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When do you get a license to kill or register your hands as lethal weapons?
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(02-27-2026, 11:54 AM)thatguy Wrote: When do you get a license to kill or register your hands as lethal weapons?
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I use swords. They are already considered lethal weapons.
You'll know when my license comes in by the trail of the dead...
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Quote:Proposed legislation would create 'Bruce Lee Day' in California
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Chinese-American martial arts exponent Bruce Lee (1940 - 1973), in a karate stance, early 1970s. (Photo by Archive Photos/Getty Images)
A member of the California State Assembly has authored a bill that would establish May 17 as Bruce Lee Day, an annual, statewide observance honoring the San Francisco-born martial arts icon known for his roles in Enter the Dragon and Game of Death, among others.
The bill, AB 2455, was authored by Matt Haney (D-San Francisco). If adopted, it would make Bruce Lee the first Chinese-American commemorated with a day in California State Law.
What they're saying:
The date, May 17, is significant in Lee’s life — it marks the day an 18-year-old Lee returned to the United States from Hong Kong, where he was born.
"Bruce Lee was a symbol of pride, resilience, and possibility for generations who rarely saw themselves reflected with strength and dignity," Haney said in a press release. "Born in San Francisco and celebrated around the world, he embodies the creativity and diversity that define California. Bruce Lee would be the first Chinese-American to receive a day in California state law. It sends a clear message to every young person who feels unseen: your story and your dreams belong at the heart of California’s history."
Born in 1940, Lee became known for his skill in martial arts, and was one of the first Asian-American leading men in Hollywood. Lee founded his own martial arts practice, Jeet Kune Do, and starred in multiple Hollywood films and TV series before his death at age 32. Lee’s cause of death has never been conclusively determined.
What we know:
Over the course of his life, Lee spent several years living in the Bay Area, and cofounded a martial arts dojo in Oakland.
"Our family is deeply moved and honored by Assemblymember Haney’s introduction of this bill designating May 17 as an annual Bruce Lee Day for the state of California. To be the first Chinese American recognized this way is a testament to my father’s enduring legacy and the countless lives he continues to touch," Shannon Lee, founder and CEO of the Bruce Lee Foundation, and Bruce Lee’s daughter said in a press release. "From young people who found confidence and possibility in his philosophy, to families who finally saw themselves represented on screen, to athletes who still draw on his teachings of discipline and inner strength, his reach is profound. My father was a bridge between cultures through his courage, and his spirit of interracial solidarity remains as relevant as ever."
What's next:
If AB 2445 is approved, California would designate May 17 as Bruce Lee Day, and encourage voluntary commemorative activities — school lessons, cultural exhibits, and public events highlighting Lee’s contributions and historical context — across the state.
The bill is expected to be heard in committee in the coming weeks.
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(03-01-2026, 03:52 PM)thatguy Wrote: https://www.ktvu.com/news/proposed-legis...california
Quote:Proposed legislation would create 'Bruce Lee Day' in California
Ian Bradley
OAKLAND, Calif. -
Chinese-American martial arts exponent Bruce Lee (1940 - 1973), in a karate stance, early 1970s. (Photo by Archive Photos/Getty Images)
A member of the California State Assembly has authored a bill that would establish May 17 as Bruce Lee Day, an annual, statewide observance honoring the San Francisco-born martial arts icon known for his roles in Enter the Dragon and Game of Death, among others.
The bill, AB 2455, was authored by Matt Haney (D-San Francisco). If adopted, it would make Bruce Lee the first Chinese-American commemorated with a day in California State Law.
What they're saying:
The date, May 17, is significant in Lee’s life — it marks the day an 18-year-old Lee returned to the United States from Hong Kong, where he was born.
"Bruce Lee was a symbol of pride, resilience, and possibility for generations who rarely saw themselves reflected with strength and dignity," Haney said in a press release. "Born in San Francisco and celebrated around the world, he embodies the creativity and diversity that define California. Bruce Lee would be the first Chinese-American to receive a day in California state law. It sends a clear message to every young person who feels unseen: your story and your dreams belong at the heart of California’s history."
