tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14230162.post7774237982539037807..comments2008-10-05T11:24:12.065-05:00John Vesiahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04434740196022601040noreply@blogger.comBlogger9125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14230162.post-88914219704126309092008-10-05T03:47:00.000-05:002008-10-05T03:47:00.000-05:00that is so true and not just in martial arts its can be implemented in almost any aspect in our life.Jenniferhttp://www.bushidocodeclub.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14230162.post-16820170753256099622008-10-02T22:09:00.000-05:002008-10-02T22:09:00.000-05:00Thanks Colin.<BR/><BR/>Supposedly 5'7 is average height worldwide. But every generation gets taller or so it seems. My oldest boy (15) is already passing me - either that or I'm shrinking. Thanks for that link.John Vesiahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04434740196022601040noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14230162.post-25217247269026773832008-10-02T07:10:00.000-05:002008-10-02T07:10:00.000-05:00I have typically been the smaller man - the token Asian in the American/Australian dojo, for several years (5'7" or 170cm). There are some disadvantages being shorter, but it is up to the fighter to hone in on his strengths and pit them against the opponent's weaknesses. <BR/><BR/>With the few rules we have, there are many low to mid height shots that beat the height disadvantage anytime! <BR/><BR/>No point in going into a conflict with a small mind! <BR/><BR/>A related post at mokuren dojo -- '<A HREF="http://www.mokurendojo.com/2008/09/chaka-zulu-will-kill-you.html" REL="nofollow">Chaka Zulu Will Kill You</A>'. <BR/><BR/>Good to see you're back.<BR/><BR/>ColinColin Weehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01777513509370303056noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14230162.post-91859314323906308242008-10-01T16:22:00.000-05:002008-10-01T16:22:00.000-05:00: )<BR/><BR/>Thank you, Miss Chris!John Vesiahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04434740196022601040noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14230162.post-57317082215152747452008-10-01T14:47:00.000-05:002008-10-01T14:47:00.000-05:00Wow. I just realized your back! I missed your posts and am glad you're writing again.Miss Chrishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11731458343222525114noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14230162.post-71777125052819814222008-10-01T11:00:00.000-05:002008-10-01T11:00:00.000-05:00Thanks Charles!<BR/>----------<BR/><BR/>BBM:<BR/><BR/>I was watching Gene Simmons being interviewed last night and when asked for his secret to success he said "You gotta think like a giant!" Apparently this can also work when being followed in a dark place. Thanks for sharing that story.<BR/>----------<BR/><BR/>Mat:<BR/><BR/><I>hey, a basement dojo is a very fine place to train in! :)</I><BR/><BR/>Finally some praise for the misunderstood basement dojo!<BR/><BR/><I>The previous post video : OUCH! Plus, the commentary was almost out of this world! "See how the ribs are broken? - very good technique"</I><BR/><BR/>Yeah, some fine hammerfist work by Royce - but wait - isn't that a karate technique as well? How about that.John Vesiahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04434740196022601040noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14230162.post-85631130876472286072008-10-01T10:22:00.000-05:002008-10-01T10:22:00.000-05:00Nice post.<BR/>Are we what we think or do we think what we are? (I won't go there)<BR/><BR/>The previous post video : OUCH! Plus, the commentary was almost out of this world! "See how the ribs are broken? - very good technique"<BR/><BR/>ugh!<BR/><BR/>hey, a basement dojo is a very fine place to train in! :)<BR/><BR/>Be well. I'm glad you enjoyed your summer. Time goes by far too fast and it's only speeding up.Mathieuhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06914289317924626891noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14230162.post-54444891643086252352008-10-01T09:47:00.000-05:002008-10-01T09:47:00.000-05:00This reminds me of a story that is told about Kyoshi Heilman. She's an 8th degree black belt and was walking on a dark college campus by herself. There were several guys following her and she had the feeling they were going to be trouble. So, she stood up tall (she happens to be rather tiny), faced them, and in her deepest voice asked them what they wanted. They walked away sheepishly. <BR/><BR/>Kyoshi may be small but she has a kiai alone that could drop a man. You're so right about it not being about size.Blackbeltmamahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04069495769299557679noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14230162.post-72257121074074845802008-09-29T11:21:00.000-05:002008-09-29T11:21:00.000-05:00Excellent PostingCharles Jameshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13812618556413423872noreply@blogger.com