Here is the dialogue Max_Rep and I had at the time. I know it's laborious but it was saved as one whole post and I didn't want to disturb the continuity and make it seem like I was editing it for my benefit. I just highlighted one pertinent aspect about you unjustly always accusing me, and others, of putting themselves out as experts.
Pellius,
What would you think about me turning your calve thread at ironage into and interview for Iron Man? I could pay you part of what I get paid. We'd need to have you sign a release on using the pictures.
Think yes.
Also... I want to get back into Martial Arts training. I've decided on two systems Aikido and Brazillian JJ. I think aikido would blend real well with BJJ. Do you have any recommendations on schools? I don't care about tournaments just for street defense.
David
David
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Of course I'm partial to BJJ. Akido use to be a great self defense system and was kind of stand up (as oppose to ground fighting) Jiu-Jitsu. The founder, Morihei Ueshiba, was a bad ass in his day but became very "philosophical" in his old age and eschewed violence. He down played the fighting aspect and eliminated competition.
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I agree but I think it’s a matter of who you study from. There’s a Serbian group that teach something real practical called real aikido but none in Los Angeles.
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There's a lot to be learned in regard to a martial art that will help you in life and to become a better person, as there are in all disciplines be it chess or bodybuilding, but a martial art is not a martial art if it doesn't teach you how to fight. When Rorian first came to this country he established his art by simply beating up people. Making open challenges, going to seminars and fighting, having underground matches in his dojo, and eventually creating the UFC. Of course, in the quest of becoming a fighter you learn so much more that applies to life. Everything, and I mean everything, that you learn on the mat can be applied to real life. And I don't just mean fighting. Just like if you take bodybuilding seriously and do it for years you learn discipline, dealing with pain, overcoming obstacles....
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I agree about applying all of what you learn to life… I’ve practiced that a lot.
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In regard to the calf article, you can do whatever you want, use whatever you want and no need to compensate me. I imagine it will be quite a chore trying to oganize the thread to make it coherent. And I've forgotten a lot of stuff that I did. I was going to add on that thread that I did do something that seemed similar to Brian Johnson's system, I forget what it's called, where you work different phases of the movement.
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You’re think of J-reps and the guys at Iron man have their own set extending system called X-Reps.
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I'll sign any release for the pix. Hell, it's on the net. I just don't want my name used, even my screen name, or be associated as any type of calf expert. I actually feel a little bit weird about how obsessed I was about "calves." A lower leg muscle. I mean, I use to dream about them. And I never had any competitive aspirations. It makes me question my priorities and the type of person I am. Also, it reinforces the image of bodybuilders as, obssesive, overly self-preoccupied and "creepily" narcissitic. What kind of man well into his thirties stands on a dictionary between a doorway sweating and grimacing, dripping with sweat, trying to get into the "zone" so he can overcome the pain and burning sensation in his "calves"?
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Yes I agree you’re one card short or a full deck… lol
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Even though I don't give a second thought to my calves anymore the thing that bothers me is that I bet if I suddenly woke one morning and they were back down to the 13 3/4 inches I'd bust out the old Webster dictionary and start pounding away. Obviously, I'm crying out for therapy. LOL!
Anyway, old friend, any help I can give don't hesitate. We've never met but it's like our lives have been so intertwined that I feel some sort of cosmic bond.
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Cool! It’ll be a few weeks before I start it.
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In regard to BJJ, start stretching and gaining flexibilty. Also, conditioning will always be a factor. I suggest you hook up with a guy name Howard Liu from HCK (Howard Combat Kimonos). You can contact through his website (google HCK). He's in his fifties and very knowledgeable. We've trained for years. He trains out of R1 off Sepulveda and El Segundo. It's more of an MMA gym and they primarily train no gi (that heavy canvas kimono that I stopped traning with years ago) but I love the atmosphere. You will, too. Old warehouse and very old school. They have a platform where you can do power/olympic lifting and slam the weights. If you can get him to work with you one on one that will be the best rather than going to a group class. Say xxxxxxxxx referred you and let me know if you decide to contact him. I'll email him and give him a heads up and get him to give you the VIP treatment. He can get you started and then you can branch out however you want.
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Cool I’ll call him.
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BTW, I missed you Bday. Hanging with the major players at the Firehouse, huh? Sweet.
Thanks yes it was low keyed and fun.