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Martial Arts Topics / Re: Daily Expression of Gratitude
« on: November 18, 2009, 08:08:53 AM »
Grateful to be in a good mood today, and grateful to feel anticipation for a three hour Silat seminar this evening.
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Martial Arts Topics / Re: Daily Expression of Gratitude
« on: November 17, 2009, 09:10:12 AM »
Grateful for temporary order.
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Martial Arts Topics / Re: Daily Expression of Gratitude
« on: November 16, 2009, 07:50:36 PM »
Grateful for my current mood.
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Martial Arts Topics / Re: Daily Expression of Gratitude
« on: November 13, 2009, 08:14:47 AM »
Grateful to work close to home.
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Martial Arts Topics / Re: Daily Expression of Gratitude
« on: November 12, 2009, 10:56:17 AM »
Grateful for my memories of someone who left us way too young.
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Martial Arts Topics / Re: Daily Expression of Gratitude
« on: November 11, 2009, 05:09:30 PM »
Grateful for all those who serve, and who have served in the military.
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Martial Arts Topics / Re: Daily Expression of Gratitude
« on: November 10, 2009, 07:38:08 AM »
Grateful to have some really fun things come together at work.
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Martial Arts Topics / Re: Daily Expression of Gratitude
« on: November 09, 2009, 10:00:16 AM »
Grateful for a productive weekend, two days at work, Wednesday off, and two more days at work before another weekend!
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Martial Arts Topics / Re: Daily Expression of Gratitude
« on: November 06, 2009, 07:38:03 AM »
Grateful for it only being 7:30 in the morning, and I already am having a better day than yesterday!
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Martial Arts Topics / Re: Daily Expression of Gratitude
« on: November 05, 2009, 07:41:33 AM »
Grateful for...having an off day, feeling a little negative, and I was tempted to write, "I'm not grateful for sh&%", and that's not true.
Yesterday, my father had some cells scraped out of his bladder, and there had been worry he was going to lose a kidney. The kidney looks great and will stay, and while we wait to hear about the nature of the cells, the doctor said everything looked better than expected, and is already mostly sure it's not cancer. I'm grateful for that.
Yesterday, my father had some cells scraped out of his bladder, and there had been worry he was going to lose a kidney. The kidney looks great and will stay, and while we wait to hear about the nature of the cells, the doctor said everything looked better than expected, and is already mostly sure it's not cancer. I'm grateful for that.
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Martial Arts Topics / Re: Daily Expression of Gratitude
« on: November 04, 2009, 07:31:42 AM »
Grateful to have returned to a martial arts school I really love last night, and hung in for four classes after quite a few months off.
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Martial Arts Topics / Re: Daily Expression of Gratitude
« on: November 03, 2009, 08:50:27 AM »
Grateful for getting some things taken care of that needed taking care of for a while.
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Martial Arts Topics / Re: Daily Expression of Gratitude
« on: November 02, 2009, 08:49:46 AM »
Grateful to have had something work out the way I was hoping it would!
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Martial Arts Topics / Re: Daily Expression of Gratitude
« on: November 01, 2009, 08:28:47 AM »
Grateful to have watched "It's the Great Pumpkin, Charlie Brown" last night with my wife and kids.
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Martial Arts Topics / Re: protective gear
« on: November 01, 2009, 08:28:11 AM »
Keith,
In my experience, the fencing masks being used today offer a little more protection that the straight mesh helmets that seem to have been in vogue early in the history of the DB. If this seems contrary to the spirit of DBMA, the hand protection seems to be inversely proportioned to the head protection. I fight in a pair of leather work gloves that I purchased at a hardware store. As far as gloves go, pick something lighter than hockey gloves. Kaju has posted many fine links for you to explore for gear.
In my experience, the fencing masks being used today offer a little more protection that the straight mesh helmets that seem to have been in vogue early in the history of the DB. If this seems contrary to the spirit of DBMA, the hand protection seems to be inversely proportioned to the head protection. I fight in a pair of leather work gloves that I purchased at a hardware store. As far as gloves go, pick something lighter than hockey gloves. Kaju has posted many fine links for you to explore for gear.
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Martial Arts Topics / Re: Happy Halloweapons!
« on: October 31, 2009, 07:23:06 PM »
I'd been worried about DBMA's lack of focus on developing functional scythe skills for some time now, but my worry has been averted. Happy Halloween, Ryan!!!!
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Martial Arts Topics / Re: Daily Expression of Gratitude
« on: October 31, 2009, 01:31:52 PM »
Grateful to have another Halloween arrive. Be safe, and have fun everyone!
