tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5373833978949742595.comments2023-09-22T10:50:05.462-04:00Bushido RoadFeliciahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09017194727231120284noreply@blogger.comBlogger726125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5373833978949742595.post-56133619763551316542016-02-25T11:22:44.085-05:002016-02-25T11:22:44.085-05:00Nice to see an update!
MicheleNice to see an update! <br /><br />MicheleMichelehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04317845403611730397noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5373833978949742595.post-16209690541437027152016-02-08T20:59:59.599-05:002016-02-08T20:59:59.599-05:00And therein lies the problem. We are doing somethi...And therein lies the problem. We are doing something wrong as a society if this is that common a reality.Feliciahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09017194727231120284noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5373833978949742595.post-45717635343942615812015-12-14T01:52:29.753-05:002015-12-14T01:52:29.753-05:00Apparently one way is to walk about your home with...Apparently one way is to walk about your home with one eye blind folded and you could later progress to both eyes. This forces you to rely on the other sences which will in time improve. It's only what I've read. Vladimir Vasiliev (Systema master) said that it's important to be relaxed. Also relaxation (unlike physical stregth) is progressive throughout your life.Peter Bylhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17397359129406048733noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5373833978949742595.post-10492183896699803582015-11-13T23:02:29.664-05:002015-11-13T23:02:29.664-05:00If one person doing practice on karate It's ma...If one person doing practice on karate It's make strengthens the mind, develops composure, a clearer thought process, deeper insight into one’s mental capabilities, and more self-confidence <a href="http://ultimatemmact.com/" rel="nofollow">Best MMA in Connecticut</a>.<br />Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10635399930225472874noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5373833978949742595.post-27375036646984072222015-01-05T00:38:16.730-05:002015-01-05T00:38:16.730-05:00Osu! :-)
Osu! :-)<br />Feliciahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09017194727231120284noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5373833978949742595.post-47046778853415952012015-01-05T00:37:53.557-05:002015-01-05T00:37:53.557-05:00Thanks, JC! Seriously - the best part is that I wo...Thanks, JC! Seriously - the best part is that I won't have to even think about it for YEARS...Feliciahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09017194727231120284noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5373833978949742595.post-79173317067698451362015-01-05T00:37:20.668-05:002015-01-05T00:37:20.668-05:00Thanks, Michele :-)Thanks, Michele :-)Feliciahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09017194727231120284noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5373833978949742595.post-67244522071517153612015-01-05T00:37:07.793-05:002015-01-05T00:37:07.793-05:00No kumite - but only because we ran out of time (t...No kumite - but only because we ran out of time (there were about 24 folks grading in total). Feliciahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09017194727231120284noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5373833978949742595.post-65525318405422827822015-01-04T11:33:02.689-05:002015-01-04T11:33:02.689-05:00"I hate grading. Worse than going to the dent..."I hate grading. Worse than going to the dentist..."<br />Oh, how I know this feeling... good post and good work on the test!jchttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07623739973599458366noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5373833978949742595.post-75388934439223224492014-12-30T19:30:39.724-05:002014-12-30T19:30:39.724-05:00Congratulations Felicia!Congratulations Felicia!Michelehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04317845403611730397noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5373833978949742595.post-17725300322823402432014-12-30T10:15:19.750-05:002014-12-30T10:15:19.750-05:00Osu, sensei!
Dreading the gradings - I know the fe...Osu, sensei!<br />Dreading the gradings - I know the feeling. :)<br />Any kumite during the test?Sashahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10101720037854908041noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5373833978949742595.post-70023611313817084812014-12-28T20:15:52.630-05:002014-12-28T20:15:52.630-05:00Osu!Osu!Rick Matzhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09699550034693340637noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5373833978949742595.post-33591838758236838002014-11-27T20:13:12.288-05:002014-11-27T20:13:12.288-05:00As a husband and father of young women, I know tha...As a husband and father of young women, I know that there are plenty of things women "should" be able to do, but the reality of the world we live in is that they shouldn't.Rick Matzhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09699550034693340637noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5373833978949742595.post-38953704821351348322014-11-27T12:46:46.532-05:002014-11-27T12:46:46.532-05:00He is only doing private teaching these days, Dan....He is only doing private teaching these days, Dan.Feliciahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09017194727231120284noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5373833978949742595.post-50850803738815529332014-07-10T11:58:59.926-04:002014-07-10T11:58:59.926-04:00I never said ANY questions about the victim = vict...I never said ANY questions about the victim = victim blaming, but, yeah, I am calling the need to point out that she'd been to a party where alcohol was served an unnecessary mention.<br /><br />See, back in the day, women who were attacked were questioned about what they wore, how they acted before the attack and who they may have slept with waaaaay before the attack happened. The message: it is up the the victim to be responsible for the attacker's actions. If she wouldn't have dress/acted like that, she might have been spared, you see. Here, the need to mention a party BEFORE it was made plain that the victim was a. in the comfort of her own home where there should be some assumption of relative safety and b. asleep and not passed-out drunk, is totally ridiculous. What is the possible point except to say that the victim shoulders some of the responsibility?