Thank you, perhaps there’s some truth to that. Keep in mind, fighting is incredibly artistic and constantly seeks fresh, creative angles.

Granted, it’s more about survival than expression (depending on the person), but it lends itself well to science and artistic influences.

I’ll see if I can dig up some of my old martial arts footage and post it for a good chuckle. Ah, the old days…

My enthusiasm for Chuck is geared toward his ability to break out of the box and try something new after all those years of strict fight training, not because his dancing was good!

I spent 10 years of my life training the way he did as a fighter and when I made the switch to dancing, it was very hard for me to train my body to respond rather than react to movement. Know what I mean?

Curious… would you dance with him?

I noticed Mark Dacascos on DWTS because I thought he was the best dancer/mover of the night. Hmm, coincidence???

You should check it out sometime. It’s not a great movie, but the acrobatics are fun to watch.

You’re in luck, ’cause this season actually does have a martial artist… Mark Dacascos. Saw him dancing Mon night with Lacy Schwimmer…exciting example of combining 2 different disciplines-

“Famously known as “The Chairman” and host of Food Network’s Iron Chef America, Dacascos is also a trained martial artist as well as actor. Born in Honolulu, Hawaii, Mark’s passion for martial arts began at an early age under the tutelage of his parents who are both former national champions and teachers”