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Old 02-16-2007, 13:10   #1
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Discovery Channel Series Seeks Quiet Professionals

All, this is the real deal. It's a request for a Special Forces soldier, if you apply your background will be verified. Widest disemination authorized.

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AMAZING NEW ACTION ADVENTURE REALITY SERIES SEEKS THE BEST OF THE BEST!

Everyone knows the phrase....."Be all that you can be" ... but are you personally doing that? Have you achieved your highest goals? Do you dream of going farther? Further? Faster? What could you do to take your skills to the next level?

Our new series seeks to take our American heroes; Military servicemen & women, police officers, firefighters and those jobs challenge them on a daily basis -- and train them in the ways of the SAMURAI. Are YOU tough enough?

WHAT IS THE CENTURIES OLD SECRET OF THE SAMURAI? Can you take it?

SEVEN SAMURAI takes America's toughest people and puts them through a grueling course to learn the ancient Samurai traditions. Going to the birthplace of this ancient warrior tradition, Kyoto, Japan, our modern-day masters will teach our seven how to fight, live, and think like a Samurai. Across the course of the series, SEVEN SAMURAI will follow our seven students learning how to use to the weapons and fighting techniques that the Samurai crafted across the centuries.

We are making a compelling military history series where we will follow seven apprentice samurai to examine the art of this ancient warfare. From weaponry to diet and from their physical training regime to ways of strengthening mental fortitude, this series will provide the definitive and most accurately recreated account of Samurai life ever using live action!

If you or anyone you know has what it takes to train to become one of the world's most elite warriors, send your name, email and phone number ASAP to dberman@worldofwonder.net




SEVEN SAMURAI APPLICATION



NAME AGE


ADDRESSS HOME PHONE


EMAIL MOBILE PHONE






What is your occupation?



Are you happy in your occupation? Please elaborate



What is your main objection to go further in your job or pursuits?



What prevents you from achieving your goal? What has held you back and why?


Do you suffer from any fears or phobias? How would you like to overcome them?



Where would you like to see yourself one year from now?



Where do you see yourself 10 years from now?



Describe your current physical health. What do you do to stay fit? How could you improve it?


Do you participate in sports? Please elaborate



What challenges do you face on a daily basis?



Have you been awarded any special honors or medals in your life? Please describe



How do you handle stress?



Do you consider yourself to be disciplined?



What is your definition of a hero?



What is your definition of a warrior?


What is the most difficult thing you’ve overcome in your life? How have you used this experience to grow and move forward?



How would your friends describe you? Funny? Outgoing? Aggressive? Private?




What do you know about the Japanese Samurai?





Please tell us why we should pick you to be on SEVEN SAMURAI. Please be specific!







MEDICAL/LEGAL/SCHEDULE


Are you now or have ever been treated for a serious illness?


Do have a medical condition that could prevent you from a participating in a program that had strenuous physical demands?



Are you now or have ever been treated for drug or alcohol addiction?



Have you ever been arrested and or convicted of a felony?


Do you have a US passport?


IF CHOSEN FOR OUR SHOW, WOULD YOUR SCHEDULE PERMIT YOU LEAVING YOUR WORK, MILITARY COMMITMENT OR FAMILY FOR UP TO FOUR WEEKS?
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Old 02-16-2007, 13:21   #2
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Sounds very interesting. To bad I was on ly SOT-A
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Old 02-16-2007, 14:45   #3
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Man, that sounds like it would be AWESOME !
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Old 02-16-2007, 14:57   #4
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How does one prove themselves in the age of Nintendo?

I personally think it would be a better train wreck to watch a bunch of pasty white office pukes fumble through something like that. Anyone ever read the book "Angry White Pyjamas?" It's the personal account of an Oxford educated scholar that attended one of the toughest Akido dojo's in Japan. Very good read (Oxford can teach people to write) poor fella was out of his element.
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Old 02-16-2007, 15:58   #5
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I wonder what the reaction will be if they have to learn Chado (Tea Ceremony), Ikebana (Flower arranging), calligraphy, and write Haikus?

Seems more like it is concentrated on the physical / mental aspect of being a warrior, and less the intellectual aspects.

Still, looks like it should be a good show.

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Old 02-16-2007, 16:19   #6
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If they do this right, it could be fascinating.

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Old 02-16-2007, 16:22   #7
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Sounds fun, but I don't think the family would appreciate me disappearing for an unofficial trip like that.

What we need is a young super stud to represent!
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Old 02-16-2007, 16:34   #8
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Thinking of the people that frequent this board, I think that SF +/or PS.com could easily be represented in more than one of those seven slots.


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What we need is a young super stud to represent!
And, with all due respect, speaking as your elder, WM, Sir, why limit it to 'young' ?
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Old 02-16-2007, 16:52   #9
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It is going to have to be a former SF guy, unless the US Army agrees to sponsor the event or give permissive TDY/leave for it to a very busy troop.

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Old 02-18-2007, 15:42   #10
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It is going to have to be a former SF guy,TR
Sir,

Well, since Your hat has been thrown in to the ring? Go get 'em!

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Old 02-18-2007, 15:51   #11
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I wonder who would do better; a young stud or an old seasoned (aka vintage) warrior?

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Old 08-09-2007, 12:43   #12
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OK gents they have a few SEALS and Special Forces personnel, and they need a few more.

Should be a interesting show.

(Rangers and Marine Force Recon are also welcome. )



AMAZING NEW ACTION ADVENTURE REALITY SERIES SEEKS THE BEST OF THE BEST!

Everyone knows the phrase....."Be all that you can be" ... but are you personally doing that? Have you achieved your highest goals? Do you dream of going farther? Further? Faster? What could you do to take your skills to the next level?

Our new series seeks to take our American heros; Military servicemen & women, police officers, firefighters and those jobs challenge them on a daily basis -- and train them in the ways of the SAMURAI. Are YOU tough enough?

WHAT IS THE CENTURIES OLD SECRET OF THE SAMURAI? Can you take it?

SEVEN SAMURAI takes America's toughest people and puts them through a grueling course to learn the ancient Samurai traditions. Going to the birthplace of this ancient warrior tradition, Kyoto, Japan, our modern-day masters will teach our seven how to fight, live, and think like a Samurai. Across the course of the series, SEVEN SAMURAI will follow our seven students learning how to use to the weapons and fighting techniques that the Samurai crafted across the centuries.

We are making a compelling military history series where we will follow seven apprentice samurai to examine the art of this ancient warfare. From weaponry to diet and from their physical training regime to ways of strengthening mental fortitude, this series will provide the definitive and most accurately recreated account of Samurai life ever using live action!

If you or anyone you know has what it takes to train to become one of the world's most elite warriors, send your name, email and phone number ASAP to

dberman@worldofwonder.net
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Old 08-10-2007, 13:54   #13
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I've read some negative remarks concerning this show on other boards and I’d like to address some of them.

This show will/should place SOF personnel in a good light and it will/should be amusing. Anytime we can place former SF’ers in a positive public forum we should take advantage.

ProfessionalSoldiers.com has nothing to do with the "Special Forces: Manhunt".

If you are not a Quiet Professional, ie, a past or present member of the US Army Special Forces you do not speak for us.

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Old 08-10-2007, 14:00   #14
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ProfessionalSoldiers.com has nothing to do with the "Special Forces: Manhunt".
I was waiting for someone to bring this up... what are the QP's thoughts on this show?
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Old 08-10-2007, 20:08   #15
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You have a link other than the Email?
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