The Castle

[britbox]

The Way of the Warrior at The Castle and Beyond

"The Castle Bushido"

1. Sacred Combat and Respect: In Aikido and other Eastern martial arts, you always bow to your opponent, as a way of expressing what your soul would like to declare: "I honor and respect you as a worthy opponent, and value the opportunity to learn and grow through this combat with you." Honor and respect your fellow warriors but honor and respect your opponents even more for the opportunity to learn and grow.

2. Uncompromising Integrity: A warrior’s character and his/her honor are steadfast. And his/her word is bond.

3. Serve: A true warrior serves with honor on and off the battlefield.

4. Excellence: Excel as warriors through discipline and relentless will.

5. Preparation: Constantly train for battle and fight to win. Failure is never an option for the warrior. Be ready to lead at a moment’s notice.

6. Reality: A warrior is always grounded in reality. A superficial warrior cannot see how things happen, even though the evidence is everywhere. But a warrior who is centered, conscious, and grounded in reality always has the deeper understanding. The ferocious dog bites the excited warrior. The conscious and centered warrior walks by unharmed. Being centered means having the ability to recover one’s balance. A centered warrior is simply not subject to passing whims or sudden excitements.

7. Kindness: It is a known fact that the greatest martial arts are also the gentlest. They allow an adversary to fall down gently. A great warrior also does not rush into every battle. A great warrior offers his adversaries the opportunity to make crucial self-defeating errors.

8. Live in the present: A warrior has reconciled the past, prepares for the future, but remains firmly entrenched in the present moment. A warrior does not see present experiences in the light of past experiences. Seeing the present through the eyes of the past is a way of remaining in the world of illusion. This is akin to viewing a sunset. Each one is different from the ones before it. Comparing the one being viewed now with past sunsets may detract from a warrior’s ability to fully experience it.

9. Reflection: A warrior has to be able to analyze him/herself objectively and to think in a rational manner when engaging in a discussion and be willing to admit his/her own mistakes.

10. Awakening: chillax with your fellow warriors at the Castle. trying to be too flashy suggests instability. Rushing to judgement gets you nowhere fast. Promoting yourself reveals your insecurity. A wise warrior knows that trying to appear brilliant is certainly not enlightened. In his book, Shambala: The Sacred Path of the Warrior, Chogyam Trungpa defines warrior as "one who is brave". Bravery, among many things, also involves a willingness to let your defenses be exposed so we can open more fully to life. In Trungpa`s words, discovering fearlessness comes from working with the softness of the heart. So in that spirit, resolve to chillax, learn, and grow stronger from your interactions with your fellow warriors at the castle.

11. Alliance of the Warriors: Consider yourself, each of you, as a warrior with only one wing. And you can only fly if you embrace each other. This is consistent with what the great warrior king, king Leonidas, also believed. He said that in the final analysis, we are only as good as the warrior next to us.

When two warriors move in the same direction, they forge a much deeper bond, based on encouraging each other to honor the sacred presence and basic goodness within them. This often proves to be an unbeatable combination in any battle. Then and only then can these warriors really appreciate their connection for what it is---an alliance of warriors. The castle is an alliance of warriors.

NOBLES OF THE REALM

Nobility is open to all serfs... just pick a title and castle and you will be added.

GENERAL CLAY DEATH

Nadal fan and Castle Founder

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GENERAL JAVIER THE FEARLESS a.k.a EnriqueIG8

Co-Founding Father of the Castle and general of the Federasian armies

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BARON BRITBOX

Noble with allegiances to the Federer and Haas clans.

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PRINCESS MOXIE

Forum Royal with allegiances to the Nadal clan.

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COUNTESS KSKATE2

Noble with affiliations to the Williams and Haas clans.

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VISCOUNT RIOTBEARD

Djokovic allied noble.

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GENERAL JOHNSTEINBECK

A noble with allegiances to the Federer clan.

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PRINCESS BETTY AND GENERAL NEKRO

Princess Betty is a allied to the Nadal and Murray Clans. General Nekro is another follower of the Clay Warrior.

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GENERAL TENTED

A Nadal Clan General.

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MASTERCLASS THE MERCILESS

A noble of the world. No rigid allegiances, but looks on greatness fondly.

