Gilligan wrote:
You obviously did not see the Steven Segal movie.

I can't remember if I have or not... probably not, since I
don't watch many movies.

.... He was in a coma for 15
years, came out of it, buried a railroad tie in the ground as a makiwari
board and within weeks of his awakening managed to snap the untapered tie
right off with one blow. Plus he was married to Kelly LeBrock! No need for a
weight bag at all.


Wow! Was that a true story? It would certainly change my
opinion!

Except I don't think my wife would like the Kelly LeBrock part.


Did you study Shotokan?


No. But I have been in several dojos that took practices
from a wide range of disciplines.

Fencing is more fun and almost as good exercise.

DSK