Something Fun for a Change!

In Rememberence: 09/11/01

It's hard to believe that it's been nine years since the attacks on the World Trade Center.  Like many of you, I can tell you exactly where I was and what I was doing when the first plane hit.  The ensuing confusion and disbelief of the first strike was nothing compared to the realization that it was the first of several coordinated attacks.

The media, and most Americans, have forgotten what it felt like that day to watch people jump to their deaths from the upper floors of the WTC instead of burning alive.  I haven't forgotten - and I never will.  I think we should see those images every day to keep the pain fresh in our minds so that we will remember what our warriors are risking their lives for every single day.

"Never Back Down"

While the movie was forgettable the training that the cast went through was awesome.  Erik Paulson and Damon Caro were tasked with bringing the actors up to speed in striking, takedowns and submissions.  While the story was weak and the dialogue stilted, at least the actors looked solid in their action sequences.

Striking for MMA

Being able to strike and defend is the basis for any good martial art.  Being able to develop those skills in others takes skills and insights that few teachers have.  Erik just happens to be one of the teachers who are adept at being on either side of the gloves or focus mitts.

MAK/CFK Workout and Cookout on Labor Day

For those of you who are staying in town this weekend we are planning on having a CrossFit workout at 1100 AM on Labor Day followed by a cookout sometime after 1200 PM.  If you are interested in attending please RSVP so that we can plan the food requirements and fire up the grills!

Saturday AM Classes in September

We will be holding Saturday AM classes on 09/04/10 and 09/18/10.  Please mark your calendars and l look forward to seeing you in class!

Damon Caro, Burton Richardson, Chad Stahelski, Ron Balicki, etc.

This is a clip of the Inosanto Academy Demo Team at the Chinese New Year celebration in 1992.  Take a look at the faces and see how many you can recognize!

"Machete"

I'm a HUGE Robert Rodriguez fan and it all started with "From Dusk til Dawn" and "Desperado".  If you've never seen "From Dusk til Dawn" then you should - it's a classic!  How could you go wrong directing George Clooney, Quentin Tarantino, Salma Hayek, Cheech Marin and Harvey Keitel?  Not to mention that it set the standard for every Mexican vampire picture ever made!!! :)

Anyway, his newest movie is called "Machete" and is coming out this weekend.  I'm hoping to get to see it, but until I do I'll just have to settle for watching the preview: