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Post by MMX on Oct 5, 2013 12:35:56 GMT -5
Oh nice I will have to pick that up.
Been re-reading the entire 21 book Sci Fi series ROBOTECH. Fun books. More detailed than then anime it came from. Next I am going to read some Elric by Michael Moorcock.
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Post by GJEC on Oct 8, 2013 3:59:06 GMT -5
Just started on David and Goliath by Malcolm Gladwell.
Interesting first chapter where he disects the legend and talks us through the famous encounter. Goliath was dressed for close quarter combat with armour, sword and shield, David as a skirmisher with a sling.
He theorises that early combat was a bit like 'paper, scissors, stones', where heavily armed infantry could hold off cavalry with long spears etc (a la Braveheart) while archers and missile throwers could pound infantry but were themselves at the mercy of cavalry (again: see Braveheart) A lesson there for anyone who preaches that one range is all you need.
Ballistics experts have concluded that a sling could fire a stone with almost the accuracy and impact of a handgun at a few metres range. Food for thought.
Gary
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Oct 8, 2013 4:44:31 GMT -5
Post by meguro on Oct 8, 2013 4:44:31 GMT -5
Just started on David and Goliath by Malcolm Gladwell. Interesting first chapter where he disects the legend and talks us through the famous encounter. Goliath was dressed for close quarter combat with armour, sword and shield, David as a skirmisher with a sling. He theorises that early combat was a bit like 'paper, scissors, stones', where heavily armed infantry could hold off cavalry with long spears etc (a la Braveheart) while archers and missile throwers could pound infantry but were themselves at the mercy of cavalry (again: see Braveheart) A lesson there for anyone who preaches that one range is all you need. Ballistics experts have concluded that a sling could fire a stone with almost the accuracy and impact of a handgun at a few metres range. Food for thought. Gary When it comes to slingshots, Jeorg Sprave, and not David, is the go-to guy. youtu.be/N6Q_mg-4GjACheck out his channel.
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Oct 8, 2013 7:35:32 GMT -5
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Post by GJEC on Oct 8, 2013 7:35:32 GMT -5
He's a man who loves his work. Gary
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Oct 21, 2013 11:20:22 GMT -5
Post by GJEC on Oct 21, 2013 11:20:22 GMT -5
It's almost 100 years since WW1 and I've read a few books about it recently. Harrowing stuff.
But as a 'rescuer' I've always been interested in the work of the RAMC. Unsung hero's that went out time after time into the mud to recover casualties. They took their full share of the risks but as many were conscientious objectors they rarely got the credit they deserved for outstanding heroism under fire.
Stretcher Bearer! is a really good read about a time (hopefully) never to be repeated.
Gary
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Oct 21, 2013 18:46:39 GMT -5
Post by hokuto12 on Oct 21, 2013 18:46:39 GMT -5
There is an Australian that is very famous for what he did in Gallipoli a John Simpson. He was a stretcher bearer who found a donkey and used it to walk up and down the mountain with wounded soldiers. He has been credited for saving many. But the Australia government has refused to give him any medals and some have go as far as to say he was awol a lot of the time because he wasn't at role call.
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Nov 5, 2013 4:55:22 GMT -5
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Post by hokuto12 on Nov 5, 2013 4:55:22 GMT -5
Started reading Mind over Muscle by Jigoro Kano. Good read so far. He had a totally different direction for Judo to what it ended up taking.
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Feb 15, 2014 2:24:10 GMT -5
Post by hokuto12 on Feb 15, 2014 2:24:10 GMT -5
Reading Bodyweight Strength Training Anatomy by Bret Contreras. Good read getting over going to the gym and looking for ways to do it at home.
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Mar 5, 2014 6:06:30 GMT -5
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Mar 5, 2014 11:29:37 GMT -5
Post by MMX on Mar 5, 2014 11:29:37 GMT -5
Pretty interesting. I think it really depends on the individual and also training smarter not harder.
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Mar 5, 2014 14:33:01 GMT -5
Post by GJEC on Mar 5, 2014 14:33:01 GMT -5
Very true.
But those of us who started in the 60's / 70's when Kyokushin was new (UK) were driven into the ground and wanted more. We loved it but at the same time we might have been creating problems for later life.
We were the first generation of Knockdown in the UK and as some of us now have 'problems' we can serve as a warning to future generations. "Don't overdo it".
I was firefighting as well and working shifts so it's no wonder my body's had enough. Loved that as well though.
Be interesting to study how to make the best of things.
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May 6, 2014 1:31:36 GMT -5
Post by GJEC on May 6, 2014 1:31:36 GMT -5
Heathen Warrior by Stuart Brogan
Interesting kindle book. If you were brought up on stories (written by monks) that the heathen warriors were mindless thugs, it's good to read the counter arguments.
He contends that Northern warriors were every bit as 'spiritual' as the Samurai of a 1000 years later, yet most in modern MA turn their eyes East in search of that spirit.
Now I'm not suggesting we throw away our gi and start wearing wolf pelts, but perhaps be inspired by our own warrior traditions alongside someone else's.
Gary
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May 6, 2014 3:48:18 GMT -5
Post by senshido on May 6, 2014 3:48:18 GMT -5
Heathen Warrior by Stuart Brogan Interesting kindle book. If you were brought up on stories (written by monks) that the heathen warriors were mindless thugs, it's good to read the counter arguments. He contends that Northern warriors were every bit as 'spiritual' as the Samurai of a 1000 years later, yet most in modern MA turn their eyes East in search of that spirit. Now I'm not suggesting we throw away our gi and start wearing wolf pelts, but perhaps be inspired by our own warrior traditions alongside someone else's. Gary I have to say I agree, I love reading the old warrior stories, my main reading material is Roman or Viking and both races had their own gods who they prayed to and followed. The Norse gods are fascinating. Although that said, I believe in ME
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Post by GJEC on May 6, 2014 5:09:35 GMT -5
100% Agree
"The only faith you need is faith in yourself"
I don't believe in God/Gods but if I did it would be those that tell you to stand up and be bold, not get on your knees and be meek.
Gary
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May 6, 2014 11:30:05 GMT -5
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Post by MMX on May 6, 2014 11:30:05 GMT -5
Very true Gary. As much as the East has fascinated me I am equally interested in the Picts,Celts,Native American societies and warrior spirits.
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