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So how many whole pickles did you consume in what amount of time?

How about basic and simple manners? Simple courtesy between people. I think too many have no idea what the heck that is.

This thread while funny does not meet the guidelines for this area of the forum. I was going to close it but I think it needs to go to humor.

This thread does not meet the guidelines for this area of the forum.

Up to the top with this topic.

A valid point. I would put it in but cannot see how to edit a poll. Maybe a mod could help. Badly designed? Well I admit I gave it very little thought. However despite the question/polls downfalls please do not be discouraged from simply stating your opinion. I managed to add that option to the post for you. Hope you don't mind.

Yes that is an excellant link. They are very well done. A few years ago, when I first saw the site I sent the guy who runs the site an email with a question. He was most gracious in his reply.

And keep in mind that some weapons are designed to be more flexible. And some are designed to be rigid. They have different uses.

Oh did I ever embarrass my self trying to play age of empires in an on-line game room before I had properly learned how to play.

Welcome to the forum.

Shito ryu does seem to use cat stances where some other styles use kokutsu dachi's. They also seem to use a lot of shiko dachis.

Actually I think most of the time that happens to me it has the opposite effect. A bit of what is there gets knocked out.

One of the most successful things I have seen when partners are mismatched in height is for the shorter partner to go in under the hands of their opponent. Go for the solar plexus and ribs.

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I don't know that it is a matter of people not interested as it is giving them time to see this thread. Not eveyone checks in every day. And then too, not everyone knows what they are. Why not post some information about them.

Specifally which weapons do you think were floppy.

Welcome to the forum.

The purpose of this forum is to discuss the merits, similarites and differences between arts not to decide which one is better.

The purpose of this forum is to discuss the merits, similarites and differences between arts. Not to discuss which is better.

ROFL

There is no one best style for all people and situations. Only what is best for the individual at the time given their abilities.

Shito ryu is like any other style. Within each style there is the potential for an effective means of self defense. It all depends on the school, the teacher and how the student applies what they learn.

Gino that is an interesting point on why there is a prescribed way to fold the gi.

I think with proper training and supervision they would be great for upper body flexibility, range of motion and strenght.

Cats are not to be used as weapons.