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Your Sensei is absolutely correct. A "block" should end the attack, and if it doesn't, then the "block" was executed incorrectly.

Well, there's no more judo in the Olympics...and that's a crying shame. I don't want karate on the Olympic stage because it will be cheapened because karate is for the karateka and not for an organization. Imho!!

Solid!! It's, if I may, the other belts that taint the virtue of the white belt...imho.

Kyusho jitsu is a big part of Shindokan; hand in hand with Tuite. Having said that, I must say this as well...not every point can be manipulated for one reason or another. I believe in its effectiveness, however, I know that Kyusho jitsu is an art/science and in that, not everything goes as planned. I'll apply it without regards of doubt. I firmly beleive that for the most of it, it's not the science that's faulted at times, it's the practitioner. It's the practitioner that lacks the neccessary knowledge and understanding of Kyusho jitsu.

Great topic! I've no written game plan either. Shindokanists approach everything this way... Study your opponent Study yourself Make a plan Carry the plan out

Interesting. I don't see any unfair advantages at all. Why? No matter the gender, a MAist is suppose to know how to defend against whomever and wherever.

Possibly...maybe...it's something that's not for you. If not, it surely isn't the end of your MA training/journey. Hang in there, and don't dwell on it.

I understand completely!!

I can relate to what the OP speaks about because I've refused and have denied my being promoted to Kudan, and I will continue to do so no matter what my Hombu says or what our By-Laws direct. Kudan is not for me; I don't need it and I don't want it. If I can't test for it...keep it...if you're going to bestow rank upon me because of some rule/regulatiion...keep it...I appreciate the vote of confidence and all...but...KEEP IT!!

I think what you are all talking about is your "AHA" moments, and yes, I've had so many in the past, AND I'm still having many now, and I'll have many more "AHA" moments in the future.

I've a long way to go, but I'm so thankful that my students allow me to walk side by side with them while they're on their MA journey; we learn from each other.

A very solid post!! I thank you for it, especially the bold type above.

True. However, the more one is equipped, the better...imho.

Yes...you are VERY lucky!!

The titles I'm referring to are the Shugo Titles: Renshi, Kyoshi, and Hanshi. My bad, I didn't make that clear and I'm sincerely sorry for that!!

Great post. It's always a wise choice to start in a new school with a white belt, no matter what rank you hold elsewhere. I had that experience going from Shodan in Goju to starting in a Seido dojo 1991. Also, whenever I travel, on vacation, I seek out local karate schools and ask, politely, if I can pay a mat fee and work out with them while I'm visiting their city. 99% of the time they are very happy to say yes, and do NOT want a mat fee. I always wear a white belt in this situation. Even if I'm visiting a nearby dojo, if it's not my dojo, or a branch of our organization, I put on a white belt. Humility is a virtue in martial arts that is often neglected. Plus, I like the way the belt looks! Osu, Russell Your post is solid as well!!

I've been in Shindokan for almost 50 years...I'm OLD...and I've not mastered anything, even though we term the Godan as a level of "Master". Ok...I go back to my corner now.

Welcome to KF!! The old techniques are far from forgotten!! There's a time for them and a time not for them or for any technique.

For me, Titles are more special because I couldn't earn them through any testing cycle; they were bestowed upon me from my Soke and Dai-Soke. On the other hand, Ranks belong in their context because while I earned each and every one of them, I still was allowed to test for them. Your opinions please.

Solid post!!

I remember those days...barely...but I remember them. Don't you just love Pinan Yondan...I LOVE IT STILL!! Sounds to me that your Sensei is really PROUD of you....and he should be!!

To everyone... Thank you for your many kind words; they mean everything to Nathan and our family. The Owasso Rams are Area Champions!! They're now in the State Championship Round held at the ORU Maybee Center. They won game 1 with a score of 77-55. Tonights game, 03/08/13, is game #2; this is the first time in 80 years that the Owasso Rams have made it to round #2. If they win tonight, they'll play for the State Championship....GO RAMS!! That night for Nathan appears to be the only game that he'll play; it appears that is was a one time only thing. Even though the coach told the Tulsa World and myself that "...he might play, we'll see." Nathan wants to play just one more time, but I don't see it happening because wins and losses are the job of the coach to protect. However, Nathan could've played for the same amount of time as that night last night because they won by 22 points. I can see it in Nathan's eyes..."Please let me play just one more time", although this is more like the wish of a very proud dad! GO RAMS!!

Congrats and well deserved. Feels good huh?

Solid post!!

