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Category Archives: we like
We like: Pacific Paint – Mantis
We like praying mantises and we like design. When you’re like us then you’ll also like this advertisement for Pacific Paint from the Philippines.
[via Coloribus]
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Tagged ad, advertisement, design, mantis, philippines, praying mantis, print, tanglang
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We like: Knife Cufflinks
We like cufflinks and we like knifes, so what’s better than knifes and cufflinks? – Knife Cufflinks! From their site:
There are two accessories every guy needs: a pocket knife and a pair of cufflinks. So naturally combining those two items is a smart move. Knife Cufflinks are like classy concealed weapons that you can carry with you almost anywhere (with the exception of air travel of course). Each cufflink features a mini fold out blade that’s as sharp as you look when you wear french cuff shirts. Aside from looking damn cool, these little blades come in handy for cutting lose threads. The blades and handles are made from stainless steel and each set comes with a diamond dust sharpener.
Even if not very handy in self-defense situations these cufflinks will make all the guys jealous, so grab them at Cool Material for $55.
[via Likecool]
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We like: ADCC 2011 Highlights
We like this highlight video of ADCC 2011. It’s great how the tension of the fights is captured and we see many known faces from MMA and BJJ.
[thanks Vesko]
We like: One-Armed MMA Fighter
Like Thomas Holtmann put it: “There are no limits.”
We like: Taekwondo Shuffling
Say what you want about Taekwondo but this is highly entertaining.
We like: Dog Brothers Euro Gathering 2011
Whoever trains with weapons has an idea how difficult it is to test ones skills in a sparring situation. We like this video of the Dog Brothers Euro Gathering. We see some nice fights and good examples for the use and control of weapons. Mad props also to Thomas Holtmann who uses a three-section staff at 3:40 and 5:03 in the video. A three-section staff is extremely difficult to control and I guess most fighters would fight more against the staff than with it.
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We like: The Sword Maker
Etsy has a very nice video about one of the last 30 sword makers in Japan. Korehira Watanabe has worked for 40 years while attempting to recreate the mythical Koto sword.
We especially like some of the things he says about sword making tradition, as they translate very well into Gongfu tradition. For example he says:
I want my disciple to surpass me as a sword maker. It is my duty to build up a disciple better than me. Otherwise, the tradition will wear thin with time.
This is very important for Gongfu teachers. We see many teachers that fear their students surpassing them and try their best to keep them down. Good teachers will always be proud of their students and hope for them to become better than themselves.
Shortly after Watanabe says:
What I received from my master is not only the technique but also his passion for sword making. I want my disciple to receive my passion, and I believe he will pass down his own passion for sword making to the next generation.
Again this shows the traits of a great person and teacher – one who has such a deep passion for his art that he wants this passion to live on in his students, knowing that if passion dies the art dies.
[via etsy.tv]
We like: Butcher Knife Nunchucks
We don’t know if this is a good idea but it’s always good to see someone trying out the things you shouldn’t try at home…
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We like: Mantis Boxing – Interviews by Brendan Tunks
Brendan is posting some very nice interviews he did with various Tanglang practitioners around the globe on his site. His deep understanding of Tanglang in theory and practice combined with his open and humorous way of communication makes these a great read for all practitioners and interested folks. The first one is with Dr Wang Xiaohua:
http://mantisboxing.com/interviews/
Thank you Brendan and keep up the great work!
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Tagged australia, brendan tunks, china, interview, mantis, qingdao, shandong, tanglang, wang xiaohua
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