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Hmmmm the nunchaku has speed and the bo has range. I would say it would depend upon the individual's skill with the weapon. If skills are equall I think it would be a draw.

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This is funny I am an elephant. Elephant Genera and species: Loxodonta Africana Collective Term: A herd of elephants Description An elephant personality is a person whose deliberate movements exude confidence and calm in all aspects of his or her life. While maybe not the king of the animal word, it is surely a member of the royal family. With an imposing physical presence and kind, spiritual demeanor, it moves easily through life where few barriers can hold it back. There's a touch of cool in the stoic elephant that's appealing and reassuring. In all probability this composure stems from the knowledge that they have no natural enemies; for even the lion and crocodile personalities pay homage by giving them a respectful berth. Only the unpredictable tiger has been known to trigger any semblance of anxiety in this otherwise fearless animal. But even the sober elephant is prone to tantrums, proving to be enormously disagreeable if it believes it has been wronged. And for the record: elephants don't forget. Fortunately these moods are rare and confined mainly to the male of the species, but when an outburst does occur, all should evacuate the area until the drama has played itself out. When elephants set their minds to something, they don't waver in their commitment until the task is complete. Their intelligence, combined with a formidable personality, gives them a terrific advantage in business and social affairs while their communication skills make them first-rate leaders. Trustworthy and honest, they always let others know where they stand with regard to their feelings. Their vocal skills make them excellent singers and musicians, and their sober natures align them with the classical arts rather than contemporary music. In business, they are usually found in leadership roles as CEOs or company presidents. And although they're highly paid, they are never ostentatious with their wealth. If you think that it's just the elephants' size that impresses its lovers, you'd be mistaken. Sure size matters, but it's more than just physical prowess that has given rise to the legend of the elephant lover. Certainly it isn't for their looks; elephants are somewhat underwhelming with their plain gray appearances -- it's because elephants are able to inject so much emotional and physic energy into a relationship that lovers find them so compelling.

Taking time off occasionally can help prevent burn out and prevent overtraining injuries. Often when you come back you can see things from a fresh point of view.

I supposed it had to happen sooner or later.

Aww thanks KickChick. I managed not to gain any weight over the holidays but that really isn't saying much. I will allways be a hypothyroid butterball.

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The US military has issued those to millions of GI's over the years. Many have carried one on their key chain ever since. I have one on my key-chain that is 27. Course the new young troops who eat MRE's and have never had C rats don't even know what they are.

Nothing like the sound of breaking wood to impress the kids.

How about I am reading more; spending more time with my furkids. And the big one. I am the newly elected secretary of the resident council association. I think my neighbors still know I am here. Oh and at 45 I can still do full side splits after warming up.

Happy New Year to everyone. I hope all of your, your family, friends, and furkids has a safe, happy, healthy new year ahead.

Welcome to the forum. There are students of shotokan here.

Well for official things I do need to wear my black belt. I wear a plain on though no embroidery.

Not remarkable insight; experience. When I first started training I still used both canes for indoor ambulation. I have multiple sclerosis. Those with physical challanges who desire to train in a martial art are really not that different than most other students. It just takes us longer much of the time. I would think that for Gillian being sure of her stances and turns is really important. And that sooner or later she will find that there are students around her during kata practice who take cues from her when they get lost.

The little nock hooks onto the lip of the can. The tip is then pressed down puncturing the can. Then you rock it backwards around the can in little bites.

well, on to some of the Terry Brooks books set in Shanara here.

