Sojiro47

[FONT="Book Antiqua"]Well, I'll be. I love this thread already. I'm with Ace on the Shudokan Karate-do bit. In fact, I'm one of the Black Belts testing Ace here in four days.[SIZE="1"] That's right Ace, I won't be there for the pre-test.[/SIZE] I have been training in Karate for close to nine years now. And I have to say, its probably the only thing in life that still brings me joy. I love my particular brand of Karate because, unlike Tae Kwon Do (which I loved, by the way), it trains us to use our hands more than our feet. I, like Ace, also specialize in kicking techniques. I also train in Aikido periodically, although I'm not sure what style specifically. I'm also an unskilled practitioner of Nakamura-Ryu kenjutsu. I'm so bad, I still don't even hold a Kyu. [/FONT] [quote name='visualkei'] I've observed a karate performance before and noticed lots of hand techniques. Are there any martial arts out there that is more about the hands than kicking?[/QUOTE] [FONT="Book Antiqua"]Yes there are; Goju, Aikido, and certain forms of Kung-Fu are examples of martial arts that focus more on hands than feet. Also boxing, if you consider that a martial art. Some don't[/FONT]

[FONT="Book Antiqua"]I recently went to the theater for what Dane Cook calls "a cinematic adventure" with several friends. What we ended up seeing was Death Race, based on "Death Race 2000" and directed by Paul W.S. Anderson. [B]WARNING![/B] I DO NOT recommend this film to anyone who doesn't like torture-like violence, has Death Race has been rated R for strong violence and language. This film takes place in 2012, where the economy has hit rock bottom, and unemployment is at an all time low. Even the moral health of the country is at its lowest. Much like the Romans before their fall, the public has become bored with regular entertainment and demands more. In return, a prison begins broadcasting gladiatorial style death matches, featuring inmates racing orgasmic cars for freedom, and hot women along for the ride. Our hero, Jensen Ames [SIZE="1"](Jason Stratham)[/SIZE], is framed for the murder of his wife so that the warden, Ms. Hennessey [SIZE="1"](Joan Allen)[/SIZE], can have him race for her in her baby, Death Race. Most of the film takes place in the three day race, which looked to me a lot like Mario Kart had slept with GTA and had an invalid child. This film really has no plot and is just an excuse to see cars with guns, unnecessary violence, and sexy women in one fast-paced viewing. But if that's what you expect to see, then you won't be disappointed. What did you all think of it?[/FONT]

[FONT="Book Antiqua"]I'm with Ace on the OK Go bit. I've been listening to Panic!'s new album, and even though it has the "panic" sound to it, I definitely liked their first album better. But I've go to admit, I do like "That Green Gentleman". [/FONT]

[FONT="Book Antiqua"]You know, I would just be happy to be remembered. I have a few close friends, but I'd probably be remember at my Dojo as the Black Belt that dated too many dojo-girls. But I guess I'd rather be remember as the best assistant sensei[/FONT]

[quote name='boothten'][size=1]Harry Potter > United States > Arkansas > Diamonds > Jewellery Materials > Quartz ;D! Alright, here's one: Adobe Photoshop > Chromosomes lawlz, have fun![/size][/QUOTE] [FONT="Book Antiqua"]Adobe Photoshop=Monochrome=Monochromacy (color blindness)=Human=Chromosomes OK, lets try something a little more possible. Star trek Voyager>Thunderstorms[/FONT]

[quote name='Aceburner'][FONT="Comic Sans MS"]Paper Mario>Mario>Super Mario Bros. Super Show>List of Animated Series Based on Videogames>Adventures of Sonic the Hedgehog>Scratch and Grounder. Now, link Keith Howard to Seabiscuit (film).[/FONT][/QUOTE] [FONT="Book Antiqua"] Keith Howard=Yugi-oh=Dualist kingdom=United Kingdom= Horse riding sports=Seabiscuit......Booya Ladies and Gents, I offer you: Panic! at the Disco and Chuck Norris[/FONT]

[FONT="Book Antiqua"]Oh, you're going to love this... My breakfast usually consists of Chocolate frosting, Mountain dew, and Starbursts. And occasionally Ritz crackers...[/FONT]

[FONT="Book Antiqua"]Having finished Peacemaker Kurogane, I have directed my attention a Ouran High School Host Club. Kind of an odd one, in my opinion. It's like a club for Japanese high school gigolo's. At first I thought it was going to be another Shojo FanGirl-spawner, but I actually like it. After two days of watching it, I'm on episode 12. Definitely not Peacemaker, thats for sure.[/FONT]

[quote name='chibi-master']Seein' as I'm the kind of person that does it naturally, I personally think it's 'cause it's a force of habit! That or it's just 'cause we're talented people! Heh heh...:p Actually, I can function off of no sleep at all! Well, for a couple days. Otherwise, I could go on 2 minutes of sleep.:animesigh[/QUOTE] [FONT="Book Antiqua"]I'm kind of the same way. Last weekend I went three days on like 2 hours of sleep, but I'm still recuperating from it. Having no sleep fries my energy level, and all I can do is sit at my computer and watch anime or post on weird forums... [SIZE="1"]OB[/SIZE][/FONT]

[FONT="Book Antiqua"]I normally don't hit the sack on school nights until about two or three in the morning, because of Karate and homework. But sometimes I get to bed earlier, depending on the homework factor. I find it fascinating how many people can function off of six or less hours of sleep. I had to force myself into that state, but there's a bunch of people who do it naturally. Why do you think that is?[/FONT]

[FONT="Book Antiqua"]Ace was the one who first showed this to me. I'm surprised they still have it.[YOUTUBE="Rurouni Kenshin - Particle Man"]OXtJfXr5ExU[/YOUTUBE][/FONT]

[FONT="Book Antiqua"][CENTER][B]Song: [/B]Clear The Area [B]Artist: [/B]Imogen Heap[/CENTER] Imogen Heap is one of those artist who couldn't fit into any normal musical classification, which is probably why I like her. I was introduced to Imogen Heap by my best friend, and I've been hooked ever since. It still reminds me of her, too.:animeswea[/FONT]

[FONT="Book Antiqua"]Instead of waiting for permission to post the pictures here, I decided to link it. It's an online comic called Dr. McNinja. That's right, it's a comic about an Irish ninja who's also a doctor. Chew [URL="http://drmcninja.com/archive.html"][COLOR="Yellow"]that[/COLOR][/URL] for a minute.[/FONT]

[FONT="Book Antiqua"]This is a formal request for a background pic for TheOtaku worlds program. I would like an Okita Soji background picture. Color scheme is completely up to the artist. I'm pretty easy going about the pictureexcept that it is. Thanks much.[/FONT]

[FONT="Book Antiqua"]Well, I'm not really a fan of St. Valintine's day, but I celebrate it for the others in my life. My girlfriend has this bizarre taking to Butterfingers and Sunflowers. Must be something about compound words. Anyway, my plan is to send her a bouque (?) of Butterfinger-made-Sunflowers at each of her six school periods, just to be cruel. Then we're going to dinner at this nice Italian reasturant in town, and then we'll see Juno, which she hasn't seen yet.[/FONT]