DoctorQui Posted August 16, 2012 Posted August 16, 2012 I remember two quotes on belts (from old movies, etc)1) A true master would use this--- to hold up his pants (The 'Last' Dragon)2) I forget how it starts now, but something to do with 'jc penny- got it for 12 bucks, or something...Also, I am reminded of something I heard from a friend during my studies... don't sweat the rankings, in the end, learning is a journey and not a destination...Good quotes but this is more a bit of fun regarding the forums ranking system!
madtanker Posted August 16, 2012 Posted August 16, 2012 I remember two quotes on belts (from old movies, etc)1) A true master would use this--- to hold up his pants (The 'Last' Dragon)2) I forget how it starts now, but something to do with 'jc penny- got it for 12 bucks, or something...Also, I am reminded of something I heard from a friend during my studies... don't sweat the rankings, in the end, learning is a journey and not a destination...Good quotes but this is more a bit of fun regarding the forums ranking system! Oh, I get it...lol. I was wondering how some people had different belts when there was no actual question for it...lol. I would probably not be a white belt anyway after a few days, although I have no formal training...lol.I am okay to move up the ranks... eventually, I will sharpen my texting and posting skills and become the master of the art of communication! However, is this like the Highlander? (There can be only ONE), or more like Enter the Dragon, where everyone was wearing a black belt...lol. It is what you learn when you think you know everything that matters most! (unknown)" I never saw a wild thing sorry for itself. A small bird will drop frozen dead from a bough without ever having felt sorry for itself". (DH Lawrence)"The only stupid question is the one that was never asked!!" (Me!!!)
DoctorQui Posted August 16, 2012 Posted August 16, 2012 or more like Enter the Dragon, where everyone was wearing a black belt...lol. Where noone actually WAS a black belt can you see how bad their techniques are Even poor old John Saxon was only Brown in reality, at that time (so legend has it!)!
madtanker Posted August 16, 2012 Posted August 16, 2012 or more like Enter the Dragon, where everyone was wearing a black belt...lol. Where noone actually WAS a black belt can you see how bad their techniques are Even poor old John Saxon was only Brown in reality, at that time (so legend has it!)! Oh, I know that many of them probably had not 'earned' them... but most were wearing them... It goes to show that the BELT is only cloth, whereas the training is the real reward. (PS Didn't Chuck Norris even fail his 1 Dan once or twice??)... It is what you learn when you think you know everything that matters most! (unknown)" I never saw a wild thing sorry for itself. A small bird will drop frozen dead from a bough without ever having felt sorry for itself". (DH Lawrence)"The only stupid question is the one that was never asked!!" (Me!!!)
DWx Posted August 17, 2012 Posted August 17, 2012 or more like Enter the Dragon, where everyone was wearing a black belt...lol. Where noone actually WAS a black belt can you see how bad their techniques are Even poor old John Saxon was only Brown in reality, at that time (so legend has it!)! Heh that movie was on tv the other day. Obviously the actors weren't blackbelts but it surprises me that the attention to detail isn't there. You would have thought that Bruce would have made sure the simple things like keeping the fists closed and punching straight would have been taught to the actors. That scene where the arrive on Han's island and all the students are training is so funny to watch if you're looking at what the guys in gis are doing. "Everything has its beauty, but not everyone sees it." ~ Confucius
madtanker Posted August 17, 2012 Posted August 17, 2012 or more like Enter the Dragon, where everyone was wearing a black belt...lol. Where noone actually WAS a black belt can you see how bad their techniques are Even poor old John Saxon was only Brown in reality, at that time (so legend has it!)! Heh that movie was on tv the other day. Obviously the actors weren't blackbelts but it surprises me that the attention to detail isn't there. You would have thought that Bruce would have made sure the simple things like keeping the fists closed and punching straight would have been taught to the actors. That scene where the arrive on Han's island and all the students are training is so funny to watch if you're looking at what the guys in gis are doing.Oh yeah, it was curious. I am not very experienced in the exacting standards of MA; however, I can see a bad kick or block, because in LEO training it is similar. If the block misses, you are hurtin' and if you miss a defensive attack, it can get worse...lol. Between Bruce, Bolo Yeung, and the cast of characters all assembled, I would think there would be more attention to detail, but then again, I bet we can get any Harry Potter book fan to scream their heads off too...lol. Movies do their best; however, just like in the working world, not everyone is prpoerly trained, and they do their best... or as they say in AA, 'fake it til' ya make it...' LOL... It is what you learn when you think you know everything that matters most! (unknown)" I never saw a wild thing sorry for itself. A small bird will drop frozen dead from a bough without ever having felt sorry for itself". (DH Lawrence)"The only stupid question is the one that was never asked!!" (Me!!!)
madtanker Posted August 17, 2012 Posted August 17, 2012 I just got yellow today,and it is not sad, but "it is not-not sad..." (Z. Braff)...lol.Everyone likes to be recognized for their great-good works... It is what you learn when you think you know everything that matters most! (unknown)" I never saw a wild thing sorry for itself. A small bird will drop frozen dead from a bough without ever having felt sorry for itself". (DH Lawrence)"The only stupid question is the one that was never asked!!" (Me!!!)
madtanker Posted August 18, 2012 Posted August 18, 2012 I found the second 'belt' quote... from the Karate Kid, Noriyuki 'Pat' Morita (Miyagi) says to Daniel at the end of the fight where Daniel learns about Miyagi knowing karate, Daniel-"what kind of belt do you have" and Miyagi-"canvas... you like? JC Penny $3.98... hahaha. In Okinawa only need belt-hold up pants." This is also where he says about karate, it is in the head, and heart, but not in the 'gut'... And I have used that as part of my personal mantra... lead with the head, use the heart as a tool, but reacting with the gut is a good way to go hungry! It is what you learn when you think you know everything that matters most! (unknown)" I never saw a wild thing sorry for itself. A small bird will drop frozen dead from a bough without ever having felt sorry for itself". (DH Lawrence)"The only stupid question is the one that was never asked!!" (Me!!!)
DoctorQui Posted August 18, 2012 Posted August 18, 2012 I found the second 'belt' quote... from the Karate Kid, Noriyuki 'Pat' Morita (Miyagi) says to Daniel at the end of the fight where Daniel learns about Miyagi knowing karate, Daniel-"what kind of belt do you have" and Miyagi-"canvas... you like? JC Penny $3.98... hahaha. In Okinawa only need belt-hold up pants." This is also where he says about karate, it is in the head, and heart, but not in the 'gut'... And I have used that as part of my personal mantra... lead with the head, use the heart as a tool, but reacting with the gut is a good way to go hungry!I love Mr Miyagi and that quote is so pertinent! Noone should consider good MA comes from a belt colour, but unfortunately too many do!
madtanker Posted August 18, 2012 Posted August 18, 2012 Personally, I have some self-defense training. as a child I was hoping for something where I could get recognition, and now that I am in a semi-organized system, I will look for promotion for the purposes of proof that I have the proper knowledge.I do not see the belt as more than a means to an end... I know that I have the requisite experience to call myself a(n)...***belt (fill in the blank...lol).When I went to college (as a 34 year old man) I did not see the degrees as anything but the proof that I have the right expertise, not to throw them up to people (except for my family because they take NO value in education).And Noriyuki was a genius! I miss him as an actor, and feel for the loss of him as a person! (%) (<--- = yin/yang on another chat site) It is what you learn when you think you know everything that matters most! (unknown)" I never saw a wild thing sorry for itself. A small bird will drop frozen dead from a bough without ever having felt sorry for itself". (DH Lawrence)"The only stupid question is the one that was never asked!!" (Me!!!)
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