Comments for Sconzo.com http://www.sconzo.com In all things, one must have a clear mind. Tue, 22 Jun 2010 00:22:37 -0700 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.0 Comment on Jan 15 Training – Brick by admin http://www.sconzo.com/2010/01/15/jan-15-training-brick/#comment-3195 admin Tue, 22 Jun 2010 00:22:37 +0000 http://www.sconzo.com/2010/01/15/jan-15-training-brick/#comment-3195 Hey Yasi - I just upgraded wordpress on my blog and finally configured Akismet to filter out thousands of spam comments. Once that was done, a few blog comments shined through and I noticed yours sitting there (sorry I'm just finding it now). I figured out how to remove those spin bike pedals at Gold's. It just requires sitting in the saddle with your feet strapped into the pedals, then twisting the pedals off the cranks. If I don't see you, good luck at the NJ State Triathlon! And congrats on getting into the NYC marathon this year. Hey Yasi – I just upgraded wordpress on my blog and finally configured Akismet to filter out thousands of spam comments. Once that was done, a few blog comments shined through and I noticed yours sitting there (sorry I’m just finding it now).
I figured out how to remove those spin bike pedals at Gold’s. It just requires sitting in the saddle with your feet strapped into the pedals, then twisting the pedals off the cranks. If I don’t see you, good luck at the NJ State Triathlon! And congrats on getting into the NYC marathon this year.

]]> Comment on 2007 Karate Winter Special Training by admin http://www.sconzo.com/2007/02/12/2007-karate-winter-special-training/#comment-3194 admin Tue, 22 Jun 2010 00:19:24 +0000 http://www.sconzo.com/wordpress/?p=4#comment-3194 Barry, thanks for the comment. That sounds just like something sensei would do. Since you trained in the 70s and 80s, we probably know some of the same people. Do you still do any type of training? Barry, thanks for the comment. That sounds just like something sensei would do.
Since you trained in the 70s and 80s, we probably know some of the same people.
Do you still do any type of training?

]]> Comment on 2007 Karate Winter Special Training by Barry Bergman http://www.sconzo.com/2007/02/12/2007-karate-winter-special-training/#comment-3135 Barry Bergman Mon, 14 Jun 2010 21:11:10 +0000 http://www.sconzo.com/wordpress/?p=4#comment-3135 I remember Winter Training in the late '70's to early '80's. As I recall, the training was held during the first week in February...historically the coldest days of the year. During one early morning training, one of my fellow black belts held his gi top closed with a safety pin. This angered Kisaka Sensei to the point where he had all of the black belts remove their gi tops and as we went out of the door, he threw water on our upper bodies...however, with the hard training that we did prior to the run, we didn't feel the cold. Our bodies were generating so much heat, it didn't feel any different. However, it was a badge of honor. The only injuries from winter training was some cuts on our feet from the rock salt that was sprinkled on the sidewalk snow. The rock salt was like running on ground glass. Those were wonderful days. That type of training taught us to push our boundaries and not accept limits. Those were some of the best lessons that I had ever learned. Thank you Sensei Kisaka. I remember Winter Training in the late ’70′s to early ’80′s. As I recall, the training was held during the first week in February…historically the coldest days of the year. During one early morning training, one of my fellow black belts held his gi top closed with a safety pin. This angered Kisaka Sensei to the point where he had all of the black belts remove their gi tops and as we went out of the door, he threw water on our upper bodies…however, with the hard training that we did prior to the run, we didn’t feel the cold. Our bodies were generating so much heat, it didn’t feel any different. However, it was a badge of honor.

The only injuries from winter training was some cuts on our feet from the rock salt that was sprinkled on the sidewalk snow. The rock salt was like running on ground glass. Those were wonderful days. That type of training taught us to push our boundaries and not accept limits. Those were some of the best lessons that I had ever learned. Thank you Sensei Kisaka.

]]> Comment on Jan 15 Training – Brick by Yasi http://www.sconzo.com/2010/01/15/jan-15-training-brick/#comment-2226 Yasi Fri, 12 Feb 2010 03:06:01 +0000 http://www.sconzo.com/2010/01/15/jan-15-training-brick/#comment-2226 I have the SAME problem with my cycling shoes and those bikes! Before the new year there were always at least 3 bikes in there that didn't have the foot strap, but I think they went through all the bikes and 'fixed' them, 'cleaned' them, and put all the straps back on. I tried asking an instructor how to take them off but she wouldn't tell me. I'm going to ask another one soon because I'm sick of using my sneakers. Once I know I'll pass along the info! I have the SAME problem with my cycling shoes and those bikes! Before the new year there were always at least 3 bikes in there that didn’t have the foot strap, but I think they went through all the bikes and ‘fixed’ them, ‘cleaned’ them, and put all the straps back on. I tried asking an instructor how to take them off but she wouldn’t tell me. I’m going to ask another one soon because I’m sick of using my sneakers. Once I know I’ll pass along the info!

