Finally! video proof of martial arts giving magical skills! Levitation!!

aaradia · #1 (**permalink**) August 27th, 2008, 02:28 AM

I laughed sooo hard with the hula hoop so obviously not going completely underneath!

Lugaldamhara · #2 (**permalink**) August 27th, 2008, 04:18 AM

Please tell me this cat is not serious....
The hula hoop "trick" was absurd.

Ninja Magic... How to sit Indian style and lift your knees and balance on your a$$ bone. And I thought the smoke bombs were cool.....

Why can't he go any higher?
And what good is it if you have to take all that time and go through all that preparation in able to do it?

Are there people that really buy into this stuff?

FightingFat · #3 (**permalink**) August 27th, 2008, 06:42 AM

Ninja levitation?---------- SHUT UP!!!!!

Muppet!

Jeff_Digs_Kung_Fu · #4 (**permalink**) August 27th, 2008, 12:56 PM

“	Originally Posted By: aaradia I laughed sooo hard with the hula hoop so obviously not going completely underneath!	”

I bought one of his books once called "Ninja Mind Control". After reading the very beginning and seeing an almost "blatant" quote from a U.S. TV show called "The Outer Limits", I closed it, put it on the book shelf and did some "online" research on the author. After the things I found out, I never opened it again.

Thanks for posting that video , because after seeing that I am going to pull that book from the bookshelf, put it in the circular file and pretend none of this ever happened.

Doughboy · #5 (**permalink**) August 27th, 2008, 01:34 PM

Ashida Kim has been exposed as a fraud multiple times. He is a chump and a con artist.

Toi Dit Jo · #6 (**permalink**) August 27th, 2008, 02:49 PM

Finally, solid proof that the Traditional Arts are superior!

aaradia · #7 (**permalink**) August 27th, 2008, 04:28 PM

“	Originally Posted By: Doughboy Ashida Kim has been exposed as a fraud multiple times. He is a chump and a con artist.	”

You could tell I was joking right? I hope no one took that seriously! It is so obvious he is sitting on his tailbone and his slight of hand is quite poor- but very funny!

Lugaldamhara · #8 (**permalink**) August 27th, 2008, 05:15 PM

Aaradia, I knew you were joking but there must be a lot of dimwits out there who believe his BS or he wouldn't still be in business....

bobblehead · #9 (**permalink**) August 27th, 2008, 05:54 PM

Amazing isn't it?
Isn't he the one with the $5k fight challenge?

Lugaldamhara · #10 (**permalink**) August 27th, 2008, 06:07 PM

“	Isn't he the one with the $5k fight challenge?	”

If he is, I'm on my way. I need the money.
Can you find info about that? I'll start looking myself.

bobblehead · #11 (**permalink**) August 27th, 2008, 06:12 PM

Sorry Cam my mistake....

IT'S $10,000!

