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Completely opposite of what I saw in your video link, which was completely absent of: Transitions Footwork Posture Balance To name just a few important elements above that make up the totality of kumite. Study your opponent Study yourself Make a plan Carry the plan out Not....walk up and trade rock n' sock em punches with an occasional kick!! Even the center judge was trying to get them separated so that they could engage in meaningful kumite. For example... OR... [Two of the best, imho]

I don't know what it is that I was watching but I will say this: Ineffective techniques equals meaningless techniques. I don't know how the judges even determined anything, let alone a winner/loser of said match. Their bowing was about the only strong technique.

If I was a Kyokushin practitioner, this book would be the Kyokushin bible for me.

You're right; it's an amazing book cover to cover. A must, imho, to any MAists library. Yes it is Even more so if you're a Kyokushin practitioner.

I wholeheartedly concur here!!

You're right; it's an amazing book cover to cover. A must, imho, to any MAists library.

Alex, Enjoyed watching the videos; thank you for them. I would've loved to hear what was being said by each instructor overall!

It would be an honor to attend his 50th anniversary celebration!! Yes, please, by all means, if you hear anything new from the Genbukai sensei's, it would be greatly appreciated.

Any tips from recovering from Toe injuries? I thought my big toe was just bruises etc but Im suspecting worse at the moment. Still slightly swollen after two weeks and while I can bend it back ok, not so much forward and can be painful to the touch. Im still training but in sparring Im not using that leg at the moment. Prob going to get an xray just to be sure but looking to see how help it along. Im guessing just time and keeping it safe. Tape the injured toe and the uninjured toe together, but, try to tape said injured toe to the next biggest toe for more stability. HEAT AND ICE over and over and over... I hope you're feeling better soon!

WOW!! Quite a conversation. His speaking about the 100-Man Kumite was interesting. A very rewarding interview/conversation!! Thank you for sharing it.

I wholeheartedly concur!! Zach will do just fine!!

You're very welcome!! You can look at the various Emoticons, located to the left of the posting box, and possibly find one that can convey a "like" or a "thanks". That's what I've done; seems to work.

Well, if they're only ornaments at ones home, then I believe that said owner can display them anyway they see fit. How is it hurting anyone? Imho!

Solid post!!

It's just that way!! Albeit, female students are on the rise in the MA. There's even schools of the MA that cater only to female students. The ratio will eventually pan out, but I doubt that it'll happen in my life time.

You may only be a yellow belt, but you've a BB heart in the making!! Stay true to yourself, be honest with yourself as well as others, and train very hard!!

You've recently had some dynamic Aha moments with constant growth, and no stagnant decay!! SOLID!!

Very solid OP!! Proof is on the floor!! Not all BB can teach, and in that, not all BB have solid techniques for various reasons. Therefore, even the most basics become muddled with confusion because said BB can't connect the dots in a very distinct and concise manner. That's, imho, not the fault of any said governing body because the accountability lies solely in the lap of the practitioner. The governing body is just the administrative segment of ones training, and in that, said instructor is another segment of ones training. The MAist, imho, must be proactive in their training at all times. Albeit, ones MA betterment belongs to the MAist. If it's walks like a duck, and waddles like a duck, and quacks like a duck, then guess what? It's a duck, and nothing will change that UNTIL said MAist takes charge of their training. Sure, the governing body and the instructor plays an tangible part in ones MA training, but it's a small part. The largest portion of the responsibility, imho, belongs to the practitioner. How so? Being PROACTIVE in all things!! Train with a purpose in every aspect of ones MA training. As the things within the curriculum are presented by ones instructor, take what's being taught to the next level of effectiveness. There must be a chemistry between student and instructor. The governing body, imho, isn't even a consideration in choosing said school of the MA. If the instructor meets all of your expectations across the board, then the rock n' roll music can play on and enjoyed. Imho, choosing a school of the MA isn't rocket science, and in that, the gut feelings should be weighed carefully because there's a lot at risk. One's MA journey belongs to said practitioner alone. Whom the practitioner decides to travel with, is up to said practitioner. To learn effective applied knowledge is all one's seeking, and all of the unnecessary baggage isn't going to help anything. Decide, and decide well!

To the bold type above...wash in COLD water.

In our case, they wear an Oreo belt (black with a white stripe down the middle). In Shindokan, we've no pre ranks at all, EXCEPT, our JBB, and they're represented by the "Oreo" belt that Wastelander speaks about.

Even though Kendall didn't fair well, his learning curve from what I've seen on the videos thus far is increasing quite well. Yeah, he lost, but with lose comes much more victories on his long journey. Yeah his matches were tough but man, he's got it going on!! I'm very proud of him!! Please keep the videos coming; they brighten my days!! GO KENDALL!!

If both of you are in a business, then businesses often times "exchange services" in the place of normal accounts receivable practices; the barter. Being professionals at all times because many barters turn ugly because of unknown expectations. Both parties should protect themselves and have some written agreements because this is what businesses do to avoid any harm. The favor of one or both can be misconstrued as something that it isn't and/or won't be.

Sensitive grounds, imho. Doing your sensei a favor is commendable. Your sensei wanting to pay for said expertise, that too is commendable. Some sensei's don't want to violate the instructor maxim that speaks about not confusing the respectful relationship between sensei and students. Again, sensitive grounds, imho.

The space, is mine to command, and no one else can assume that position. Over the years, I've been challenged by a wide plethora of individuals. I've nothing to prove by accepting their challenge. Am I afraid/scared? Of what? A disrespectful and dishonorable individual?! NO!! If a "visitor" and a student can't conduct themselves accordingly and with civility, then they will leave my dojo immediately. They must leave!!

I'd say that the program has its supporters as well as those who don't support it. At first it was funny, but after a short while, it was no longer funny to me. Sure, one has to be able to laugh at themselves, and I laugh at myself quite a lot. There's a fine line of humor and reality, but only when you perceive it to be so. Perception is reality. I don't take him serious because he's not. But many of my students have taken him serious at times for their reasons. Pep talks work so long because as one of my teen students said to me a few weeks ago..."This is a form of bullying. It hurts!", and that's important because it's important to the individual, like my teen student.