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We laugh: Ninjutsu is Bullshit

puja — Tue, 15 May 2012 15:40:39 +0000

Another great clip from the Enter the Dojo series, where Master Ken explains the five reasons ninjutsu is bullshit. We especially like number two.

We mourn: Master Feng Zhiqiang from Beijing

puja — Sun, 06 May 2012 10:45:34 +0000

Another one of the great masters has left us this year. Just in via Facebook:

沉痛悼念一代宗师冯老先生逝世！冯公志强因病于2012年5月5日下午不幸离我们而去，亨年84周岁。冯老是陈式太极拳第十代传人[陈公发科宗师的最后一位离世的徒弟]，陈式心意混元太极拳的创始人。兹定于11日在北京举行告别仪式，请有关武林同道以及门内弟子、学生，届时前往告别。
We mourn the death of a great master, Feng Zhiqiang, to illness on the afternoon of May 5, 2012, at the age of 84. GM Feng is the last disciple of Chen Taijiquan 10th generation descendant GM Chen Fake. Grandmaster Feng is the founder of Hun Yuan Chen Taijiquan. A farewell ceremony is to be held in Beijing on the 11th, for fellow martial artists as well as indoor disciples and students.

I just met him once training in the park in Beijing. Our deepest condolences to his family, students and loved ones!

We like: Never, Ever Give Up. Arthur’s Inspirational Transformation

puja — Sat, 05 May 2012 13:44:04 +0000

Arthur was a paratrooper who injured his knees and back through too many jumps. He lost his ability to walk unassisted and gained a lot of weight. But he didn’t give up! This is Gongfu! Watch this inspirational story now:

[via Dailywhat]

We laugh: Wedding Picture

fred — Sat, 28 Apr 2012 19:46:48 +0000

We think all wedding pictures should look like this.

We like: Mike Tyson

fred — Mon, 23 Apr 2012 20:35:06 +0000

No one before Mike Tyson, no one after…

We laugh: Schuhplattler Dance inspired Martial Arts

fred — Sun, 22 Apr 2012 09:27:19 +0000

This martial arts looks so awkward, that it might actually work due to it’s awkwardness.

We laugh: Knuckle Case for iPhone 4&4S

puja — Sat, 21 Apr 2012 15:11:07 +0000

Now this is a product that combines two cool items into one, not only does it protect your iPhone, but it also helps protecting yourself. In their own words:

Toughen up your iPhone with this knockout accessory. You will never drop your iPhone again.

Get it now for $99.

[via Likecool]

We laugh: Brass Knuckles Inspired Bic Lighter Cover

puja — Thu, 19 Apr 2012 19:27:04 +0000

We haven’t had any new brass knuckles for quite some time so I thought we could start it off again with this cover for bic lighters.

We train: Brief history of Tongbeiquan

puja — Sun, 15 Apr 2012 11:35:11 +0000

The newly established general Zhen Wu Gongfu blog has its first article online and it’s a very nice rundown of the history of Tongbei Quan. We suggest you go on and read the full article here:

Brief history of Tongbeiquan

[via Zhen Wu Gongfu]

We laugh: Japanese Etiquette

fred — Sat, 14 Apr 2012 12:44:45 +0000

[via brandslide.ca]