<br /><br /> I call bullsh*t on that. Because that type of "scrutiny" is a freaking slippery slope. No, it ain't her fault, but his. Attempted rape is a violent act, as is getting robbed at gunpoint. But I'm sure the argument about whether or not to include the DA's statements about what the robbery victim may have been drinking, wearing or doing the night of the attack would not even have been necessary - because it never would have been said.<br /><br />You don't have to agree - just know that it doesn't make it any less true.<br />Feliciahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09017194727231120284noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5373833978949742595.post-65999852889324373902014-06-25T09:28:18.339-04:002014-06-25T09:28:18.339-04:00I get where you are coming from. But to come from ...I get where you are coming from. But to come from the position that any questions with regard to what happened the night of the attack are an attempt to blame the victim is, to put politely, not wise. <br /><br />Every victim of every violent crime has to answer questions as to what he or she was doing prior to the event. If I am beaten by a gang of thugs who followed me to my car out of a night club then to have a police office ask me if I was drinking is not an attempt to blame me for what happened, but merely to gather all information and decide later what is and is not relevant to an investigation. <br /><br />As to the DA's motivation, I am only guessing, but since they make their careers out of convictions then I'd wager that the reason behind his desire to include the facts of her evening was not to undermine his own career by giving a rapist any kind of defense. <br /><br />I guess what I am saying is this: Yes, string the rapist up. Criminals of that type are a danger to everyone and have no place in our society. <br /><br />And at the same time, lets not treat rape victims as the only type of violent crime victims who are immune from question or scrutiny. Because if we are to operate under the presumption of innocence until proven guilty then all claims (both accusation and defense) must be questioned. It is the only fair way to enforce law.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04536063652839779012noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5373833978949742595.post-63036338169917483092014-05-28T09:10:11.395-04:002014-05-28T09:10:11.395-04:00I feel this way sometimes too. But the growth of ...I feel this way sometimes too. But the growth of the institution of karate depends on people pursuing the ranks that they deserve. I've seen the situation where one person is a 5 dan and the other is a 3 dan and the 3 dan has been practicing 10 years longer and is far more knowledgeable. It can lead to some unfortunate situations...situations that can be avoided by doing things at the appropriate time.Kamilhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12216057008638038108noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5373833978949742595.post-71625994052618836342014-03-28T10:04:23.217-04:002014-03-28T10:04:23.217-04:00Yes! That's a great idea!Yes! That's a great idea!Fihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08862755858989481557noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5373833978949742595.post-90001266920304725882014-03-25T13:45:55.081-04:002014-03-25T13:45:55.081-04:00I don't understand why that is the reality, Na...I don't understand why that is the reality, Narda. From promoters, I hear: the women don't come. They truly don't seem to realize that we women don't come because when we do, we're treated like garbage. There's still a tournament I will not even attend to this day because two years ago they offered HALF as big an award to the female sparring grand champion as they did to the male champion. It's NOT just simple economics, it's about treating people fairly. Seriously, how hard is that?!?Feliciahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09017194727231120284noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5373833978949742595.post-11924457871836319242014-03-25T13:42:43.145-04:002014-03-25T13:42:43.145-04:00Rick, my Beloved said the same thing. Perhaps you ...Rick, my Beloved said the same thing. Perhaps you are both right...Feliciahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09017194727231120284noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5373833978949742595.post-47597559908397432682014-03-24T21:43:25.371-04:002014-03-24T21:43:25.371-04:00I totally empathize...being a 50 plus female that ...I totally empathize...being a 50 plus female that gets the occasional Spring itch to kick up her heels at a tourney. I think no matter the belt/rank, older beginners will find it harder. Nardahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16536913063519327736noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5373833978949742595.post-54249598673934447162014-03-23T19:25:33.803-04:002014-03-23T19:25:33.803-04:00Maybe it's time for you to organize a tourname...Maybe it's time for you to organize a tournament.Rick Matzhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09699550034693340637noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5373833978949742595.post-75332907032974205132014-01-28T03:02:56.746-05:002014-01-28T03:02:56.746-05:00I'm so glad you've found a new path to fol...I'm so glad you've found a new path to follow. You sound very happy! And having a son who makes you so proud is the icing on the cake. I'm glad things are going well for you Felicia, you had your fair share of ups and downs. Best wishes. Sue.Sue Chttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16008609198511182782noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5373833978949742595.post-4116261110562953482014-01-26T20:17:52.531-05:002014-01-26T20:17:52.531-05:00I'm pretty sure that it will all work out too....I'm pretty sure that it will all work out too.Rick Matzhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09699550034693340637noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5373833978949742595.post-19242572320428597652014-01-03T15:17:41.274-05:002014-01-03T15:17:41.274-05:00Very nice, Felicia! It's difficult to get that...Very nice, Felicia! It's difficult to get that skill though. I try to watch others to find flaws and ways to exploit them, but so far can't do it <i>while sparring</i> - only when looking from the side.<br />Osu!Sashahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10101720037854908041noreply@blogger.com