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Same style; same rank! Different style; different rank [beginner/white belt]! The governing bodies can fight and argue all they want while you train!! Governing bodies worth their salt know that, and in that, they're there to administer, not to interfere with said dojo.

Solid post...SOLID!! That fabric IS, at times, the forest that prohibits one to see the beauty of the trees; each tree!!

However, said MA should be effective before it becomes different, imho. Otherwise, it's just different the wrong way.

Again, this is a very sensitive area that I'd tread quite carefully for everyone involved. All in all, I'd sit down and speak candidly and frank about it, and reach an agreement. Speaking about everything together concerning what might or might not happen. Therefore... Solid post!! Neither of you are unreasonable, so, working out the logistics is doable.

First of all, Welcome to KF!! Check out this link, it might help you... http://www.wingchun.org/text/schools/usa/ca.html Visit the ones that are close to you and check them out thoroughly; not just once but many times until you've made your decision. Good luck in your search, and please, let us know how the search goes.

::Clears my throat:: ::LALALALALALALALALA:: ::Drinks a sip of water:: Ok, here goes...Happy birthday to you, happy birthday to you, happy birthday dear Alex, happy birthday to you...and many more!! Happy birthday, Alex!!

Nice, but I still prefer rope over chain!!

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!