Oh I won't teach every student alone !!! Like private lessons. Ill teach in groups. The ppl I train now their are maybe 15 of them ? Give or take. The method is like this. Stretch, warm up all together. Then we use go over 2 techniques in an hour. Whether its a sweep, pass, submissions, transitions, or whatever I will demonstrate with my highest level student then the whole group watches and does it. If they have any questions or concern they ask. That's about it. I think what he's asking is how where will you fit in the time slots for all these classes? Will you be holding four or five adult classes a day in addition to kids' classes? MMA school schedule --MON-- BJJ (GI) 830am - 930am TaeKwonDo 930am - 1030am Wrestling 1030am - 1130am ----- BJJ (GI) 530pm - 630pm BJJ (no-GI) 630pm - 730pm TaeKwonDo 730pm - 830pm Shotokan 830pm - 930pm --TUE-- BJJ (no-GI) 830am - 930am Judo 930am - 1030am Kickboxing 1030am - 1130am ----- BOOTCAMP 330pm - 430pm BJJ (no-GI) 430pm - 530pm Judo 530pm - 630pm Boxing 630pm - 730pm Kenpo 730pm - 830pm Kyokushin 830pm - 930pm --WED-- BJJ (GI) 830am - 930am Shotokan 930am - 1030am Kyokushin 1030am - 1130am TaeKwonDo 1130am - 1230pm ----- BJJ (GI) 430pm - 530pm Wrestling 530pm - 630pm Boxing 630pm - 730pm TaeKwonDo 730pm - 830pm Muay-Thai 830pm - 930pm --THU-- Judo 930am - 1030am Muay-Thai 1030am - 1130am TaeKwonDo 1130am - 1230pm ----- BOOTCAMP 330pm - 430pm Kickboxing 430pm - 530pm Judo 530pm- 630pm TaeKwonDo 630pm - 730pm Kenpo 630pm - 730pm Muay-Thai 730pm - 830pm --FRI-- BJJ (GI) 830am - 930am Judo 930am - 1030am TaeKwonDo 1030am - 1130am ----- BJJ (GI) 430pm - 530pm Judo 530pm - 630pm TaeKwonDo 630pm - 730pm Kyokushin 730pm - 830pm Shotokan 830pm - 930pm --SAT-- TaeKwonDo 800am - 900am Judo 900am - 1000am BJJ (no-GI) 1000am - 1100am Wrestling 1100am - 1200pm ----- Boxing 100pm - 200pm Muay-Thai 200pm - 300pm Kenpo 300pm - 400pm Shotokan 400pm - 500pm Kyokushin 500pm - 600pm Kickboxing 600pm - 700pm MMA/fight night 700pm - 900pm --SUN-- Muay-Thai 1100am - 1200pm BJJ ( no-GI) 1200pm - 100pm Open roll 100pm - 200pm TaeKwonDo 300pm - 400pm Wrestling 400pm - 500pm Boxing 500pm - 600pm Aikido 600pm - 700pm Wing Chun 700pm - 800pm Open roll 800pm - 930pm I have a couple of instructors with me. But I'd be doing most of the classes. But not all cuz I'm only human right. I am not doing an adults class/advanced class when I start. I will only determine that after I see the numbers I have. I know not everyone will be satisfied with those hours that's why I'd ask everyone what would be suitable for them. A lot of ppl want me to open up the school because they "like" my style. And the way I teach works, a girl used my techniques when someone tried to rape her. She used some Gracie Jiu-Jitsu techniques I showed her and I was so flattered. So that was a big confidence booster, big confidence booster for the girl that performed those techniques in a self Defense situation also. So proud of her The problem that I see with the class structures is that there is no break between classes in order to end/begin any said class. I.e...7pm to 8pm and then 8pm to 9pm. This leaves the following classes to start late, and in late, students aren't getting the full time as posted. "Being on time is to be early, and to be on time is to be late!!" Students are to class early so as to not be late, but when you don't allow small moments between classes, that presents a problem. This truly presents a problem if all classes occupy the very same space. If you have two spaces, then your class schedules are fine. Here's an example of what I've done forever: 8pm-9pm 915pm-1015pm 1030pm-1130pm This now allows 15 minutes for one class to end on time and the following classes to start on time. Business 101 states that when people are scheduled to be at work, for example, at 10, they get therejust early enough to clock in on time. Then they go to the restroom, fix their hair, fix their clothes, etc...THEN they're ready to start. Add all of the time getting to ready for work in the restroom is known as "stealing time". A dojo, for example is no exception to the rule. However, adding in that 15 minutes allows students and YOU to "get ready for class". You can use that time to answer questions/concerns, go to the restroom, and to spent time with students just coming to class as well as those just leaving class. It's your 15 minutes, so use it smartly. The above example adds 30 minutes to YOUR time, but it's time that is critical and vitally important to you as well as to your students.