the games. You think the missed kicks, throwing it directly to the other team, and questionable penalties are above par?? How does the Bears beat the Packers. At one time the Packers lead the game in the end of the 3rd quarter 21-6. Games end, it was Bears 31 and Packers 27; Bears scored 25 points in the 4th quarter to the Packers 6 points. Packers had a 3rd and 2. Love could’ve easily ran it but he threw a 40 yard pass…and 4th and 2 they punt?!? Something smells fishy. Like pro-wrestling, the NFL knows games outcome before the game starts. Gambling plays a huge role now. The NFL now feels like a version of the Black Sox to me. Something’s fishy on the gridiron. IMHO!!

The Rams and Bears both win and advance to the next round. I don't have a rooting interest in the teams this year so I would like to see some new blood in the Super Bowl, maybe a Bears Jaguars match up. Jags and never been to the big game and the Bears last visit was against the Colts in the 2006 season. I could use a break from teams like the 49ers, Eagles, ect that we have seen in recent years. Let's get some teams that have not been there in a long time!

What’s those books about, Patrick??

Very good choice!!

Hey all, Thank you for visiting KarateForums.com. We recognize one member every month as the KarateForums.com Member of the Month for their positive contributions to this community. Our honoree this time is... @Furinkazan! So glad to have you join us in October, Furinkazan. Thank you for the contributions that you have made thus far. Excited to continue to get to know you through this community. Patrick

Happy New Year folks.

I have begun the second book in this series, Iron Flame.

This would be tai sabaki, correct? Yes.Tai Sabaki allows one to avoid an attack, in such a manner that the defender who’s receiving said attack ends becoming in an advantageous position. Tai Sabaki is akin to Ashli Sabaki…footwork and Te Sabaki…handwork.

That’s why it’s so great to be a HC in the NFL. If, I mean, when you get fired, and the wheels temporarily fall off, TADA, you’re hired by another team for how ever long that lasts. HC’s in the NFL are recycled like yesterday’s real bad nightmare. The show must go on!!