Thread: What exactly goes on in Iadio compeitions?

Swiss Francs it is then. Swiss account number to follow in PM

Quote: Originally Posted by R Stroud You can easily simulate the feeling for the spectators if you can find two unemployed painters to throw some white latex 'satin finish' up on a barn wall and then intently focus on it to see which dries first. Of course, the only thing worse is the lower back pain you get after doing Shinpan refereeing all day. Robert, it's a shame you're not near London. I've been a spinal pain...

Quote: Originally Posted by Peter West I wouldn't dirty my hands... Swiss Francs maybe... Maltese Pounds; You have 10 in Malta - - return to UK and it becomes £20. Magic!

Let me know what your Swiss bank account number is and maybe there will be a little something for you assuming I make any money off of this thing! hmmm maybe something fine to drink and a few Cuban cigars added in as well..... not sure if I want to include any of my harem in the bargin.....again all comes down to the level of preformance and the amount that it brings in for me........ I swear we need Don king to promote this event!

Malta uses Euros now.

Quote: Originally Posted by ps73 Robert, it's a shame you're not near London. I've been a spinal pain specialist for 13yrs and would be more than happy to help you out. We could trade- I fix your back, you refine my technique (what little I have at this stage) Thanks for the offer, but I think my issues are more along the lines of what my fighter pilot uncle used to call "a short between the headset". Hope we...

Exactly as Peter says, speed is only a part of iai, much more important is timing. You'll learn that as you continue your training. The judgment is simply on which competitor performed the best set of kata. The difficult part is often trying to decide what defines "better" but that's the judge's problem. Kim.

Quote: Originally Posted by Peter West ...but not always! But enough.

Quote: Originally Posted by ScottUK Are you aware that Nosferatu the Ninja is actually Bill (still learning)? NOOOOO!!!!! you cant name him.... you've outed the BKA's most powerful weapon....

Robert beat me to it. I was going to say "lots of sleeping in the spectator stands".