Over the years, I have witnessed the decline of Man in almost all aspects of life.

The rough, rugged, adventurous, strong man of yesterday seems to be disappearing. I'm not talking about professional athletes but ordinary day-to-day men.

Probably the most noticeable change is more estrogen-nominate (more female estrogen than male testosterone) in men, thus causing a whole host of health issues, including ED - Erectile Dysfunction (starts in men in their 20s). Yes, the 20s!

When the various US military services are worried about the problem, then we have a severe problem. If Teddy knew this, he'd roll over in his grave and cry.

I got a lot of this great information from the Art of Manliness. Thank you for your contribution to man.
http://www.artofmanliness.com/

Hope that you enjoy it.

Live Stronger If You Dare!

Joe Lewis
#JoeFitAsia

JoeFitAsia
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I grew up among men. I was always surrounded by real men, heroes, if you will. My father was a career military officer for 20 years, at the United States Air Force Air Commando.

My neighbors were all military men, veterans of World War II, Korea, and men like my next-door neighbor Joseph Kittinger.

Nowadays young men entering the military for basic training are in lousy to poor shape and obese. It's pitiful, to say the least.

The Department of Defense says 71 percent of young Americans between the ages of 17 and 24 would not be accepted into one of the nation’s military services if they volunteered.

Yes, you read that correctly 71%.

Fewer Than One in Three Young Americans Can Join Military.

http://learningenglish.voanews.com/content/fewer-than-one-in-three-young-am...

Joe Kittinger - Project Man-high 1960, setting a world record for the longest skydive from a height greater than 31 km. A fighter pilot during the Vietnam War, he achieved an aerial kill of a North Vietnamese MiG-21 jet fighter and was later shot down himself on May 11, 1972 spending 11 mos as a prisoner of war in a North Vietnamese prison.

Kittinger spent 11 months as a prisoner of war (POW) in the Hỏa Lò Prison, the so-called "Hanoi Hilton." Kittinger was put through rope torture soon after his arrival at the POW compound and this made a lasting impression on him. I was in tears when he was released and happy he was home.

Years later, I had a friendly telephone conversation with the Colonel. I enjoyed immensely his recent participation as a consultant at age 82 in the Red Bull Stratos jump 2012.

An American Hero, Joe Kittinger.

Photo: In one of LIFE's most iconic covers.

Joe Kittinger is pictured free-falling from the sky during his historic journey when he leaped from the edge of space.

Growing up next door to a "Hero. Honored to know this man.

Joseph Kittinger was my next-door neighbor Hurlburt Field Florida - Home of the 1st Air Commandos. My dad was a USAF Air Commando (the Elite).

Vintage Balls....
http://life.tumblr.com/post/33203292918/as-red-bull-stratos-puts-it-on-augu...

31km Freefall (Joseph Kittinger)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Qw8OJJQ_hgk

Lessons in Manliness: Chuck Yeager

http://www.artofmanliness.com/2010/01/15/lessons-in-manliness-chuck-yeager/

The Fists of Theodore Roosevelt

http://www.artofmanliness.com/2014/09/08/the-fists-of-theodore-roosevelt/

Semper Virilis: A Roadmap to Manhood in the 21st Century

http://www.artofmanliness.com/2014/06/09/semper-virilis-a-roadmap-to-manhoo...

Manly Honor: Part I — What Is Honor?

http://www.artofmanliness.com/2012/10/01/manly-honor-part-i-what-is-honor/

Manly Honor: Part 1 - 7

http://www.artofmanliness.com/?s=Manly+Honor

Understanding Men and Masculinity in Modern Society

http://www.legendarylifepodcast.com/podcast/110-nicole-welch-understanding-...

In this episode, you will learn:

Masculinity and Culture
The state of masculinity in modern America

There are three types of people – who are you?

Do we need rites of passage?

Why women prefer strong men

What’s the biggest problem with men today

Men: Wired for adventure
3 Ways to tap into your inner warrior

How science and spirituality go hand-in-hand

The #1 thing a man fears most

Who are you? How to define yourself?

What women need from men every day

Top 2 keys to success in relationships and business

How to raise your boy to become a strong man.

You May Be Strong . . . But Are You Tough?

http://www.artofmanliness.com/2013/10/03/you-may-be-strong-but-are-you-toug...

The Whole Man: 25 Men Who Cultivated Both Mind and Body

http://www.artofmanliness.com/2010/07/06/the-whole-man-25-men-who-culivated...

The Rites of Manhood: Man’s Need for Ritual

http://www.artofmanliness.com/2013/12/16/the-rites-of-manhood-mans-need-for...

How to Create Your Own Rites of Passage

http://www.artofmanliness.com/2014/09/22/how-to-create-your-own-rites-of-pa...

The Anatomy of Etiquette: How to Be an Old School Gentleman From Head to Toe

http://www.artofmanliness.com/2014/07/23/the-anatomy-of-etiquette-how-to-be...