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GENERAL SID

A General of the Murray Clan.

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GENERAL SLASHER85

A key commander of Federer forces in the realm.

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GENERAL SHAWNBM

Nadal Clan General and Wise Sage.

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GENERAL HUNTINGYOU

Veteran General of Nadal Armies.

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ADMIRAL ASHWIN

Allied to both Federer and Djokovic clans.

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MARCHIONESS IONA

A Field Marshall of the Murray Clan. Once a lone protector, now reinforced by additional units.

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PRINCESS EMMA

Murray Clan Royalty.

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LORD KIERAN

Allied to the Spanish Bull.

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DUCHESS DJ of DUNROBIN (DJMM)

Defender and Protector of the Williams Sisters Clan

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GENERAL VIRUZZZ

Allied to the Federer, Tsonga, Berlocq and Argentinian legions.

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EMPORER AUGUST(US)

Allied to Tsonga, Ferrer, Berdych, and all underdogs.

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State your allegiances, provide a castle photo and pick a title to be added to the list.

 

[ClayDeath]

RE: The Frontier Bar Volume 1

afternoon sports fans.

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scotch on the rocks please. make it a 12 year old blended scotch: black label or chivas regal.

 

[britbox]

RE: The Frontier Bar Volume 1

Good to see you around, Field Marshal Clay Death.

 

[Moxie]

RE: The Frontier Bar Volume 1

I guess we're marshaling troops? Must dig around in the closet for my all-white armor. Good to see you, FM Samson.

 

[Johnsteinbeck]

RE: The Frontier Bar Volume 1

afternoon sports fans.

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scotch on the rocks please. make it a 12 year old blended scotch: black label or chivas regal.

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what a pleasant surprise.

brutal as ever: lets a drink age and evolve for twelve years, only to kill it with ice.

 

[ClayDeath]

RE: The Frontier Bar Volume 1

I am always here in spirit with my great friends like baron britbox, john Steinbeck, and the others.


I read "of mice and men" when I was a kid. it was a fascinating read.


now how about another drink. make scotch on the rocks.



guys don't hesitate to stop by the castle at tennis4you once in a while just to say hello. the castle gates are forever open for all my friends here.

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who has the inside track at Wimbledon?

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that is a castle in Scotland. I created that image for the andy murray fans.

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[kskate2]

RE: The Frontier Bar Volume 1

Very nice work FM Clay Death. :clap

 

[ClayDeath]

fabulous stuff. in time we will make it the fastest growing thread around.



I will post the picture of a castle here shortly that we need on the opening page. I have personally designed one. and I will post the "castle bushido".



and then since you are opening it, only you can post this stuff on the opening page.


stay tuned. the castle image and the castle bushido is coming up.

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ok baron britbox. here is the castle.

now I will hunt the castle bushido.

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and here is the castle bushido:





The Way of the Warrior at The Castle and Beyond


"The Castle Bushido"






1. Sacred Combat and Respect: In Aikido and other Eastern martial arts, you always bow to your opponent, as a way of expressing what your soul would like to declare: "I honor and respect you as a worthy opponent, and value the opportunity to learn and grow through this combat with you." Honor and respect your fellow warriors but honor and respect your opponents even more for the opportunity to learn and grow.

2. Uncompromising Integrity: A warrior’s character and his/her honor are steadfast. And his/her word is bond.

3. Serve: A true warrior serves with honor on and off the battlefield.

4. Excellence: Excel as warriors through discipline and relentless will.

5. Preparation: Constantly train for battle and fight to win. Failure is never an option for the warrior. Be ready to lead at a moment’s notice.

6. Reality: A warrior is always grounded in reality. A superficial warrior cannot see how things happen, even though the evidence is everywhere. But a warrior who is centered, conscious, and grounded in reality always has the deeper understanding. The ferocious dog bites the excited warrior. The conscious and centered warrior walks by unharmed. Being centered means having the ability to recover one’s balance. A centered warrior is simply not subject to passing whims or sudden excitements.

7. Kindness: It is a known fact that the greatest martial arts are also the gentlest. They allow an adversary to fall down gently. A great warrior also does not rush into every battle. A great warrior offers his adversaries the opportunity to make crucial self-defeating errors.

