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Ippon is 1 full point!!

Not just standing there while your opponent/partner has his/her way with you...one technique after another until the end of the series. That's fine, for learning and refining, which is still learning! You execute a punch, for example, and your opponent/partner executes a series of techniques while you offer no resistance...you just stand there!! You don't resist...you don't block...you don't counter...you don't duck or move out of the range...you don't escape, if being grasped...you do, well, NOTHING!! How's one to know what to do when plan 'A' doesn't work like it did in the dojo?!?!

Is there a reason that your Yoko Geri just has a 3 count, instead of a 4 count. Your kick stalls, and drops straight to the floor without having to momentarily return back to the knee of the supporting foot?? Because of that, I can't tell if the kick is suppose to be a keage or a kekomi, had I not already knew what that kick was. Up Out Back Down The Back part seems to be missing...unless this is the methodology of the style! Kusotare makes solid observations; I agree!!

First off...Welcome to KF; glad that you're here!! Secondly... The trail by fire, ah, memories, both fond and OUCH!!

Interesting, that you'd say that. How so, if I may ask??

Without resistant training, how does one know what to do when plan 'A' doesn't work like it did in the dojo??

Solid post!! Your 2 cents, imho, is worth trillions!! Limited physical aspects, as you've pointed out, are taken into consideration by that one tireless witness...The Floor!! As I get older, I'll be 58 this October, limitations are beginning to appear, and without my permission, and I'm learning to adapt to my limitations, but I can still teach! I might not be that spry whippersnapper anymore, but my value on the floor is my knowledge/experience of 51 years on the floor, and because I can still teach, I can pass my knowledge/experience to those wanting it. Credibility exists, and when realized, the floor bow's out of the equation, and unbridled training continues without reservations!

What a great season, especially if you're a Yankee fan...and I am!! I'm excited for the playoffs, and the hopes of going deep in the playoffs. I thought for sure, yeah...I'm dumb...that the Yankees would be out of the playoff picture for some time having to rebuild the team since many Yankees retired. BUT...here we are, as the end of the regular season is about to usher in the playoffs, and the Yankees are inching closer and closer to securing a playoff spot. This is not for me to speak ugly about anyone's team...How did your team do this year and how do you feel about their season?? Here's a fist bump to the Yankees... GO YANKEES!!

OK...Cowboys are 2-0...whew...good so far! Now the test, for both the Cowboys AND the Cowboy fans...Murray...OUT...Romo...OUT for at least 8 games, might as well be the entire season. If I was Romo, and I'm not, I'd not rush back so quickly because I could reinjure myself, and that doesn't help at all. I'm breathing labored on the unknown...what's next??!!?? Thus far, how's your team doing so far and how do you feel about their season?? GO COWBOYS!!

Personally, I don't see any overarching principles. I see necessary arching principles to achieve there separate goals. One is to initiate an escape to gain working orientation, while the other resets into a more favorable position after the escape. I immediately observed the sensitivity of both in the initial approaches to fuel the escape, and that was that either of them ran the risk, and a sensible risk, of having the movements stalled immediately, therefore, the initial plan for either escape might've been foiled. I think there are some commonalities. Regardless of direction of escape, the ability to turn one's hips is critical. It's one of those things in jiu jitsu that is almost universal, the ability to move the hips into an advantageous posture. I'd agree wholeheartedly with you assessment on the differences and observations of them. Very nice. Hips fuel so much in the MA, no matter the style! No hips...no success!!

Control achieved; difficult to escape! While the pressure oriented one has its merits, it ties up, even if for a moment, the arms to maintain the pressure! If I understand the question... The pressure leaves, imho, little for error because the arms are engaged just to long and can stall the pinning transition beyond more than I care for. Typically traditional (and non-traditional) striking artist really like the knee in position to strike from. The ability to control with the knee and one hand while the other fires shots is often cited as a benefit of the position. From a grappling perspective, the fluidity of the position is also lauded to keep up with, and control bottom motion while being able to take advantage of opportunities given. I agree!! It's all about control and controlling!!

Oh...wait...they make masks that simulate elevations?? WOW!! I thought we were talking about training IN the elevations live...oopppssss...my bad...sorry!! I thought we were talking about wearing a mask while training IN the elevations live...again, my bad, sorry!!

