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Willie Nelson about to become fifth degree black belt
chron.com ^ | 4/19/14 | By Craig Hlavaty

Posted on 04/19/2014 6:03:56 PM PDT by GrandJediMasterYoda

Willie Nelson about to become fifth degree black belt Posted on April 16, 2014 | By Craig Hlavaty

Country legend and Texas icon Willie Nelson could kick your butt in a fight. No, not with his trusty guitar Trigger or throwing stars strategically hidden under his cowboy hat.

Nelson is due to receive his fifth degree black belt in the art of Gong Kwon Yu Sul, a modern Korean martial arts system, on April 28 at a martial arts studio in Austin, according to his publicist, Elaine Shock.

The following day, the troubadour will turn 81, which should make us all feel incredibly lazy.

Shock said that for the past 20 years Nelson has been training in the art of Tae Kwon Do and Gong Kwon Yu Sul, often practicing while in his bus on his seemingly never-ending tour with his family of musicians.

His teacher at Master Martial Arts, the Korean-born Grand Master Sam Um, also directed Nelson in the 2007 film Fighting With Anger.

(Excerpt) Read more at blog.chron.com ...


TOPICS: Chit/Chat; Music/Entertainment; Sports
KEYWORDS: blackbelt; country; gongkwonyusul; karate; martialarts; willienelson
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1 posted on 04/19/2014 6:03:56 PM PDT by GrandJediMasterYoda
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To: GrandJediMasterYoda

Yawn!


2 posted on 04/19/2014 6:06:01 PM PDT by MIchaelTArchangel (Have a wonderful day!)
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To: GrandJediMasterYoda

My favorite Willie song....

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iZaZqx9v3dU&feature=kp


3 posted on 04/19/2014 6:06:43 PM PDT by GrandJediMasterYoda (Hitlery: Incarnation of evil.)
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To: MIchaelTArchangel

The guy is about to turn 81, give him credit.


4 posted on 04/19/2014 6:08:33 PM PDT by GrandJediMasterYoda (Hitlery: Incarnation of evil.)
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To: GrandJediMasterYoda

He’s cracked too many bricks with his forehead.


5 posted on 04/19/2014 6:13:29 PM PDT by gusopol3
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To: GrandJediMasterYoda

Wow...started training at age 61, fifth degree black belt at 81. Color me impressed.


6 posted on 04/19/2014 6:15:02 PM PDT by ProtectOurFreedom
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To: ProtectOurFreedom

He started right when the IR became more involved in his life.


7 posted on 04/19/2014 6:16:00 PM PDT by DIRTYSECRET (urope. Why do they put up with this.)
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To: GrandJediMasterYoda
"The guy is about to turn 81, give him credit."

I've got a dog about to turn 14 years old.

Maybe he could earn a bachelor's degree from UNH in the time he has left.

He's not very smart; he is a dog after all.

But he smokes a lot less dope than Willie.

8 posted on 04/19/2014 6:17:11 PM PDT by billorites (freepo ergo sum)
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To: GrandJediMasterYoda
Good for Willie. Just yesterday, I was in my friend's pawn shop, and he had some Willie playing.

I'm actually more impressed with Ed O'Neill receiving a Black Belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu from Rorion Gracie.

9 posted on 04/19/2014 6:19:38 PM PDT by real saxophonist (Disharmonious & Unmutual)
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To: billorites

He’s doing far more in his golden years than most people.


10 posted on 04/19/2014 6:29:06 PM PDT by Teacher317 (We have now sunk to a depth at which restatement of the obvious is the first duty of intelligent men)
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To: real saxophonist

Finally made it to my brown belt after a number of years taking on and off. (Taekwondo) I say good on ‘im.


11 posted on 04/19/2014 6:30:45 PM PDT by RushIsMyTeddyBear (Great vid by ShorelineMike! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KOZjJk6nbD4&feature=plcp)
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12 posted on 04/19/2014 6:37:29 PM PDT by martin_fierro (< |:)~)
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Willie Nelson about to become fifth degree black belt

I don't know, I get the impression that holding a 23rd degree ultraviolet belt from the 3rd street bowling alley dojo or being acclaimed an exalted master of the Begonia Lane Shao Lin temple doesn't necessarily make one a martial arts expert. But I'm glad Willie is getting some exercise - very important for older people.
13 posted on 04/19/2014 6:37:53 PM PDT by AnotherUnixGeek
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14 posted on 04/19/2014 6:41:44 PM PDT by martin_fierro (< |:)~)
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To: GrandJediMasterYoda
My favorite Toby Keith song about Willie...

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wYwb-O27qv0

15 posted on 04/19/2014 6:43:42 PM PDT by Yo-Yo (Is the /sarc tag really necessary?)
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To: martin_fierro

Willie is also hosting a fundraiser for the Texas Democratic gubernatorial candidate, Wendy Davis. “Put that in your pipe and smoke it.” Hmmm ... maybe not, seeing what Willie puts in his pipe! Willie has gone downhill since his original album “Texas in My Soul” (one of my all-time favorites).


16 posted on 04/19/2014 6:48:59 PM PDT by T Baden (Tenth Amendment Texan)
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To: T Baden

Yeah, his mind is gone, he’s a lib, but I love his music.


17 posted on 04/19/2014 6:51:39 PM PDT by GrandJediMasterYoda (Hitlery: Incarnation of evil.)
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To: GrandJediMasterYoda
Nobody does it better than Willie Nelson and George Jones singing about getting drunk.
18 posted on 04/19/2014 6:55:24 PM PDT by usconservative (When The Ballot Box No Longer Counts, The Ammunition Box Does. (What's In Your Ammo Box?))
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To: MIchaelTArchangel
Why don't you say nothing and then yawn. If it bores you, why post? (Have a wonderful day!)

FMCDH(BITS)

19 posted on 04/19/2014 7:06:06 PM PDT by nothingnew (I fear for my Republic due to marxist influence in our government. Open eyes/see)
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To: GrandJediMasterYoda

One of the proudest days of my life!

Took me five years to receive my first degree (Sho Dan) in Shotokan and another fifteen to reach my fifth degree (Go Dan).

(My sensei became an Olympic judge.)

At 62 years of age .. I have no desire to go higher though. (five more Dans)

Good for Willie!


20 posted on 04/19/2014 7:08:00 PM PDT by stirrinthepuddin
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