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[Buka]

I am going to go shovel snow now..... it will be far more enjoyable than reading anymore of the taijiquan hubris on MT these days

Hubris among Martial Artists?

Say it ain’t so!

 

[Xue Sheng]

Hubris among Martial Artists?

Say it ain’t so!

I know it was a shock to read like that...but it is better you hear about it here than out in a strange dojo somewhere

 

[_Simon_]

 

[Prince_Alarming]

I'm back, the bad news is I appear to have lost a great deal of strength during my illness. A 10kg dumbbell actually feels heavy-ish

 

[Xue Sheng]

I know this will likely make people think I'm crazy, but then most already think that, so..... here goes.... I like winter in the Northeast..... I like cloudy, cold snowy days too....

 

[Prince_Alarming]

I know this will likely make people think I'm crazy, but then most already think that, so..... here goes.... I like winter in the Northeast..... I like cloudy, cold snowy days too....

Rainy days mean a day off for me, it's great. We're going to have an awesome storm to watch later on too.

Also, I changed out of my pyjamas for the first time in nearly 2 weeks today and frankly I'm not sure I see the appeal

 

[Gyakuto]

I'm back, the bad news is I appear to have lost a great deal of strength during my illness. A 10kg dumbbell actually feels heavy-ish

Feels heavy-ish. I’m sure your strength will come back very quickly.

Research shows that muscle strength only begins to decline after 3 weeks of sedentary behaviour (cardio is about 2 weeks). Any actual loss will return within about 4-6 weeks of reestablishing training.

 

[Gyakuto]

Rainy days mean a day off for me, it's great. We're going to have an awesome storm to watch later on too.

Yes, it’s very still here in Devon…calm before the maelstrom.

Also, I changed out of my pyjamas for the first time in nearly 2 weeks today and frankly I'm not sure I see the appeal

Did you have to…peel them off?

I have ‘day pyjamas’ that I wear when I’m at home and not expecting company. At night, out comes the silk pyjamas and smoking jacket

 

[Prince_Alarming]

Feels heavy-ish. I’m sure your strength will come back very quickly.

Research shows that muscle strength only begins to decline after 3 weeks of sedentary behaviour (cardio is about 2 weeks). Any actual loss will return within about 4-6 weeks of reestablishing training.

Ah, good to know

 

[Monkey Turned Wolf]

One of the other threads here has made me want to play go again. I haven't played in years, but last I played I was at a point where I could easily beat anyone who recently learned the game (ie: anyone I played with in person), but I'd lose very easily to anyone online. If anyone is up for playing, and wants to either learn the rules or is okay with playing a beginner, send me a message.

 

[Gyakuto]

How’s the storm going @Prince_Alarming?

It wasn’t as bad as predicted here in the South West and the wind hardly impacted upon my sleep! It’s been worse on other recent occasions

 

[Tigerwarrior]

I quoted him the other day. He once said "i refuse to join any club that would have me as a member" I was joking about an invite to a place.

 

[Tigerwarrior]

One of the other threads here has made me want to play go again. I haven't played in years, but last I played I was at a point where I could easily beat anyone who recently learned the game (ie: anyone I played with in person), but I'd lose very easily to anyone online. If anyone is up for playing, and wants to either learn the rules or is okay with playing a beginner, send me a message.

I've heard of it but never played it before. I was once a serious chess man. Now I'm into backgammon. I still play chess casually sometimes. I never tried go but I'm interested.

 

[Xue Sheng]

Lately I read more on MT that makes me think, I don't want to get involved in this...

 

[Monkey Turned Wolf]

I've heard of it but never played it before. I was once a serious chess man. Now I'm into backgammon. I still play chess casually sometimes. I never tried go but I'm interested.

I like backgammon as well. I can link you some apps/websites (depending what you prefer) that teach the basics of go. Or we can find a site to do practice games and i can teach you myself on voice, entirely up to you.

 

[Gyakuto]

 

[Prince_Alarming]

How’s the storm going @Prince_Alarming?

It wasn’t as bad as predicted here in the South West and the wind hardly impacted upon my sleep! It’s been worse on other recent occasions

It was awesome! loads and loads of rain and wind. The power kept tripping out, but never actually went out for any significant amount of time. Other people got hit much worse.

 

[Gyakuto]

It was awesome! loads and loads of rain and wind. The power kept tripping out, but never actually went out for any significant amount of time. Other people got hit much worse.

That’s a relief!

 

[Tigerwarrior]

I like backgammon as well. I can link you some apps/websites (depending what you prefer) that teach the basics of go. Or we can find a site to do practice games and i can teach you myself on voice, entirely up to you.

Please tell me of some sites to learn. Once I figure it out I'd be interested in playing you. Thanks.

 

[Monkey Turned Wolf]

Please tell me of some sites to learn. Once I figure it out I'd be interested in playing you. Thanks.

There's a couple interactive options online. This one seems to be pretty good for the basics Learn to play Go This one is a bit less thorough in explanations but still decent Play Go at online-go.com! | OGS