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Thanks. I met with the first one and frankly couldn't get out of there fast enough. Still waiting for a response from the Shorinkan. I have a Goju Ryu school lined up if I can't find Shorin Ryu. It's not ideal but it's a solid operation with good people.

I have been very remiss in updating this over the last few weeks so will add updates here as a single post! In the process of getting new home gym sorted still (likely to be done end of March), all equipment is ordered as is new cabin etc so just need it all to be delivered and assembled etc. In the interim have been mainly doing kb workouts and some ski-erg stuff for strength and conditioning work. My gout flared up really badly in my foot (is a legacy of an old injury) so struggled to put any weight on my feet for a few weeks which curtailed some of the training a bit - have made less bjj and karate sessions than would be ideal. On the plus side though, when foot was fine (and since last post), i managed to successfully get my first judo grading done so i now have a new red belt (aka i can manage to step on the mats without falling on my face!). Means i am on track for the years goals with regards to judo at least!

Will Smith - Miami

I loved them all guys!! thank you all for the replies.

For the longest time mokuso was something that was done with only very limited or no explicit explanation as to its purpose. Nor did previous instructors ever really tell anyone what we were supposed to be doing for that 2-5 minutes before or after the training session. We were just meant to breathe and concentrate…and everyone did because that is what one is expected to do when training in a Japanese/Okinawan dojo. Finally and luckily an excellent Okinawan instructor explained that, mokuso, in his view had a more practical purpose rather than just spiritual or intellectual theory. The martial/training purpose is to practise natural abdominal breathing(diaphragm), focus the mind and train ourselves to become more aware and conscious of our environment. All very useful for anticipating an attack and avoiding or countering without having to think about it. This, he explained, was essential to developing instinctive techniques and when mastered to a high degree can appear like a « sixth sense »

Fair enough.

Bryan Adams - Run to You

The groin injury that Matthew Tkachuk suffered in the Four Nations Tournament will sideline him for at least the rest of the regular season. The Panthers are hopeful he will be ready to return when the playoffs start in April.

So not only are you secretly an NSA agent, you are also a celebrity.

Ah, gotcha. IMDb only has them as being in the second episode. Glad they get a little more screen time.

As a non American (so i wasn't exposed to the mythos around certain sports growing up) i have always found some of the rules in the baseball hall of fame to be a little funny. Personally, since pretty much everyone accepts that Rose never bet against himself or his team (And there were no allegations - that i am aware of - that he tried to get opponents to underperform) i don't see why he can't be allowed in now. I have always found the outcry against the 'steroid players' to be a little silly based on some of the players who are in. I have always thought it should be either all proven cheaters out or look at eras etc : there are several players in the hall that openly admitted to corking their bats; taking 'greenies' (how is this not performance enhancing since it let them play better); greasing the balls etc. so i don't see how that is fundamentally different to some players taking steroids (since players on both sides of the ball did so an argument could be made that they may 'net off'). From the little i know about the Black Sox scandal several of the players should be in as they didn't cheat and actually had an excellent series!

Elvis - Burning Love

The Penguins have dropped to last place in the Metropolitan. Only 58 points in 63 games puts them at the second worst record in the east behind the Sabers (will the Sabers ever be OK?) at 54 points, but still well ahead of lowly Sharks who have 41 points in 62 games. Can't remember the last time I saw the Penguins in last place this late in the season.

oops! I meant 100% SHEESH! I'm old, give me a break here! lol

Interesting!! If, and “if” is a big word, MLB does allow Pete Rose on a HOF Ballot, and makes it into the HOF, then perhaps MLB needs to do the same for the 1920 Black Sox’s 8 players, especially Shoeless Joe Jackson. There is the 1991 Pete Rose Rule…A permanent ban from baseball is grounds for not being eligible for the Hall of Fame

My Blues just went on a tear getting 9 points out of their previous 5 games, so there may be a chance for them to make the playoffs. I'm going to keep my fingers crossed for them!

When it's time to go it is time to go.

only a few known by reputation, and one noteworthy known personally as a private instructor. Cannot give his name, but its fine to talk about some of his eccentricities.

MLB considering allowing Pete Rose to be eligible for the Hall of Fame. Manfred is reviewing a petition by Rose's family to have him reinstated. Rose was given a lifetime ban by MLB in 1989 because he was betting on baseball, but with his passing in 2024 there may be an interest in putting him into the Hall of Fame. Rose is the all-time leader in hits and games played. He has never appeared on a Hall of Fame ballot.

Metallica - King Nothing

Everything seems to be smelling like roses for the Raiders, especially whenever I watch any Raiders press conferences and interviews as of late. Let’s see if that optimism carries over into the gridiron this upcoming season. GO COWBOYS!!

Knights had a back and forth battle on the ice with the Blackhawks. Knights came out with victory with the final score of 7-5. GO KNIGHTS!!

Actually, I saw that character in episodes 1 and 2.

Great information from the standpoint of a LEO; thanks, Brian!!

Fantastic update all around. Bumps are expected during the season and it seems that Kenneth meet them all with fired up vigorous energy. Ending the season at .500 is nothing to sneeze about especially with what he’s had to deal with on the mat. You’ve every reasons to be proud of Kenneth across the board. Please give Kenneth my most sincere congratulations for all he’s accomplished this season. GO KENNETH!!