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Episode 3 was very good. What happens at the very end was absolutely not in the mini-series, even though I got a laugh from it. I'm admittingly noticing all of the changes made in this Shogun version from the mini-series but even though I'm loving the new Shogun, I'm getting lost in the changes between the two versions where I find myself being critical instead of just enjoying the new version. I hate that about myself. I do the same thing with any MA movie, I don't watch to enjoy the MA movie, I watch the MA movie as a CI doing a Testing Cycle. Can't wait to see episode 4 next week.

My Golden Knights are having a very tough season. As defending champions, it might appear the repeat Stanley Cup might not be in their cards. Thus far... The Knights are in 3rd place in the Pacific Division in the Western Conference. They've won 33 and lost 22 games. They've lost 3 in a row...they lost tonight to the Blue Jackets 3-6 on Jackets ice. The Knights play, at home the Canucks this Thursday, March 7th. GO KNIGHTS!!

Congrats, Wayofaswede; well deserved!!

Not only do they not tone down the language, but they also don't tone down the nudity either. It was surprising to me seeing that it's on FX. Remaining episodes should be wonderful. Brian and DP might have a better enjoyment while watching this Shogun version having not ever seen the mini-series with no misconceiving's as they won't be noticing the many things that aren't seen in this Shogun version but were apparent in the original mini-series. I saw the mini-series before I read the Shogun book, which I enjoyed. As always, no matter how well the movie is done, the movie can't put everything from the book because if so, the movie would be very long.

Congrats Kenneth!! He's a beast on the mat and then some!! Good for Kenneth earning the 3rd seed at State is good, and I don't think he'll have much problem with the 2nd seed!! Keep training hard, Kenneth!!

Welcome to KF, Ishikawa; glad that you're here!!

I've watched episodes 1 and 2 when Shogun premiered on FX on February 27th. Seems it's staying close to the original mini-series story however with their own interpretations of how they want to tell their version. Things are changed and things are left out from the original Shogun for their own reasons. One thing I noticed was whenever the Japanese are talking to one another, they talk in English, but whenever the Japanese are talking to Blackthorne or the like, they spoke in Japanese. In short, it was pretty good so far, and I'll be watching it on FX every Tuesday.

Happy Leap Year everyone!! Thanks. Ken for reminding us about that because I sure did forget!!

Welcome to KF, Mavenicet; glad that you're here!!

I’ve not seen the Dynasty you’re referring to but that might mean that’s because I don’t have ApplY TV plus. Is it only on that particular network/app?? From what you’ve posted it really seems like it’s a worthy documentary. Thanks for sharing this, Ken. Netflix just released Inside the NFL with its 5 episodes leading up to Super Bowl 58. Each episode is 42 minutes long. Episode 1: Wild Card Weekend Episode 2: Divisional Round Weekend Episode 3: Conference Championship Weekend Episode 4: Countdown to the Super Bowl Episode 5: Super Bowl Weekend Pretty good if someone wants to walk down memory lane leading up to SB 58.

Have you tried ice/heat in the area?? Have you wrapped an Ace Band-Aid around your ribs?? Does it hurt to move and/or breath?? Hope you're feeling better soon, Ken. No, nothing like that. I don't usually feel anything unless I am lying down. Even then it doesn't hurt, more sore than painful. That’s great to hear!! Hopefully it is just that little ache you sometimes get when something is just finishing up healing! Injured rib s are no fun so hopefully it clears up soon! Thanks. I am feeling a lot better than I was a few days ago when I posted that That’s great to hear!!

That’s a tough one for me because they were collectively funny!! Separately, I think Kramer was the funniest of them all, imho. Kramer was the Iggy from Taxi of the Seinfeld show to me.

Experience can be the greatest determent of creativity and innovation because you learn from experience what not to do. It's the unchecked desire and fearlessness to just go into something that allows you to impart something from nothing. That allows you the resourcefulness and to be able to take things to the ultimate. As the CI, I get to teach/train my students, with that unquenchable fervor, that doesn't possess the decades of experience that teaches what not to do, and I get to learn from them, and I get to feed off of their passion, and I get to feed off their enthusiasm. I can’t stop wondering who’s the lucky one here?? They keep me anxious, and they remind me on a daily basis of what I love about teaching, what makes teaching so intimate, and what makes me feel so fortunate every day to teach a score of diversity student body that well be far more talented than I have ever hoped to be. Being an instructor made me a better martial artist.

KC seems to be the team of the ages nowadays. A lot of teams can learn a lot from KC both on and off the field. That's the beauty of any competition...it's not over until the lady sings. Whenever the lady starts to warm-up, KC tells her to SIT DOWN. GO CHIEFS!! GO COWBOYS!!

Have you tried ice/heat in the area?? Have you wrapped an Ace Band-Aid around your ribs?? Does it hurt to move and/or breath?? Hope you're feeling better soon, Ken.

Learning how to BE a type 2 Diabetic now has its challenges, especially when it comes to a diet. My wife is encouraging me to see a Nutritionist, the sooner the better. I eat bird size portions, but the weird thing is that I get full on just half-a-cup.

I've not seen it yet. I must be living under a rock. It does sound like I'll enjoy it quite a lot.

Two 10th Dans don't strengthen a dojo, they dramatically weaken said dojo, neither do they complement its Student Body. It would be more beneficial for the dojo and its Student Body if there was only one Judan and one Kudan, however in this case, that ship has already sailed into uncharted waters. Imho!!

Congrats Kenneth!! Doesn't sound much integrity when someone is on the podium that didn't earn that right. 7-0...WOW...Kenneth is a beast!! Good luck at district tournament.

Congrats, Noah for the double promotions, Sandan and Yondan. Feels good, huh? Having the Shogo title of Renshi bestowed to you is extremely special. I've always believed that earning ranks is one thing but having a Shogo title bestowed upon me is much more special because Shogo titles cannot be earned in the same way that ranks are. Ranks are earned via a Testing Cycle; however, Shogo titles are awarded from either owns very own Sensei and/or through ones Governing Body. All of my Shogo titles were bestowed upon me by my Sensei, which means more to me than any rank I ever earned. I cherish my Shogo titles far more than any of my earned ranks. It meant to me that my Sensei saw something in me of value that I didn't see. Again, congrats Noah for your double promotions and having your Renshi bestowed upon you; well deserved!!

Congrats, Brian for achieving 30K posts here at KF. One thing I want to say is that your posts, Brian, are not in passing but more educational, informative, and well thought out no matter the topic. Brian adds a lot to the KF community across the board. Thank you, Brian!!

Congrats, Zaine; well deserved!!

Your wisest course of action is very wise. Any of the Yudansha's willing to open their own dojo part time or run classes at some very affordable venue's once your current dojo closes?? If not, I'm sure that another solution might present itself whenever the time is right. Please keep us updated. Good luck.

I'm with everyone thus far. If nothing else, as suggested, a visit to that dojo while watching a few classes of varying ranks might clear up the air, and if nothing else, it might be a good laugh. If they don't recognize Sankyu, or the Kyu system in general, I wonder if they even know what's a "dojo"?!?

Have the UFL ever played an exhibition game with any NFL team?? I thought it interesting that the merged XFL-USFL spring football league will be known as the UFL. Hope that works for all concerned. I tried to watch the XFL once but sooner instead of later, I didn't make it through to many games before I abandoned watching XFL completely.