Luckykboxer Posted August 1, 2004 Posted August 1, 2004 So i was at the 2004 Long Beach Internationals yesterday, and i am browsing through the small tables of items that are set up throughout the halls. Everything from shirts and gis and belts to swords and toys and custom items. probably a good 20 or so tables. I am walking around just quietly browsing and i come to a table with Ed Parkers books, and a book i had never seen.... Ed PArkers Nunchaku book. As I am looking down at it a person next to me with a hat on and very ordinary looking says wow i didnt know they reprinted this book. He said " I had the original printing of this and it went out of print" He picked it up and started thumbing through it and i was looking at the book as we were standing right next to each other. He stops at a page and holds it over for me to see and says" I looked funny with sideburns didnt I?" I almost felt my Jaw drop when I realized this unassuming man standing next to me was Huk Planas himself, considered one of the top Kenpo Martial artists period. I quickly introduced myself and tried to hide embarassment for not recognizing him. It just goes to show you never know who that person is you stand next to every day. Sure i was in a place with alot higher probability of seeing that type of a personality.. But the fact remains in street clothes its hard to see how a person carries himself.
Rotten Head Fok Posted August 1, 2004 Posted August 1, 2004 Thanks for sharing LB ! You must be stable and balanced in your foot work, if you have to use your martial knowledge in combat, your intent should be to win. If you do strike, you must release great power! The martial arts are easy to learn, but difficult to correct.
gheinisch Posted August 1, 2004 Posted August 1, 2004 That's a great story. And so true, you never know who might be next to you. "If your hand goes forth withhold your temper""If your temper goes forth withold your hand"-Gichin Funakoshi
aefibird Posted August 1, 2004 Posted August 1, 2004 Cool story. "Was it really worth it? Only time and death may ever tell..." The Beautiful South - The Rose of My CologneSheffield Steelers!
White Warlock Posted August 2, 2004 Posted August 2, 2004 Hehe, cute that he pointed himself out that way. Guess he was feeling a tad uncomfortable being 'invisible' in the masses. I don't blame him. Did you buy the book and get his autograph? "When you are able to take the keys from my hand, you will be ready to drive." - Shaolin DMV TestIntro
tommarker Posted August 2, 2004 Posted August 2, 2004 that's cool. and it's also a cool book (had to look for abit to grab it at a reasonable price.) i don't agree with everything ed parker says, but hey he had a great perspective and was a very intelligent man. i hope you got an autograph.. I saw Bong Soo Han in a hotel bar once, and was equally thrilled I'm no longer posting here. Adios.
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