Maybe your not a protege' but a parasite.
A parasite wants what you've earned not what you've learned.
A parasite wants whats in your hands not what's in your heart.
Are you a protege' or a parasite ?
A mentors suggestion is a command for a protege'
Dr. Mike Murdock
Jim Maloney, 'War Chief' to The Mi'kmaq Nation, The Mi'kmaq are the original natives of Nova Scotia, New Brunswick parts of Newfounland, Quebec and Maine.
To get Jimmy going when he was sparring, Bob Bethoney would pound out an Indian war drum beat on the floor louder and louder. It was as if to call the Indian Chiefs' spirits to come down and join Jim's body. After that jimmy was fighting like a God. When you look at the last scene in the movie THE LAST OF THE MOHICANS, where the father having seen his son killed, rushes up the mountain slaying dozens of Indians without breaking his stride and with the eye of the tiger in Mooshin , finally gets to the person who killed his son and is able to take revenge with violence of action, power and technique.......that is Jimmy.
Bruce Lee visited George Mattsons' Dojo once and Jim had a chance to fight Bruce; in fact there is a picture in Bruce Lee's book with Jimmy and Bruce squaring off.
Maloney's fighting speed in those days was phenomenal.
Bruce only weighed 127 lbs back then. He had a hard time against Jim who would charge him behind a wauke screen sweeping away his kicks.
In this shot you can see Bruce Lee about to be taken down by Maloney.
Uechi has the 'straight blast' similar to WC but with open chain palms out of seisan that are extremely effective for short stop and take downs.
Bruce wasn't used to that.
In a conversation with Van Canna, Jimmy said that the exchanges were many and Bruce used some of the photos for his book of the action shots.
Van said, Bruce was trying to close the distance with fast kicks,
but couldn't and that Jimmy had to take it easy on him because he weighed only 127 pounds. George Mattson was telling Jimmy ‘Take it easy’ for fear he’d knock him to the floor. Jimmy did confirm he got his wauke under his side and round kicks several time in a jamming fashion,off balancing him, but holding him up so he wouldn't fall.
but couldn't and that Jimmy had to take it easy on him because he weighed only 127 pounds. George Mattson was telling Jimmy ‘Take it easy’ for fear he’d knock him to the floor. Jimmy did confirm he got his wauke under his side and round kicks several time in a jamming fashion,off balancing him, but holding him up so he wouldn't fall.
I remember as a 14 year old kid going to Jimmys' seminars on (P.C.T.).
His Pressure Point Control Tactics seminars are 'electrifying' to say the least !!!
No matter how many times he 'lit me up' I kept going back.......
At 15 years old I returned to George Mattsons' Summerfest and demonstrated the skills he had taught me the year before. Sensei Maloney awarded me a beautiful certificate from the tribal justice institute, it became my prize possession.
Disenchanted with the politics involved in the testing process in Uechi Ryu, I hadn't tested in 10 or more years. I had a discussion with Sensei Maloney about Rank and Titles in Uechi Ryu, To my surprise asked me to look at my 'material' the next day.
So I previewed my material for this motly crew. for hours in the hot sun...............
The Gi tore at my sunburned skin as I performed the test material on a wet incline of grass at the Massachusetts Maritime Academy.
Much to my surprise my board consisted of a host of legendary fighter / Grand Masters from Karates' Blood & Guts era !
I was surprised and empowered when these great men actually cheered me on.
"Stop looking up and look ahead, you've already arrived"
Jim Maloney
Don't look for someone to give you influence only as a mentor.
Your mentor should be a source of influence to your life,
not a channel of influence to societal wealth and power and prestige.
His influence should be towards achieving your dream and greatness.
I remember as a 14 year old kid going to Jimmys' seminars on (P.C.T.).
His Pressure Point Control Tactics seminars are 'electrifying' to say the least !!!
No matter how many times he 'lit me up' I kept going back.......
At 15 years old I returned to George Mattsons' Summerfest and demonstrated the skills he had taught me the year before. Sensei Maloney awarded me a beautiful certificate from the tribal justice institute, it became my prize possession.
At 15 years old I returned to George Mattsons' Summerfest and demonstrated the skills he had taught me the year before. Sensei Maloney awarded me a beautiful certificate from the tribal justice institute, it became my prize possession.
Disenchanted with the politics involved in the testing process in Uechi Ryu, I hadn't tested in 10 or more years. I had a discussion with Sensei Maloney about Rank and Titles in Uechi Ryu, To my surprise asked me to look at my 'material' the next day.
So I previewed my material for this motly crew. for hours in the hot sun...............
The Gi tore at my sunburned skin as I performed the test material on a wet incline of grass at the Massachusetts Maritime Academy.
Much to my surprise my board consisted of a host of legendary fighter / Grand Masters from Karates' Blood & Guts era !
I was surprised and empowered when these great men actually cheered me on.
"Stop looking up and look ahead, you've already arrived"
Jim Maloney
Don't look for someone to give you influence only as a mentor.
Your mentor should be a source of influence to your life,
not a channel of influence to societal wealth and power and prestige.
His influence should be towards achieving your dream and greatness.
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