>> ^Kagenin:
As a side note, the Jo was developed to defeat Musashi's two-sword technique, or so the legend goes. The Bo staff was too long to get close enough to Musashi in a duel (this was when Musashi was using wooden swords to duel). The Jo, on the other hand, was shorter, and quicker to setup a defense and counter-attack in the rematch.

This is true, at least as passed down in legends since there are no documents from the time. However it is false to think that there is a connection between Shinto Muso Ryu, developed by Musō Gonnosuke Katsuyoshi after his defeat against Musashi, and the Jo developed by O-sensei. O-sensei's Jo is an amalgam of yari (spear), bo and bayonet techniques. It is said O-sensei was so good with the bayonet he became chief instructor not six months after entering the army. For an example of Shinto Muso Ryu: http://youtube.com/watch?v=H_wv6JdY2lI. Notice the starting position, the overhead strikes and the thrust at the end which is made without sliding the hands on the jo at all.

What is called Jodo by the way is a dumbed-down version of Shinto Muso Ryu for Kendo practitioners.

Man... I remember learning the 31-Jo Kata. This brings back many memories of my Aikido training.

Saito-Sensei is awesome.

As a side note, the Jo was developed to defeat Musashi's two-sword technique, or so the legend goes. The Bo staff was too long to get close enough to Musashi in a duel (this was when Musashi was using wooden swords to duel). The Jo, on the other hand, was shorter, and quicker to setup a defense and counter-attack in the rematch.

Wish I could upvote, but we're both probationary members...

^ aww.

He's bound to have an identity crisis before his 1st birthday. Frankenbutt, Frankie, Plucky Tim... I'm sure I'm missing something.

I can see a montage now of the rascal working out and getting in shape for his future rematch with the raccoon.

Bravo, MH. One of the best/funniest articles I ever read about Andre the Giant was actually from Modern Drunkard Magazine:

http://www.drunkard.com/issues/10_06/10_06_andre_giant.html

"For proof of his drawing power, look no further than Wrestlemania III in 1987. The main event was Andre vs. Hulk Hogan. The show drew the first million-dollar gate in wrestling history, set a pay-per-view record that lasted a decade, and set the all-time indoor attendance record for any live event ever—78,000+ butts in seats at the Pontiac Silver Dome in Detroit—destroying the previous record set by some rock band called the Rolling Stones. His rematch with Hogan two months later, broadcast live on NBC, attracted 33 million viewers, making it the most watched wrestling match ever."

And another comment from the article...

"You won’t find it in the Guinness Book of World Records, but Andre the Giant holds the world record for the largest number of beers consumed in a single sitting. These were standard 12-ounce bottles of beer, nothing fancy, but during a six-hour period Andre drank 119 of them. It was one of the few times Andre got drunk enough to pass out, which he did in a hallway at his hotel. His companions, quite drunk themselves, couldn’t move the big man. Fearing trouble with cops, they stole a piano cover from the lounge and draped it over Andre’s inert form. He slept peacefully until morning, unmolested by anyone. Perhaps the hotel people thought he was a piece of furniture."

I aint never really played Tekken before, but man that video was so dope! Every aspect of it was tight from the very first second to the last, I liked the tai chi dude all the way, so humble witit not saying anything. Loved when he stomped the ground and it shook. Especially when he won the round n did all that stuff. Even when he lost the round that was cool how he was just standing there with his back turned and his hands behind his back. And the healing omg awesome. I could go on forever bout this video. I made an account just to comment on it lol, mainly to show support. Great work yall, you guys should make another one like a rematch, new characters whatever. I'd like to see a rematch. Great way to end it too. See, I can't stop lol. From :01 to 4:23, dope. Oh yea, gotta give props to the other dude too, can't just leave him hangin

Next in our series of mismatches, we'll be showcasing Butterbean vs. Floyd Mayweather.

In April, look out for our pay-per-view special featuring a 3-way bout, including Oscar De La Hoya, The Big Show of WWE fame, and a rejuvenated Mike Tyson.

Finally, this summer, the Mohegan Sun and Half-Indian tribes of Central New England are proud to present: "Unfair II: The Reckoning", pitting Emelianenko Fedor against Charles Barkley in a rematch of their first encounter, which lasted 12 seconds. This fight will be at the catch weight of 300 pounds, which Barkley has publicly stated he may have trouble making.

gg rematch?

kk *requeue

Sounds good to me Lucky. Friday night late works best for me this week. Last time I played with Lucky he had my number, I got pushed on the opposing team. Let me just say I don't like being at the business end of his boom stick. But I can't wait for a rematch. I'll get you, freaky little leprechaun.

From what I recall of the follow-up (I may be mistaken), Bullock (the TKD guy) popped or otherwise semi-severely injured his shoulder and was out of commission for months. On finishing his PT, I believe he asked for a rematch and was turned down by the promoter.

it was actually ruled as a no contest... none of the fighters won the fight and they are going to schedule a rematch, even though maynard was clearly winning the fight.

I hate losses due to cuts. If the damn thing isn't disabling, then it shouldn't result in a loss. The ref should just stop the fight, call it a draw, and advance both fighters if it's a same-day tournament. If it's not a same-day tournament, they should just have a rematch.

Hate hate hate hate cuts. *rubs cut on forehead*.

Another interesting note is that Fedor eventually rematched Kohsaka and destroyed him with a vengeance.

Always wondered why they had to bluescreen in Sweetness and McMahon later - what, they were so busy, they couldn't make the shoot?

Incidentally, the stars may be aligning for a rematch of that Bears-Patriots blowout in the Super Bowl this year, so as a former Chicagoan, I must say...Go Bears!