“	My Friends, From time to time among the hundreds of postal and e-mail inquiries we receive, there appears a challenge from some misguided soul who has not yet realized the true meaning of warriorship or the philosophy of the Ninja. We recognize, with our understanding of human nature and the ebb and flow of hormonal adjustments, which it is the nature of young men to congregate in groups and fight amongst themselves. This fact has been used by princes for generations to foment unnecessary wars and reduce the peasant population of the best and brightest of the gene pool. Further, that those training in a martial art often think the "test" of their ability is to meet come champion in battle and prevail against impossible odds. But, that most of these challengers, if they live, eventually mature and learn that the only real enemy is oneself. And, it should not be forgotten that all criticism is merely a form of jealousy. Nor, that a man is entitled to defend himself from such unwarranted attacks. To this end, Ashida Kim has issued the following response: "I am the Ninja, himself. I come from the nowhere, I go to the no place. I have no magic power. Anyone can do the things I do, if they but know how. I am a professional soldier and fighter. I have videotape, press clippings, and receipts to verify this claim, should it become necessary in open court. As such, I am forbidden by law and convention from engaging in personal combat, since my hands and feet are considered lethal weapons. "However, as a martial artist and a man, I am offended and annoyed by those who write in questioning my credentials or ability, when none of them has ever taken the time to meet, speak with, or write to me. And, they know this. So they make a point of baiting me. And, when I respond with anything but utter servility, they jump back, point their finger and proclaim that I have a chip on my shoulder, to prove they are superior. This is childish. "Others write in claiming to know more about my system of Ninjitsu than I do, despite the fact that I have written fifteen books on the subject and they have written none. Or, questioning the manner in which our martial arts fraternity, of which I am honored to even be a part, grades or tests or sanctions its membership, of which they are not worthy, nor included. Even comparing our system to other forms of the Silent Way, as if all had to be the same. Saying I appropriated this or that technique from some other martial art, as if there were more than a few basic methods from which an infinite number of variations can be composed. "Some have even gone so far as to send spies against me or come themselves on some pretext. And, when they do, they find that I am not at all like they expected. For, that is the nature of mystery. But, they all get what they came for, because that is the nature of understanding. "Therefore, in response to these challenges, I set the following conditions, in accordance with the time honored tradition recognized in China and Europe amongst duelists that the challenger is a fool and the challenged must be permitted certain latitude in defending his life and property in the interest of fairness. "First, since most of the challenges are frivolous, being generated by those who have some grudge with their own masters but who are afraid to face them and so select a surrogate upon whom to vent their anger and frustration; and, in light of my own professional status, Challengers must post an Appearance Bond of $25,000 to guarantee that they will actually show up for the fight, limiting the number of unnecessary trips to meet these loudmouths who then don't show up despite all their braggadocio. Only serious contestants need apply. If the Challenger fails to appear in the Ring within five minutes of being called for his Match, the Bond is forfeit to the Challenged, the Challenger is disqualified, and the Match awarded to the Challenged. "Second, as a professional fighter, my fee is $10,000. Which will be paid by the Challenger 30 days before the match. Also, Challenger will pay travel expenses for myself and a party of three to the site of the match and provide food and lodging for the Party for the duration of the event. "Third, Challenger will provide documentation and certification from local sports authorities governing such events attesting to their physical fitness and credentials sufficient to demonstrate their ring worthiness, and sign an irrevocable release absolving Ashida Kim, his agents and assignees from any financial, criminal, or moral liability in the event the Challenger is killed, crippled, or maimed. "Fourth, the Match will be held in a public venue to which admission is paid, of which, the Challenged will receive one-half of all gate and concession receipts. A member of the Party will supervise ticket and concession sales and all amounts due will be paid before the match. No dough, no show. The reason for this stipulation is that I have fought many times in alleys to defend my honor, only to have the tale told by the loser of how he kicked my ass. Therefore, credible and numerous witnesses are required to prevent any disinformation. "Fifth, Ashida Kim will be declared the winner in the event of a 5-second pinfall, submission by the opponent using matte or pat-out, if the opponent is unable to answer the bell, if the opponent is knocked out or rendered unconscious by a choke or stranglehold for a standard referee's 10-count, if the Ringside Physician determines he is unable to continue, if he fails to appear for the match, or is disqualified for unsportsmanlike conduct. No judges, no holds barred, last man standing is the Champ. "Now, I do not make this Challenge lightly. Nor with belligerence toward anyone. I have proven myself to myself many times and I know that the true test is getting up each day to joyfully participate in the sorrow that is one's life. What these Challenges want is to do that, to prove themselves to themselves to overcome their own insecurity and have self-confidence. And, I say unto all of you that this journey is an internal one. That peace and harmony come from within, not by imposing your will on a world that will not change to suit you, but will continue to change in spite of you. But rather by making this inner journey and facing your own dark side. That is the lesson of all religions, of which martial arts is but one. Of which Ninjitsu is but a part, of which I am but an infinitesimal speck. Certainly not worthy of all this bluster and rancor. I have never done anything to any of you people. All I have done is try to perfect my own character, live a fair and honest life, and share what little I have learned with those who have gone to the great trouble of seeking it out. For this crime I have been called a fake and a charlatan by those have no idea where I have been or the things I have done. I have been robbed by my publishers, cheated by the government, and endured the slings and arrows of those who have not one-tenth my skill. I have not asked anyone to accept what I say as The Truth, only as A Truth. I have demanded no tribute, conquered no lands, imprisoned no people. I am the innocent victim of attack by those who cannot or will not behave in a civilized manner. So, if you write in popping off at the mouth, looking for a lesson, you've have come to the right place. I don't take tests, because I have nothing to prove. I give tests, because I am a Teacher, and have State certification to prove it! So, if you want a piece of my ass, come on up and get you a bite, 'cause I got plenty. Don't bite off more than you can chew, however. 'Cause you ain't seen bad yet, but, it's coming. You put up the money and I shall be most happy to embarrass you in front of all your friends. 'Nuff said." I remain, Ashida Kim	”

from: $10,000 Challenge

Lugaldamhara · #12 (**permalink**) August 28th, 2008, 12:05 AM

Wow... that's not a $10000.00 challenge. That's an "I want you to pay me $10000.00 to beat my ass, but even then, I won't show up".....

Let's cover the holes in this charade...

“	"Therefore, in response to these challenges, I set the following conditions, in accordance with the time honored tradition recognized in China and Europe	”

First I find it very comical that he claims to be a master of a Japanese art but cites time "honored traditions" of China and Europe and totally ignores those of Japan...
What he means by "I have set the following conditions" is that he is going to do everything he can so that no one will challenege him, basically pricing himself out of the market and offering nothing at all to the challenger if they win or lose.

“	Second, as a professional fighter, my fee is $10,000.	”

This is laughable. He is not a professional fighter and has never fought professionally, or even as an amateur that can be corroborated. No promoter is going to pay him $10000.00. No promoter, not even the UFC, will pay a first time fighter that much money. He isn't worth it. He doesn't have the drawing power. No one wants to see him fight so no one will buy tickets. That leads us to the next logical pitfall in his charade...

