Post #5000, and the inspiration for my tattoo

NismoFire

Titan Swapped / SAS'd
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Smyrna, TN
For Post 5000, I give you this...

This little guy is my nephew, and the tree on my leg bears the same name as him...Koa. Today, they met for the first time. This is my (only sibling) sister's first born (and only, so far), and my sister means the world to me. My nephew is absolutely EVERYTHING to me.

Today we celebrated his FIRST BIRTHDAY (8/14), and I got the chance to show him my leg...

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Now, for the inspiration/meaning of his name:

The Hawaiian Koa Warriors

The Hawaiian Koa warriors were the elite fighters of the islands, and their name originated from the tree they would use to fashion their weapons, the Koa tree. Not only would the tree provide the Koa their name, it would provide then as with all their battle tools, which were vast and diverse, suitable for all types of battlefield combat.

The Koa themselves, were deadly serious about the art of war, and their preparation was extreme and diligent. The Hawaiian Koa would shave their body and apply natural oils, ensuring that in a tight clinch, the enemy would struggle to get a proper grip. Clothing would be minimal too, partly due to the warm climate of their environment and for ease of manoeuvrability, for this reason the Koa would only wear a loincloth to battle.

Brutal in battle the Koa would stay fit religiously, using the martial art of Lua to stay in shape. Their skills were well known, but never taught to outsiders and the Koa could use their skills to hurt, maim and break bones with ease. Told to be a mix of grappling, striking and submission holds, Lua was the key to the Koa’s success when the battle lines closed.
 
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