Tire Flippin TODAY Thursday 10/6 @ 2:25

Yes, it's time again. Today at 2:25ish on the field.
It will be as quick as possible because I have 2 Kung Fu classes tonight so get down there quick!

Cap

Eddie Z Keeps it Strong in NYC

My good friend Eddy Z. set a good example on how to stay strong as you get over 40 (like me or at any age). He and his band Under Siege debuted last night in SOHO at a bennefit for New Orleans musicians...they were jammin. Played a ton of great songs from my era (Mad Season tribute was my favorite). Eddy is an insanely busy guy, 2 kids, and a wife, my age and still finds time to train but more importantly follow his adventure, his passion of music...and these chittlens are the things that make us strong. Always do what drives you. And then FLIP BIG FREAKIN TIRES! (So now get your arse down and join us Eddy. You can play your bass to motivate the troops. Learn some Korn will ya:)

Cap-Zen Meditation Part 1

Cap's Zen Meditation: Sit still, shut up, and count your breaths... start there. More to come.

Great Workout Yesterday (PUSKA: Defined)

Great workout yesterday. Ben from the wrestling team came down, he weighs 150 lbs. and flips the 650 tire--animal. Love to see more wrestlers out there with us. Ian from Club Kung Fu was there and Mike from SHS and Eric Garcia who graduated from SHS last year (who kindly donated our 16lb. hammer). Great to see you kid. So nice to be back in the yard after too long off.

Next Training session will be Thursday at 2:15ish 10/6/11.
get out there and get some puskas.

Cap

PS. (For you sensitive readers: PUSKA means "gun" in Croatian. We call each other that because if you ain't man enough to get it done without a gun... you are not worthy of Strongman.

Soul Sword: The Way and Mind of a Zen Warrior by Vernon Kitabu Turner

Quotes from the book on Zen:

Zen Transcends all references and gives the mind nothing to grab hold of, not even itself. In the Zen approach, the false mind is made to collapse under its own weight. The Zen mind-spiritual mind manifests on its own, instinctively wise, instinctively correct. It knows nothing of its origin; it simply is, functioning in harmony with the world around.

(Cap-ism: #2:

When my tires were gone, I found Wing Tsun Kung Fu : When I empty my mind, I find a small black squirrel in there dressed in Yoda Underoos and a cheese hat who knows stuff I would NEVER know.)

Zatoichi the Blind Swordsman

If you have never seen the Zatoichi series about a blind swordsman from Ancient Japan... you are missing out. Shintaro Katsu the lead is brilliant; both in the role and as a swordsman. They can be a bit over the top...well way over at times but so worth the trip. The series and all of the films can be found on Netflix.

Back to the Strongman... today at 2:30ish SHS

Battlefield 3 BITES

For those of you who are gamers... Battlefield 3 Beta BITES. Bad Graphics, clunky, can't spot enemies. Doesn't hold a candle to Battlefield Bad Companies at all. Big Big disappointment. Again, Flipping Monday at 2:30 ish.

Strongman Oct. 3rd and Thursday October 6th

Hey Fans. Yes. Cape Cod was amazing. Swam in icy waters with seals under the threat of shark attack. Very strong-manish. And I must add our house had an outdoor shower. Awesome! Coming out of frigid Cape Cod waters and taking a hot shower outdoors was very enlightening. I recommend it.

Now to important matters. Strongman will be Monday and thursday after school. Be there or be... um un-strong. Trying to get a weekend date but I have a Wing Tsun Cookout this Sunday I am running with Si Hing so maybe not. STAY TUNED. Above see pictures of mmm... Lobster Roll and Me scaring the sharks.