Dannyalcatraz Posted September 12, 2018 Author Share Posted September 12, 2018 Sturgeon's 2nd Law, a.k.a. Sturgeon's Revelation: âNinety percent of everything is crapâ My FLMS- Murphy's Music in Irving, Tx http://murphysmusictx.com/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
surfergirl Posted September 12, 2018 Share Posted September 12, 2018 There are 2 different ? here. #1 Creative outlets: Surfing and fashion design, I just started my first year at Honolulu CC 2 year fashion design program. #2 Jobs for young people: Babysitting and lifeguard. Jennifer S. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skipclone 1 Posted September 13, 2018 Share Posted September 13, 2018 Yeah Skip, I knew your were well versed in weapons and Wing Chun history. I really never studied the 2 weapons forms but I had seen them on Augustine Fong's video training tapes. I loved the history of the long pole building strength by the polling of boats down the river as seen in the intro in the video above. Augustine was a student under Ho Kam Ming a student of Yip Man at his school. Bruce Lee trained under Yip Man as well. Master Augustine Fong's school is located in Tucson Arizona. If I am remembering correctly, he explains that while these weapons can be used in self defense, they are more like tools for weight training, hand eye coordination, balance, building speed, etc. Ya, in China there are weapons like that-spears that are way too long and heavy for practical use but are great for the reasons you mention. I have had trial experiences with several traditional schools in Japan with similar versions of the spear and the wooden sword. As far as my own little assembly, here`s the long https://drive.google.com/file/d/1ZuMfxMmN9LoBn7wntMaoSPFFDbJ-8-LN/view?usp=sharing And the short of it https://drive.google.com/file/d/1g9h_FInnp7k2F1YVnyjqKshHmf_7NjCL/view?usp=sharing Same old surprises, brand new cliches- Skipsounds on Soundclick: www.soundclick.com/bands/pagemusic.cfm?bandid=602491 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skipclone 1 Posted September 13, 2018 Share Posted September 13, 2018 Wing Chun ? Don't you cats mean Wang Chung ? [video:youtube] So if you're feeling low / Turn up your radio But now the music's on, Baby, Dance---get the feeling not the word Everybody have fun Deep in the world tonight / Just let yourself go Rip it up / Cool down Rip it up / Get out what's inside of you Move it down to the ground Everybody have fun Yes, the Kung Fu was strong with this group. Well for whatever it`s worth, I`m officially in for filming on Saturday. The pay has gone up by 50%, but it`s going to be an all-day shoot. I`m still pretty unclear on what it`s about, in fact I don`t even know the location yet. That`s supposed to come along tomorrow-one day before filming. Unbelievable. Same old surprises, brand new cliches- Skipsounds on Soundclick: www.soundclick.com/bands/pagemusic.cfm?bandid=602491 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dannyalcatraz Posted September 13, 2018 Author Share Posted September 13, 2018 There are 2 different ? here. #1 Creative outlets: Surfing and fashion design, I just started my first year at Honolulu CC 2 year fashion design program. #2 Jobs for young people: Babysitting and lifeguard. Good call on the jobs- missed those. Sturgeon's 2nd Law, a.k.a. Sturgeon's Revelation: âNinety percent of everything is crapâ My FLMS- Murphy's Music in Irving, Tx http://murphysmusictx.com/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whitefang Posted September 14, 2018 Share Posted September 14, 2018 Lifeguard? Well, I'm guessing it never occured to me because one would have to qualify for that one. Takes no special qualifications to mow a lawn or wash cars. Whitefang I started out with NOTHING...and I still have most of it left! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Larryz Posted September 14, 2018 Share Posted September 14, 2018 Cool weapons Skip! I recognize all of them but one. The 4th from the left in the long weapons. Looks like a spring of some kind on the end? Take care, Larryz Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
