Marc Denny Interview with PlugOneTwo

Click for larger pic Woof! A lengthy and great interview of Marc Denny aka Crafty Dog of the Dog Brothers. Enjoy! For this half of the interview with Guro Marc, we talk about gauging the tenacity of a student, the use of Eskrima/Kali/Arniz during the World War II and jail time stories in Mexico. A beautiful first half to a two part interview. In closing, Guro Marc tells more jail stories, his journey in finding his system...

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Green Hornet E19 - Corpse of the Year (Part 2) (27 Jan 1967)

48 years ago on this date of January 27th in the year 1967, the 19th episode of the new TV series, The Green Hornet, aired. Posted this episode to mirror the airdate from 48 years ago. I wonder what was going through Bruce's mind as Brandon's 2nd birthday is upcoming in 5 days on Feb. 1? Enjoy! Green Hornet E19 Corpse of the Year (Part 2) (27 Jan 1967)    Britt Reid believes that the death of the Daily Express publisher,...

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THE WISDOM OF: Louis Zamperini (Jan 26, 1917 – Jul 2, 2014)

Photo credit:  Sally Peterson/Wall Street Journal Louis Zamperini would've been 98 today. Back on Christmas Day of 2014, the movie, Unbroken, was released. Angelina Jolie directed this movie which was about the life and challenges that Louis Zamperini faced. Too bad "Zamp the Champ" wasn't alive to see it. I am posting some quotes as well as reposting an excerpt from Runner's World magazine in Louis Zamperini's honor. Enjoy! “The...

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Happy 74th Birthday Doug Rogers!!

Click for larger pic In Doug Rogers' honor, I'm posting "Judoka" (1965). It's a film by Josef Reeve about Rogers who was a student of Judo great Masahiko Kimura. Enjoy!! Happy Birthday Doug Rogers! This short documentary tells the story of Doug Rogers, a young Canadian athlete who developed a talent for judo that led him into competition for the world championship at the Tokyo Olympics and subsequent competition at the Pan-American...

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Joe Louis & Muhammad Ali - 2 of the Greatest! Why?

A few days ago, there was a great conversation about Joe Louis and Muhammad Ali at: CONSTELLATION 52 GLOBAL Facebook Group And as with all great conversations, other points were discussed on Jack Blackburn, Ray Arcel, Angelo Dundee, etc. Read on and Enjoy! Kawaun Adon January 21 at 1:33pm · Edited TWO OF THE GREATEST BOXERS THE WORLD HAS EVER SEEN...WHY? GOOD CONVO, LET'S GO. Joe Louis & Muhammad AliClick for larger pic World...

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Happy 73rd Birthday to the Greatest!

Today marks the 73rd birthday of the Greatest!  Posting a pic I found while surfing around... interesting pic with the added lines and comments. Muhammad Ali was released from the hospital Jan 16, 2015 from a severe case of urinary tract infection. Here's hoping for a speedy and healthy recovery!! Happy Birthday Champ! Copied from http://www.pdviz.com/the-physics-behind-muhammad-ali-fighting It's just a picture of a Muhammad Ali...

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THE WISDOM OF ... Jim Carrey (Full Commencement Address - Video & Transcript)

Source pic:  http://www.mum.edu Maharishi University of Management (http://www.mum.edu) granted degrees to 285 students representing 54 countries. Jim Carrey gave the commencement address to Maharishi University of Management's class of 2014. The University Board of Trustees also presented Mr. Carrey with the honorary degree of Doctor of Fine Arts Honoris Causa, in recognition of his significant lifetime achievements as a world-renowned...

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Stephen Mitchell's translation of the Tao Te Ching

Continuing my archiving of various translations of the Tao Te Ching, today's post is of Stephen Mitchell's translation. From Amazon: Lao-tzu's Tao Te Ching, or Book of the Way, is the classic manual on the art of living, and one of the wonders of the world. In eighty-one brief chapters, the Tao Te Ching looks at the basic predicament of being alive and gives advice that imparts balance and perspective, a serene and generous spirit. This...

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