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Absolutely!! I apologize if I made it seem that the direct path was the only path. Obstructions are always there in one way or another, and we're forced to deal with said obstructions to our best. The path that's most effective is the one that allows one to reach said target, whether is be straight or not.

Goals!?!? Stepping on the floor to train/learn one day at a time. Once on the floor, then train hard and train well each and every time with a serious tone and mindset. Without this one goal being foremost, then nothing else can be achieved effectively. Proof is on the floor.

I agree, Brian. Also, this will be a fun fight or the fastest KO in history.

Thank you, Patrick, Danielle, and Brian!! I'm still trying to figure out how that cost can be so justified. This time they used Eligard (leuprolide acetate) 30mg instead of just Leuprolid; Eligard is the generic of Leuprolid. Leuprolid is given once ever 3 months, and Eligard, in my case, is given once every 4 months. Could costs be due to where my Oncologist is a resident at...Comprehensive Cancer Center, and not some state hospital, like in Houston. Of course, I'm guessing. Still, why so much?? I forgot to mention that I'm also back at taking BICALUTAMIDE 50mg. This is the pill that I took my very first month of treatments; I take it once a day. The one thing that resurfaces in my mind is that statistic that my survival rate is 5 years from diagnosis...that might mean I've 3 years and 8 months to live. Whether that's my case or not, that statistic floats in my mind oftentimes.

Shows just what a effective takedown can birth. Takedowns introduce other effective possibilities. However, without having an effective arsenal at owns disposal, the takedown can end up being so one-dimensional. Takedown! Now what to do once on the ground?!? There's where the meat-and-potatoes of ones ground work knowledge and experience unwinds. What I saw in the aforementioned video, and thank you for sharing it with us, Brian, was not only an effective takedown, but I equally saw an effective way to receive the takedown. In any technique, there's how to attack and how to receive. Allowing someone to attack you on purpose requires quite a lot maturity to receive effectively. Both complimented each other, and the wrestlers ability to not suck wind is a sign of his great cardio. I'd score the wrestler the winner, if scoring was used. Knew the wrestler was going to do quite well seeing he's a state champ. Would like to see him against a BJJ Black Belt.

I echo every points made by Brian and pittbullJudoka have made, as well as welcoming pittbullJudoka back to KF. If these important points aren't both understood as well as properly trained quite often, then no since in getting on the ground at all, but we all know that for the most majority of the time, fights end up on the ground. First thing used against us is an attempted takedown, and in the same manner, the when, why, and how to engage our own takedowns effectively. It's all a game of chess; forwards and backwards, protecting our middle; when will we effectively unleash our own hidden attack...and then checkmate?!?!

UPDATE: Well, no CT Scan again because the Iodine CT has a Co-Pay of $400. Oncologist says he'll order a regular CT Scan. Hopefully, that's far more affordable. When I was in Houston, my CT and Bone Scan and Lab only cost me $95 total....I often miss Houston. Speaking of costs...my Leuprolid 30mg Shot costs $15,752...it's once every 4 months. When all of this is said and done, my medical bill will be unfathomable to say the least. Radiation Therapy Consultation is scheduled for October 5th at 8am. Did this once in Houston, and that's when we all decided that Radiation Therapy can wait until Las Vegas...well, that time is upon us once again. Now, my direct concern is how much will my current insurance pay for. When I was back in Houston, the insurance I had then was paying the entire lack stock and barrel of my Radiation Therapy. I've not much faith in my current insurance because my Co-Pay isn't like it was in Houston. Oftentimes I feel like it's money over patient care, and it shouldn't be that was whatsoever. I hope and pray my current insurance pays for all of my Radiation Therapy....like Molina Insurance did in Texas.

Welcome to KF, eighthundred; glad that you're here. Thank you for that information regarding to the topic here at hand; solid post!!

Welcome to KF, nclearner; glad that you're with us. It's not a Kata that I've ever seen, until now! Short and quite to the point, and I mean right to the point, which isn't an insult whatsoever. I'd like to see its Bunkai, which can or can't mean anything, especially of its origin. Thank you, nclearner, for sharing it with us.

Efficiency of movement is to take the most direct path to said target, whether the target be a defensive and/or offensive one. To be efficient in anything is to strive for lessening any wasted movements. The most direct path to any said target is a straight line. In a nutshell.