]]> Comment on 2008 Karate Winter Special Training by dayen hall http://www.sconzo.com/2008/01/10/2008-karate-winter-special-training/#comment-1145 dayen hall Thu, 09 Jul 2009 02:07:51 +0000 http://www.sconzo.com/2008/01/10/2008-karate-winter-special-training/#comment-1145 location of Mr. K,s dojo Im old from 60s-70s Mr. K my favorite Im 54 trying to train again need old school fire Mr.K_(all respect Katsuya Kisaka is the one AKA MR.K location of Mr. K,s dojo Im old from 60s-70s Mr. K my favorite Im 54 trying to train again need old school fire Mr.K_(all respect Katsuya Kisaka is the one AKA MR.K

]]> Comment on 2008 Karate Winter Special Training by Dan http://www.sconzo.com/2008/01/10/2008-karate-winter-special-training/#comment-796 Dan Mon, 04 May 2009 02:10:05 +0000 http://www.sconzo.com/2008/01/10/2008-karate-winter-special-training/#comment-796 Frank, I ran across your page while conducting a google search for Katsuya Kisaka. I trained religiously at the JKA of NJ back in the early-mid 90's. Regrettably, I moved from Trenton to California in 96. I left the JKA dojo as a 1 or 2 kyu brown belt. It's been so long I cant remember exactly. I moved to a city where Shotokan was nowhere to be found, so I never continued my training. I have always missed it and the instructional staff at JKA. When I attended, aside from Kisaka Sensei, I was often insructed by Irwin Nadel (Not 100% on the spelling), Mr. Galdo (I think his first name was Frank, he had 3 sons), and Mary Jarosz. Are they still there? Mr. Nadel used to tell me if I ever quit he would hunt me down :) . I would love to know how everyone is doing down there. Frank, I ran across your page while conducting a google search for Katsuya Kisaka. I trained religiously at the JKA of NJ back in the early-mid 90′s. Regrettably, I moved from Trenton to California in 96. I left the JKA dojo as a 1 or 2 kyu brown belt. It’s been so long I cant remember exactly. I moved to a city where Shotokan was nowhere to be found, so I never continued my training. I have always missed it and the instructional staff at JKA. When I attended, aside from Kisaka Sensei, I was often insructed by Irwin Nadel (Not 100% on the spelling), Mr. Galdo (I think his first name was Frank, he had 3 sons), and Mary Jarosz. Are they still there? Mr. Nadel used to tell me if I ever quit he would hunt me down :) . I would love to know how everyone is doing down there.

]]> Comment on 2009 Polar Bear Plunge and Short Run by admin http://www.sconzo.com/2009/03/01/2009-polar-bear-plunge-and-short-run/#comment-375 admin Sun, 08 Mar 2009 16:44:46 +0000 http://www.sconzo.com/2009/03/01/2009-polar-bear-plunge-and-short-run/#comment-375 Thanks Charlie. We'll definitely have to find each other for next year's plunge and get in a run prior to the dip in the ocean! Thanks Charlie. We’ll definitely have to find each other for next year’s plunge and get in a run prior to the dip in the ocean!

]]> Comment on 2009 Polar Bear Plunge and Short Run by Charlie http://www.sconzo.com/2009/03/01/2009-polar-bear-plunge-and-short-run/#comment-362 Charlie Mon, 02 Mar 2009 19:30:17 +0000 http://www.sconzo.com/2009/03/01/2009-polar-bear-plunge-and-short-run/#comment-362 I LOVE the video Frank. It really captures the plunge perfectly. I'd love to join you for the run on the beach next year. I LOVE the video Frank. It really captures the plunge perfectly. I’d love to join you for the run on the beach next year.

]]> Comment on 2009 Polar Bear Plunge and Short Run by Ardena http://www.sconzo.com/2009/03/01/2009-polar-bear-plunge-and-short-run/#comment-361 Ardena Mon, 02 Mar 2009 04:48:50 +0000 http://www.sconzo.com/2009/03/01/2009-polar-bear-plunge-and-short-run/#comment-361 Great video!!! Great video!!!

]]> Comment on 2009 Polar Bear Plunge and Short Run by admin http://www.sconzo.com/2009/03/01/2009-polar-bear-plunge-and-short-run/#comment-359 admin Mon, 02 Mar 2009 01:21:07 +0000 http://www.sconzo.com/2009/03/01/2009-polar-bear-plunge-and-short-run/#comment-359 Thanks for the compliment Bill. Next year, maybe you'll join us. Thanks for the compliment Bill. Next year, maybe you’ll join us.

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