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That must be the best quote about death I've ever seen.



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[Edited on Feb 19, 2005 7:18PM]

there is like a 75% chance I will be getting a car this weekend, so the beggining of march looks more and more likely

Thanks for your comment! I haven't been doing martial arts for that long, but I like to think that I fully jumped into it with my mind instead of just my body, and as a result, I seem to be involved on a different level than many of the people I know who just went for "a workout" or to go "learn to beat people up" <--- uggg

I was doing taekwondo at my previous dojo for just less than two years, but I also got a chance to try some grappling classes and self defence (Krav Maga). I was lucky with my last dojo, becuase they realized that I wanted to be more involved and let me go with it; I got to start sparring while I was still white belt, and started assistant instructing some of the classes (for younger students) when I was a green or purple belt.

There were some fantastic instructors there, but unfortunately, the dojo was bought out by one partner who was only interesting in the business side of things, and as a result the integrity of the place was damaged severely. Testing requirements changed so that almost anyone could pass without really deserving it, my sensei had to put up with disrespectful and rude students simply because they didn't want to lose money from them, and even the name of the dojo was changed from the name of my main instructor to "Evolution Martial Arts." The last one really struck a chord with me because I have a bit of a loyalty complex.

Anyways, I wound up moving away and am currently inbetween places to train. I'm actually hoping that my favorite sensei will open up his own dojo soon, in which case I would take next year off of university to go train with him. *squints eyes and reaaaaaally hopes* So that's my history of involvement....but I have a feeling I'm just getting started.

Thanks for your recomendations on books, I just read The Book of Five rings, and was very inspired by it, and was hoping to pick up a few more soon..YAY

Also, all of the photos in my journal I took myself, thanks for asking : )

man that is a crazy lifestyle of fun and adventure!!

I am surprised to hear that you dont recomend eating glass, I was really expecting you to say something like " Well its really easy and good for you as long as you know the ultra hard to learn magic trick that lets you eat it in the 1st place"

Japanese girls are very very interesting, I have a hard time trusting them after getting to know several over the years.

Anyway is there any time in the next couple of weeks that would be especially good for you for us to get together? If I know in advance it is alot easier for me to schedule the time off, or make sure I am home from work before then.

How would you describe Secrets of the Samurai, and who is it by? I'm always looking for new martial arts/philosophy books... thanks!

Not as exciting as broken glass but what can you do.

You are such a cool cat. You commented in my journal once then I forgot about cha til i went back a few post so, I had to request ye.

what is this from? your journal?

p.s. i updated.

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oops. here's my costume...

Word. I enjoy the circle of life. Makes me happy that some things are forever out of our control.

Oh, and thanx about the comment on my squishy pictures.

Btw, I like ur hair. And ur the first person I've met on here who does martial arts. Quite super.

by the way, that website looks pretty rad. let me know when it's up and running.
peace

so um is everyone in the circus as cute as u

LOL cute. hmmmm i wonder if u might know one of my buddies. he's friends with the bindlestiffs

I didn't get to go this year!

I had to pack to take my state board test, but I heard about it!

Lemme know if you do it again for I do love the firebuggery.