Congrats, Zaine; one Testing Cycle at a time!! You should feel proud of yourself, I know that I'm very proud of you!! Train hard and train well!!

A Kicking Shield or BOB and some focus mitts, at the barest minimum. For the most, practically any MA training equipment is portable, if one thinks about it.

Welcome to KF, FistofKyokushinKai; glad that you're here!! I echo Wastelander's post.

OUCH!! I've never had that happen to me before. I pray that you'll have a safe and speedy recovery, and that you'll be in tip top shape!! Hand in there, Danielle!!

It does, doesn't it?! I've never thought of that before, even though we do have 2 distinct curriculums with their own rankings.

I'd say that Shotokan had a big influence on Tang Soo Do, if not so many other MA styles, especially in Japanese Kata. Tang Soo Do forms exacting from every movement taken mainly from Japanese Shotokan Karate Kata. Kee Cho forms are Funakoshi creation...Taikyoku. Then there's Pyung Ahn forms that came from Okinawan and Japanese Karate; Pinan/Heian, which were creations of Itosu...Funakoshi's teacher. Pal Che is Bassai in Karate; created by Matsumura. Naihanchi which Hwang Kee learned from reading one of Funakoshi's books. Kata after all can be seen as the universal key as to any MA styles origin/core, Tang Soo Do is of no exception. In Kata we can see techniques that are quite familiar. So I can easily see how Japanese Karate has helped form Tang Soo Do. Of no surprise because one can see "Karate" in quite a many styles of the MA. Adaptations vary, but perhaps when one starts to peel away the layers of any MA style, some other core(s) emerge.

I'd say that the answer to these are dependent and defined by the CI strictly and primarily. In Shindokan, we've separate rankings and curriculum for our Karate-do and Kubodo whereas they both don't start at the same time; Kubodo starts at 6th Kyu.

Welcome to KF, vergil96; glad that you're here!!

Congrats, P.A.L; well deserved!!

It's been several years since I've been inside one of their schools on one of my stealth missions, so, they might've changed here or there, but I doubt it. I've heard of this business and that it's been around for some time now. They've an effective Business Model, which makes it one of the most successful chain of martial arts studios of its kind in the world with outstanding growth in unit openings, membership sales, and overall net income. I've been inside a few of their schools from time to time; one has to know their competition. They teach kids and adults in different styles; I never saw any mixed aged classes; either it's all kids or all adults. Their schools are clean and well lighted; well laid out space and well stocked. Well, if you don't know that, then perhaps it's not the opportunity for you. What I know is that they've a certain way to each for the kids and adults. Fast paced classes with many classes observed by Management. I'd say, just follow their method of teaching, be enthusiastic, be positive in your corrections and teachings; kind of like the QRIS method used in many child development schools across the USA. Teach; that's what they'll expect of their instructors. Don't worry about the franchise tips unless you're the franchisee. The franchisee has spent a small fortune to obtain said franchise, and with that in mind, follow their guidelines to the letter because any actions that cost the franchisee will roll down hill. Just teach!! Be confident!! Relax!! If Your social grace is up to par, then I believe that you'll be fine. Like any job, the pros and cons will be there, so I'd not dwell on them so much. Teach...teach...teach...believe in yourself and in your teaching effectiveness. Remember...Proof is on the floor!!

Proper execution births penetration; not to said target but through said target no matter the selected weapon, be it Nukite, Toe Kick, or whatever. No execution...no penetration...no effectiveness.

Perhaps, if rank becomes more important than effective applications, then the art itself has diminished...as well as the practitioner. Of course, staying at Shodan is the personal choice, of which, never should be questioned because ones MA journey, even though a shared experience from time to time, is quite private...personal. Fumio Demura Sensei's very own Sensei pressed him to rank up, otherwise, they suggested that Demura's own students would begin to outrank him. Demura Sensei eventually did rank up, which is his, or any MAists, right to do so.

Thank you, Zaine!! Time to start practicing to spoil my grandchild. Krystal is going to let it be a surprise as to if its a girl or boy.

Thanks, ashworth!! I need a cool grandpa name to be called by.

My beautiful wife, Linda, and myself, are so very proud to announce that on March 27, 2022 we'll be Grandma and Grandpa!! Our precious daughter, Krystal is 9 weeks pregnant!! YAHOO!!