To my Brother and Sister Comrades of RKC San Jose 2009

[praetorian]

A Sig woman. Yep, that's what it was. A Glock Gal is too harsh, too, how does one say it? Too plastic. A S&W woman, well, she's too set in her ways, reliable, but perhaps a bit too old fashioned. A Colt woman, please WAY too country, and a Ruger girl, just too loose, poorly fitted and frightfully stodgey in her action.

Ahh, but a Sig woman! Steely, fully railed on a fitted frame, with all the necessary controls within easy grasp. And .40 caliber! Spunky, with just the right amount of kick, delivering a terminal balistic shock capable of stopping the most foolhearty man dead in his tracks...(sigh)

Karen, you were a hoot to work with, you handled the victim workout flawlessly.

Welcome to the RKC Community! Now, you just have to deal with us less stable members...

[PeterHuntRKC]

Hello, americancouragecorner:

You have this Marine all fired-up with some kettlebells beckoning for heat outside in the Arizona twilight.

Welcome to our special niche in this lazy, complacent world, Comrade
. . . and check your canopy, Officer!!

Regards,
Peter

[americancouragecorner]

Karen,

You brought it! You never looked in over your head...well maybe you rushed your TGU's a little. You make a great point that I am wrestling with right now...We have to build upon this experience and live up to the examples set by our senior RKC's. Each of us needs to work with another RKC. We will need to be kept honest in our form and execution. Karen and I have it made. She's got Master RKC Rif. Chief Instructor Pavel and Team Leader Mark Cheng are in my city. Lets all make a point of training with fellow RKC's but also make the effort to find Team Leaders in your region.

Mike

[delectatus]

Originally Posted by americancouragecorner

I am not writing this to blow my own horn, or say LOOK AT ME! I am writing this to shout LOOK AT YOU! I am turned on by "normal" people. No...not aroused, but switched on. I get a huge kick out of being around a group as diverse as we are. I expected every one of us who was a firefighter, cop, soldier, sailor , airman, or Marine to pass. I am most impressed by our classmates who conquered the RKC who come from everyday walks of life.It was refreshing for me to be around such a diverse group of people who were united under such austere conditions. Mom's, Dad's, farmers, personal trainers etc...all swinging and snatching and heaving and hurting.The people who were challenegd in such a way for their FIRST time.

Wow. This is getting printed and going on the bulletin board in my austere garage "gym." (More of a courage corner: Kettlebells, barbell, a few dumbbells, grippers, and bands.) Now... I just have to get through the June RKC!

Strength and Honor

[EricJMoss]

Comrade Mike it was an honor to travel in that Toyota to and from the RKC.

When I was younger I had always wanted to be a part of something special. Something elite. Non 20/20 vision kept me out of the Seals. A reconstructed ACL disqualified me from Marine Recon. So I thought I was basically out of options until the RKC came along. It fit the bill.

Eric Moss proud RKC

[praetorian]

Eric, congrats on the certification! It was a pleasure meeting you and spilling some sour mash with you Sunday night.

[americancouragecorner]

Comrades...

Could you all please update me if you wish with e-mail adresses?

Mike Prosser
americancouragecorner@yahoo.com