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Martial Arts Topics / Re: Daily Expression of Gratitude
« on: October 30, 2009, 08:04:53 PM »
Grateful for my mom and my grandmother who are both local, and both willing to help my wife and I with the monsters, I mean our little ones.
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Martial Arts Topics / Re: Daily Expression of Gratitude
« on: October 29, 2009, 07:49:02 AM »
This week, for the first time in a while, I have been having the feeling of "just getting by" in a few life areas. First, I'm grateful to have "gotten by". Second, I'm grateful to be able to recognize that I need to work harder to do more than just "get by".
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Martial Arts Topics / Re: Daily Expression of Gratitude
« on: October 28, 2009, 12:33:28 PM »
Grateful for having both of my kids fall asleep at the same time yesterday.
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Martial Arts Topics / Re: Daily Expression of Gratitude
« on: October 27, 2009, 09:27:38 AM »
Grateful for all the support and encouragement I have received from DBMA over the last few years.
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Martial Arts Topics / Re: Daily Expression of Gratitude
« on: October 15, 2009, 03:30:48 PM »
Had one of those days at work that simply needed to end. Nothing bad, or negative, just a little tired and ready to go home. Grateful tomorrow is Friday.
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Martial Arts Topics / Re: Daily Expression of Gratitude
« on: October 14, 2009, 08:19:02 AM »
Grateful to catch up on some sleep last night.
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Martial Arts Topics / Re: Daily Expression of Gratitude
« on: October 09, 2009, 09:38:47 AM »
Grateful to have the chance to help young people on a daily basis.
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Martial Arts Topics / Re: Daily Expression of Gratitude
« on: October 08, 2009, 12:26:17 PM »
Grateful to be enjoying the moment.
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Martial Arts Topics / Re: Daily Expression of Gratitude
« on: October 02, 2009, 09:24:32 AM »
I'm grateful for these boards and the richness of the DB community spirit!
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Martial Arts Topics / Re: Daily Expression of Gratitude
« on: October 01, 2009, 10:49:28 AM »
Grateful for the arrival October: Halloween, then Thanksgiving, then Christmas/Hanukkah, and then New Years! I love this time of year.
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Martial Arts Topics / Re: MMA Thread
« on: October 01, 2009, 10:46:24 AM »
I have only been able to catch bits and pieces of this season of TUF. I did read the following this morning:
http://sports.yahoo.com/mma/news?slug=dw-kimbo093009&prov=yhoo&type=lgns
http://sports.yahoo.com/mma/news?slug=dw-kimbo093009&prov=yhoo&type=lgns
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Martial Arts Topics / Re: Daily Expression of Gratitude
« on: September 30, 2009, 08:05:00 AM »
My voice is pretty much gone from teaching last week, and a little family cold that keeps lingering. I'm at work today, letting my students read and make progress on their own. I'm grateful for a day that can be productive, but a little more quiet than usual.
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Martial Arts Topics / Re: Hello.
« on: September 30, 2009, 08:02:30 AM »
Welcome to the boards, Rarick!
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Martial Arts Topics / Re: The Dog Brothers Tribe
« on: September 29, 2009, 02:01:38 PM »Quote
We missed you, Guide!
It sounds like a great day, and I'm sorry to have missed it! This is my last year of coursework on this degree, so this shouldn't happen again. I'm hoping the spring Tribal Gathering will still be in April, because I have no graduate seminars that month. I really thought my professors were going to let me out for a few hours to play!
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I am delighted to announce Cat Sister Linda "Bitch" Matsumi.
Way to go, Bitch.
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Martial Arts Topics / Re: Daily Expression of Gratitude
« on: September 29, 2009, 07:59:56 AM »
Grateful for progress that leads me to believe in a deadline.
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Martial Arts Topics / Re: The Dog Brothers Tribe
« on: September 29, 2009, 07:59:20 AM »
A hearty "woof" of congrats to all!
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Martial Arts Topics / Re: Daily Expression of Gratitude
« on: September 28, 2009, 11:40:46 AM »
Grateful for the belief that something about which I care a great deal will carry on.
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Martial Arts Topics / Re: Daily Expression of Gratitude
« on: September 26, 2009, 05:27:26 PM »
Grateful for finding an amazing mentor for a huge project.
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Martial Arts Topics / Re: The Dog Brothers Tribe
« on: September 26, 2009, 05:26:15 PM »
It looks like "Dog" Ryan is now C-Guard Dog. Congrats, Ryan!
