The next Tae bo????

**Don Gwinn** · Posted On: 1/23/2005 9:52am

Also, his sword in the "Cameron Gallery" appears to be sized and fitted correctly for actual use, as opposed to the $39.99 Pakistani sword-shaped-objects the average bullshido dealer seems to think are good enough for photo ops.

Possibly he knows how to use it, though possession of the sword proves nothing.

**j416to** · Posted On: 1/23/2005 7:23pm

Actually his sword pictures are pure bullshido.

1) He's wearing his saya, the sword sheath, upside down.
2) He's wearing his belt backwards. The knot goes behind your back when you wear a hakama and sword.
3) His draw is wrong. He's grabbing the sword with his entire fist, which means he won't be able to get it out of his saya, without first cutting off his fingers.
4) He's presenting his sword incorrectly. He's not offering it outright with his arms extended in a show of submission. His offering suggests internal conflict, he really doesn't want to give you his sword. He'd have his head cut off immediately.
5) His bow is too deep, you can't tell if he's hiding a tanto from you. His head would be taken, immediately.

Sorry, he's a poser.

**Lampa** · Posted On: 1/23/2005 8:38pm

Originally Posted by j416to

Actually his sword pictures are pure bullshido.

1) He's wearing his saya, the sword sheath, upside down.
2) He's wearing his belt backwards. The knot goes behind your back when you wear a hakama and sword.
3) His draw is wrong. He's grabbing the sword with his entire fist, which means he won't be able to get it out of his saya, without first cutting off his fingers.
4) He's presenting his sword incorrectly. He's not offering it outright with his arms extended in a show of submission. His offering suggests internal conflict, he really doesn't want to give you his sword. He'd have his head cut off immediately.
5) His bow is too deep, you can't tell if he's hiding a tanto from you. His head would be taken, immediately.

Sorry, he's a poser.

Wow. The gyms in Southern California must have become pretty hard core in recent years.

**j416to** · Posted On: 1/23/2005 8:45pm

Yeah, you know how those uppity Hollywood wives can be. Bitchy, bitchy, bitchy.

Off with your head!

**Don Gwinn** · Posted On: 1/23/2005 8:46pm

Well, ****.

:D

**punchingdummy** · Posted On: 1/23/2005 9:06pm

Originally Posted by j416to

This stuff has already started to spread. It's the next big thing that's going to hit the beach. My gym threw away all their heavy bags and is now offers courses in Tae Bo and "Karate Body." It's an unhealthy new-age mix of pseudo-martial arts and yoga. The trophy wives love it.

http://www.eclipsefitness.com/index....d=88&csid2=150

****. My wife glanced at this and responded with a clear "Now that sounds like something I'd like to try". So my unofficial and unscientific research indicates a market for this crap.

**punchingdummy** · Posted On: 1/23/2005 9:08pm

Originally Posted by JohnnyCache

Hey, if he can keep Carrot Top safe, he's got the real kung fu. Not to mention a bit of a Capitilizing Issue.

Personal protection for Carrot Top and Pauly Shore? I'm not sure if should respect the hell out any guy who would take those jobs, or just LMAO at him.

**Deadpan Scientist** · Posted On: 1/23/2005 9:09pm

It's fine as long as he isn't telling people that they are now ninjas

**Wounded Ronin** · Posted On: 1/23/2005 9:19pm

Originally Posted by Don Gwinn

This is in no way his fault, nor should it count against him in any way, but has no one else noticed the fact that he looks like a slightly bulked-up Chris Hunter?

Yeah, I thought so too.

**j416to** · Posted On: 1/23/2005 9:29pm

Originally Posted by punchingdummy

****. My wife glanced at this and responded with a clear "Now that sounds like something I'd like to try". So my unofficial and unscientific research indicates a market for this crap.

This stuff is getting really, really popular. I often train Japanese iaijutsu in the evenings when only a few people are around at the gym. Several of these karate Body people have asked me to teach them sword work. They all say that they want to "look" like Uma Thurman in Kill Bill or Michelle Yeoh in Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon.