Fall Dog Brothers Open Gathering of the Pack 9/18/11

[Crafty_Dog]

Opening the thread:

[Dr Dog]

The date is now reserved!   
The training begins in earnest!

[jcordova]

Can't hardly wait 

[Crafty_Dog]

http://dogbrothers.com/adobedocs/fighterform.pdf

[Hello Kitty]

Sent.

[C-Mighty Dog]

I'm heading into massive surgery to repair the damage from the last "Open" Gathering this June 21st. Will be having 2 specialist rebuild my right Pec, Reconnect my right Biceps tendon, and my right rotator cuff. They say it will be 7 months in rehab. I've always been a quick healer. It will at least allow me to work on my Left hand. If I am "healed" but lack strength, I hope to be at this one too if I am able. "Fight with what you got" is what I say, and do it is long and often as you can.

[Gong Fu Dog]

I'm heading into massive surgery to repair the damage from the last "Open" Gathering this June 21st. Will be having 2 specialist rebuild my right Pec, Reconnect my right Biceps tendon, and my right rotator cuff. They say it will be 7 months in rehab. I've always been a quick healer. It will at least allow me to work on my Left hand. If I am "healed" but lack strength, I hope to be at this one too if I am able. "Fight with what you got" is what I say, and do it is long and often as you can.

My brother, I wish you a fast recovery!

[Gibby]

Looking forward to my first gathering...See you folks there!

[Crafty_Dog]

Hugh "C - Teufel Hunden" (formerly known as (C-Irish Dog) Sargent

Larry Brown

[Hello Kitty]

Hugh "C - Teufel Hunden" (formerly known as (C-Irish Dog) Sargent

Larry Brown

I sent this over before the closed Gathering Crafty via fax. Have you not received it Guro Crafty?

[bigdog]

I am 44 cents lighter as of this morning.  Looking forward to it!

[Dr Dog]

In the mail today - WOOOOOOOFFFFFF! 

Rick 

[Crafty_Dog]

Hello Kitty (DF?):

I have been trying to get an answer out of my wife over this but she has been deep in a bookkeeping mission and is ignoring all other requests for info.

[Crafty_Dog]

Emerging from the legendary mists of Dog Brothers lore comes the Salty Dog.  Rumor has it he will be bringing a fighter or two to the Open Gathering 

[Crafty_Dog]

Hello Kitty (DF):

Cindy says she has NOT received your registration.  Sorry for the delay in getting back to you.

Crafty Dog

[Crafty_Dog]

Pete Juska of Chicago, IL: registered

[Crafty_Dog]

New registrations:

C-Mighty Dog
Nathan Carlen
Katherine Waruszewski-- our first woman registered for this Gathering-- someone let "Bitch" know!
Alex Bondarenko
Robert Neal

[pretty_kitty]

Hey all,

We have an official list of registered fighters at:
http://dogbrothers.com/?page_id=31

Scroll to the bottom and you'll see the list.  If you're name isn't on it, I haven't yet rec'd your registration.  

I'm going on vacation on July 6th and won't get back until the Aug 14th.  If you mail or fax something to me during this time, I'll get to it when I get back.  If you want to take care of it while I'm traveling it's best to email it to me in jpg or pdf format.  Then I can add you to the list.  

Thanks!
Cindy

P.S.  If you do PDF, fax, or JPG it to me, please also send me the signed original
 

[pretty_kitty]

Emerging from the legendary mists of Dog Brothers lore comes the Salty Dog.  Rumor has it he will be bringing a fighter or two to the Open Gathering 

Marc, please make sure they register ASAP!

[pretty_kitty]

Hugh "C - Teufel Hunden" (formerly known as (C-Irish Dog) Sargent

Larry Brown

I haven't seen these two.  How did you send them to us?

[pretty_kitty]

Updates to the fighter list have been made. 

[C-Mighty Dog]

I like to see the list growing. Now, to get the California "casually late" people, and the "on the fence" guys/girls to get in a commit. I'm still ramped up from the Tribal and am bringing my "A" game as always to the fights. My (post Op surgery) shoulder hurts, but not as much as the pain I would feel from sitting and watching. NoHo is going to represent well in honor of our leader Pappy Dog being absent and deployed to Afganistan. Haven't seen any of our Canadian brothers on the list...hmmm, whatcha waiting for? I plan on taking the shirt right off your back

WOOF! C-Mighty Dog

[Dr Dog]

Whooaaa! Toki talking smack already?

I call that pretty bold talk for a one armed Thai man!

Fill your hands (with sticks), you son of the beach!

Rick

[C-Mighty Dog]

Hahaha! I didn't think you'd chime in Dr. Rick, the Toro and NoHo has a "smack-talk" contest before each Gathering. Don't worry, I'm saving a lil something for you too , make sure you bring your best dancing shoes, cuz it we're using the whole floor. Crafty asked me to post here to get you guys from falling asleep.

[Gong Fu Dog]

I wish I could be there and join you guys 

[C-Mighty Dog]

Me too C-Gong Fu Dog! The Open Gathering is not like the Tribal, it's more caotic and some what "zoo" like. Like the Euro Open I would imagine...many fighters coming for the first time with little to no stick experience do "dance" and see if they like it. The good part is seeing some of those with no experience come back a year later with some Stick fighting abilities because they realize that they should get a teacher, or train harder. See you in May!

