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Aug 16, 2012 10:57:30 GMT -5
Post by MMX on Aug 16, 2012 10:57:30 GMT -5
Found a copy of Geoff Neupert's Kettlebell Muscle at the local used bookstore... Some butt kicker workouts in there that I won't be getting too for another 6 months or so but I look forward to it!
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Aug 24, 2012 3:15:40 GMT -5
Post by GJEC on Aug 24, 2012 3:15:40 GMT -5
"Will it make the boat go faster?" by Ben Hunt-Davis & Harriet Beveridge
Interesting stuff about Olympic rowing and life in general.
I suggest we should all use "Will this help me to win?" to evaluate our supplementary training. It's a sure sign to me that we've lost that reason when it goes in a totally different direction.
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Gary
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Aug 27, 2012 12:20:48 GMT -5
Post by powerof0ne on Aug 27, 2012 12:20:48 GMT -5
I finally received "The Golden Kyokushin and K-1 Encyclopedia" by Willem Brunekreef and "Karatedo Kempo" which could be misleading to some, it's by Kenwa Mabuni, so it would be better known as "Shito Ryu Karatedo." The latter book is something I'd put up there with the Kyohan by Funakoshi, and perhaps above, this is the first time it's been translated to English (Karatedo Kempo). Trying not to be bias, the reason why I would say perhaps above (haven't read much of it yet) is because Mabuni was privy to more than Funakoshi was...however, as we all know, just because somebody knows more kata and techniques, doesn't make them a better fighter. I consider Mabuni a walking encyclopedia of karate for his time (and maybe all of time), so if you're into the history of karatedo like I am, I'd consider this a must buy. Over the last couple of years I'm somewhat concentrated on amassing a decent martial art book library, of course, most of that being karate books. I'll also be receiving a copy of this soon, from the man on the cover, himself I'll post a pic of it, once I receive it. Osu!
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Get over yourself, mate.
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Sept 12, 2012 15:46:06 GMT -5
Post by evergrey on Sept 12, 2012 15:46:06 GMT -5
Got a package from Sweden today! A gift from Kancho David Cook and Shihan Kickan Cook, whom I am interviewing for the upcoming issue of OSU! Magazine. They are just so nice! Look what they sent me as a gift! The DVD is an added surprise, full of verrrry interesting striking combinations. I'm gonna take note of them and see about trying some out on my classmates, lol! Good stuff! OSU!
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Sept 12, 2012 15:47:21 GMT -5
Post by MMX on Sept 12, 2012 15:47:21 GMT -5
Awesome.
Looking forward to the interview!
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curlbroscience
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Testing the waters. Thanks for the forum MMX!
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Sept 12, 2012 16:45:44 GMT -5
Post by curlbroscience on Sept 12, 2012 16:45:44 GMT -5
Very cool! Exalted for the excellent picturs!
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Sept 21, 2012 9:14:31 GMT -5
Post by GJEC on Sept 21, 2012 9:14:31 GMT -5
Just finished No Easy Day about the raid that finished Bin Laden. It was OK, but one part really jumped off the page at me: The operators constantly trained to make their systems reliable. Any excess stuff was jettisoned so only essential gear was carried. Meanwhile the officers were often visited by the 'good ideas fairy' and wanted them to make things more complex or carry more gear. That rang a few bells. If we replace the word operators for fighters and officers for chief instructors that's just spooky. Gary
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Sept 21, 2012 11:20:26 GMT -5
Post by MMX on Sept 21, 2012 11:20:26 GMT -5
Just finished No Easy Day about the raid that finished Bin Laden. It was OK, but one part really jumped off the page at me: The operators constantly trained to make their systems reliable. Any excess stuff was jettisoned so only essential gear was carried. Meanwhile the officers were often visited by the 'good ideas fairy' and wanted them to make things more complex or carry more gear. That rang a few bells. If we replace the word operators for fighters and officers for chief instructors that's just spooky. Gary Was the good ideas fairy also a private company that supplied military hardware? ;D Yeah too true. That's why the soviets/russian units were so tough. They did not have new toys so they just worked their butts off with what they had.
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Sept 21, 2012 12:02:19 GMT -5
Post by GJEC on Sept 21, 2012 12:02:19 GMT -5
Was the good ideas fairy also a private company that supplied military hardware? ;D Actually no. When they were at their forward base waiting for the politicians to say "GO", the officers over thought everything and felt obliged to come up with lots of useful suggestions. Most of which would have made the operation more difficult. Lesson there: Before a fight trim away all the crap and focus on stuff you have 1) drilled to a high standard and 2) believe in 100%. Forget last minute 'helpful' suggestions, regardless of what rank they come from. Gary
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Jan 10, 2013 7:14:13 GMT -5
Post by GJEC on Jan 10, 2013 7:14:13 GMT -5
Just finished The Wisdom of Psychopaths by Kevin Dutton
The bad news? We've all got a bit of it in us.
The good news? Most of us use the traits positively. (In my own case, tests on rescuers exhibited certain fear blocking responses and coolness at traumatic events that showed similar values to clinically tested psychopaths) Not all bad then ...
But one thing it has done is answered the question many ask. Why are top fighters sometimes disappointing coaches? Dead easy. They may have high values for focus, determination, coolness, ferocity etc, all good psycho stuff that helps them fight and win. BUT, they may simultaneously score low for patience and empathy, which most of us require from coaches.
I've trained with a few ex military blokes that were definitely not wired up right. Great fighters, but I DON'T want to be like them when I grow up.
I prefer my psycho traits firmly under danger levels.
Gary
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Jan 13, 2013 0:46:08 GMT -5
Post by hokuto12 on Jan 13, 2013 0:46:08 GMT -5
Just started reading The Art of Hojo Undo by Michael Clarke. Being on the book shelf for a year waiting for me to read it. Now that I am on holidays from study for a month or so I can read it.
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Mar 30, 2013 23:24:13 GMT -5
Post by hokuto12 on Mar 30, 2013 23:24:13 GMT -5
Just started reading Total Recal by Arnie. It is the first book I have bought on the Ipad. I like the book and am enjoying it very much. Still undicided about the ebook. The good thing about it is that I don't have a big thick book lying around.
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Apr 12, 2013 11:17:24 GMT -5
Post by MMX on Apr 12, 2013 11:17:24 GMT -5
Picked up a copy of Tracy Reifkind's THE SWING. All about the KB swing and how it helped her change her life and ways to train it. Using it as reference for clients. Good book.
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Apr 23, 2013 14:15:33 GMT -5
Post by MMX on Apr 23, 2013 14:15:33 GMT -5
Amazon.com had Return of the Kettlebell by Pavel for a cheap price direct from Dragondoor so I got a copy. I am nowhere near ready for the programs in this book but there is a lot of good technical knowledge to be had and it is nice to look ahead to give me goals.
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Apr 23, 2013 15:47:00 GMT -5
Post by meguro on Apr 23, 2013 15:47:00 GMT -5
I'm struggling to get through the first chapters of Chuck Pahlaniuk's, Danazione (Doomed), and Jeffrey Deever's La Lacrima del Diavolo (The Devil's Teardrop). Something tells me I should have started with the Fun With Dick and Jane books in Italian.
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