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Intentional contact is also part of training to fight. Let's remember that when we strip away all the talk about philosphy and priciple, we are learning to fight. That's the martial part of martial arts. Any program that is staying true to this concept, or focuses on real -world combatives, is going to have fairly good levels of intentional contact on a fairly frequent basis. This is usually in the form of sparring, but is often also in the form of simulation trainng. If you're wanting to persue this, look for control with the contact, and comradarie afterwards. The reasons for the classes contact should be clear. If it's part of the cirriculum, then it's fine. If its one or two guys hot-dogging, then there may be a problem. Espically if the instructor isn't controlling them. Over all though, if you're in this activity, expect contact as accepted in training.

Yes, but well-rounded is a relitive term. By all meaningful measurments, those fighters would still be considered well rounded.

Lot's of good stuff on that list. Ought to turn out pretty good.

Agreed. To get a new look you have to get away from him, otherwise, it's just Arnold again. Probibly doing the same gags and coving the same ground. This way, we can get a whole new story out of the concept, withoug being distracted by his mere presence.

Hopefully none, if the scripts are there. It's a charater that has supported DC for decades. Plenty of material there. Heck, there's enough Frank MIller materal there for several more films. I'd like to see someone get the idea of working it like a Bond franchise. 22 plus sequals cant be bad.

Adding more armor for this type of simulation is an excellent idea. We've used soccor shin guards of the semi-rigid variety so the defender could blast away. It works pretty well, just add some padding. The low hanging heavy bag is a good idea as well. Espically with the addition of a live training partner to "fee" attacks in. By the way, I agree that "distraction" does somewhat limit the tactics you're useing. I like to try and damage someone anytime I lay a hand on them (or foot, knee, ect. ) As for me today. Spent day at range doing entrys and movement. Mainly teaching however. Afterwards- 20 min of drill work on mat doing offensive series from the guard. 30 second escape drills for 10 min Free roll by 30 min Round robin with 4 fighters, 1 min each

When I first heard about another terminator movie I was skeptical at best. I thought that 3 pretty much re-hashed the same concepts all over again. Now, after seeing the trailer, I'm slightly optimistic. Set in a different time frame than the others, new actors (good choice in Bale), new production staff- same gleaming robots crushing human skulls: can this be bad? I'm hopeful.

crossfit (modified) superseted continually for 10 min- rows by 100 squats by 50 chest and tris shadowboxing for 2, 3 min rounds round 1, making entries from kick defenses and crashing the gap round 2, focus on trapping and entry, work from negitive trapping situations Glad to hear you're attacting more attention for your CH program. I agree that the used of a distracting attack is critical for any joint movment training and often under trained. A lot of people aren't used to this concept beyond lip service. It's good you broke it down for him.

I could see either of those done very well with the current staff that's doing these films. Good points.

Agree 100 percent. No suprises. Again, taking nothing away from Anderson he is a phenominal fighter and, it would seem, a pretty class act as well. I would figure him to do well in 205 as he continues up the ladder in that weight class as well.

That is so awesome. Yeah, downloading that for sure.

It is in my book.

True, easy enough to defribulate from there. cops on scene, not an impossible survival situation. Yeah, they could go that way for sure.

Street Fighter franchise all the way.

Sorry to bring this one back up, but I finallly got around to going through the thread. I have to vote no. For one, the tensing of the abdominals is more readily accomplished by heavy, sharp exhaling. Re: boxing and MT. Another, and the reason I decided to drop a post, is that you're giving up the tactical advantage of suprise. A missed timed kiai gives the baddie the idea you're attacking. I'd rather him notice that as I'm capitatlizing on my inital movment. You can't discount the fact that any loud kiai does focus you on a single attack. This compromises your ability to utilize combinations, which are essintal to controlling the fight pace. Just my two cents.

Yeah, off the hook good. Just got out last night. It just nuged Iron Man out of my favorite comic movie spot. I won't ruin anything either but man it was excellent. Great atmosphere, performances, gandgets, the whole deal. Just flat out great!

Yeah, I second the others, you're best bet is to find someone and train reguarly. Books are for reference and learning things you may not be regularly exposed to. Beside, even if you come across something you want to work on, how are you going to practice without someone to train with. As for injuries, they happen. Espically in systems with hard training methods. It shouldn't turn you off, just accept it as part of what you signed on for. And, as stated, serious injuries are fairly rare. After years of doing this with some pretty good intensity and regularity, I can recall only two incidents that caused me lost time at work. That's not bad. Now, my time off the mat was a bit higher but that's to be expected. I'd suggest not to be too worried about what you'll be able to do at 70. Train with what you feel serves your needs best now. Soak it in as long as possible. When your physiology needs to adapt to a new form or change you methods of training, you can do so. None of us will be able to make contact as we age like we do now. I've already had to modify how I train. I'm not even that aged, but I don't recover from heavy contact like I used to. This needs to be spaced out now. Smarter not harder. I have no doubt that in 15 years I'll have to modify further or explor other regualar training options. But I'll still have all those years of experiance under me that I'm accruing now. That won't go away. So don't stress that factor just yet. Find an instructor you like, teaching what you see to serve your needs best and dive in. Then use privates and books to suppliment the experiance you're gaining. Probibly would work the best.

A good resurrection of two face would be nice. Joker is out due to LEdger's death, and after seeing how well he did the role, no one could step into it so soon. I'd guess catwoman might play a part. We'll see, hopefully sooner than later.

Just some thoughts, albeit kind of late. First off, keep moving. Don't get stagnet in one place, even when you're getting pressed. If at all possible, circle when you move, try to avoid straight lines espically to the rear. It's much eaiser to adjust for. Hands up, always. Protect the head. Protect your body with your elbows, and your legs with your shins. No reaching down for kicks. Find those combinations that work for you and strike with them, always. Try to minimize your reliance on single strikes. Jab often and double and triple up with it from time to time, keep the bad guy guessing. Use head movement, alot. Bob, weave, duck, just keep it moving and keep it a hard target. In conjunction, keep you chin tucked to the lead shoulder, this will minimize the cranial shift that goes with a good shot to the button. Just some things I try to get my guys up to speed on as quickly as possible.

Agreed, pass the guard. Way better than trying anything from within the guard. Anyone will be able to defend it. Escape the position, or pound. Those are pretty much the options you have.

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I agree, check with comperable programs in the area. That will give you the best idea. Don't price yourself out of a job, but if it is a job, don't work for nothing either.

today- ran 1.5 miles short leg lift

Yes, relaxation is important. In all arts, not just the grappling ones. It does seem counter-intutive but it is accurate. Relaxed muscles respond quicker to spontaneous stimuli. Additionally, you spend way more energy worthlessly when your tense. Energy that you could spend better in a fight. When it really goes down, you'll find that you tense more than you anticipated. It's inevatable. So if you train to relax more in practice, you'll manage to keep more relaxed when you're body instincitively responds. It's important to realize this and prepare for it. That's why trainers came up with the "stree-innoculation". It's a way of training that simulates realistic conditions to prepare the body for the stress of combat. That way, when the heart rate increses, you manage to keep it together longer. But yes, relaxation during training is important. Until it's time not to keep relaxed, the trick is knowing when to do each.