surfergirl Posted September 14, 2018 Share Posted September 14, 2018 Lifeguard? Well, I'm guessing it never occured to me because one would have to qualify for that one. Takes no special qualifications to mow a lawn or wash cars. Whitefang You are right. The Red Cross a class, it is 25 hours and you have to be 15 to take it. Jennifer S. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skipclone 1 Posted September 17, 2018 Share Posted September 17, 2018 Cool weapons Skip! I recognize all of them but one. The 4th from the left in the long weapons. Looks like a spring of some kind on the end? That is the training version of a Japanese Naginata. Many schools have club activities with them, it`s common for students to have them on the way home. They are long, but light and fast-the majority of students are women. I`ve had several classes with the head of the all-Japan federation, Kimura sensei. She got promoted to an even higher position a couple years ago. Same old surprises, brand new cliches- Skipsounds on Soundclick: www.soundclick.com/bands/pagemusic.cfm?bandid=602491 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Larryz Posted September 17, 2018 Share Posted September 17, 2018 Thanks Skip! I went on YouTube and watched the women training with the Naginata. Very interesting... Take care, Larryz Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skipclone 1 Posted September 18, 2018 Share Posted September 18, 2018 I tried to reply earlier-error problems. The rattan cane to the right of the Naginata is neither Chinese nor Japanese. It`s a Sibat, from the Philipines. There are also several items including a small but very diverse collection of knives, that are not in these photos. Some of them are in the U.S., it could be a while before I get them together. Same old surprises, brand new cliches- Skipsounds on Soundclick: www.soundclick.com/bands/pagemusic.cfm?bandid=602491 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Larryz Posted September 18, 2018 Share Posted September 18, 2018 I noticed a couple of pairs of kali type sticks from the Philippines to the right of the Broadsword. The Okinawan Sai and the Tonfa pairs too... Take care, Larryz Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whitefang Posted September 19, 2018 Share Posted September 19, 2018 I prefer the American self-defense weapons---- Lead pipe; ball peen hammer; meat cleaver; 9mm Glock .44 & .357 cal. Colt Whitefang I started out with NOTHING...and I still have most of it left! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dannyalcatraz Posted September 19, 2018 Author Share Posted September 19, 2018 [video:youtube]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BIPCn-aYMoM Sturgeon's 2nd Law, a.k.a. Sturgeon's Revelation: âNinety percent of everything is crapâ My FLMS- Murphy's Music in Irving, Tx http://murphysmusictx.com/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whitefang Posted September 20, 2018 Share Posted September 20, 2018 Just see a big, empty space there, Danny. What was it supposed to be? Whitefang I started out with NOTHING...and I still have most of it left! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skipclone 1 Posted September 20, 2018 Share Posted September 20, 2018 I prefer the American self-defense weapons---- Lead pipe; ball peen hammer; meat cleaver; 9mm Glock .44 & .357 cal. Colt Whitefang I`m not sure who can claim credit but, if it`s any consolation the Hong Kong Triads also think meat cleavers are a good idea Same old surprises, brand new cliches- Skipsounds on Soundclick: www.soundclick.com/bands/pagemusic.cfm?bandid=602491 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skipclone 1 Posted September 20, 2018 Share Posted September 20, 2018 I noticed a couple of pairs of kali type sticks from the Philippines to the right of the Broadsword. The Okinawan Sai and the Tonfa pairs too... The Philippine pantheon includes several items which I don`t have yet, including the latigo (bullwhip) and sarong. My Okinawan set is also incomplete. I especially like the eku (boat paddle). Same old surprises, brand new cliches- Skipsounds on Soundclick: www.soundclick.com/bands/pagemusic.cfm?bandid=602491 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimmac Posted September 20, 2018 Share Posted September 20, 2018 I agree with Fang but mine is ruger 44 Mag. Big noise big hole. Jim Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Larryz Posted September 20, 2018 Share Posted September 20, 2018 I noticed a couple of pairs of kali type sticks from the Philippines to the right of the Broadsword. The Okinawan Sai and the Tonfa pairs too... The Philippine pantheon includes several items which I don`t have yet, including the latigo (bullwhip) and sarong. My