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Mike Tyson. He is able to generate maximum power at close range, which is what we try to do in Ryukyu Kempo.

It is good to be back! And here is an update. We stopped training on Fort Drum once Covid hit. I found a permanent home in Carthage, New York, at the Carthage Augustinian Academy Gymnasium later in 2020, and we have been there ever since (my wife is a school teacher there). My wife made Shodan last summer and we are now running an after school karate program, plus Shubu Kan kids' classes, and Shubu Kan adult classes, so all is going well. Karate no michi!

Yondan (4th Degree) in Ryukyu Kempo.

Yes, Cobra Kai is an absolutely excellent show and I can't wait until Season 4 is out!!!!

nunopicado, congratulations on your promotions in karate and welcome back to the forums. Good luck in your future endeavors of you and your family in your martial arts journey. I look forward in hearing about your progress. Karate no Michi!

For the Sai, the United Ryukyu Kempo Alliance has 2 Kata: Kunioshi no Sai Uhugushiku no Sai

Bulltahr, I guess it depends on what type of martial arts movie you are looking for. I think these are all good ones (I also included TV series): - Mortal Kombat (the new movie) - Jiu Jutsu - Cobra Kai (TV Series) - Warrior (TV Series) - Kung Fu (TV Series) - Daredevil (TV Series -- comic book based but good martial arts) - Titans (TV Series -- comic book based but good martial arts) - All the John Wick movies Upcoming movies that have potential: - Shang Chi - Snake Eyes - John Wick 4

Zaine, congratulations!!!! Excellent work!!! Karate no michi!

I agree with Bushido_Man. I have been running my own school now for almost 3 years, all as a 3rd Dan. It is greatly rewarding and you learn as much teaching students as they do. Good luck. Karate no Michi!

Great movie!

Bobd400, welcome to the forums and good luck on your Martial Arts journey! Karate no michi!

Yes, it was nicely done and pretty cool, though it had me wondering at first what was going on. Karate no michi!

Congratulations, GojuRyu Bahrain! Well done. Karate no michi!

Welcome to the forums Questor and good luck on your martial arts journey! Karate no michi!

Miick 11, congratulations! Karate no michi!

Sensei8, sounds like a great plan. Good luck to you with your father and with cancer treatment. Karate no michi!

Hunter, awesome background! Welcome to the forum. Karate no michi!

We call that weapon Tanbo, and I agree with Sensei8 that it is a great weapon with a multitude of uses (though my expertise weapon is the Manji Sai). I did some Arnis training about 11 years ago while stationed in Iraq. We were at a small FOB, and I taught Ryukyu Kempo at night to some soldiers. One of the students was a civilian contractor who lived in the Thailand (an American Expat), and had studied Arnis in the Philippines. He was very good at Modern Arnis and trained us after karate class. I think you will very much enjoy the training. Karate no Michi! Bushido!

I second Wastelander's recommendation!!! Karate no Michi!

Congratulations, advfhorn!!!! Great job. Karate no michi!

Do you have them teach a small group first? Yes, they will assist with teaching for a while to assess their abilities.

In our schools, the student has to meet specific belt rank criteria PLUS be able to demonstrate certain requisite skills (like mirror imaging exercises and kata in front of the class, say all commands in Japanese, etc.) PLUS have the confidence of the Sensei (which is subjective). All of these criteria must be met.

Wal-Mart actually has some good deals on puzzle mats.

Congratulations, Himokiri Karate! Karate no Michi!!!! Bushido!

It was a great season. I have read (only rumors) that this show is planned out until at least season 6 and there may even be a Kreese spin-off. No details on the spin-off, but it would be great to see more of Kreese's younger days. Regardless, I am enjoying this show tremendously. This and Warrior are my favorite two shows on TV today! Karate no michi!