Born in 1940, Lee became known for his skill in martial arts, and was one of the first Asian-American leading men in Hollywood. Lee founded his own martial arts practice, Jeet Kune Do, and starred in multiple Hollywood films and TV series before his death at age 32. Lee’s cause of death has never been conclusively determined.
What we know:
Over the course of his life, Lee spent several years living in the Bay Area, and cofounded a martial arts dojo in Oakland.
"Our family is deeply moved and honored by Assemblymember Haney’s introduction of this bill designating May 17 as an annual Bruce Lee Day for the state of California. To be the first Chinese American recognized this way is a testament to my father’s enduring legacy and the countless lives he continues to touch," Shannon Lee, founder and CEO of the Bruce Lee Foundation, and Bruce Lee’s daughter said in a press release. "From young people who found confidence and possibility in his philosophy, to families who finally saw themselves represented on screen, to athletes who still draw on his teachings of discipline and inner strength, his reach is profound. My father was a bridge between cultures through his courage, and his spirit of interracial solidarity remains as relevant as ever."
What's next:
If AB 2445 is approved, California would designate May 17 as Bruce Lee Day, and encourage voluntary commemorative activities — school lessons, cultural exhibits, and public events highlighting Lee’s contributions and historical context — across the state.
The bill is expected to be heard in committee in the coming weeks.
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www.neatorama.com/2026/03/23/Fitness-Trend-Sword-Yoga/
Quote:Fitness Trend: Sword Yoga
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Do you want to get fit, but worry about being vulnerable to close-quarters melee attack during your exercises? Then sword yoga is for you! The New York Post reports that performing yoga routines while holding swords is becoming a popular activity in some studios in The City. It's a synthesis of vinyasa yoga, tai chi, and kung fu.
Sabrina Stoberg founded WeaponUp, a sword yoga fitness firm. Her background in Shaolin kung fu provided her with a foundation for this vigorous yoga practice that demands strength, balance, and flexibility. It also encourages women who participate to feel strong and develop what Stoberg calls "main character energy."
-via Jarvis Best | Photo: Sabrina Stoberg
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(03-23-2026, 01:00 PM)thatguy Wrote: www.neatorama.com/2026/03/23/Fitness-Trend-Sword-Yoga/
Quote:Fitness Trend: Sword Yoga
John Farrier
Do you want to get fit, but worry about being vulnerable to close-quarters melee attack during your exercises? Then sword yoga is for you! The New York Post reports that performing yoga routines while holding swords is becoming a popular activity in some studios in The City. It's a synthesis of vinyasa yoga, tai chi, and kung fu.
Sabrina Stoberg founded WeaponUp, a sword yoga fitness firm. Her background in Shaolin kung fu provided her with a foundation for this vigorous yoga practice that demands strength, balance, and flexibility. It also encourages women who participate to feel strong and develop what Stoberg calls "main character energy."
-via Jarvis Best | Photo: Sabrina Stoberg
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Don't get PPFY or me started on WeaponUp.
It's a tragic tale.
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(03-23-2026, 02:56 PM)Drunk Monk Wrote: (03-23-2026, 01:00 PM)thatguy Wrote: www.neatorama.com/2026/03/23/Fitness-Trend-Sword-Yoga/
Quote:Fitness Trend: Sword Yoga
John Farrier
Do you want to get fit, but worry about being vulnerable to close-quarters melee attack during your exercises? Then sword yoga is for you! The New York Post reports that performing yoga routines while holding swords is becoming a popular activity in some studios in The City. It's a synthesis of vinyasa yoga, tai chi, and kung fu.
Sabrina Stoberg founded WeaponUp, a sword yoga fitness firm. Her background in Shaolin kung fu provided her with a foundation for this vigorous yoga practice that demands strength, balance, and flexibility. It also encourages women who participate to feel strong and develop what Stoberg calls "main character energy."
-via Jarvis Best | Photo: Sabrina Stoberg
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Don't get PPFY or me started on WeaponUp.
It's a tragic tale.