8. Live in the present: A warrior has reconciled the past, prepares for the future, but remains firmly entrenched in the present moment. A warrior does not see present experiences in the light of past experiences. Seeing the present through the eyes of the past is a way of remaining in the world of illusion. This is akin to viewing a sunset. Each one is different from the ones before it. Comparing the one being viewed now with past sunsets may detract from a warrior’s ability to fully experience it.

9. Reflection: A warrior has to be able to analyze him/herself objectively and to think in a rational manner when engaging in a discussion and be willing to admit his/her own mistakes.

10. Awakening: chillax with your fellow warriors at the Castle. trying to be too flashy suggests instability. Rushing to judgement gets you nowhere fast. Promoting yourself reveals your insecurity. A wise warrior knows that trying to appear brilliant is certainly not enlightened. In his book, Shambala: The Sacred Path of the Warrior, Chogyam Trungpa defines warrior as "one who is brave". Bravery, among many things, also involves a willingness to let your defenses be exposed so we can open more fully to life. In Trungpa`s words, discovering fearlessness comes from working with the softness of the heart. So in that spirit, resolve to chillax, learn, and grow stronger from your interactions with your fellow warriors at the castle.

11. Alliance of the Warriors: Consider yourself, each of you, as a warrior with only one wing. And you can only fly if you embrace each other. This is consistent with what the great warrior king, king Leonidas, also believed. He said that in the final analysis, we are only as good as the warrior next to us.

When two warriors move in the same direction, they forge a much deeper bond, based on encouraging each other to honor the sacred presence and basic goodness within them. This often proves to be an unbeatable combination in any battle. Then and only then can these warriors really appreciate their connection for what it is---an alliance of warriors. The castle is an alliance of warriors.

 

[britbox]

I've updated the inital post. Are you sure you don't want people to choose castles etc... I though that was funny quirky feature of the old one and got people involved.

 

[ClayDeath]

that is a great idea baron indeed.


I guess we can take it slowly and one step at a time. we can certainly introduce the idea to our people here.

some will bite and some may not but they will know that we are only just having fun.


I am all in.

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let the good times roll sports fans.


the castle belongs to everyone. post away and have a blast.

and you don't even need a reason to post. just post and say hello to somebody.

make a new friend today.

or say hello to the world.

 

[britbox]

Introducing the Castle

Introducing the Castle.

For all the people wondering what on earth the castle is... it's a light hearted chat thread for people to talk about anything and everything. Clay Death has run successful chat threads on other boards before.

The Castle has a "warrior theme" to add some colour and humour. Board users can select their own warrior name and home castle (basically an image of any castle you like).

This isn't mandatory by any means - feel free to join the conversation at any time. There is no subject matter - you can chew the fat about anything here.

Anyway, he's my castle!!

 

[ClayDeath]

fantastic castle baron.


I am getting ready to hit the sack now but I will pick one out for myself as well tomorrow evening.

 

[britbox]

The Castle - Greatest Military Generals in History

Greatest Military Generals in History.

Here are a few... who deserves special attention? or who should be on this list.
I didn't write the info, by the way - just did the list.

Tran Hung Dao
Under his command, Dai Viet (currently Vietnam) armies defeated 2 major Mongolian Invasions in 1285 and 1287. His victories over the mighty Mongol Yuan Dynasty under Kublai Khan are considerably the greatest military feats in world history with strategies of protracted people's war.

Napolean Bonaparte
Simply a titan of military history. His enemies like his allies were all in awe of his boldness and talent. Sure, he lost battles, but a great general is not judged on the battles he lost, but the battles he shouldn't have won. And Napoleon from day one of his military career defied the odds.
Maybe the greatest soldier of all time.

Ghengis Khan
Genghis Khan ruled the largest contigious empire in the world to date: The Mongol Empire. It pretty much covered almost ALL of Asia and some parts of Eastern Europe. The Mongols pretty much killed anyone who got in their way and nobody could've stopped them. Even the Abbasid Islamic Empire couldn't stop them. Of course they were defeated off by the Mamluks, but remember the only reason they didn't conquer Western Europe was because their king got sick. Otherwise, who knows how the history of the world could've changed considering that Western Europe pretty much took over the entire world.