[Crafty_Dog]

Keep in mind that he will be fighting in the Euro Gg and , , , he has asked me to help him evolve his three section staff game 

[Growling Dog]

Woof CMG

Canadian Dogs are preping as we speak, forms will be in this week some time

[Nathan Faithful Dog]

After several years of observing and about 2 years of working with Guro Crafty I am excited to be fighting for the first time and looking forward to the learning experience.

[Crafty_Dog]

And I look forward to seeing it. 

Do you remember The Cherry's Parable?

[C-Mighty Dog]

Woof CMG

Canadian Dogs are preping as we speak, forms will be in this week some time

I'm holding my breath..............................still holding................

[Gong Fu Dog]

Keep in mind that he will be fighting in the Euro Gg and , , , he has asked me to help him evolve his three section staff game 

Guro Crafty, I´m really looking forward to learn from you!

@C-Mighty Dog: Just 10 months my brother...just 10 months 

[C-Mighty Dog]

Woof C-Gong Fu!...You thought I was fast at this past Tribal!...I'm finding a whole nother level of speed in prep to fight you next year. There is NO WAY I'm letting you get your mitts on me to pull me into guard next time. 

[Gong Fu Dog]

Woof C-Mighty Dog, no problem my brother....we will see about that 

[Crafty_Dog]

C-MD:

No worries if he does; I will show you what to do 

[C-Mighty Dog]

Thanks Crafty! I know that you're working with him and he'll have more "bag-o-tricks" next time. I certain look forward to the guidence.

[Hello Kitty]

How nice. Love it.

[Dr Dog]

Woof C-Mighty Dog!  I've been a little worried......

Do you think that my wearing one of your custom masks will be too great an advantage when we fight?
I'd hate for you to have mixed emotions about hitting hard against your own handiwork 
Let me know if I should bring an alternate mask - I'd hate for you to feel conflicted!
Looking forward to September!

Rick

[C-Mighty Dog]

Thanks for your consideration Dr. Rick! Don't worry, I don't feel like I'm beating up one of my "children" . I really look forward to our double stick fight. I've been really working my left and it's about 75% of my Right side now. I'm pretty excited to see how much more I can progress in the next 2 months. This will be my first "scrap" with doubles in a Gathering. Poi mentioned that he is looking forward to the staff fight with you. Just like last year, you certainly are NOT having "cake-walk" fights. Props to you bro! Other then you, my other 4 fights are with Full Dogs. Gotta earn my way to full acsention. Look forward to seeing you again Woof!

[Crafty_Dog]

I love seeing that there will be more double stick and staff fights.

[Hello Kitty]

I love seeing that there will be more double stick and staff fights.

I wouldn't mind giving the three sectional staff or staff a go. I have a fight with Dog Ryan utilizing bokkan. I'd like to see how things go with the others. Love....just love DBMA.

[Gong Fu Dog]

Hello Kitty, I will not be there in September...but if you come to the Tribal Gathering next Year you can fight against my Three Sectional Staff 

Woof!
C-Gong Fu Dog

[C-Mighty Dog]

It will be an "enlightening" experience for sure! See you next year C-Gong Fu Dog!

[Gong Fu Dog]

C-Mighty Dog, I'm happy to hear that your recovery goes so well and that you will be dancing in September again!

Well, I'm not sure if I like the fact that your left hand is almost as good as your right one-Cause that means that you will definitely hit me with both hands   

On the other hand this is a good motivation to train my 3SS game even more 

Just 10 months my brother...

[Crafty_Dog]

I am looking forward to that fight!

[Gong Fu Dog]

I am looking forward to that fight!

Me too 

But C-Mighty Dog is the fastest guy I ever fought...so the thought that he will now maybe go Double Sticks against my 3SS is kind of scary 

[C-Mighty Dog]

But, Like Crafty stated earlier...I may come to regret my generous gift to you. Now that it's been wielded with some power, and has broken some bones, it surely is a formidable weapon. I can't wait for the "re-match" bro. I'm developing a unique combo for next Tribal....The cane and nunchukus. I made a pair of "chucks" out of the K.I.L. rattan last night, and plan on having K.I.L. make me a Cane out of the same material.

[C-Mighty Dog]

I am looking forward to that fight!

Me too 

But C-Mighty Dog is the fastest guy I ever fought...so the thought that he will now maybe go Double Sticks against my 3SS is kind of scary 

regarding the "speed", it's an illusion. Because I'm sooo tiny, you have a hard time seeing me 

[Gong Fu Dog]

Thats funny...cause I am thinking about bringing a pair of Chinese Nunchakus (small flails) 

Cane and Nunchaku...awesome! I´m really looking forward to "feel" that combo 

[Kaju Dog]

Registration form sent via fax today 

GOAL SET, time to step up my game.  Just gonna play this one by feel and go with the flow for now but look forward to being in the moment during this adventure.

See ya'll in Sept 

Hat tip to my extended Ohana at Team Sled - Often we need to push each other and sometimes ya gotta pull.

Semper Fi,
KD