Could we get an update on any other tribe ascensions that took place on the 20th, please?
Could we get an update on any other tribe ascensions that took place on the 20th, please?
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Martial Arts Topics / Re: September 20, 2009 Gathering
« on: September 11, 2009, 09:47:18 AM »Quote
c) Guide Dog-- at the moment it appears he will be unable to fight, but we leave his name on the list anyway
I have an all-day seminar for graduate school on the 20th, and I didn't receive word that I wouldn't be allowed to leave for a few hours from my professors until a few days ago. This is the first Gathering I've had to miss since I started fighting with DBMA, and I'm very bummed. Good luck to all the fighters, and remember: when in doubt, agree to more fights!
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Martial Arts Topics / Re: Daily Expression of Gratitude
« on: September 05, 2009, 09:03:38 PM »
Guro C: Thank you for posing that. Oliver Stone has some films that really work for me ("JFK", "Any Given Sunday", "Natural Born Killers") and some films that don't work as well for me ("U-turn", "W."), but that man has a very unique style, and usually his movies are something to talk about, even if they don't work for you. I happen to love AGS. I think the whole film is interesting, and that's a pretty darn good cast!
Howie, and Tom: Thank you both for the kind words! Much appreciated.
Grateful for a nice evening spent swimming with family.
Howie, and Tom: Thank you both for the kind words! Much appreciated.
Grateful for a nice evening spent swimming with family.
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Martial Arts Topics / Re: Daily Expression of Gratitude
« on: August 24, 2009, 11:32:25 AM »
Grateful for the kind words, and a walk I took with my wife, son, and daughter yesterday at dusk.
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Martial Arts Topics / Re: Happy Birthday Marc!
« on: August 24, 2009, 11:31:06 AM »
A very happy birthday to you, Guro!
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Martial Arts Topics / Re: Daily Expression of Gratitude
« on: August 20, 2009, 05:06:53 PM »
I'm grateful for the birth of my daughter, Katana Stoops. She arrived on August 14th weighing in at 7 pounds, 15 ounces.
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Martial Arts Topics / Re: Daily Expression of Gratitude
« on: August 13, 2009, 09:24:28 PM »
I'm grateful for this girl that I get to meet tomorrow.
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Martial Arts Topics / Re: Daily Expression of Gratitude
« on: August 08, 2009, 07:29:27 PM »
Grateful for forward momentum.
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Martial Arts Topics / Re: Daily Expression of Gratitude
« on: July 26, 2009, 03:57:08 PM »
Grateful for progress.
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Martial Arts Topics / Re: Daily Expression of Gratitude
« on: July 09, 2009, 01:42:39 PM »
Grateful to finish my statistics class.
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Martial Arts Topics / Re: Daily Expression of Gratitude
« on: July 07, 2009, 09:11:19 PM »
I'm grateful for finding several people willing to help me move forward.
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Martial Arts Topics / Re: Daily Expression of Gratitude
« on: July 05, 2009, 09:19:22 PM »
I am on Pacific Standard Time. In three hours, when my clock hits midnight, it's July 6th, and I turn 31.
I'm grateful for having a very full life, and for having been supported in what I have been able to do in my 31 years.
I'm grateful or having survived my more self-destructive years, and enjoying the new peace in my life.
I'm grateful for my wife and son (and daughter on the way).
I'm grateful for these boards, DBMA, and the great people I have met through the organization.
I'm grateful for having a very full life, and for having been supported in what I have been able to do in my 31 years.
I'm grateful or having survived my more self-destructive years, and enjoying the new peace in my life.
I'm grateful for my wife and son (and daughter on the way).
I'm grateful for these boards, DBMA, and the great people I have met through the organization.
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Martial Arts Topics / Re: toronto dbma training camp featuring Crafty Dog, Top Dog and Sled Dog Aug 21
« on: July 03, 2009, 09:31:22 PM »
My wife and I have a little girl on the way, and she is due in late August. Otherwise, we would make this event into a family vacation. I hope everyone has a great time, and that this camp happens again!
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Martial Arts Topics / Re: Daily Expression of Gratitude
« on: July 03, 2009, 09:28:26 PM »
Grateful to be having a joint 4th of July/birthday party tomorrow with friends and family. My birthday isn't until the 6th, but I like the two bird with one stone aspect. 
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Martial Arts Topics / Re: Daily Expression of Gratitude
« on: July 01, 2009, 10:52:33 PM »
Grateful for getting some work done that has been hanging over my head for a long time.