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Post by Gary Steuer on Jan 6, 2008 6:45:38 GMT -5
I was asked the other day what my tattoos meant to me. Right after that I was asked by a different person , why I had tattoos and did it stop people from wanting to study with me . I asked them why would that stop someone from wanting to learn from me ? they said that it gave the impression that I was either out of jail or a psycho or just generally unbalanced....
I still smile about the last comment.... I don't see myself as unbalanced , although Ron might disagree... Anyway, good questions.... Remember that there are some very famous kung fu persons in history who were tattooed...the most famous is a person who was known throughout China as " Nine tattooed dragon." If anyone else is tattooed it would be nice to hear some input.... As time goes by I'll show some articles that were printed and I'll post some pictures......
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jay
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Jan 6, 2008 22:04:20 GMT -5
Post by jay on Jan 6, 2008 22:04:20 GMT -5
Hey Gary,
I have the Shaw Bros. movie - "Hero Nine Tattooed Dragon" with Chen Kuan Tai.
Jay
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Post by Gary Steuer on Jan 7, 2008 2:23:26 GMT -5
I'd love to see that Jay ! Thanks
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Jan 7, 2008 11:22:55 GMT -5
Post by Gary Steuer on Jan 7, 2008 11:22:55 GMT -5
 Hi George Not a great picture, makes me look fat.... Anyway, thanks for the compliment and yeah , it's a full suit from the neck to the wrists to the ankles with absolutely no bare skin. Did the full suit as a tribute to GM Wong after he passed. Long story, We'll sit and talk some day .... |
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Jan 7, 2008 11:24:18 GMT -5
Post by Gary Steuer on Jan 7, 2008 11:24:18 GMT -5
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Jan 7, 2008 11:25:14 GMT -5
Post by Gary Steuer on Jan 7, 2008 11:25:14 GMT -5
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mark
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Jan 7, 2008 15:33:16 GMT -5
Post by mark on Jan 7, 2008 15:33:16 GMT -5
Hi Sifu Gary,
I don't have any tattoos, but as a Chiropractor I've seen many. Sometimes I wonder what the hell they were thinking. I can honestly tell you those are the best tattoos I've ever seen. The man who did the work is a true artist. Have a great day!
Mark
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Jan 7, 2008 15:45:34 GMT -5
Post by G.S. N.G.K. on Jan 7, 2008 15:45:34 GMT -5
Gary that is a great suit I agree with Mark Great Work. "Paz" George N.G.K.
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steeve
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Jan 7, 2008 19:15:40 GMT -5
Post by steeve on Jan 7, 2008 19:15:40 GMT -5
Gary Does in the history of tatoo....the ides of tatoo all the body is a japenese concept ....from the Yakusa?  Gary do you have tatoo under the short also  I just ask   Steeve |
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Jan 7, 2008 21:29:56 GMT -5
Post by Gary Steuer on Jan 7, 2008 21:29:56 GMT -5
Thanks for the compliments ! Tattoos have been done from the beginning of time. When the first cave dweller poked himself with a stick from a fire and it left a mark, it caught on. They have found people preserved in ice ,dated back thousands of years ago with intricate tattoos on their bodies. The Chinese used the tattoo as a mark so others could recognise people who were not favored by the authorities. This caught on and most of the kung fu rebels tattooed themselves . Later on , the Japanese picked up on the idea and it seems to have traveled to every culture in theworld.. And Steeve, the answer is yes. There is no bare skin from the ankles to the wrists to the neck.
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Post by Gary Steuer on Jan 8, 2008 0:52:39 GMT -5
 See, when it's cold out and I put on clothes no one can see the tattoos! Crossing thru Death Valley to Vegas '86 . Had to make a pit stop......... You could check with Tim ! |
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Post by Gary Steuer on Jan 8, 2008 1:49:07 GMT -5
 This is a copy of the postcards that were sold after I won the NTA tattoo convention in 1991 as the Best Tattooed Male . |
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Jan 21, 2008 2:08:13 GMT -5
Post by Gary Steuer on Jan 21, 2008 2:08:13 GMT -5
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Jan 21, 2008 2:13:18 GMT -5
Post by Gary Steuer on Jan 21, 2008 2:13:18 GMT -5
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Feb 28, 2008 1:56:04 GMT -5
Post by Gary Steuer on Feb 28, 2008 1:56:04 GMT -5
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I just ask 
