The mental image of it dosent quite do it justice . I only wish I had been taping it . We could have sent it into Americas funniest home videos. I think it could have won the grand prize.

Hmm...I'm sure that they have synthetic testicles. Get a replacement lover's handle and a replacement testicle. At this rate, you will be a six-million dollar man soon.

Joe, don't worry about the video tapes. You can always repeat the same practice. Shot number 267, ready..action!

Hmmmm, where do I start, too many comments!!!! Must control ones self!!!!

As long as you are OK, thats whats important, but I do have some random thoughts on the matter and a few "Casey Rogers facts". Chuck Norris will now roudhouse kick me in the head, but here goes.....

At least that guy with Cheney ONLY got shot in the face.

Casey Rogers had a testicle contest with Lance Armstrong, Casey won by a half.

Which "sword" were you trying to use??

Maybe I'll get lucky and Master Estrada will NOT want me to top that!

Casey's favorite TV show..... Hardball.

I apologize in advance, but this really was funny, not to you of course, but anytime someone takes a shot to the ' hoo hoo' its always funny. I will try and think of more "facts" but we may have to start a new thread for that one.

I wonder if I should change the title of the thread to: DO NOT TRY THIS AT HOME... OR AT ALL.

Personally, I would like to take this opportunity to take an official stand against people getting shot - by arrows or any other projectiles, in the groin or any other location.

Remember, it's all fun and games until someone loses a... part.

One rule for attempting something insane/crazy/stupid/possibly painful - always videotape it. I've done tons of stupid things that I wish I had on tape.

I have two thoughts on this subject:

Gee, I sure hope this whole 'deflect-the-arrow-thing' does not become a new testing/competition requirement.....

and

now I am gonna be hearing Casey Rogers Facts (a/k/a CPF's) from Mr. Ziti when I'm at the dojang (in addition to the Chuck Norris Facts).

But in all seriousness, Casey, I hope you are ok from your little encounter.

It's interesting how a shot to the "hoo hoo" [ to use Zitisian turn of phrase ] has turned Casey into the butt of jokes.

I get to enjoy those Ziti-isms often. I am blessed that way. (It is also how I learn my Gumdo so quickly.)

Okay. I guess the ball's in my court.

I'm surprised no one has yet to congratulate Brad on hitting the "ballseye."

Tony: Another choice for the re-naming of this thread could be "Stupid Pet Tricks."

Master Gihm: The Six Million Dollar Man had special abilities bestowed upon him with the addition of his prosthetics. What special abilities will I receive?

John: Master Ralph has already contacted me with his promise to have you upstage me by having you get shot in both of your testicles simultaneously.

On a more serious note, I did get ahead of myself the other night. During the process of planning how to train for this demo, I had factored in the use of safety equipment, including a cup. However, things seemed to be going so well the other night that I had a lapse in judgement and disregarded my own common sense. Afterall, most accidents occur because something wasn't anticipated. So, while I have presented the incident with humor, rest assured the humor is also accompanied by embarrassment, humbleness, and seriousness. Live and learn. In regards to giving lip service to the practice of good safety measures, I hope I haven't sent the wrong message of condoning recklessness. And my behavior is not to be representative of that of HDGD, its practitioners, or this forum. I just try to find the humor in my own follies and occasionally invite others to the party. End of disclaimer.

Now let the jokes resume! Let's have a ball with the humor!

About the "having you get shot in both of your testicles simultaneously.".....Joe did state he wants to try it too, using my other bow. That could easily provide such an event.........

So, are you saying we should all keep the ball rolling with more really bad testicles jokes?

I would add a few, but it's getting late and it's time for me to hit the sack.
No, wait....that's Brad's job!

I wouldn't touch that with a ten foot pole.............
but an arrow from 15 yards is OK........

I think I found the armour for Casey's next attempt.


Note the ample protection in the *ahem* nether region

What is that supposed to be - a Samurai Storm Trooper?

Update:

For tonight's practice Brad warmed up by shooting a couple of rounds (6 arrows per round). I then positioned myself next to the target with a 24 inch foam baton in my right hand. The idea was to try to knock the arrows down to the floor before they hit the target. Brad shot three more rounds with me in that position and in each of those rounds I successfully knocked three of them solidly to the floor. On about half of the other shots I connected with the tail end of the arrows. I received one shot to my right hand, but I was wearing a padded grappling glove. That was the only body part that was hit. There was a close call, though. I think it was the very last shot. Brad's aim was off and wouldn't you know it - the arrow was coming towards me, my hoo hoo region at that. Well, that was one of the shots that I blocked. I think it hit the floor harder than the others that I blocked, possibly due to my increased determination generated by the flashback. On top of that, I spun to my left and raised my right thigh to protect "Junior" as I executed the block.

It was a good night.

See...it will work...