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For those who have no idea what a p-38 is here is a link to a pic. They are only 1 1/2 inces long and the actually cutting blade is only 1/2 an inch long. http://www.fatiguesarmynavy.com/store/item/FA3628

A bit of p-38 lore. The Army's Best Invention Story by Maj. Renita Foster IT was developed in just 30 days in the summer of 1942 by the Subsistence Research Laboratory in Chicago. And never in its 52-year history has it been known to break, rust, need sharpening or polishing. Perhaps that is why many soldiers, past and present, regard the P-38 C-ration can opener as the Army's best invention. C-rations have long since been replaced with the more convenient Meals, Ready to Eat, but the fame of the P-38 persists, thanks to the many uses stemming from the unique blend of ingenuity and creativity all soldiers seem to have. "The P-38 is one of those tools you keep and never want to get rid of," said Sgt. Scott Kiraly, a military policeman. "I've had my P-38 since joining the Army 11 years ago and kept it because I can use it as a screwdriver, knife, anything." The most vital use of the P-38, however, is the very mission it was designed for, said Fort Monmouth, N.J., garrison commander Col. Paul Baerman. "When we had C-rations, the P-38 was your access to food; that made it the hierarchy of needs," Baerman said. "Then soldiers discovered it was an extremely simple, lightweight, multipurpose tool. I think in warfare, the simpler something is and the easier access it has, the more you're going to use it. The P-38 had all of those things going for it." The tool acquired its name from the 38 punctures required to open a C-ration can, and from the boast that it performed with the speed of the World War II P-38 fighter plane. "Soldiers just took to the P-38 naturally," said World War II veteran John Bandola. "It was our means for eating 90 percent of the time, but we also used it for cleaning boots and fingernails, as a screwdriver, you name it. We all carried it on our dog tags or key rings." When Bandola attached his first and only P-38 to his key ring a half century ago, it accompanied him to Anzio, Salerno and through northern Italy. It was with him when World War II ended, and it's with him now. "This P-38 is a symbol of my life then," said Bandola. "The Army, the training, my fellow soldiers, all the times we shared during a world war." Sgt. Ted Paquet, swing shift supervisor in the Fort Monmouth Provost Marshal's Office, was a 17-year-old seaman serving aboard the amphibious assault ship USS New Orleans during the Vietnam war when he got his first P-38. The ship's mission was to transport Marines off the coast of Da Nang. On occasional evenings, Marines gathered near Paquet's duty position on the fantail for simple pleasures like "Cokes, cigarettes, conversation and C-rations." It was during one of these nightly sessions that Paquet came in contact with the P-38, or "John Wayne" as it's referred to in the Navy. Paquet still carries his P-38, and he still finds it useful. While driving with his older brother, Paul, their car's carburetor began to have problems. "There were no tools in the car and, almost simultaneously, both of us reached for P-38s attached to our key rings," Paquet said with a grin. "We used my P-38 to adjust the flow valve, the car worked perfectly, and we went on our merry way." Paquet"s P-38 is in a special box with his dog tags, a .50-caliber round from the ship he served on, his Vietnam Service Medal, South Vietnamese money and a surrender leaflet from Operation Desert Storm provided by a nephew. "It will probably be on my dresser until the day I die," Paquet said. The feelings veterans have for the P-38 aren't hard to understand, according to 1st Sgt. Steve Wilson of the Chaplain Center and School at Fort Monmouth. "When you hang on to something for 26 years," he said, "it's very hard to give it up. That's why people keep their P-38 just like they do their dog tags. ... It means a lot. It's become part of you. You remember field problems, jumping at 3 a.m. and moving out. A P-38 has you reliving all the adventures that came with soldiering in the armed forces. Yes, the P-38 opened cans, but it did much more. Any soldier will tell you that." http://www.usssatyr.com/p38.htm

The humble p-38 can opener? Really?

I actually have a white belt with my name on it I wear when I feel the need to wear a gi and belt in my private training. For me it stands for the way I am always learning.

It is never to old to reopen an old thread if it is something that strikes your interest.

There are other blind karate students. Some have even legitamately attained a black belt. The longer one stays involved in the martail arts though the less important the actual rank acheived is and the more important the benefits attained become. By the way it is okay for her to feel like punching out anyone who tells her "Oh, you are such an inspiration!".

For a short answer yes.