Message from @Thomas Morrow

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2018-01-25 22:34:29 UTC  

@Tyler0317 That quote is why I love IE. It's been a great blend of intellectualism and manliness, and I really appreciate the focus on physical fitness and readiness without being larpy about it. I don’t want to sound like a wanna-be “tough-guy.” I’m not confrontational by nature. When I’ve been out on activism with the lads at the cvilles, DC, etc., I didn’t say anything to any one of the crazy counter-protestors. I didn’t yell things and get in people’s faces. Frankly, I was on edge and I think appropriately nervous, and I just wanted to get everyone out of there with as few bruises and arrest warrants as possible. But I knew I had a job to do (watch my brothers’ backs), and I try and keep my mind focused on what’s going on and what I’m gonna do if X happens. I do credit the Marines with that, as well as boxing and BJJ training – focusing and working through the problems caused by adrenaline in my mind if that makes any sense.

2018-01-25 23:23:57 UTC  

@Deleted User Yeah, I counter-signal the anti military posting hardcore.

I credit the USMC for TONS of my personal development. Military service (particularly combat mos)provides fantastic intangibles in everyday life.

2018-01-26 00:02:52 UTC  

So outside of personal growth, discipline, etc. it doesn't bother you that the globalist elites exploit our men's willingness to fight for their own gain? Not trying to start a shit show I just honestly want to know

2018-01-26 00:03:29 UTC  

Where else are you going to do warrior stuff?

2018-01-26 00:03:32 UTC  
2018-01-26 00:04:00 UTC  

That outweighs the damage done serving other interests?

2018-01-26 00:04:38 UTC  

Don't get me wrong- as a man I completely understand where you're coming from

2018-01-26 00:04:54 UTC  

Only you can decide that.

I would have enlisted regardless of the circumstances.

2018-01-26 00:06:54 UTC  

Perhaps think this way, some Tyrone who joined the Army and worked in the cafeteria for 4 years has more weapons training, experience with mission planning, and practical warfare experience than you.
(I'm not directly insulting you)

2018-01-26 00:09:47 UTC  

You military guys can't teach the rest of us?

2018-01-26 00:10:17 UTC  

Hypothetically speaking

2018-01-26 00:11:20 UTC  

Bootcamp is 3 months long. Infantry school is 3 months long. Other specific training can be from months to even 1.5 yrs long.

2018-01-26 00:11:43 UTC  

And of course no offense is intended sir

2018-01-26 00:11:51 UTC  

That's a given lol

2018-01-26 00:12:24 UTC  

I'm not troubled at all, we shared a ride coming back from Cville. 😉

2018-01-26 00:12:36 UTC  

Haha indeed

2018-01-26 00:13:58 UTC  

In theory though, couldn't you impart wisdom unto your brothers where the rubber hits the road? (Given everyone showed the dedication required)

2018-01-26 00:14:34 UTC  

Maybe put this way...

If you wanted to learn to fight, would you:

-Join a MMA gym with multiple UFC fighters and world class coaches
or
-Ask one of the members of the gym to give you private lessons in your backyard every now an then?

2018-01-26 00:15:54 UTC  

Certainly you could be trained, and with dedication you could be formidable. But it would never be the same, ya know?

2018-01-26 00:18:27 UTC  

Fair enough. Understanding it would take more than occasional training if one was dedicated enough to teach for long periods of time could you reach the same end result? (Aside from combat experience) don't get me wrong were these different times I'd be the first to enlist. ( in fact it bothers me very deeply to see us moving more in this direction, I planned to enlist for most of my life)

2018-01-26 00:19:06 UTC  

In the end I felt I could do more to solve the problems we're facing on the home front

2018-01-26 00:20:40 UTC  

Not to say I don't have nothing but the greatest respect for those who have. Some of my best friends have served overseas and it was their stories of what they were forced to do that attributed the most to my decision not to enlist

2018-01-26 00:26:02 UTC  

The .mil has 100's of millions in training budgets, weaponry, bases etc.

See my above analogy.

No way you could be equally proficient to someone who was trained by verified experts, with massive logistical support, and done so on a full time basis.

2018-01-26 00:31:05 UTC  

Understandable. One day perhaps it won't be an issue

2018-01-26 00:31:16 UTC  

Then again that's why we do what we do

2018-01-26 00:35:10 UTC  

👍🏼

2018-01-26 00:59:26 UTC  

@here

I'm starting to up my cardio here on the backside of winter.(gotta have the abs by spring) ;)

For non running cardio, I have been doing light kettlebell swings, and lighly weighted jump squats.

Any advice for winter fat burning?

2018-01-26 01:00:13 UTC  

Fasted HIIT Cardio

2018-01-26 01:07:11 UTC  

@everyone can you recommend high quality fighting gloves? I'd like to gift my husband some and Amazons' selection is not looking too hot. He does MMA & Kyokoshin karate

2018-01-26 01:09:42 UTC  

@Volkmom Fairtex or Twins Special

2018-01-26 01:10:39 UTC  

@Tyler0317 nothin like bag work and sparring brother

2018-01-26 01:11:34 UTC  

@Volkmom Gloves for hitting the bag, or for MMA?

2018-01-26 01:12:23 UTC  

@Deleted User the TN sparring group is having our first meetup this Saturday. 😉

2018-01-26 01:13:22 UTC  

Nice! Do vids if you guys are comfortable with it!

2018-01-26 01:14:59 UTC  

@Tyler0317 I second what @Deleted User said. I lift and run every weekday morning on an empty stomach and it does help lean you up

2018-01-26 01:16:42 UTC  

Ive never done fasted training consistantly, I'm up for the experiment.@Zyzz @Deleted User

2018-01-26 01:17:46 UTC  

Its helping me trim my winter weight. Bikini body season is coming up

2018-01-26 01:18:01 UTC  

Does the weight stay off after you eat?

2018-01-26 01:21:19 UTC  

@Tyler0317 mainly for the bag

2018-01-26 01:21:36 UTC  

He doesn't want much padding