I assume everyones seen these videos?

[Bugeisha]

Aikido and Zen are not related, although many aikidoka also practice zen, and try to combine the practices. But there is no intrinsic or historical connection, aside from the traces of Zen thinking that find their way into most Japanese martial arts.

[Trollzfeckaff]

1) If you think fma which comes from knife culture (as in everybody carries a knife) focuses on empty handed defenses, specifically joint locks, throws and pins suitable for a cop who is being attacked by someone with a knife, you need to change your style field.

You are both retarded, I won't be monitoring this thread any more so don't bother writing anything back to me unless it is to insult me to show everybody else reading this thread that you posted last and won at internet sparring against the noob. Fucking pathetic

STFU Noob!

[Tonuzaba]

STFU Noob!

STFU everybody, actually...
If you wanna talk about zen, shut up, sit yo asses down and meditate.
And I'll be the guy with the bamboo stick walking behind you and smacking yo heads to bring enlightment!
Yeah...

[Trollzfeckaff]

STFU everybody, actually...
If you wanna talk about zen, shut up, sit yo asses down and meditate.
And I'll be the guy with the bamboo stick walking behind you and smacking yo heads to bring enlightment!
Yeah...

Sorry mate... couldn't help myself. Let the bamboo smacking and meditating begin!

[Tonuzaba]

This thread is therefore officially closed, right?
Anyone disagrees?
Remember, I still have the bamboo stick!

[Trollzfeckaff]

This thread is officially closed... do I still get the bamboo? :D

[Tonuzaba]

Hmm, you connoisseur...
Alright, but just for a little while.
My bamboo does not only belong to you, you know...

[Trollzfeckaff]

Hmm, you connoisseur...
Alright, but just for a little while.
My bamboo does not only belong to you, you know...

I appreciate you indulging me.

This is my final post on this thread... promise.

[Tonuzaba]

If that is a fact,
than this is MY final post here.