Tweet
On an earlier Post I mentioned that rumor has it Frederick Ettish was making a comeback. The martial arts world has waited almost six years for this triumphant moment, if this is true. As with many martial arts legends; Bruce Lee, Helio Gracie, etc... there are many mythical stories that circulate and can even take on a life of there own. We don't know if they are true or if they have been embelished through years of telling and retelling.
I would like to share with you a Fred Ettish story and I would also be interested in hearing any that you all out there might be willing to share.
It was a rainy and chilly night when Fred left the Ettish Academy. He had been working on learning to stand up during a fight again. As he was locking the door, out from the shadows came two very imposing figures. Fred, being an ex-junior high sprinter was able to safely out run the potential confrontation.
I spoke to Fred about this incident shortly after. He very carefully explained to me that the Toa of martial arts was to avoid conflict. He also revealed to me that when asked to compete in the UFC he was only trying to spread his 'non confrontational' philosophy with the whole Mixed Martial Arts World.
Cleatus Bartholomew Ledbetter
I would like to share with you a Fred Ettish story and I would also be interested in hearing any that you all out there might be willing to share.
It was a rainy and chilly night when Fred left the Ettish Academy. He had been working on learning to stand up during a fight again. As he was locking the door, out from the shadows came two very imposing figures. Fred, being an ex-junior high sprinter was able to safely out run the potential confrontation.
I spoke to Fred about this incident shortly after. He very carefully explained to me that the Toa of martial arts was to avoid conflict. He also revealed to me that when asked to compete in the UFC he was only trying to spread his 'non confrontational' philosophy with the whole Mixed Martial Arts World.
Cleatus Bartholomew Ledbetter
Comment