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Old schoolSurvivorcontestants had it tough and they had it rough.
CountSurvivor: Panamas Bruce Kanegai among them.
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The players seem to get more items, clothes or medical attention, says Bruce.
Thats why there is the old school group from the first 14 seasons who suffered more in horrible places.
Bruce certainly knows about suffering onSurvivor.
The then-57-yer-old was sent to Exile Island twice, including once in a massive storm.
What has Bruce been up to since his appearance on season 12?
What is his proudest moment and biggest regret?
ENTERTAINMENT WEEKLY: First off, give the update as to what youve been up to since appearing onSurvivor.
I built an online business so I did not have to teach backpacking or officer survival anymore.
Im still teaching three karate Zoom classes on Monday and Wednesday after 55 years of teaching.
What is your proudest moment ever from playingSurvivor?
One proud moment competing onSurvivorwas the four skull challenge and puzzle.
I had just taught how to draw a portrait and the human skull to my art students.
When we arrived to the challenge, I saw four different large skulls hanging in the jungle.
I noticed that each skull had a different zygomatic bone (cheek bone).
All we had to do was to match the zygomatic bone and have it face Jeff Probst.
I said I will be the puzzle master with Cirie.
Cirie was so nervous, I had to hold her hand and say a prayer.
We were so far behind the other tribe, but they were having trouble positioning the skulls.
When we got our four skulls, we swept the other team and won our first food reward.
What is your biggest regret from yourSurvivorexperience?
I had signed all the necessary forms with my principal from Simi Valley High School to go onSurvivor.
He had also signed a non-disclosure form.
Since I have a couple of other incomes, I resigned at the end of the school year.
The film crew hid during the storm one of the nights, worse than was featured on TV.
I stayed up every night training karate so I did not get hypothermia.
I performed hundreds of Katas (form movements) and thousands of techniques screaming into the storm.
How do you feel about the edit you got on the show?
I thought I worked much harder than shown.
But, I was happy with my appearance.
What was it like coming back to regular society after being out there?
Was there culture shock or an adjustment coming back?
A new mall opened in my town and everything was decorated for Christmas.
It was surreal after spending 39 days with 15 other total strangers and starving.
I missed my wife and two kids the most.
I visited every steak restaurant and fast food diner immediately.
I cherished the experience and challenge.
I taught Backpacking and Wilderness Survival along with Law-enforcement survival for California and Karate.
I love adventurous and physical challenges all my life.
Whom do you still talk, text, or email with the most from your season?
It is quite amazing what he has accomplished with a huge generous heart.
Do you still watchSurvivor, and if so, whats your favorite season you were not on and why?
SinceSurvivor: Panama Exile Island, I have watched every season and episode.
My favorite season ofSurvivorwasSurvivor: Guatemalawhich was the first complete season that I have watched.
It was definitely old school ofSurvivoropening with the brutal 11-mile march through the ancient Mayan jungle.
The contestants were pushed to their limits mentally and physically with that march and the challenges were more physical.
I like the realSurvivoreffect in the beginning where cast members question themselves saying this is tougher that I thought.
Whos one player from another Survivor season you wish you could have played with or against and why?
No one in particular at this time.
If you could make one change to any aspect of Survivor, what would it be and why?
Thats why there is the old school group from the first 14 seasons who suffered more in horrible places.
Finally, would you play again if asked?
I am turning 73 and in wonderful physical and mental shape.
I would love to compete again since I was never voted off.
What do the fans think?
