morning dew Posted July 2, 2017 8 hours ago, Starjumper said: I read that in the good old days they used to do it with a real sword, so only those that were really prepared took the challenge. Now that's more like it! 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
thelerner Posted July 3, 2017 On 6/26/2017 at 8:08 PM, OldSaint said: Its the Godan (5th Dan) test for Bujinkan (Ninjutsu) they need to sense the killing intent of the sifu and instantly get out of the way or they fail. I believe they get 1 try. Never saw it before, but it's described in Glenn Morris's book (Pathnotes of a..) He went through the test himself. Supposedly in earlier days, it was performed with a live blade not a bokken! But things were always tougher back then, weren't they. addon> whoops someone beat me to this factoid. 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Starjumper Posted July 6, 2017 Sorry, I like explosions, when I was around ten or eleven living in Argentina I used to make small bombs - XL firecrackers Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
thelerner Posted July 7, 2017 Speaking of watching things. Just saw Spiderman Homecoming. Very good. I liked Wonderwoman better, both great summer time flicks. Both presented a more humanistic side in the superhero genre. Ie thoughtful, non-macho side of heroics. Kinda sad they need a woman and a teenager to bring that out. In a different vein, Baby Driver, was surprisingly sophisticated and well plotted for an action/driving thriller. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Marblehead Posted July 8, 2017 Yeah, I think Tony was having fun there. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Brian Posted July 10, 2017 (edited) Edited July 10, 2017 by Brian 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Starjumper Posted July 10, 2017 This isn't from Utube but it seems the best place for it to go. Here you can see when the space station will be in view at your location and in which direction. For those who think the space station is imaginary get your binoculars. http://www.n2yo.com/satellite/?s=25544 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RiverSnake Posted July 15, 2017 Learning quite a bit. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Starjumper Posted July 16, 2017 This looks like fun Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Wu Ming Jen Posted July 16, 2017 This looks like fun. Love the Wudang stuff, Tai Yi is awesome plus I know these guys in the videos Now for something completely different enjoy a little Iron Crotch 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Wu Ming Jen Posted July 16, 2017 (edited) I know that's Shaolin hence my completely different comment. I am from the Wudang taoist kung fu academy next to purple heaven palace on Mt Wudang. My first teacher at 17 was Grandmaster Poi Chan 33 rd generation Shaolin. My post was confusing I practice Wudang Tai yi. Edited July 16, 2017 by Wu Ming Jen 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RiverSnake Posted July 16, 2017 When you've mastered Yin Fu. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RiverSnake Posted July 19, 2017 So relevant to the path. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RiverSnake Posted July 19, 2017 Intense, deep shit. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Marblehead Posted July 20, 2017 11 hours ago, OldSaint said: Intense, deep shit. I thought it was rather stupid giving up your weapon. The woman had it right, men rarely listen. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
silent thunder Posted July 20, 2017 This conversation really rings some bells for me. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