How to Give a Manly Handshake

http://www.artofmanliness.com/2011/08/22/manly-handshake/

The Warrior’s Guide to True Manliness

http://www.artofmanliness.com/2008/03/04/the-warrior%E2%80%99s-guide-to-tru...

Ep. #76: Mark Tullius: Part 1: How Martial Arts Can Supercharge Your Masculinity -

http://manprojectpodcast.com/ep-76-mark-tullius-part-1-martial-arts-can-sup...

In this episode, you’ll learn: How to supercharge your masculinity through martial arts The true meaning behind martial arts Fighter x Martial Artist Why your kids should practice martial arts Gaining Self Confidence and Self Acceptance through Martial Arts 3 Ways to lead by example How to get a rid of negative people in your life Stop complaining and start changing the world How to come back strong after losing.

http://manprojectpodcast.com/ep-76-mark-tullius-part-1-martial-arts-can-sup...

Sir Richard Francis Burton KCMG FRGS was a British explorer, geographer, translator, writer, soldier, orientalist, cartographer, ethnologist, spy, linguist, poet, fencer, and diplomat.

Sir Edmund Percival Hillary KG ONZ KBE was a New Zealand mountaineer, explorer, and philanthropist.

On 29 May 1953, Hillary and Nepalese Sherpa mountaineer Tenzing Norgay became the first climbers to reach the summit of Mount Everest

"People do not decide to become extraordinary. They decide to accomplish extraordinary things." -- Edmund Hillary

Lewis Burwell "Chesty" Puller was a United States Marine Corps lieutenant general and is the most decorated Marine in American history.

Chesty Puller is every Marine's hero.

I was proud to have served in the United States Marines - Force Recon.

OORAH!
Semper Fi!
Joe Lewis

What Does It Mean to Be a Man? 80+ Quotes on Men & Manhood

http://www.artofmanliness.com/2013/09/09/quotes-about-manliness/

Manvotional: Winston Churchill’s Charge to Young Men

http://www.artofmanliness.com/2015/08/22/manvotional-winston-churchills-cha...

Art of Manliness Podcast #54: The Life of John L. Sullivan With Christopher Klein

http://www.artofmanliness.com/2013/11/23/art-of-manliness-podcast-54-the-li...

Are any Men like this today?

Sterling Hayden (1916-1986) Captain U.S. Marine Corps 1942-45 WW II. He was a private under the name "John Hamilton". Recommended for Officer Candidate School, he was commissioned and sent to William Donovan's COI remaining with it after it became the OSS, forerunner to the CIA.

He parachuted behind enemy lines to work with Yugoslav partisans and earned the Silver Star, Bronze Arrowhead, and a commendation from Marshal Tito. He was an actor, author, sailor, model, Marine, and OSS secret agent.

An American film and television actor.

Bronson was born Charles Dennis Buchinsky in Ehrenfeld in Cambria County in the coal region of the Allegheny Mountains north of Johnstown, Pennsylvania.

He was the 11th of 15 children born to a Lithuanian immigrant father and a Lithuanian-American mother. His father, Walter Bunchinski (who later adjusted his surname to Buchinsky to sound more "American," was an ethnic Lipka Tatar and hailed from the town of Druskininkai.

Bronson's mother, Mary (née Valinsky), whose parents were from Lithuania, was born in the coal mining town of Tamaqua, Pennsylvania. He learned to speak English when he was a teenager; before that, he spoke Lithuanian and Russian.

Bronson was the first member of his family to graduate from high school. When Bronson was ten years old, his father died. Young Charles went to work in the coal mines, first in the mining office and then in the mine. He earned one dollar for each ton of coal that he mined. He worked in the mine until he entered military service during World War II.

His family was so poor that, at one time, he reportedly had to wear his sister's dress to school because of his lack of clothing.

In 1943, Bronson enlisted in the United States Army Air Forces. He served in the 760th Flexible Gunnery Training Squadron and in 1945 as a Boeing B-29 Superfortress aerial gunner with the Guam-based 61st Bombardment Squadron within the 39th Bombardment Group, which conducted combat missions against the Japanese home islands. Bronson flew 25 missions and received a Purple Heart for wounds received in battle.

Clark Gable was an American film actor, often referred to as "The King of Hollywood" or just simply as "The King".

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Clark_Gable

Bruce Lee was a Hong Kong-American martial artist, Hong Kong action film actor, martial arts instructor, philosopher, filmmaker, and the founder of Jeet Kune Do. Lee was the son of Cantonese opera star Lee Hoi-Chuen.

Boy Scouts participated in their "master at arms" badge during the early part of the 20th century. Scouts were expected to be proficient in single stick, wrestling, boxing, or quarterstaff to earn this badge.

It's a shame that this isn't around anymore.

6 Lessons in Manliness from James Bond

https://www.artofmanliness.com/articles/6-lessons-in-manliness-from-james-b...

Much of the information in this presentation wouldn't have been possible without the work of Brett and Kate McKay.

Thank you for your contribution to Man...

Here is the Art of Manliness website:

http://www.artofmanliness.com/

You can contact me as follows:

Email: Joe@JoeFitAsia.com

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