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Rtee
Newbie
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 Posted - 15/04/2006 : 02:02:15
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Good evening friends and stablemates!
I hope that you are all well.
Firstly, and somewhat miserably, I am sorry to see that Dr Morris has passed away. Having been to just one of his seminars, I am pleased to say that I experienced just a little of his teaching, and he will be greatly missed.
Now on to more cheery things, I am off to see the specialist about my ankle on the 27th of this month, and hope to finally determine whether I can return to the fold (if you will have me back of course!).
Which brings me to ask, what's the story with the class now, have the arrangements changed since I last came (must be 12 months ago easily), or should I assume that all is as was?
Subject to my pending discussion with the quack, I aim to return during May, and want to actually start to grade (I can't have a white belt forever, can I?!) so if any of you have anything that you can suggest reading before my return, it would be greatly appreciated.
Kindest regards to you all, and greatest respect also.
Richard
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Antonik
Old Hand
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Posted - 17/04/2006 : 21:55:48
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Training times are still the same but be warned - we are coming up to the exam season so although training will almost be definately going on as normal I cant guarentee that it will be in the dojo as we will have to pay for it so if its a nice day it will probably be out on the grass by chemistry. As for what you should do before returning Ive absolultey no idea - get a higher belt to tell you!
"For that which once existed is no more, and that which was not has come to be; and so the whole round of motion is gone through again." Ovid, Metamorphoses |
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ivesjz
Banging On A Bit
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Posted - 20/04/2006 : 13:36:50
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Hi Rich,
Glad to hear you're returning to the fold.
As far as grading goes, I don't think that there's much to read that would prepare you. For the first couple of grades it's really just physical skills. Rolling, breakfalls, wrist escapes, movement off of punches, self-defence type stuff, Kihon Happo etc.
If you want to prepare, I'd start rolling about on the floor. If it's been a while your biggest obstacle will probably be loosening up again (especially if you've been injured), and there's not much better for that than ukemi. Trying to remember the Kihon Happo might be good for you, but it has changed a bit since you last did it so I wouldn't concentrate on that to much! Practising various kinds of strike would be another thing to do, making sure that your body is behind them and that you are out of range of your opponent when they land (trees, door frames and wives are good for this!!)
I hope all goes well with the doc - and see you soon!
Jon.
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"Do you have the patience to wait till your mud settles and the water is clear? Can you remain unmoving till the right action
arises by itself?"
Lao Tzu (Dao De Ching)
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EllyL
Newbie
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Posted - 16/06/2006 : 13:39:40
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hi Richard,
Are you the Richard I saw in Starbuck?
Anyway I'm Elly. I left BU one, two years ago but I really want to learn Ninpo-Budo again.
Do you know how and where?
thanks,
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Cannon_Fodder
Not so Fiendish Admin
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Posted - 16/06/2006 : 15:02:53
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Where are you based these days?
Matt
In Italy, for thirty years under the Borgias, they had warfare, terror, murder and bloodshed, but they produced Michelangelo, Leonardo da Vinci, and the Renaissance. In Switerzland they had brotherly love, they had five hundred years of democracy and peace, and what did they produce? The cuckoo clock
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RichL
Old Hand
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Posted - 20/06/2006 : 10:53:59
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NO, I am the Richard you met in starbucks. (anyone starts doing the i'm sparticus routine and i'm kicking there butt!)
What is this seasons fellings and costs for none Uni members?
...And who is "in charge" at the Mo?
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Rtee
Newbie
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Posted - 21/08/2006 : 12:24:19
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I tell you what, have any of you got a spare live blade, I'll sort this bloomin' foot out by myself!
Still flying around Solihull, but not very often. Am a stay at home dad these days, tampering with my own business on the side, but wifey keeps me in clothes and food. I am a lucky boy!
