Chuck Norris, Politics and Endorsements

Sensei Posted in Fun Stuff, News, OffTopic, Video，
20 December 2007
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One of my readers sent this to me a while ago but I’ve been so busy I just got a chance to watch it today… I can’t believe I hadn’t seen this, but it was a definite fit, so thank you Rebecca! The Video is a political ad for Mike Huckabee who I really don’t know much about but this was a great idea on his staffs part! Enjoy….



While I try to keep the blogs content centric the above video got me thinking I should give some “air-time” to the only candidate I support, Fred Thompson. I have followed his political career for a long time now and he is a very principled man who does what he says he is going to do. I’m not trying to convert or convince anyone, you have to make your own choices but perhaps I will give you pause to give Fred some consideration. Regardless is turns out he also has a great sense of humor! In a recent Ad in typical Fred Thompson fashion he shunned the mainstream media and released this video directly to YouTube in response to a challenge from Michael “the rich fat slob who pretends to know our problems to make more money” Moore.



I can see why Fred Thompson doesn’t like the media but I like the fact that they included a clip of Moore expressing his love for America. If you missed it you’ll have to watch it again. In typical fashion the news media cut the beginning of the video which makes it lose something, here is the complete 38 second version of the video:



If you want to know more about Fred Thompson and where he stands on the issues this is a good clip to start with. Yes I said stand on the issues not spin, he actually states his stance but more importantly explains his plan on how to make his approach a reality. Haven’t heard talk like that since Ronald Reagan ran for office. And yes, I mean that as a compliment!



This is perhaps one of the best explanations of Federalism and why it is such a healthy and incredible form of government I’ve ever heard. If this isn’t a breath of fresh air then what is?!



Feel free to post comments as I would like to know what you think, other resources, links and opinions. Look forward to hearing from you…

Bob Barker, Karate Man?

Sensei Posted in Entertainment, Fun Stuff, Video，
15 December 2007
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This is an interesting video clip, it appears that at some point Bob Barker applied for a job at ESPN (or spoofed one) and this is the resulting edited version. Listen to hear Bob review his resume and why he would be the best guy for the job. But don’t get to close!



Don’t Mess with Chuck!!

Sensei Posted in Entertainment, Fun Stuff, Video，
13 December 2007
1

It has been a while since I have posted some Chuck Norris humor. I stumbled across this old commercial when getting the video for the last post. Don’t ask me why but this stuff cracks me up! I still read through the Chuck Norris posts in the Forum. If you have any others please post them there or here as a comment. Hope you enjoy this as much as I do…



Remember Chuck Norris’ Karate Commandos?

Sensei Posted in Entertainment, Fun Stuff, Video，
12 December 2007
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This old cartoon classic… Chuck Norris Karate Commandos

Complete with introductions by Chuck Norris himself this retro 1970′s style cartoon is a classic! But don’t take our word for it watch a clip for yourself and let the memories flood back to that golden age of cartoon entertainment.




Now you can share the experience with your kids and help the Pride Lasts Foundation at the same time by purchasing from here!

Broken Boards Karate Puzzle

Sensei Posted in Entertainment, Fun Stuff，
09 December 2007
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After breaking boards for a local competition the Karate Students

didn’t want to see the wood wasted…

and so was born the greatest puzzle idea ever…

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Buy one or make your own for someone this Christmas!

How Keen are Your Senses?

Sensei Posted in Entertainment, Fun Stuff，
29 November 2007
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How many can you see?

Holiday Spending

Sensei Posted in Entertainment, Fun Stuff，
14 November 2007
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I was saving this for the holiday shopping season, but then I went out this past weekend and realized that the Christmas shopping season came early this year! Before Thanksgiving and Santa is already at the mall?!


World’s Youngest Karate Master

Sensei Posted in Entertainment, Fun Stuff, Video，
07 November 2007
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What else can be said?

Halloween Fun…Don’t be scared…

Sensei Posted in Fun Stuff，
31 October 2007
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The Courage to Quit!

Sensei Posted in Entertainment, Fun Stuff，
30 October 2007
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The article originally appeared on October 6th, 2007 on The Onion web site. One of my former students sent this to me and I had to post part of it here…enjoy, I did! Thanks Scott.

Karate Lessons Give Child Self Confidence to Quit Karate

ENGLEWOOD, CO—After months of being taught to develop courage, inner strength, and other values of the martial arts, Daniel Finkelstein finally achieved the self-confidence necessary to stand up to his parents and quit taking karate lessons, the area sixth-grader reported Monday.

Finkelstein, 11, who was bullied into beginner’s classes at Dragon Karate and Tae Kwon Do Academy by his father in July, reportedly drew on a number of recently acquired skills, including poise and self-assurance, when confronting his parents about how much he despised karate.

“Before karate, I used to let everyone—my mom, my dad, even my grandma—push me around,” Finkelstein said. “They would tell me what to do and I would just roll over and do it, because they were bigger than me and I was scared.”

“If it wasn’t for the focus and determination I learned in karate, I would still be in karate right now,” he added.

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Read the rest Here.

But my favorite quote from the article is this one from his Sensei:

“When Daniel first showed up to class, he was like many of the other kids we see—timid, unsure of himself, and very insecure,” Guardino said. “But look at him now: He’s gone.”

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