Hello I think cables from the lower portion of the head gear and attaching to the chest would absorb a lot of the force thereby protecting the throat. The...
A2 is local for Ann Arbor. Sorry about the colloquialism. I have to gat a stick together, i red some previous posts about drying them and what would have you,...
... Suuuure... See if I try to make you sound eloquent again in the future! HA! Next time I'll just go "Mark says, 'grunt grunt!!'" ;-) Peace favor your...
Kirk Lawson
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Jul 1, 2004 12:40 pm
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... To just get yourself up and running, just about any stick will do as long as it's not so brittle that it'll shatter into a zillion pieces. Heck,...
Kirk Lawson
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Jul 1, 2004 12:56 pm
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A2 is Ann Arbor ... What is A2? ... Just my son at this point he is also studying FMA ( as am I ) so I try not to confuse him too much. I do have two short...
Is anyone going to the Irish Fest near Gettysburg? My school was asked to do two 15 min. demos in between concert acts. Would love to get together with someone...
Adams Co, PA? When is it, I wasn't aware of it (live in MD, but it's only 45 min north to Gettysburg) Matt ... __________________________________ Do you...
... Ah, as I said I was down there once a week till a couple of months ago... bummer ... Maple it's tough and easy to ID (Canadian flag :) ... Filipino <sp>...
Dan, What are the dates and times? I live about an hour outside of Gettysburg in WV. Would love to come up and watch and help out if possible. Please...
Robert Zingg
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Jul 2, 2004 11:41 am
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... The fates have been conspiring to bring me there. Not only is my fiance supportive of the idea, she has friends near there. Kirk and I have been starting...
My parents have just opened up a Bed and Breakfast in Piqua, Ohio (a little above Dayton). Tell them that I sent you and that I said you could have a 10%...
Kirk Lawson
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Jul 2, 2004 6:22 pm
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... Well if you decide to go, let me know. I am trying to have a small get together at my house... Thanks Kon __________________________________ Do you Yahoo!?...
I know it can be hard to commit to going to an event. Things always seem to come up, etc. BUT, if you can be there it is a one-of-a-kind experience. Money is...
As soon as I get all the info on the Fair, I will post it. Since I live in Philly, I need the info also. Some of us from the Philly branch of our school are...
... Pete, you are also invited to the BBQ if you are interested... ... Amen to that :-) Happy 4th everyone! Kon __________________________________ Do you...
Hi. I have a quick question for those who have used tennis balls for the nob on their boffers... do you cut a hole in it or cut an x in it? also do you just...
... Congratulations. Sounds like you're developing a sizable group. ... Peace favor your sword ... "In these modern times, many men are wounded for not having...
Kirk Lawson
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Jul 6, 2004 1:01 pm
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The festival is on Saturday July 17 and starts at 10:30 Take Rt.30 east from Rt.15 Go about a mile and make a left on Moose rd. Moose rd is right after Wagman...
Greetings, Coisiche here. First: Thank You for being here! "When the student is ready the teacher will appear." Second: I'm something of an Idiot when it...
I use a "Straight" stick as opposed to a "Knobbed" stick. It's kinda your personal preference. My sticks tend to run in diameter around 1.25 inches (1 1/4 in.)...
... Like Marc said, Cane sized. I prefer knobbed sticks. Gives a little different feel. ... Hardwoods are best, but whatever's available. ... Yes. Rootball...
Kirk Lawson
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Jul 8, 2004 1:36 pm
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... Sa-weet! I need to get on yor good side. Peace favor your sword ... "In these modern times, many men are wounded for not having weapons or knowledge of...
Kirk Lawson
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Jul 8, 2004 1:38 pm
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"marc adkins" <Winkleried@...> wrote: (07/08/2004 01:35) ... Hi everyone, Just wondering, how is a kippin used? I checked out the bata video clips...
... Well, Ken is our best bet for info on the Kippen. It's a short club. Use it like one. ;-) It can be a thrown weapon as well, iirc. The basic strike...
Kirk Lawson
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Jul 8, 2004 2:32 pm
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Am I right in guessing that a kippin is a sort of short-staff (mayber 12 inches or so)? If so, then it's probably operated like a Korean dan-bang (sp?), which ...
... Thereabouts. ... Could be. I'm not familiar with the dan-bang. Peace favor your sword ... "In these modern times, many men are wounded for not having...
Kirk Lawson
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Jul 8, 2004 5:39 pm
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I've been kicking around the idea of getting some Cumann Bhata T-Shirts printed up. It'd be good "advertising" and just plain fun to wear. There are several...
Kirk Lawson
lklawson@...
Jul 8, 2004 7:52 pm
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OK, I seem to recall seeing *somewhere* that the Kippin was not only used as a standard bludgeon but also as a thrown weapon. IIRC, it could fetch a rabbit,...
Kirk Lawson
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Jul 8, 2004 8:15 pm
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Can anyone give more of a description of a Kippin? Do you have two or just one? Thanks Coisiche ... __________________________________ Do you Yahoo!? Yahoo!...