Welcome to KF; glad that you're here!!

Glad you like it senei8. more to come soon.. Good, I look forward to watch them when you post them. Thank you!!

Nice tutorial; as always, thank you for sharing! As you know, Shindokan thrives in close ranges, similar to WC. How does WC address kicks when they occur amongst WC many hand techniques, traps, and the like?? Kicks can be like that stick that's shoved into your front bicycle wheel spoke; quite alarming if not prepared while engaging hand techniques in close range management!

I like them, all!! Do you also train resistive drills with most, if not all, of these types in a deliberate tone or in a passing tone? Passing drills are for learning, while deliberate drills are after learning, and nonetheless, the resistance must be of intent!!

If you’ve ever seen “Inside the Actor’s Studio” with James Lipton, you are familiar with the Pivot Questionnaire—ten questions that Bernard Pivot always asked his guest in the great French television series,” Bouillon de Culture.” So, with that being said, and with no further build up... Here are the questions: 1. What is your favorite word? 2. What is your least favorite word? 3. What turns you on creatively, spiritually or emotionally? 4. What turns you off? 5. What is your favorite Martial Art word? 6. What sound or noise do you love? 7. What sound or noise do you hate? 8. What profession other than your own would you like to attempt? 9. What profession would you not like to do? 10. If your Sensei/Instructor has requested that you're to report to the Hombu/Headquarters immediately, what would you like to hear your Sensei/Instructor say when you arrive at the Hombu/Headquarters? A quick note: I've taken the liberty of rewriting questions #5 and #10 because they are inappropriate for our venue here. Hopefully, you'll understand, and agree with me taking those liberties. Also, should you already know or find out later the exact wording for those two questions, please refrain from answering them here. Thank you, all...let the Pivot Questionnaire commence!!

Welcome to KF; glad that you're here!! Solid post!!

Having read the link...I can see the advantages to trying it; very interesting...very interesting!! Thanks, Kyonovice!!

Check with your doctor first, please!! 3000 ft is under 1 mile, like Denver, about 5400 feet. Acclimation to elevations is no laughing matter; death is possible. 14000 is extreme!! Wear a mask? I would. At Denver, any physical effort will be greater than at 3000. Hydrate like water is your new best friend, and you can't live without your friend. Triple that, physical activity will be minimal, at best, and deliberate!! I'd be happy to just do Denver, and acclimate to that, and go no further. Colorado has some serious roads on I-70 that are close to 14000 feet, and it snows like mad. I could be more specific with more data and things like that, but I'm sure, you've done some serious research, otherwise, you'd not be attempting this at all. Please, visit your doctor, and tell him/her what you've told us, and take his/her advice seriously because, imho, this is as serious as it can be. This, what you're wanted to journey into, isn't for the faint of heart; train for it because you're life will depend on it. Good luck!!

Nice tutorial, Alex!! Control achieved; difficult to escape! While the pressure oriented one has its merits, it ties up, even if for a moment, the arms to maintain the pressure! If I understand the question... The pressure leaves, imho, little for error because the arms are engaged just to long and can stall the pinning transition beyond more than I care for.

Nice tutorial, Alex!! Personally, I don't see any overarching principles. I see necessary arching principles to achieve there separate goals. One is to initiate an escape to gain working orientation, while the other resets into a more favorable position after the escape. I immediately observed the sensitivity of both in the initial approaches to fuel the escape, and that was that either of them ran the risk, and a sensible risk, of having the movements stalled immediately, therefore, the initial plan for either escape might've been foiled.

Nice tutorial!! I got to say this again....MAN oh MAN...when I see the WC close range techniques, I see Shindokan, and I get a RUSH!! Giddy as a school child!! MORE MORE MORE MORE MORE MORE...

Nice tutorial!! Breaking structure helps this and that, when this and that are either in the way, or this and that have to be dealt with in an offense/defense situation. I like the WC mindset all in all!!

Solid post!! Resistant must be a constant; heavy bags and the like, provide that resistance!! Yes I agree sensei, in this sense I think striking a sparring partner, air, and heavy bags are all great as training parts together. Like Chief Engineer for the Star Ship, Enterprise, Mr. Scott was always quick to point out... "The right tool for the right job!"