RIP thread - Page 19

**anklebiter** · June 4th, 2009, 08:57 PM

This guy really inspired me.He was Quai Chgang caine in Kung-Fu, "Bill" in Kill Bill, a great Martial Artist, and the author of a book I make required reading for my Karate students.
R.I.P.

http://www.cnn.com/2009/SHOWBIZ/06/0...vid.carradine/

smallblock · June 4th, 2009, 09:04 PM

Sorry to hear that sad news.

se7en · June 4th, 2009, 10:33 PM

the speculation is that this great actor killed himself. Apparently he had a history of thinking about killing himself. Seems he finally did it. I grew up with Kung Fu, and was very impressed by the way he took the spiritual aspects of the role seriously and refused to make it a stereotypical cliche. I was also impressed by the gravitas and dignity he brought to Kill Bill. Shame...

**tabler** · June 4th, 2009, 10:51 PM

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Originally Posted by anklebiter

This guy really inspired me.He was Quai Chgang caine in Kung-Fu, "Bill" in Kill Bill, a great Martial Artist, and the author of a book I make required reading for my Karate students.
R.I.P.

http://www.cnn.com/2009/SHOWBIZ/06/0...vid.carradine/

Ditto. (Post 168 on the Things Noticable this week thread) cant be bothered typing it all out again

**elton dong** · June 5th, 2009, 10:14 AM

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Originally Posted by anklebiter

a great Martial Artist, and the author of a book I make required reading for my Karate students.

Just out of interest what was the book called? why do you make it required reading? what style do you teach? and what other books do you make required reading and why? if its not too personal a set of questions.

He was also great in 'The Silent flute' but a bad film otherwise.

MaxJoker · June 5th, 2009, 11:42 AM

Have removed several posts as my fellow members have mistakenly taken this thread to be one where they get to speculate on rumors , or generally take the piss out of a man who achieved a great deal during his life and now for whatever reason is dead

It`s not

So only condolences along with recollections of his career thanks , as anything else will be deleted and the members involved personally contacted

David Carradine RIP

(December 8, 1936 – June 3, 2009)

**scoundrel** · June 5th, 2009, 11:53 AM

David Carradine is a significant loss to all who enjoyed their schlock flavoured with intelligence and class. He entertained a vast number and did so with honour and skill. He was, incidentally, a member of a distinguished acting family. His brother Keith also acted with distinction (check out Ridley Scott's early gem of a film, The Duellist which also features Harvey Keitel in an early role) and of course his father, John Carradine was a really first class film, stage and TV actor.

I am particularly sorry that it appears to have been a suicide: please God not foul play.

May the earth lie softly on him.

**G-Type** · June 5th, 2009, 12:13 PM

A very sad moment and a great loss - may all the circumstances that has lead to his death come to light one day - R.I.P. David "Bill" Carradine

**anklebiter** · June 5th, 2009, 09:18 PM

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Originally Posted by elton dong

Just out of interest what was the book called? why do you make it required reading? what style do you teach? and what other books do you make required reading and why? if its not too personal a set of questions.

He was also great in 'The Silent flute' but a bad film otherwise.

Hello.I teach Kempo karate, and I try to incorporate a philosophy or mentality,and the history of our style and not just punching and kicking.IMO, a "Billy bad ass" can really corrupt a system, and become a cancer on the school and it's instructors.Carradine's book " Spirit Of Shaolin, A Kung Fu Philosophy" is an inspiring personal growth story, and gives priceless insight into stance training proper breathing, stretching, and using the Martial arts as a method of defense.
In addition to that book, I encourage my students to read, "Living the Martial Way: A Manual for the Way of Modern Warrior Should Think" by Forrest Morgan, and " Zen In The Martial Arts" by Joe Hyams.Those three books shaped my entire mentality on living, training, and utilization of our techniques.
Of the three, I think Carradine's would be the best reading for non martial artists, especially if you liked his characters and want to get to know the man.

**billybunter** · June 6th, 2009, 02:11 PM

Will be sadly missed.

June 4th, 2009, 08:57 PM	#181
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se7en Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Posts: 199 Thanks: 544 Thanked 2,232 Times in 194 Posts	the speculation is that this great actor killed himself. Apparently he had a history of thinking about killing himself. Seems he finally did it. I grew up with Kung Fu, and was very impressed by the way he took the spiritual aspects of the role seriously and refused to make it a stereotypical cliche. I was also impressed by the gravitas and dignity he brought to Kill Bill. Shame... Last edited by MaxJoker; June 5th, 2009 at 12:32 PM.. Reason: Included ref to deleted post

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scoundrel Super Moderator Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: England Posts: 26,242 Thanks: 162,409 Thanked 278,561 Times in 26,187 Posts	Rest in peace, Mr Carradine David Carradine is a significant loss to all who enjoyed their schlock flavoured with intelligence and class. He entertained a vast number and did so with honour and skill. He was, incidentally, a member of a distinguished acting family. His brother Keith also acted with distinction (check out Ridley Scott's early gem of a film, The Duellist which also features Harvey Keitel in an early role) and of course his father, John Carradine was a really first class film, stage and TV actor. I am particularly sorry that it appears to have been a suicide: please God not foul play. May the earth lie softly on him. __________________ To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 0 or greater. You currently have 0 posts.

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