The atmosphere I've encountered for aikido is one that tends to discourage competition, and favors personal growth and the growth of others. There are exceptions, of course, but from what I can tell, the drive to compete is just not a part of the art.

Nice that they tried to explain it.
Not so nice that they didn't mention how completely you can screw yourself by not being careful with the components... and the text overlays.

Methinks this be *dead.

I asked for a peppermint. Was that so bad?!

Palin is helping the job market by employing lots of truckers to haul the BS about ... /cheer

Definitely high brow humor . . .

I'm scared that I pondered making one after watching the video ...

Damnit! I need to train myself to read more comments, or skim for dupes or something. Upvoted then found the comment. *sighs*

Woo! Fox News actually doing something useful!

I thought the blades themselves were able to be rotated, so that the flat portion of the blade would be parallel to the windflow over them, and as a result, produce no rotational force...

>> ^gorgonheap:
The writing on his uniform and background are Korean. The art would be Tae Kwan Do not Karate.


Waaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaay after the fact, my girlfriend confirms: that is a Tae Kwon Do tournament.

Arg. Want ... downvote ...

I was amused until a bit into it when I realized the goat was trying to get something on the other side of the fence.

Can I upvote again for the tag "gravity is a harsh mistress"? Please!?

This video is SO full of win.

I feel bad for that police officer. To me, his voice has that slight shake to it as he's walking away that makes me think he is incredibly embarrassed and desperately wants out of that situation.

>> ^bhyphenlow:
I think the guy was pretty calm. People who get tasered and throw a fit should watch this guy as an example of how to remain calm around police.


You hit it right on! Stay calm, stay sane, and don't give them any reason to go for a taser / gun / baton / etc.. Then you only have to worry about the prick cops that are there for power trips...

Zifnab, thank you for sifting this!