Who got martial arts presents for Christmas?

[arnisador]

I got two FMA instructional videos and the "Iron Monkey" DVD (a Jet Li movie).

 

[Pacificshore]

I got 2 DVD's, one was the Transporter and the other the Hunted. In fact I have 2 of the Hunted. A co-worker gave me one along with a small karambit type blade serrated .

Otherwise the early gift I got was custom made kamas and tonfas .

 

[tshadowchaser]

2 dcd's and the book "The Bodhisattva Warriors"
along with a video on a fan form

 

[kilo]

I got a new gi, bokken and a jo.

 

[Chronuss]

I got the "Martial Arts for Dummies" book... ...a hoodie with the Universal Pattern on the front and the IKKO patch on the back. and I got the new Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles figures, all four. damn I wish I had kept those...the originals go for about a $100 in the package...bah, I say.

 

[cali_tkdbruin]

I didn't get those Nunchucks I wanted so badly. Damn the bad luck! I'm making a trip to the martial arts supply store first thing tomorrow...

 

[KenpoTess]

Originally posted by Chronuss
I got the "Martial Arts for Dummies" book... ...a hoodie with the Universal Pattern on the front and the IKKO patch on the back. and I got the new Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles figures, all four. damn I wish I had kept those...the originals go for about a $100 in the package...bah, I say.

Hey.. I gave you new graphite chuks for Fishmouse.. pffts

 

[cali_tkdbruin]

I really wanted a long staff for Christmas so that I could practice my poomse...:shrug:

 

[dearnis.com]

couple of related books. And I'm not sure if the new computer counts.....

Chad

Oh yeah, a couple of people got cold steel barongs; HAD to get myself one too!

 

[DanRyunAndrew]

Hmmm... nope, no actual MA gifts....

I did have a GREAT workout Christmas EVE! Lots of blade work, banged some sticks, and did some other drills.

THANKS, Dearnis!

OH, and I also got about $100 work of Home Depot gift cards...so, I can go buy stuff to make training equipment! That counts...right?

Regards,

Andy

 

[arnisador]

Originally posted by cali_tkdbruin
I really wanted a long staff

I already had one.

 

[angrywhitepajamas]

I got a lump of coal.

Then two machettes, and one spring billy club.

 

[Cruentus]

Originally posted by arnisador
I got two FMA instructional videos and the "Iron Monkey" DVD (a Jet Li movie).

What FMA videos?

I got the "timber pig" survival knife, and the Spyderco "Sharpmaker" for my sharpening needs!

 

[Ceicei]

Well, I got Ed Parker's Nunchaku book. Sure is useful with his views and advice regarding nunchakus. I learned more than I thought possible. Now if I can translate what I learned into action.

I gave my older son a foam covered bokken and my younger son some rubber kamas. They both just got onto the karate demo teams, so they need to practice with these before they move up to competition type weapons.

- Ceicei

 

[arnisador]

Originally posted by PAUL
What FMA videos?

The two Sayoc Kali videos. See:
www.sayoc.com

 

[Robbo]

Got the 'New Gladiators' movie,

'The Zen of Kenpo' by Ed Parker

and coming the end of January a copy of 'The Journey' signed by some of the people in the book.

Way cool gifts that my wife surprised me with.

I hope it's finally the kick in my a** that I need to start training seriously again.

Rob

 

[Ceicei]

Originally posted by Robbo
Got the 'New Gladiators' movie

So how was the movie?

 

[Robbo]

I found the movie extremely interesting, getting a glimpse of what tournament fighting was like back then.

It was neat to note that no pads were used and they were called on uncontrolled techniques (ie. contact to the head)

With the introduction of safety equipment they were allowed medium contact to the head and full contact to the body, these were not flippy-dippy techniques either.

I got all excited seeing SGM Parker even if it was just for a few seconds.

The only thing I was dissapointed in was there was about 20 min about kids competeing, I found it kind of like a obvious filler.

One notable thing was those judges would not call a point unless it was very clean. There were lots of techniques I would have called a point for. Maybe it was just the angle the camera was on but it seemed very hard to get a point out of the judges.

On the whole, a good movie for every serious martial artist to watch as it gives a good view of what competing was like when competitors relied on one or two unstoppable techniques.

Rob

 

[jfarnsworth]

I bought myself a new black gi on monday. Couldn't believe that I needed to get a 5 'cause I grew out of my 4. More expensive too.:shrug:

 

[cali_tkdbruin]

Originally posted by arnisador
I already had one.

When I re-read my post I realized how wrong it sounded. And you! Get your mind out of the gutter...

I just wanted the looong stick to practice my stick forms... AHH! never mind...


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