Georgy Zhukov
Georgy Zhukov would lead the Red Army in liberating the Soviet Union from the Axis Power’s occupation and advancing through much of Eastern Europe to conquer Berlin during World War II. He is one of the most decorated heroes in the history of both Russia and the Soviet Union. After the fall of Germany, Zhukov became the first commander of the Soviet occupation zone in Germany.

Attila the Hun
Attila the Hun was the leader of the Hunnic Empire which stretched from Central Asia to modern Germany. He was one of the most fearsome enemies of the Western and Eastern Roman Empires. Attila was well known for his cruelty. He invaded the Balkans twice and marched through Gaul.

William the Conqueror
William the Conqueror led the Norman invasion of England which was the last time that England was successfully conquered by a foreign power. His army defeated the English army at the battle of Hastings preceding his march to London. English resistance was futile as he took control of England and his reign would begin. He would make many major reforms to the traditional Anglo-Saxon culture of England and bring into existance the Anglo-Norman culture.

Hannibal
Hannibal invaded the mighty Roman Empire through the Alps. He defeated the Romans in a series of battles at Trebia, Trasimene and Cannae. Never personally losing on the battlefield to the Romans, he maintained his Carthaginian army in Italy for more than a decade after the Second Punic War. He is considered one of the greatest military strategists ever, his Roman enemies even adopted some of his tactics for their own use.

Alexander the Great
Alexander the Great conquered much of the known world by the age of 30. He crushed the once mighty Persian Empire, defeated the much larger army of Darius III at the battle of Issus, and influenced the spread of Hellenistic culture throughout his empire. Alexander mastered the use of the phalanx formation in his armies.

Cyrus the Great
Cyrus the Great was the founder of the Achaemenid Persian Empire through his conquering of the Median, Lydian and Neo-Babylonian Empires. His empire spanned across three continents. Unlike many others, his empire endured long after his demise due to the political infrastructure he created. He is considered by many to be equal if not greater than Alexander the Great in his accomplishments

Saladin
Under Saladin's personal leadership, the Ayyubid army conquered Syra and defeated the Crusaders at the decisive Battle of Hattin in 1187, leading the way to the Muslims' re-capture of Palestine from the Crusaders who had conquered it 88 years earlier. Saladin has become a prominent figure in Islamic, Arab and Kurdish culture.His reportedly noble and chivalrous behavior was noted by Christian chroniclers, and he became a celebrated example of the principles of chivalry.

Gustavus Adolphus
He is regarded as one of the greatest military commanders of all time with a superb military machine with good weapons, excellent training, and effective field artillery. He led his armies from 17 until his death at the battle of Lützen in 1632.
Some have called him the "father of modern warfare" or the first great modern general.

Horatio Nelson
Horatio Nelson was famous for his service in the British Royal Navy, particularly during the Napoleonic Wars. He was noted for his inspirational leadership and superb grasp of strategy and unconventional tactics, which resulted in a number of decisive naval victories. He was wounded several times in combat, losing one arm and the sight in one eye. Of his several victories, the best known and most notable was the Battle of Trafalgar in 1805, during which he was shot and killed.[/align]

 

[ClayDeath]

awesome list baron.


there was one other chap: king Leonidas.


the greatest of the greatest general in all of human history. he had the courage to take on 400,000 Persians.


he fought for his country.

 

[britbox]

The King of the Spartans... agreed, his name is cemented in folklore.

 

[ClayDeath]

there was no greater glory than the service to Sparta.


anyway long day today baron britbox. i will be back later on this evening.


this is what i do. i have always needed a nice, calm, and quiet tennis place to relax and chill while i do whatever i need to do. at times i work while relaxing at a nice tennis forum.




by the way i am still trying to figure out what the hell happened to nadal and roger at Wimbledon.

 

[ClayDeath]

que pasa sports fans.

 

[sid]

Hi Hurc,great to be here with you.

 

[ClayDeath]

great to see you general sid.


baron britbox is a long time friend of ours general sid. you can meet him soon unless you have met him already.



feel free to fire up a thread about andy murray at the atp tennis discussion place.


you will be respected and cared for here general sid.



this is a wonderful place that is calm, quiet, and peaceful.

 

[sid]

Thank you Hurc,calm, quiet, and peaceful is just whats needed.Does Emma have a link for here? would be nice to see her on here.Hi britbox.