Jason Couch
Hey, Watch This!
Looking at this photo, you can’t help but wonder if this police officer injured himself during this photo shoot
Heroines and Guns
NY Times article on the background of (hero) SWAT Sergeant Munley, who was instrumental in stopping the Ft. Hood shooter (she filled him full of holes even though she herself took multiple hits). Remind me again why women are not allowed combat roles in the military? Anyway, If you’re curious about the weapon used by [...]
The Cost and Value of Training
Charles C. Goodin has a nice bookend of posts on first the Cost of Karate Training and then the Value of that training. The costs are not limited to the direct financial, but include the missed opportunities of such a huge time commitment. The value is “just” in the techniques and teachings learned. Interesting, as [...]
Guy Fawkes and Blowing Stuff Up
In celebration of Guy Fawkes Day, below is a recipe for gunpowder* from the Universal Receipt Book. Don’t know what Guy Fawkes was all about? In short, he and his cronies almost blew up Parliament and the king of England in 1605. TO MAKE GUNPOWDER:
Kin you dig it?
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Bugei fever
If you’re near NYC between now and January 1, check out the exhibit at the Met on The Art of the Samurai: Japanese Arms and Armor, 1156-1868 To learn a little about the pieces and construction of Japanese armor before you go, or to make you’re own if you’re feeling ambitious, check out this site.
Guarding the Mongoose
Archie “The Old Mongoose” Moore (1913-1998) in L.A. in 1982 teaching boxing tips to some kids. Part of Moore’s longevity was due to his incredible defense, which relied heavily on his cross arm style guard…
Robin Hood and Shaolin Gongfu
They just held a four day conference at the University of Rochester on Robin Hood, with this year’s theme being Robin Hood: Media Creature. Now if they’ll just hold a conference with the same theme for Shaolin gongfu. Earlier this year, there was another
Women’s Lightweight Boxing Champ Photo (1931)
Following a discussion in the comments last week about images of 1930s-40s female boxers, I came across this photo of a young lady giving a bag punching demo at May’s department store in 1931. Can’t find anything on the net about Billie Bachilis, but it looks like the sign labels her the “Women’s Lightweight Boxing [...]
Don’t Mess With This Guy
DO NOT mess with this guy: “Jitsu Kano” lived in Nanapepe Village on the island of Kauai in Hawaii. He was 23 years old during the 1930 census and possessed what may be the most bad-ass birth name in history.
Found an Anvil
Well, I found an anvil. My grandfather would be horrified at the price I paid–at 80 some years old, he thinks they should run about a half a dollar a pound. Problem is, new ones these days start at more like $5/pound and go up from there. Used ones can be even worse because they [...]
The Devil’s Handshake
The Devil’s Handshake is an apt name for this come-along for a number of reasons: it is painful to the victim, requires a betrayal of seemingly friendly intentions, and, like modern warfare, there may not be a clear exit strategy.
Anvil needed!
I need an anvil if anyone knows someone who knows someone who has one tucked away in a barn or shed somewhere that is not needed. Probably have to be in the MD, VA, PA, or DE area, as I’m in central MD. Willing to pay a reasonable asking price, but I’ll certainly accept a [...]
Come-Along Teaser 2
Changed the title on the upcoming post, although the content is still the same come-along. I’m much happier with this title, but you’ll have to wait a day or two to find out what it is.
MMA TCB
Two drunk young men, after fighting with others, attack two cross-dressing men. The cross dressers turn out to be MMAers on their way to a party and toss them a beatdown. It’s always the one you don’t see that gets ya. Follow this link for CCTV footage.
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