Lonestar_logic
Republic of Texas
- May 13, 2009
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When I was stationed on Okinawa (back in the '50s) a buddy and I signed up for Judo lessons at a native dojo. The first lesson consisted of some defensive falls and rolls which enable fast recovery after being thrown by an opponent. That first lesson was my last lesson because I spent two hours having my ass kicked and tossed around like a sack.I have no doubt he's already in Hollywood demonstrating his now-famous barrel-roll.
Casebolt's now famous judo roll is what brought this memory to mind. I know what it's purpose is but I was (and still am) at a loss as to why he did it? At first I thought someone had hit him or tossed him because the clip is truncated. But all the commentary here suggests it was done spontaneously, which means that man clearly has a screw loose.
It's quite possible he stumbled while running and had the presence of mind to tuck and roll. Perhaps he took judo lessons too.