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Ouch! Disrespected for the whole world to see...or sing! Ouch!

Awesome. It shows that one's junk is someone else's treasure! I'm sure everyone who might still own an NES of one type or another, is right now looking to cash in...I would!

I can testify as to just how hard it is to win at a game of HORSE, but, I'm no Michael Jordan. The game of HORSE appears to be difficult for Michael Jordan...too! Check this out... http://sports.yahoo.com/nba/blog/ball_dont_lie/post/Gerald-Henderson-is-better-than-Michael-Jordan-a?urn=nba,225258

PD...CONGRATS!!!!!!!!!

Imho, there's no better way of testing oneself than by going outside of ones own style. Curious!

Even though this comes from 2007 and 2008, I thought they'd be nice to see....enjoy them.... http://www.empiremediallc.com/PointByPoint.html

How young for a Shotokan black belt? Check this out... http://www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk/news/s/1093481_worlds_youngest_karate_kid

For no special reason, it's just what I selected for this thread. Cool?

There's a wonderful quote from Marianne Williamson ... "Our deepest fear is not thar we are inadequate. Our deepest fear is that we are powerful beyond measure. It is our light, not our darkness that most frightens us." How does this, if at all, speak towards and/or about the Martial Arts and us as practitioners of the Martial Arts?

When executing gyaku-zuki (reverse punch), the wrist obviously plays a very important role due as to WHEN the wrist begins IT'S rotation. Of course, many other things, beside proper wrist rotation, must be performed and in concert for this tecnique to be its most effective. The difference, imho, between an effective punch and a push is very subtle at its best. A few questions: >Concerning only the wrist rotation; Just exactly WHEN should it occur? >What are some of the disadvantages for starting the wrist rotation too early? >What are some of the disadvantages for starting the wrist rotation too late? What I've layed down here should be enough to start our discussion. What are your thoughts?

Way to go GeoGiant...way to go!!!!!!!!!!

Absolutely! Whenever in doubt, always ask your instructor!

Good luck...relax...and have fun!

Good luck....and just relax...you'll be fine!

Lets change the hypothetical question again. Same parameters, but, now this competitor is wearing a black belt with six or seven rank indentifiers. Could the reason that this competitor won 4 Kata Grand Championships was that this competitors Kata's were that solid, or, was it because this competitor was wearing a black belt with six or seven rank indentifiers? Could those judges have been "obliged' by seeing the six or seven rank indentifiers, thus, giving high marks because of rank?

Yes, this is just a hypothetical.

There's a local TKD dojang that REQUIRES those who aren't students, parents and guests, to bow in and bow out whenever one enters or leaves through the front door. The front door! Well, I'd politely refuse. Why? I'm paying 'X' amount per month/quarter for my kid, and not me, to attend this dojang and I'd feel I was being forced to bow. Respect should be earned, not forced on! What do you require from your parents and guests?

I believe that bowing to ones Sensei OUTSIDE of the dojo isn't determined entirely by culture and the like. Yet, more by ones own value standards and the like. I know that my Soke and my Dai-Soke would be very upset at me if I bowed to them outside of the dojo, especially if I did while we were at the local Wal-Mart or 7-Eleven. To them, the bow must be justified as to the means. When in Rome....or not.

Great solid points! For me, concrete still remains an undesired texture. Nonetheless, you still bring up some solid points. Wet Concrete is a oxymoron for me.

Good points thus far. Lets change the hypothetical from an open tournament TO an International Tournament, i.e. ISKF or AAU, and everything else in the hypothetical remains constant...could it EVER happen....then? At an ISKF tournament, for example, the following would have to be followed to the nth degree... (b) Types of Kata to be performed (i) Shitei kata: Heian Nidan, Heian Sandan, Heian Yondan, Heian Godan and Tekki Shodan. (ii) Sentei kata: Bassai-dai, Kanku-dai, Enpi, and Jion (iii) Tokui Kata: Choice of contestant, but may be restricted based on age and/or rank. Could the hypothetical EVER happen?

For the sake of discussions.... Out in the elements, in a self-defense situation, one must consider one's topography at the very moment of an unwanted onslought in anyone's strategies and tactics. There are two sides to any topography: A desired one and a undesired one! The good/bad news is that a wide variety of events are subjected to change, including the topography. Therefore, if you find yourself standing in an undesired topography, it's your job to find a more desired one to stand your ground. On the same note, if you're in a desired topography, it's your job to remain in that to stand your ground. Topography and its textures can be used for your advantage as well as to your disadvantage, being able to recognize either very quickly and adapt/change immediate are vitally important. Is there a hill near me? Is there a slope near me? Is there a recessed area near me? These are just some things to consider, but, they shouldn't be ignored. Anything, and I mean ANYTHING, that can be used to your advantage---USE IT! I think we can all agree with one thing....proper footing is right at the top of the list. Footing must be sure and true! Footing must be solid and stable! Footing! Weather! Weather affects all types of textures within ones topography. Where one texture acts differently on a hot dry day, but, how does that particular texture act when it's on a cold wet day, is of concern. Grass is good on a hot dry day, but, add rain, then welcome to the greenest skating rink. Even the most desired topography texture can turn into the most undesired when the elements are playing havoc. If one's well versed on ground grappling, then, when the topography textures are neither desired or undesired, go to the ground and do what's needed to survive. If you're not that well versed in ground grappling, go to the ground anyway but, do it on your terms instead of having the topography textures force you when you're contours are against you. One last point. Shoes! What shoes one wears react differently depending on the topography textures. Dress shoes have hard sole and become very slippery on many textures. Tennis shoes provide better traction because of the tread/rubber soles on many textures. Dress for success!!! Here's what I like/dislike-----> DESIRED TOPOGRAPHY: >>Asphalt/Blacktop. *Asphalt/Blacktop is sticky and sticky is good. UNDESIRED TOPOGRAPHY: >>Cement. *Just a little drop of sweat/moisture makes cement as slippery as ice. What are your desired/undesired topography and why?

Very solid post and well said!

Hypothetical... Could someone, in your opinion, enter into an open tournament having less than one year of training in totality and then WIN four Kata Grand Championships in the Black Belt Division?

Tony, I enjoyed your post....very solid...and I thank you for it!

Outside of the dojo? No...never! Inside of the dojo? Yes...always!