Front Porch Fighter: UpComiNg AcTion

Wednesday, August 20, 2008

UpComiNg AcTion

A got a few pictures of the padded assailant training live and in color. I will put a few of them up soon so you can see them.

Oh, I should take a couple of pictures of the bruises and scratches I got so everyone can see how much I have suffered for the cause of training the Law Enforcement officers of tomorrow.

1 comment:

Travis Hart said...: I LOVE THAT COWBELL !!!!!!!!!! I NEED MORE COWBELL!!!!!!!!!!; August 20, 2008 at 7:49 PM

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What's in a Name?

Since a few have asked, "Why the name, 'Front Porch Fighter' ?", I will take a stab at answering it.

In times past, the predominant feature of most houses was the front porch. It was right out there in front and it used to be a gathering place for people from the neighborhood. Friends could come over and hang out, lovers could swing on the porch swing and moms would entertain with lemonade. The front porch was a place to get to know others and it signified a willingness and a desire to be in community.

The predominant feature on many homes built today is the garage. The garage is a place where you can pull your car in without anyone else having to talk to you or interrupt your schedule as you retreat into your private sanctuary. To me, the garage in front signifies a desire to live my own life and a kind of disconnect from the rest of the world.

While I appreciate some privacy and sanctuary, I feel that all too often, we are disconnected from the rest of the world and have lost a sense of community, which the home styles reflect. So, I am an advocate of the front porch....at least metaphorically speaking.

Hence, the name Front Porch Fighter.