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The fight continues with my Prostate Cancer. Saw Dr. Goodman yesterday morning for a follow up. Dr. Goodman is very glad to see that my progress remains on the positive side. I’M STILL IN COMPLETE REMISSION!! I lost another 10lbs, so, I now weigh 267!! In a year’s time I’ve lost over 100lbs. This weight loss will help me to go from Type 1 Diabetes to Pre-Diabetic and will help me fight my cancer. My PSA remains at ZERO. Dr. Goodman reminded me that my PSA can’t get above a 2, of which he is very sure that my PSA will not reach that scale. My testosterone is at 76. So, I got a bit to go to reach the testosterone level of 275. It’s a slow climb. My body hair is sprouting back up again here and there, whereas before I had no body whatsoever. I long for the day when I can be intimate with my wife again because it’s been over 4 years in that regard!! That’s what the treatments have done but like my wife tells me over and over, she’d rather have me alive over the intimacy I long for. Next appointment will be on March 20, 2025!!

Thanks auric for sharing your first ever experience on the Testing Cycle; quite exciting. My first ever being a part of the Testing Cycle panel was quite nerve racking; I was scared and excited out of my mind. My mouth and brain were not together at all. I was having such difficulties in forming a coherent thought and conversation that I was finally instructed to just score and shut-up…of which I did as I was told. SKKA had a rule that whomever was assigned to the Testing Cycle had to be at a minimum rank of Sandan!! The higher the rank being tested, the minimum rank was Godan, as well as the minimum of examiners went from 3 then to 5 then to 7 being assigned!! Nanadan and Hachidan Testing Cycles had to have the company of 7 examiners at minimum and there had to be 2 Senior Ranks minimum of the rank of Hachidan on the Testing Cycle panel. I have to tell you, it’s far easier to conduct your own Testing Cycle at YOUR OWN DOJO without big brother breathing down your neck. Still had to have a minimum of 3 on the Testing Cycle panel, including yourself. So, I got through it and you got through it and after the dust settled down the rest was downhill, in a positive way!! Sounds like you did a very fine job for it being your first time on a Testing Cycle panel.

First of all, they’re all Okinawa styles. They all have a strong emphasis on Kata. They all have effective applications of their self-defense methodology and ideology. Shorin-ryu incorporates quick and linear movements executed from a upright posture. Wado-ryu incorporates sleek evasive movements while utilizing throws and joint manipulations from a more lower posture. Shito-ryu is quite eclectic in how they use their approach to combining soft and hard techniques. They favor a more circular approach while being linear at the same time in any given posture for their effectiveness. All three seem to be quite effective with how they utilizing elements from other MA styles.

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!!

I can see the Chiefs' Redwood Forest and Legion of Doom doing what NO NFL team has ever accomplished during the Super Bowl age...THREE-PEAT!!

As least I saw the Yankees return to the WS after a 15-year drought before I shed my mortal coil. I was beginning to think that the Yankees weren't ever going to return to the WS. I was great to see the Dodgers VS Yankees once again battling it out during a WS; brought back a lot of fond memories when they faced each other in the 1981 WS...when I was a big Dodgers fan. I could say a lot about how the Yankees did not perform during the 2024 WS, but I promised myself that I'd NOT do that. Why? It would serve no purpose whatsoever!! The Dodgers were the best team, by far. The Dodgers earned this WS and my respect.

You know what?? That method escaped me totally. Makes a ton of sense. Thanks for pointing that out, Brian.

Let's do it next summer!! What do you think??

Same with me. My roundhouse kicks always have my supporting foot 180 degrees away from target. Brian noticed when we worked out together years ago, my attacking foot is always pre-loaded, I believe is how he described it.

I can either laugh or cry at some of the NFL teams as far as how they seem to be self-destructing themselves week after week. I choice to just laugh. My Cowboys have a 22% chance of making it to the playoffs. The Seahawks, a team that one of my friend's cheers on, have a 21% chance of making it to the playoffs. The Raiders, a team that my wife cheers on, only have a 1% chance of making it to the playoffs. Read recently that these 5 NFL Head Coaches might get the axe... >>Las Vegas Raiders head coach Antonio Pierce. His last game might be November 29th at Kansas City Chiefs. >>Dallas Cowboys head coach Mike McCarthy. His last game might be January 5th vs. Washington Commanders. >>New York Giants head coach Brian Daboll. Hjs last game might be January 5th at Philadelphia Eagles. >>Cleveland Browns head coach Kevin Stefanski. His last game might be December 19th at Cincinnati Bengals. >>New Orleans Saints head coach Dennis Allen. His last game might be November 17th vs. Cleveland Browns. FIRED MONDAY!! Other NFL Head Coach's that are not sitting so pretty are: Dave Canales, Carolina Panthers...Brian Callahan, Tennessee Titans...Zac Taylor, Cincinnati Bengals...Doug Pederson, Jacksonville Jaguars. NFL Head Coach jobs are a very fragile thing...better said...Not For Long!! Credits: https://www.sbnation.com/nfl/2024/10/28/24281726/nfl-head-coaches-on-hot-seat-fired-cowboys-panthers-bengals-saints https://www.msn.com/en-us/sports/nfl/5-nfl-coaches-on-the-hot-seat-after-week-9-and-when-they-will-be-fired/ar-AA1tr44Y?ocid=BingNewsVerp https://www.msn.com/en-us/sports/nfl/dennis-allens-firing-was-a-message-heard-loud-and-clear/ar-AA1tums2?ocid=BingNewsSerp

Actually, not cruel, just being really honest. After all, it's the student's choice. Train or not train; I really don't care one way or another. My floor is always open whenever the student decides to train but I'll not chase them, nor will I beg them; that's just not me...I don't need any student that bad,