“	Third, Challenger will provide documentation and certification from local sports authorities governing such events attesting to their physical fitness and credentials sufficient to demonstrate their ring worthiness,	”

This will be very hard to obtain, expecially for anyone who isn't a professional fighter. A professional fighter who is established should have no trouble doing so.

“	and sign an irrevocable release absolving Ashida Kim, his agents and assignees from any financial, criminal, or moral liability in the event the Challenger is killed, crippled, or maimed.	”

This is a joke. Just like his statement of "As such, I am forbidden by law and convention from engaging in personal combat, since my hands and feet are considered lethal weapons". No one can sign away their rights. These waivers have no real legal power. Also, no one's hands and feet are considered lethal weapons. No one has ever had to register their hands as deadly weapons. That's a myth perpetuated by BS martial artists.

“	Fourth, the Match will be held in a public venue to which admission is paid, of which, the Challenged will receive one-half of all gate and concession receipts.	”

This is another very laughable load of B.S. He obviously doesn't understand how promoting fights works. If it's a public venue then it will need to be done just like a professional fight, this means it will need a promoter. This person (promoter) has to rent the venue, pay the sanctioning fees, rent the cage/ring, advertise the event, get insurance, etc., etc., etc... The ticket sales and concession sales then go to cover those expenses. It's not up to Ashida Kim who gets half of what and half of what else. Chuck Lidell doesn't tell Dana White how to disperse the gate after a UFC show. That's ludicrous. Chuck is a fighter. He fights, he gets paid his fee, that's it. He doesn't demand a percentage of any sales nor does he tell Dana how and what to pay everyone else involved.

As I stated above, Kim is no draw, no one wants to see him fight so hardly any tickets would be sold at all so the challenger, even if he was allowed half tha gate, win or lose, would only get a few dollars... hardly the $10000.00 insinuated by the title "$10000.00 challenge"....

That means the promoter, in order to sell tickets to this event would actually have to put other higher profile fights on the card in order to sell tickets. Then he has to pay those fighters, so again, Ashida Kim has no idea of the economics involved. Or maybe he does and he's using it to his advantage to dicktuck out of accepting challenges.

“	Challengers must post an Appearance Bond of $25,000	”

Are you kidding me? In a state where there is legal authority a fighter would be fined and suspended for no showing. He has already insisted that this fight take place in a state that has legal authorty (by asking for certified credentials by a state body). This bond is rhetorical and redundant.

“	Fifth, Ashida Kim will be declared the winner in the event of a 5-second pinfall	”

LOL... I would be willing to accept that stipulation though it's just one more joke added to the list of reasons he's scared to fight. It's a deterrent to serious challengers. Is the challenger to be declared the winner under the same circumstances?

“	No judges, no holds barred, last man standing is the Champ.	”

Again, he blatantly contradicts himself out of a fight because he insists that there be a state authority involved but no state with a governing authority will allow those rules. This is another way out for him because he can always say, "Well, I accepted but the state authority would not let it happen" so he can blame it on the state and try and save face.

When martial artists do stuff like this it's sad and revealing. It's like when instructors have a "counter challenge"... I think it was Jeff C. who said his instructor had a counter challenge that when anyone presented a challenge they had to first answer a counter challenge of kicking and making a heavy bag move. This is ridiculous. Why not "first you have to beat me at a game of tiddly winks"? It's just a tactic to say "I'm scared" and fool the sheeple. I would have more respect for a person that accepted the challenge outright and lost than to weasel out by making all kinds of counter challenges and stipulations that absolutely no one will accept just so they won't have to fight.

The people who already see Ashida Kim for what he is will see right through this "challenge" for what it is. The sheeple who buy into his BS and think he can levitate will say, "Wow, everyone is afraid to fight him!!!!".

What a load of horse s***.

bobblehead · #13 (**permalink**) August 28th, 2008, 12:20 AM

Yeah but can you do that ping-pong ball trick?

**CLF Devil** · #14 (**permalink**) August 28th, 2008, 12:23 AM

Is it wrong to want to hurt Ashida Kim?

Doughboy · #15 (**permalink**) August 28th, 2008, 03:05 AM

aaradia,

Don't worry. I assume most people see this for what it is. I just wanted to say that in general, in case anyone reading this thread has never heard of him. He was debunked on Bullshido in a serious way, ages ago. I believe he provided a member of Bullshido a Black Belt in Vale Tudo Certificate, based on a video tape sent in of the member performing stuff that had nothing to do with Vale Tudo ( never mind the whole black belt thing. lol ).

Cam,

I read all those conditions a while back somewhere. The second I started reading I was like "Yea, Yea, Yea, what a Loser !". He sets it up so that no person is every going to agree to terms like that ( out of common sense ). There are children in my mom's nursery school, that I am more afraid of fighting.

“	Is it wrong to want to hurt Ashida Kim?	”

No. But letting him "get to you" is wrong, because he is such a total loser.

“	Yeah but can you do that ping-pong ball trick?	”

Ten Dollah. I show you. Ten Dollah.