Thanks Bill I had forgotten all of that from chemistry.

My uncle used to make it and he always warned that testing under fire was better than hospitalization.

Yes but be wary of moonshine. It can contain lead or other bad materials in it that you cannot see. To test it pour a small amount into a saucer or shallow plate. Go into a dark room and light it with a flame. If it burns blue it is pure, if orange it has lead in it and should not be used for ...

Thanks Bill, I'll get a referal from my MD.

WOW! Thanks for the info guys.
I have bad knees due to motorcycle accident when younger and my doctor has told me it is Bursitis. When I started in the MA the stretching and hydration required made the problems with my knees slightly disappear. However, sometimes still my right knee will seem to ...

Brian,

If you still want to practice go to a local hardware store and get about 3 to 4 feet of 1" rope. Measure it out to the distance you need it and tie a knot on each end.

I keep a "rope" here in my desk at work and when I get a little stressed I get it out and play while walking down the hall ...

Thanks guys and gals.

I think he will be more affected by the ladies' comments.

Not to be out done by Panther's though.

[This message has been edited by Brett (edited October 04, 2002).]

I agree with you Kerry.

He does not come from a very solid family, the dad is always gone and the mom dotes on his sister. I have tried to get him to go with me to karate but just doesn't seem too interested.

Tomorrow I will print this thread and let him read it.

I have already shown the kid how it is just for stupid looks.

I walked him through how do do a basic Yoko-uchi (inside middle block) and then taped a softball to both of his biceps. The told him to do the block. His entire chest was a target and he could not block effectively. He could not even ...

Bill,

What is this guy able to look foward to in the future.
http://www.geocities.com/gregvalentinofanclub/

The reason I ask is that a kid in my neighborhood thinks this guy looks cool and, I'm hoping he was joking, said he was going to "pump" up.

Any info you can give me I am printing out to ...

<BLOCKQUOTE><font size="1" face="Verdana, Arial">quote:</font><HR>Originally posted by Van Canna:
What karate style works against attacks by dead fish?<HR></BLOCKQUOTE>

How about a hook kick?

Back in the mid 80's when I attended a public Jr. High I saw my gym teacher take a punch from a neanderthal "neck" about 6' tall. My gym coach warned him that another shot would result in severe consequences.
"Cronk", as I will refer to the kid, took it. I did not know my coach at that time was of ...

<BLOCKQUOTE><font size="1" face="Verdana, Arial">quote:</font><HR>Originally posted by Van Canna:
What karate style works against attacks by dead fish?<HR></BLOCKQUOTE>

The "Tiger"!

My daughters quit right before their first ranking. They were so bored with basics and the rigid structure of the first Kata that they would only half heartedly go through the motions. I couldn't force them do do it because it was free and they were distracting to other serious students. Now my ...

Oh OK, I see what you mean.

Thanks again!

<BLOCKQUOTE><font size="1" face="Verdana, Arial">quote:</font><HR>Originally posted by Bill Glasheen:
As for how to get this "joint power" thing to work, well here's the deal. Don't think of bench pressing your punch. Instead, just relax your upper body and swivel at the hips. Think of your legs ...