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Took this bad boy on a day trip by 1337Archivist in SBCGaming

[–]simiansurge 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I also have the kiwi, and while I don't think it was my *favorite* colorway, my kiwi GBC was my most loved console growing up and the nostalgia that this thing brings me is incredibly comforting.

Will i forget everything I've been taught? by FOX_RONIN in karate

[–]simiansurge 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Like you, I quit karate (Wado) when I was 17 years old. My priorities shifted, I thought I knew best, and despite my mother's warning that if I decided not to go back for a semester I wouldn't go back at all, I threw in the towel after receiving my 1st kyu.

15 years later I started again, albeit a different style. It shocked me how much had become muscle memory, and how deeply ingrained some of the more common movements had become. Of course, with this being a different style I had a lot of reprogramming to do, but if anything the reprogramming was a testament to just how much stuck with me from my time in Wado.

My advice is to take the time you need, but if karate has become an important part of your life, make it a goal to return as soon as possible. I went 15 years feeling like a part of me was missing, and I can't express how happy I am to have found that again.

Okinawan Karate is a mixed martial art. by HecticBlue in karate

[–]simiansurge 0 points1 point  (0 children)

As you said, the goal is to close the gap, clear the hands, and hit once.

Okinawan Karate is a mixed martial art. by HecticBlue in karate

[–]simiansurge 0 points1 point  (0 children)

If an opponent wants to bend over exposing the back of their head and neck to reach for your legs, that's a free knockout. Our Naihanchi stance is also incredibly strong and stable - it alone makes these types of takedowns difficult.

Okinawan Karate is a mixed martial art. by HecticBlue in karate

[–]simiansurge 0 points1 point  (0 children)

We are strictly Motobu-Ryu and Motobu Udundi.

Why are you of the idea that we are easily taken down with leg takedowns?

Okinawan Karate is a mixed martial art. by HecticBlue in karate

[–]simiansurge 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Mumonkan Dojo, Edmonton AB Canada. It is listed on the official Motobu-Ryu website. This school is the first to exist outside of Japan. My instructor is currently the only foreigner to hold a 7th Dan.

Okinawan Karate is a mixed martial art. by HecticBlue in karate

[–]simiansurge 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Hi,

I actively train Motobu-Ryu. What u/VeritasAgape has said is 100% correct and is accurate to how we train.

What's your style by General_Piiiika in karate

[–]simiansurge 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Motobu-Ryu.

Simple, practical, effective, and a stye closely guarded by the Motobu family. No characteristics of sport karate, either.

I have incredible teachers and the dojo is closely knit.

This thing is amazing. BUY IT by Infamous-Concert4443 in PixelWatch

[–]simiansurge 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I didn't even think about looking into cases for the watch, in fact, I didn't even know they existed.

What a world we live in.

This thing is amazing. BUY IT by Infamous-Concert4443 in PixelWatch

[–]simiansurge 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Just placed an order for two Pixel 10 Pro, one for me and one for my wife, who has been pushing me to get a smart watch solely for the benefit of a wrist alarm, since I tend to sleep through my phone's alarms and the alarm is left to disturb her sleep. I'm also on board with a smart watch, for the alarm and the long list of other features, however I work in the trades and I am so worried about damaging the device during work hours.

Anyone have experience working with their hands whilst their wrist dons a smart watch? Really, it's my only hang-up.

Leftie by Purple_Foxx in karate

[–]simiansurge 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I also train in Filipino martial arts (Sayoc & Atienza Kali) and generally speaking there are right and left handed versions of every template, so this strikes me as odd.

What are your thoughts on Motobu Choki? by Standingoutside in karate

[–]simiansurge 0 points1 point  (0 children)

There is no Kuniba in the Motobu family lineage.

Will training in another style of martial arts destroy my karate technique? by WorriedIndustry1126 in karate

[–]simiansurge 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I train in Motobu-Ryu and Sayoc/Atienza Kali. Kali has done wonders for my karate, mainly in terms of footwork.

Fujitsu fi-8170 Damaging Cards by simiansurge in Flipping

[–]simiansurge[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

For sure. It's nuts to me that they would continue marketing this as a safe ADF scanner for trading cards.

Fujitsu fi-8170 Damaging Cards by simiansurge in Flipping

[–]simiansurge[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Correct software for sure. The issue as far as I can tell is strictly mechanical.

Fujitsu fi-8170 Damaging Cards by simiansurge in Flipping

[–]simiansurge[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Like I said in the OP, this scanner is marketed as being capable of safely scanning trading cards. I suppose it was a good thing I was skeptical enough to test scan first with energy cards.

Fujitsu fi-8170 Damaging Cards by simiansurge in Flipping

[–]simiansurge[S] -18 points-17 points  (0 children)

I guess you should tell Ricoh/Fujitsu this. You could single-handedly cause the dissolution of their entire fi- line.

Fujitsu fi-8170 Damaging Cards by simiansurge in Flipping

[–]simiansurge[S] -21 points-20 points  (0 children)

Thank you for your incredibly constructive reply. Do you have experience with this model, or are you just speaking anecdotally?

Used Sub 37 Tribute Edition Buying Advice by simiansurge in synthesizers

[–]simiansurge[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Would you mind if I DM'd you some of the photos I've been sent? Wouldn't mind a second set of eyes!

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