I've found a video of the operation that I am looking at,and have included the link for those of you who love gore.... www.thefootandankleclinic.com/docs/assets/TALAROATS.mov
Really starting to miss the class, and am contemplating just strapping the ankle up for the short term.
I guess that usual summertime rules apply, training outside the chemistry building when the sun's been shining.
Hope you are all well.
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Cannon_Fodder
Not so Fiendish Admin
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Posted - 21/08/2006 : 15:23:59
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Looks like a lovely op mate, glad i'm only watching the video!
Depends what its like to walk on the ankle before you try to train on it, now i know the club has had a crazy turn around recently were some people are listening to the doctor!
Yep the training is pretty much the same time same place, sticklers for habit, although in the wet we occasionally train on the concrete area at the chemistry foyer.
How is the wee sprog doing these days?
Take care
Matt
In Italy, for thirty years under the Borgias, they had warfare, terror, murder and bloodshed, but they produced Michelangelo, Leonardo da Vinci, and the Renaissance. In Switerzland they had brotherly love, they had five hundred years of democracy and peace, and what did they produce? The cuckoo clock
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Rtee
Newbie
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Posted - 21/08/2006 : 20:00:25
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Occassionally it is painful, other times is good. Not really sure what to do with it to be honest....
My little kunoichi is good. She can do mae kaiten (she's now 21 months...) and I am starting to encourage her through the kamae no kata. At this rate, she'll know as much as me in the next couple of weeks.
I'll try and get a video shot of her doing her thing and send it on for you.
I'll see how the ankle feels tomorrow and pop over, if there is anyone about.
Lataz!
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Cannon_Fodder
Not so Fiendish Admin
106 Posts |
Posted - 22/08/2006 : 11:56:37
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Ibuprofen and rest? Sledgehammer and whiskey? Rabid dogs? Stop me when i hit a useful suggestion . . .
wow, slow down i don't want her to be able to kick my "posterior" when she's 36 months.
Do I ask a stupid question like what does the wife think of you training up a little kunoichi?
I'll be there atleast!
Matt
P.S. In answer to the what to read which is at the beginning and never properly answered, check out any of the 3 new hatsumi books, as they give quite a good idea to the feeling going on at the moment (way of the ninja, advanced stick fighting and japanese sword fighting) Others can be found on the library listing on the club website.
In Italy, for thirty years under the Borgias, they had warfare, terror, murder and bloodshed, but they produced Michelangelo, Leonardo da Vinci, and the Renaissance. In Switerzland they had brotherly love, they had five hundred years of democracy and peace, and what did they produce? The cuckoo clock
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Rtee
Newbie
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Posted - 22/08/2006 : 15:29:19
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Cool, I'll see you later then!
Are those books going to be bought in for the library? If not, I might just have to buy them....
Wife thinks it's a good idea - want her to have the confidence to be herself from early on, not be intimidated by external influences.
Ibuprofen worked for a while, the sledgehammer and whisky is my fave suggestion!
See you later!
Rich
Yes it's true the likelyhood of being great is not so good - Kiedis |
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Cannon_Fodder
Not so Fiendish Admin
106 Posts |
Posted - 23/08/2006 : 09:52:26
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They are on the list to be bought but we are awaiting the return of the committee so it will probably wait until the start of the new academic term.
Matt
In Italy, for thirty years under the Borgias, they had warfare, terror, murder and bloodshed, but they produced Michelangelo, Leonardo da Vinci, and the Renaissance. In Switerzland they had brotherly love, they had five hundred years of democracy and peace, and what did they produce? The cuckoo clock
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Rtee
Newbie
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Posted - 23/08/2006 : 10:36:05
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My god do I ache this morning! It's obviously been a lot longer than I remember.
Must offer my apologies to Mich and Jon, both of whom I worked with yesterday - give me a couple of weeks and I'll be back up to speed with it all.
Lataz
Rich
Yes it's true the likelyhood of being great is not so good - Kiedis |
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Are you all still there??
