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That's different...and I like it a lot!!

Lulz lol...it could be just that.

Solid post!!

The apex within the power transition/transfer is akin to a wave that crashes, and then it subsides, but for only a moment before it crashes again; that's the law. Without the apex obeying the law, a new technique can't be born. Crash...subside...crash...subside...crash... That crescendo must give way to that new measure, and so on and so forth. Without the pause, no matter how long or short, the next technique can't exist. The build up to the power apex can only happen with consecutive movement; first this, then that. The sequence of/within any movement/technique must be obeyed. First 'A', then 'B', before 'C' can exist. Any technique that follows a random order can't be born to the apex of any pure power transition/transfer; to have any chance for a powerful technique has already been aborted by ignoring sequential order. An example of sequential order in a technique: A Front Kick... *Up *Out *Back *Down For any power to have a chance, this sequential order must be obeyed. If not, no matter what else makes up this front kick, it'll have no chance of obtaining any measured power above a whisper. Sure, you can try all you want, but all you'll have is an amnesiac ineffective push. Discussions please!!

I also concur. "Boards don't hit back"...but walls do!!

Imho, earning a black belt based on hours is not a solid way, again...imho.

But there could be--when you run it try pivoting around 180 degrees on every step where you cross your feet and it makes things interesting I like that...interesting!!

While you might be right Montana, I only wanted to create a topic/thread for discussion, even if Bruce is the subject. Many great men/women of history are still talked/discussed/etc about way after they've passed away.

Remember, there are no turns in the Niafanchi series like there are in other katas.

Some thoughts, comments...anything.

Welcome to KF!!!!!!

I can truly appreciate this from Higaonna Sensei...I'm not sure many can appreciate its context, but for those who can, enjoy!!

I found this memorial quite moving, and I believe that this memorial was what truly honors the memories of those who lost their lives that day. I know that there were many idea's of what type of memorial should be erected in the very footprints of the two towers, but, imho, none of them moved me as much as this one. My thoughts and prayers will continue for those who were killed that mournful day, as well as their families and their friends who must continue to carry their grief and sorrow each and every day. http://news.yahoo.com/behind-the-scenes-look-at-9-11-memorial.html

Welcome to KF!!!!!!!!

Congrats!!

Bruce Lee...However, there's no verifiable proof of this, but Lee's school in Oakland was one of the first martial arts schools to use electronic devices to measure technique speed, reaction time, and hitting force. Therefore, my question is purely hypothetical.

If you were to come face to face with someone who possessed this kind of amazing speed and reaction time... What would YOU do to overcome this?

Your Sensei is absolutely correct!!

A short one; the shorter, the better.

A punch can be both a punch and a block. A block can also be a strike. There are no hard and fast rules in karate and most techniques you train in kata have direct application in a fight and often times they are multiple. Yes, I concur, I was keeping my explanation as simplistic as possible.

Congrats to Fukuda Sensei!!

A very solid MA across the board!!

Brian's 5'8". I'm 6'1". I'm obviously taller than Brian. To start this topic/thread, I've a question... While Brian and I are on the ground... Aren't we both the same size?

Nope. Momentum/pressure when it comes to breaking a bone, for example.

Not every MA can jam because it takes a lot of courage to enter into an opponents territory up and close.