Favorite Bible Translation
The NASB 77. For me it is the easiest to understand because it translates prepositions and uses more precise words, even if they are more sophisticated words. Because of this, an English dictionary is almost as good as a Greek lexicon!
What is your IQ?
I can't afford the proper test, but using online testing, I have achieved a 139.
Where have you spoken?
Many US states including Alaska. Spent a month in New Zealand. I have been invited to preach in Africa and teach in Jamaica, but declined.
Who have you studied under, of note, in Martial Arts?
Roy Harris in RAT and BJJ. Paul Vunak in JKD Concepts. Marcello Monteiro gave me my Blue Belt. Was made an instructor in JKD by Dion Riccardo.
Favorite Hobby
Chess. I got second in state (IL) in high school and was first board on one of the best teams in the State. I have fallen off, not as strong as I used to be. If I have a great day, I can compete with 2000 rated players on occasion. Presently I have no rating.
What is your favorite sport?
I have always loved basketball and was pretty good back in the day. Weren't we all?
Who is the GOAT?
Excluding myself, I would say Michael Jordan. Lebron is not top 20.
Where you really a professional break dancer?
I had my chance, but no.
I was known as Jointz, as I did mostly waves, tics and tuts. My teacher was a older boy in high school named Bou Kyle. We lived the projects together. He took me into his room and turned on some Chaka Khan and taught me the basics. Good times!
When I was in third grade, I danced at parties, shows and fairs, for free with the Flexomatics.
At one point I was asked to join a new crew that was going to pay in money and clothes. Arthur and Freedom walked over to me with some guy I had never met and tried to recruit me. I was 8 years old at the time. They said, we were going to take on Street People and Body Work to be the top crew in Middlesboro Ky. (Yes this is all true). I walked over to my dad who was sitting on the porch and asked if I could join. I pointed at the cool clothes, gold watches and checkered shirts we were going to wear. He said "NO! A little boy shouldn't be out late at clubs on the weekends."
Favorite Movie?
The Jerk, Followed by Hot Fuzz, The Blues Brothers, and Any Which Way But Loose
What is something that would surprise us about you?
I was once an instructor in Bruce Lee's Jeet Kune Do Concepts. Ranked in Brazilian Jui-jitsu, Filipino Kali and trained cage fighters. I use to do this in ministry related endeavors. I have gained too much weight and have lost my skills.