Okinawan set is also incomplete. I especially like the eku (boat paddle). I was told the Sai was used as a wagon yoke and the tonfa was used for grinding rice. Both were put in play to defend against the Samurai sword in Okinawa...is there any truth to those stories? Take care, Larryz Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Larryz Posted September 20, 2018 Share Posted September 20, 2018 @ Fang and Jim: 9mm, 38 and 357 pistol 223, 12 gauge and 30'06 rifle I only carry pepper spray and a knife under 4" blade...mostly for animals. Take care, Larryz Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dannyalcatraz Posted September 20, 2018 Author Share Posted September 20, 2018 Just see a big, empty space there, Danny. What was it supposed to be? Whitefang Let me try re-posting: [video:youtube]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BIPCn-aYMoM If you cant see that, its the gun shop scene from the first Terminator movie. Sturgeon's 2nd Law, a.k.a. Sturgeon's Revelation: âNinety percent of everything is crapâ My FLMS- Murphy's Music in Irving, Tx http://murphysmusictx.com/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skipclone 1 Posted September 21, 2018 Share Posted September 21, 2018 I noticed a couple of pairs of kali type sticks from the Philippines to the right of the Broadsword. The Okinawan Sai and the Tonfa pairs too... The Philippine pantheon includes several items which I don`t have yet, including the latigo (bullwhip) and sarong. My Okinawan set is also incomplete. I especially like the eku (boat paddle). I was told the Sai was used as a wagon yoke and the tonfa was used for grinding rice. Both were put in play to defend against the Samurai sword in Okinawa...is there any truth to those stories? In the case of tonfa it`s unlikely. Real shinken (tempered blades) would slice through them eventually. Sai are a better bet, they are similar to jutte-you may have seen them in some U.S. shops since they are nonlethal and make nice souvenirs. Jutte were designed specifically to counter naughty Samurai with swords. There are also tekko-originally horse stirrups, but work fine as brass knuckles. The palm side would be cutting it close-literally-with a sword. But the knuckle side has some clearance and they are used in pairs. All that said-one mistake with a real blade, and the opponent would go home incomplete-if at all. The molding and firing process makes them hard on the outside, but with a flexible core that can bounce back from impacts. It`s a formidable weapon, and training is extremely rigorous. Tonfa were for threshing-that just means separating the rice from the plant. If the rice needed to be ground to make flour or something, it was on a grindstone-some flour is still made that way, ergo `stone ground` on the label. ............and I can`t wait for the Tokyo Music Instrument Fair this year! Same old surprises, brand new cliches- Skipsounds on Soundclick: www.soundclick.com/bands/pagemusic.cfm?bandid=602491 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A String Posted September 21, 2018 Share Posted September 21, 2018 Aside from music, I am also a partnered streamer on Mixer (I do live streams, a few times a week) and I also dabble in 3D modeling/rendering: http://string.endoftheinternet.org/Field_lightsmall.jpg http://string.endoftheinternet.org/R2D2_w_Floorsmall.jpg http://string.endoftheinternet.org/guitarsmall.jpg Craig Stringnetwork on Facebook String Network Forum My Music Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Larryz Posted September 21, 2018 Share Posted September 21, 2018 Thanks Skip, on the Tonfa I was told they were held by the long end and used like a hammer as opposed to holding by the handle and using them like a pool que the way police are trained. One would block the sword at the handle and the sword would get stuck in the wood. The other would hit you over the head like a hammer. Threshing instead of grinding makes sense for that part of the story. It was interesting to me that neither the sai or the tonfa were originally designed as weapons but taken up in self defense. I'll have to check out those horse stirrups (Tekko) for the same reasons...much like the sticks, there is always one around be it a broom, shovel handle, feather duster, etc. or you can just pick up an ashtray back in the day when every one smoked LOL! Thanks again! Take care, Larryz Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skipclone 