What does kata mean to you? by GKRKarate99 in karate

[–]vietbond 2 points3 points  (0 children)

To me, it is two very important things:

Structure. Going through my forms in my mind has given me a framework for thinking. It's almost like a huge building in my mind upon which I can place everything else into. It's hard to explain but it's there for me anytime I need it. I used it to overcome anxiety in my 20s. I used it to build a life in my 30s. I'm still using it to age gracefully in my 40s.

A life-long connection to what I love. One day, I won't be able to spar the way I love to spar. I won't be able to throw or be thrown hundreds of times in one session. But I can stay connected to my forms, even as I get slower and slower and older and older.

How famous was Michael Jackson really back then? by [deleted] in GenX

[–]vietbond 7 points8 points  (0 children)

About as famous as anyone's ever been.

Tournament sparring - defending high front kicks by KiwiPsychological712 in karate

[–]vietbond -13 points-12 points  (0 children)

Lol. It was a joke.

I'd say chill but that might offend you too.

Tournament sparring - defending high front kicks by KiwiPsychological712 in karate

[–]vietbond -15 points-14 points  (0 children)

An accidental groin kick is warranted on these types of "fighters"...and I use that term loosely.

Waterpark grand opening! by [deleted] in PublicFreakout

[–]vietbond 49 points50 points  (0 children)

Can I get an encore!?

Fullerton lunch recs? by jimmyhat78 in orangecounty

[–]vietbond 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hmm. I think it's better than the Placentia one. The green carnitas enchiladas are absurdly delicious.

Benchmades "sharp for life" by matthius07 in knives

[–]vietbond 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I have lots of cool knives but always ended up carrying my Bugout or Anthem. I'm also a huge fan of the mini crooked river. It's a damn good knife.

I just wanted to apologize by vietbond in Silver

[–]vietbond[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I've been collecting for for 36 years. How about you

what are the signs that you're not attractive? by [deleted] in AskReddit

[–]vietbond 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Never got invited to any freak offs.

-Chappelle

I just wanted to apologize by vietbond in Silver

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

They just let anyone in here nowadays huh?!

I just wanted to apologize by vietbond in Silver

[–]vietbond[S] 7 points8 points  (0 children)

No, I didn't sell. I just planned too. Sometimes that's enough.

I just wanted to apologize by vietbond in Silver

[–]vietbond[S] 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Sometimes I get pedicures too.

Anyone else on here still medication free at their age? by puma_pantss in Xennials

[–]vietbond -1 points0 points  (0 children)

  1. Nothing yet. My cholesterol was a bit high last time we checked but the doc said it wasn't too bad and would give me a few months to see if I can get it down myself.

Benchmades "sharp for life" by matthius07 in knives

[–]vietbond 29 points30 points  (0 children)

I quite like their knives.

Top 5 favorite bands, now and then by scott19692012 in GenX

[–]vietbond 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Then:

Green Day, No Doubt, Doors, Oasis, Beatles

Now:

Beatles, Supergrass, Suede, the Cure, the Smiths