20 Questions

[Xequat]

• Current age? 30
• Primary martial arts system? Jodoryu Jujitsu
• Secondary martial arts system? Shaolin-do
• Favorite MA technique (all things being equal)? run away! kidding...probably distractions
• Years of *active* study in martial arts? 7
• Highest rank in a system? Brown
• Number of siblings? 2
• Highest degree earned? BA
• Favorite movie? Braveheart
• Favorite TV show? 24
• Favorite actor/actress? Edward Norton
• Favorite book? Lord of the Rings (it counts as one book because I got a copy that had all volumes combined into one book, I guess)
• Favorite fictional character (any genre/medium)? probably Obi-Wan Kenobi
• Personal hero/inspiration (fictional or real)? My teacher (Don jordan)
• Three hobbies (MA doesn’t count ‘cause it’s not a hobby)? sex, drugs, and rock n' roll! Seriously, movies, video games, and
• Dream woman/man (not current partner; non-fictional person; one night stand, not long-term relationship)? Ashley Judd. I usually like more Marilyn Monroe-shaped women, and I know she's really little but there's something sexy and fun about her that I just can't put my finger on.
• Preferred super power to have? I'm also thinking invisibility, but not for martial purposes. I want to make people think their house is haunted and sneak into women's locker rooms...mwahahahahaha
• Current occupation? airline ticket agent and gym owner, but interviewing many other places.
• Ideal occupation? President
• Best general advice to the world? Don't eat yellow snow.

 

[Navarre]

Dream woman/man (not current partner; non-fictional person; one night stand, not long-term relationship)? Ashley Judd. I usually like more Marilyn Monroe-shaped women, and I know she's really little but there's something sexy and fun about her that I just can't put my finger on.

I'm with ya, buddy. Ashley is from Ashland, KY (also about 20 miles from here. I know ppl that know her too. ... Why haven't I met these women yet??

Preferred super power to have? I'm also thinking invisibility, but not for martial purposes. I want to (...) sneak into women's locker rooms

Yeah...I refrained from picking a power like Mental Domination. lord knows I'd have to use it to fend off the cops since I'd spend all of my time seducing unsuspecting young women. I'd be a danger to all colleges (and, unfortunately, many high schools). Good thing I have high morals and low mutation.

 

[Solidman82]

SolidMan says that his ideal job would be movie director. One of my ideal jobs would be writing screenplays for major motion pictures. Maybe we should form our own company.

And the list of contacts keeps growing and growing

 

[Xequat]

Well, if you want to do an action movie, I might have a might have a martial arts contact or two for you.

 

[Solidman82]

Well, if you want to do an action movie, I might have a might have a martial arts contact or two for you.

Don't worry, I have a martial arts contact or 20 to go to if I ever get big enough. Being a martial artist, you just pick up all sorts of these connections. I even know a world class opera singer/dancer that did karate for 6 years. Martial artists are everywhere.:erg:

 

[Xequat]

Hehe, I know...I was just kidding since we're on a martial arts website. I like to joke about the obvious. I'm sure everyone on here has dozens of contacts.

 

[ppko]

Most or all of this has been answered elsewhere. I thought a little consolidated thread could be fun though. We might find some commonalities amongst ourselves. Please answer the following questions:

• Current age?
• Primary martial arts system?
• Secondary martial arts system?
• Favorite MA technique (all things being equal)?
• Years of *active* study in martial arts?
• Highest rank in a system?
• Number of siblings?
• Highest degree earned?
• Favorite movie?
• Favorite TV show?
• Favorite actor/actress?
• Favorite book?
• Favorite fictional character (any genre/medium)?
• Personal hero/inspiration (fictional or real)?
• Three hobbies (MA doesn’t count ‘cause it’s not a hobby)?
• Dream woman/man (not current partner; non-fictional person; one night stand, not long-term relationship)?
• Preferred super power to have?
• Current occupation?
• Ideal occupation?
• Best general advice to the world?

1. 26
2. Ryukyu Kempo, Jodoryu Jujitsu
3. Arnis
4. Anything utilizing Pressure Points
5. About 11
6. 2nd degree black
7. 3
8. High School
9. too many to list
10. Sienfeld
11. don't know
12. The Mighty Atom by Ed Spielman
13. Superman
14. Joseph Greenstein
15. Basketball, billiards, rock climbing
16. can't answer too many eyes (looks at wife)
17. invincability
18. Construction/ head instructor
19. dictator
20. never limit yourself

 

[Sarah]

Current age? 28
Primary martial arts system? MMA
Secondary martial arts system?
Favorite MA technique (all things being equal)?
Years of *active* study in martial arts? 4-5ish
Highest rank in a system? Green Belt, Blue Tip
Number of siblings? 1 Brother
Highest degree earned? Degree...whats that Sixth Form Certificate!
Favorite movie? Blue Colar Comady Tour
Favorite TV show? Kinda fond of CSI
Favorite actor/actress? There are lots I like
Favorite book? Personality Plus
Favorite fictional character (any genre/medium)?
Personal hero/inspiration (fictional or real)?
Three hobbies (MA doesn’t count ‘cause it’s not a hobby)? My Dogs, MT, Yoga
Dream woman/man (not current partner; non-fictional person; one night stand, not long-term relationship)? Ewan McGregor...I love his smile!
But for the full package cant go past my man
Preferred super power to have? the power to heal!
Current occupation? Insurance Broker
Ideal occupation? Billionaire
Best general advice to the world? Take a deep breath, everything in life is precious, the ones you love can be taken from you any second....so love them with all you heart, and live every day like its your last!

