Dear Folks, As we all know, those of us who are old, and even older, the importance of preserving balance can mean the difference between a hip-fracture, and a happy life. This idea of balance has been thoroughly documented in articles concerning geriatric medicine, and sports medicine, too, not to mention papers on how to use a balance beam, in grade school. Yet, what most medical researchers discussing geriatric medicine rarely broach, is the advantages of practicing the Kazotsky Kick. What is it, and how to do it? This is the Kazotsky Kick: This is how it is done, to music: Sorry, because, so far, I have not been able to find the COSSACK DANCING SCENE in the Perter Sellers film. Therefore, temporarily, until I do find this clip, then....here are two good substitutes from the Cossack Dancer, Tutte Lemkow.... a. b. Flamenco of Death (Flamenco is Good for Balance, too, but not quite as good as the Kazotsky Kick.) c. So far, the Cossack video is unobtainable for free, as a separate clip, on the internet. During the past several months, I have considered purchasing a TreadMill, just in order to improve my balance. Unfortunately, treadmills are very heavy. If I were to install a 200 KG treadmill in the east side of my house, then the west side would rise, and I would be living on an incline. It’s a no-brainer that, for my hovel, a heavy, high-quality treadmill would not be suitable, and might be beyond my means, anyway. So then, I began researching the Kazotsky Kick, something I recalled from a Peter Sellers film. I cannot say that I have perfected my style, as of this moment, but I am improving my moves. I just wanted to share my personal solution for reaching my balance goals for the remainder of 2026, and into 2027. Is anyone here, on TV, besides me, concerned with their deteriorating balance, as they progress into old age? Or, have you already pretty much given up? Avoiding a fall is worth the effort. The Kazotsky Kick would be far easier to learn if I knew where to find a REAL Cossack in Chiang Mai…maybe… Besides the Kazotsky Kick, what is your go-to solution for improving your odds, against a fall, and a broken hip, if you were to land the wrong way? Just asking. Best regards, Gamma Note: Back in the year 1964, I was amazed by the Kazotsky Kick, and its effects. Such a great film. Poor old Sellers, we wish he were still amongst us, I think… Important Note: Is Dostoevsky still the greatest writer of all time? I say, he is.
