Sand Throws

[Bill Glasheen]

Yeah I better rely on my attacker not being intent on doing me harm

You just need to be the meaner SOB, Marcus. After that, no worries. But of course you knew that.

I don't try to start things. But when/if I ever do, I would plan on finishing what I start. If you don't intend to, then don't go there. That's simple enough.

I know a few lame-assed politicians who need to be taught that lesson. But that's a thread of another color.

- Bill

[CANDANeh]

I know a few lame-assed politicians who need to be taught that lesson. But that's a thread of another color. Wink

- Bill

When did you meet Paul Martin ?

[Stryke]

I don't try to start things. But when/if I ever do, I would plan on finishing what I start. If you don't intend to, then don't go there. That's simple enough.

this is the number one lesson some folks need Bill , do everything you can to avoid , and then if you need to engage you wont need to worry just finish it .

and If I die trying heck , did my best .... I`ll be drinking beer with the beautiful maidens in Valhalla ....

[John Giacoletti]

http://www.wdob.net/mai/weapons/oar/oarhistory.php

This martial art was derived and developed from the art practiced in Shanghai China. There is a legend in Tsuken Island that in the Ryukyu Kingdom era, a samurai (warrior) called Chikin Uekata Masanori was defeated in contention for the throne. He was to be executed by being sunk in the sea. However, since he was a Bo expert, the executor couldn't bring himself to carry out the sentence. So he asked a fisherman named Asato to take care of this samurai in secret. Asato learned Bo techniques from Uekata but soon surpassed him and became a Bo expert. Asato was called "Chikin Akachu" because he had a red sun burnt face.

Ueku is an oar for a boat. Fishermen created techniques to defend themselves from the attacker who had swords, spears, or Bo. The blade becomes a tremendously powerful weapon. This is a weapon well suited for "me-tsubushi" (to blind) kicking up beach sand. Ueku is a sword to fishermen.

Interesting that the origins go back to Tsuken Jima (island)
a/k/a Carrot Island off the east coast of Okinawa. The Sai kata Bill teaches Tsukenshitahaku also oriiginates in Tsuken Island and one of the better known bo kata, Tsuken No Kon traces its origins there as well.