I'm just imagining you going to and from your yoga sessions armed...katana across the back...dead stare at all passers-by. Maybe pushing a small dog in a vintage stroller...
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(03-23-2026, 03:09 PM)thatguy Wrote: (03-23-2026, 02:56 PM)Drunk Monk Wrote: (03-23-2026, 01:00 PM)thatguy Wrote: www.neatorama.com/2026/03/23/Fitness-Trend-Sword-Yoga/
Quote:Fitness Trend: Sword Yoga
John Farrier
Do you want to get fit, but worry about being vulnerable to close-quarters melee attack during your exercises? Then sword yoga is for you! The New York Post reports that performing yoga routines while holding swords is becoming a popular activity in some studios in The City. It's a synthesis of vinyasa yoga, tai chi, and kung fu.
Sabrina Stoberg founded WeaponUp, a sword yoga fitness firm. Her background in Shaolin kung fu provided her with a foundation for this vigorous yoga practice that demands strength, balance, and flexibility. It also encourages women who participate to feel strong and develop what Stoberg calls "main character energy."
-via Jarvis Best | Photo: Sabrina Stoberg
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Don't get PPFY or me started on WeaponUp.
It's a tragic tale.
I'm just imagining you going to and from your yoga sessions armed...katana across the back...dead stare at all passers-by. Maybe pushing a small dog in a vintage stroller...
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Truth be told, my yoga center and iaido dojo are close to each other - on either side of the Crepe Place. I could take a yoga class and then scoot over to iai, so it might've been if I had that much juice, but I don't anymore...
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(03-23-2026, 03:15 PM)Drunk Monk Wrote: Truth be told, my yoga center and iaido dojo are close to each other - on either side of the Crepe Place. I could take a yoga class and then scoot over to iai, so it might've been if I had that much juice, but I don't anymore...
I guess you're not on that bleeding edge so to speak...
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(03-23-2026, 03:15 PM)Drunk Monk Wrote: (03-23-2026, 03:09 PM)thatguy Wrote: (03-23-2026, 02:56 PM)Drunk Monk Wrote: (03-23-2026, 01:00 PM)thatguy Wrote: www.neatorama.com/2026/03/23/Fitness-Trend-Sword-Yoga/
Quote:Fitness Trend: Sword Yoga
John Farrier
Do you want to get fit, but worry about being vulnerable to close-quarters melee attack during your exercises? Then sword yoga is for you! The New York Post reports that performing yoga routines while holding swords is becoming a popular activity in some studios in The City. It's a synthesis of vinyasa yoga, tai chi, and kung fu.
Sabrina Stoberg founded WeaponUp, a sword yoga fitness firm. Her background in Shaolin kung fu provided her with a foundation for this vigorous yoga practice that demands strength, balance, and flexibility. It also encourages women who participate to feel strong and develop what Stoberg calls "main character energy."
-via Jarvis Best | Photo: Sabrina Stoberg
--tg
https://www.instagram.com/theweaponup/
Don't get PPFY or me started on WeaponUp.
It's a tragic tale.
I'm just imagining you going to and from your yoga sessions armed...katana across the back...dead stare at all passers-by. Maybe pushing a small dog in a vintage stroller...
--tg
Truth be told, my yoga center and iaido dojo are close to each other - on either side of the Crepe Place. I could take a yoga class and then scoot over to iai, so it might've been if I had that much juice, but I don't anymore...
This just made the NY Post - https://nypost.com/2026/03/23/lifestyle/...-over-nyc/
Am I going to have to interview Sabina Storberg?
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Don’tcha wanna know about her Shaolin Experience ™?
In the Tudor Period, Fencing Masters were classified in the Vagrancy Laws along with Actors, Gypsys, Vagabonds, Sturdy Rogues, and the owners of performing bears.
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(03-24-2026, 10:28 AM)Dr. Ivor Yeti Wrote: Don’tcha wanna know about her Shaolin Experience ™?
I'm guessing that my Shaolin Experience ™ began before she was even born.
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Is that a euphemism?
As a matter of fact, my anger does keep me warm
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