December 02, 2004

You wanna rearn leel gong-hu? Yes yes? Stumbled on this while looking for something else. Titsin Kyun means literally "Iron Thread Fist".

Quite sure not a double post. Almost sure. Never mind. And yes, "Iron" in Cantonese can be spelled as "Tit" (although I personally prefer the slightly longer "Teet", which isn't much better, I guess). Ok? Ok.

posted by Alnedra 19 years ago
  • Heeeeeeey Macarena!
  • I love how kungfu sets are always demonstrated by potbellied grandfather types. Perhaps a new-century "Hottie Hung Gar" poster could feature Jet Li in a speedo.
  • if you scroll down at the right speed it looks like a little movie! *must go now to hide my tigers*
  • I love how kungfu sets are always demonstrated by potbellied grandfather types. Peeing under them or something?
  • I like "Lift the wine-jug and bring out a toast".
  • potbellied grandfather types That's because they're the only ones who know how to do it absolutely correctly. The young whippersnappers under 70 or so are still just amateurs. You do realize that any of those 90-year old potbellied grandfathers could probably beat you until your ancestors cried, with one hand tied behind their back, don't you?
  • Splitting the bridge, stabilizing the bridge -- seems a little counterproductive. I just want to learn how to scowl properly. Where do I go for that?
  • divingmenuts: Somewhere on teh Intarweb there is a video of a Kendo grading which features an 80 year old chastising a 78 year old for fighting like an immpulsive young man.
  • I wish they had the sounds, and that they'd change as you did a scroll movie. Maybe I'd find out how "ng" is pronounced.
  • path, that's not hard. Just imagine being in the toilet, and being constipated. Now strain... and there you have it :)
  • Oooh! And can I use this to say thank you to all you monkeys who sent me postcards! Path (thank you. thank you. thank you!) Wolof (Big Stupid Bird! Bon Voyage!) Dreadnought (Mofi Meetup 4!) Ambrosia (*wave* sorry I missed ya!) Anyone I missed, I'm sorry. Or maybe the card hasn't arrived yet :) Thanks again all!*HUGS* *goes to bed*
  • Heheheh, big stupid bird.
  • You do realize that any of those 90-year old potbellied grandfathers [...] He'd have to catch me first! My nikedo is unstoppable! Seriously, I know that. My sifu's one of your whippersnappers, since he's only 66.
  • I got yer animated Taiji granddad right here! Not that good actually. Was thinking of a better set I've seen but can't find the link. As a student in Beijing in the early 90s, I was in town when one of the old Politburo died, who had been a Liberation Army bigwig and a keen promoter of the martial arts. They had a big public demonstration of various styles in his honour. One highlight was an 80 something geezer demonstrating a chain and sickle form. Teh awesome!
  • I know rule #1. Never even think about attacking a smiling old man - the older and more harmless looking, the more dangerous - run while you still can.
  • So, all in all, this is the sport for constipated, smiling, harmless-looking, pot-bellied grandfather types? - I'm in!
  • When I'm confronted with an angry grandfather waving his arms and making ?ng noises, I will remember two things from this: Cover the head Both hands cover the head
  • Johnny Hazard - you're way cool!
  • Johnny Hazard, that was really good! *applause* dhruva, I just popped outside to get some stuff, and found your postcard in the mail! Thankee!