 

[Navarre]

Preferred super power to have? the power to heal!

That's very noble, Sarah. You're the first person who didn't grab a selfish super power. Very Nice.

 

[Cryozombie]

• Current age? 34
  
• Primary martial arts system? Bujinkan Budo Taijutsu
  
• Secondary martial arts system? I studied Hapkido way back in the day...
  
• Favorite MA technique (all things being equal)? Juppo Sessho, if you can count that as a "technique"
  
• Years of *active* study in martial arts? 10
  
• Highest rank in a system? 5th Kyu
  
• Number of siblings? 5
  
• Favorite movie? Star Wars
  
• Favorite TV show? The Shield
  
• Favorite actor/actress? Laura Prepon
  
• Favorite book? Lizard Music
  
• Favorite fictional character (any genre/medium)? Raven from Teen Titans or Gum from Jet Set Radio
  
• Personal hero/inspiration (fictional or real)? I dont have any heroes.
  
• Three hobbies (MA doesn’t count ‘cause it’s not a hobby)? Warhammer, My Motorcycle, Filmmaking
  
• Dream woman/man (not current partner; non-fictional person; one night stand, not long-term relationship)? Id have to go back a few years on this one, currently no one.
  
• Preferred super power to have? Shapeshifting
  
• Current occupation? IT professional
  
• Ideal occupation? Retired Millionaire Playboy.
  
• Best general advice to the world? Dont **** with me, world.
  

 

[Solidman82]

And yet another film maker in the group. Interesting.

 

[Navarre]

Favorite fictional character (any genre/medium)? Raven from Teen Titans

Fascinating character. Interesting choice. Why Raven?

 

[rutherford]

• Current age? Just shy of 28
• Primary martial arts system? Taijutsu
• Secondary martial arts system? picking up bits of Silat and Systema, can't say I'm studying
• Favorite MA technique (all things being equal)? None.
• Years of *active* study in martial arts? 3-5 total
• Highest rank in a system? None.
• Number of siblings? None.
• Highest degree earned? BS, major in Comp Sci
• Favorite movie? American Beauty
• Favorite TV show? Currently running: Lost (one of the few I know about, not having any TV reception in almost 10 years)
• Favorite actor/actress? Gary Oldman
• Favorite book? Heroes Die, Matthew Stover
• Favorite fictional character (any genre/medium)? The one entertaining me at the moment.
• Personal hero/inspiration (fictional or real)? Currently between heros.
• Three hobbies (MA doesn’t count ‘cause it’s not a hobby)? Game theory, Collecting Movies, Working on cars
• Dream woman/man (not current partner; non-fictional person; one night stand, not long-term relationship)? Why dream about a one night stand? Casual sex is great, but I dream about bigger things. But put me in the Monica Bellucci line, if I have to stand somewhere.
• Preferred super power to have? The ability to fold space and rip holes in the fabric of reality. I punch here, hit you on the other side of the world - in a very sensitive spot. Need a vacation, just step through the hole.
• Current occupation? .NET Developer
• Ideal occupation? President and lead designer for a computer gaming company
• Best general advice to the world? Learn to swim.

 

[Flying Crane]

• Best general advice to the world? Learn to swim.

Or at least tread water. It helps in the business world.

 

[Navarre]

Favorite movie? American Beauty

My third favorite movie

Three hobbies Game theory

What's Game Theory?

Dream woman/man (not current partner; non-fictional person; one night stand, not long-term relationship)? Why dream about a one night stand? Casual sex is great, but I dream about bigger things. But put me in the Monica Bellucci line, if I have to stand somewhere.

After being married for 9 years, the last thing I want right now is a long-term relationship. I guess it would be different if I was in a better marriage. ... Monica Belluci, huh? Aah, Persephone from The Matrix: Reloaded. Can't see choosing Trinity over her..at least not on looks.

Best general advice to the world? Learn to swim.

hmm, yeah. I should do that, definitely. My wife swears it's easy or, as she puts it, "Just lie back and you'll float." ... Not true. I sink like a brick. Maybe it's my 10% body mass index or something.

 

[OnlyAnEgg]

• Best general advice to the world? Learn to swim.

Mom's gonna put it all back the way it oughta be...

 

[Navarre]

Mom's gonna put it all back the way it oughta be...

Huh?

 

[OnlyAnEgg]

Huh?

well, in my world, 'Learn to swim...' and the line I wrote are both from a song by Tool called Aenima:

One great big festering neon distraction,
I've a suggestion to keep you all occupied.

Learn to swim.

Mom's gonna fix it all soon.
Mom's comin' round to put it back the way it ought to be.

Learn to swim.

dat's all
Happy little ditty, actually.

 

[Cryozombie]

Fascinating character. Interesting choice. Why Raven?

*shrug* I like goth chicks?

 

[Cryozombie]

And yet another film maker in the group. Interesting.

Ive been in a couple flicks... Made a few films here and there, for fun, and done some Key Grip work and AD work for an Indie film group here... Mostly festival stuff Including the StarWars Fan Flim Awards, and NYC Midnight Move Madness festival.