1 Posted September 21, 2018 Share Posted September 21, 2018 Yes, some of the tonfa kata use the handle to block and strike-now, kata is kata and making the best of a bad situation, that scenario could happen. Ideally, reply to wood with wood, steel with steel, projectiles with projectiles. Best is, be WAY better than your opponent. Now as for the `right-what caliber are we talking` school of self-defense-depending on where you live, that ain`t happening. My interest in Filipino arts-well there`s a lot of cool stuff but, on an everyday level, I agree with a lot of teachers who say that, good luck walking around with a battle axe. It`s the knife training that is my real interest. In the UK and other areas where firearms are not an option including Japan, your best friend and worst enemy is a knife. Speaking of flying discs-I`ve been a Frisbee fan since like forever. I have one of the old Master series, as well as a 141 gram one, back from when the weighted series was around. Never got into the team sport thing. It`s more calm and meditative for me. Same old surprises, brand new cliches- Skipsounds on Soundclick: www.soundclick.com/bands/pagemusic.cfm?bandid=602491 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Larryz Posted September 21, 2018 Share Posted September 21, 2018 +1 In California the only legal self defense weapon is a knife with a blade under 4"s and pepper spray. I carry both. It's hard to walk around with a sword or any long weapon LOL! My uncle was a Sheriff in a small county in Arizona for several decades. One evening we were sitting in a small Mexican diner eating our burritos with several seedy characters giving us the eye as they all knew who I was sitting with. I said: "Bobby I notice you don't wear a side arm. Don't you worry about some of these guys since they know who you are?" He said no and reached into his front pocket and pulled out his mace and a black jack. "I just spray them in the face with this and lop them up side the head with that, and I've never lost a fight yet." I learned a valuable lesson that night LOL! Take care, Larryz Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bbqbob Posted September 22, 2018 Share Posted September 22, 2018 Painting and drawing. http://i1263.photobucket.com/albums/ii625/pbucketbob/Intothewoods_zps661b897d.jpg http://i1263.photobucket.com/albums/ii625/pbucketbob/Intervals_zps68d2a838.jpg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dannyalcatraz Posted September 22, 2018 Author Share Posted September 22, 2018 Nice technique! Sturgeon's 2nd Law, a.k.a. Sturgeon's Revelation: âNinety percent of everything is crapâ My FLMS- Murphy's Music in Irving, Tx http://murphysmusictx.com/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skipclone 1 Posted September 22, 2018 Share Posted September 22, 2018 +1 In California the only legal self defense weapon is a knife with a blade under 4"s and pepper spray. I carry both. It's hard to walk around with a sword or any long weapon LOL! My uncle was a Sheriff in a small county in Arizona for several decades. One evening we were sitting in a small Mexican diner eating our burritos with several seedy characters giving us the eye as they all knew who I was sitting with. I said: "Bobby I notice you don't wear a side arm. Don't you worry about some of these guys since they know who you are?" He said no and reached into his front pocket and pulled out his mace and a black jack. "I just spray them in the face with this and lop them up side the head with that, and I've never lost a fight yet." I learned a valuable lesson that night LOL! I think it`s ridiculous that, several of the items I own would get me in more trouble than a guy walking around with an AR-15. How do I spell stoopid-that`s how. Same old surprises, brand new cliches- Skipsounds on Soundclick: www.soundclick.com/bands/pagemusic.cfm?bandid=602491 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skipclone 1 Posted September 22, 2018 Share Posted September 22, 2018 From a photo shoot late last month. The photographer works with Getty images, but I signed a release so I have no idea what will happen with it. https://drive.google.com/file/d/1LxCcnRkhmTpgl-7rmFCrM_-g6hzqBfs_/view?usp=sharing Same old surprises, brand new cliches- Skipsounds on Soundclick: www.soundclick.com/bands/pagemusic.cfm?bandid=602491 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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