KickChick

You'll find lots of posts on abs and loosing fat around the middle in these threads (although if you look through the H&F forum you'll find lots more) Seems the abs are a very popular topic! http://www.karateforums.com/forums/viewtopic.php?t=3630 http://www.karateforums.com/forums/viewtopic.php?t=3731 But more importantly as martial artists we need to concentrate on the "core muscle group" and train specifically in that area. Check http://www.karateforums.com/forums/viewtopic.php?t=3676 .... as I feel this is truly a worthwhile workout for all martial artists (if you can handle it!) Now as far as how long you can train in MT? ... hmmm, good question So is "How long can you train in Tae Kwon Do, or Shotokan ...or etc. etc. It's hard when the mind says YES and the body says NO .. I'm getting there and trying not to listen!

... I'll take it anyway I can get it ! ... hahahaha ... Welcome to KarateForums shabz!

Rupture of the Achilles tendon is a surprisingly common injury, occurring most often in middle-aged martial artists and sports participants that include basketball, tennis and squash, as well as any other sports that involve jumping and starts and stops. Rupture of the Achilles tendon is a surprisingly common problem. I have just read that the good news is that you don't always need surgery. Although surgery is the method typically used for these common sports injuries, the non-surgical method may be as effective, with fewer risks. Achilles tendon tears may heal as effectively with a supportive splint and exercises as with surgery. The basic scientific rationale for the splint with exercises is that, if you have a healing tendon and apply motion and resistance, the tendon heals much more completely. The splint protects the tendon, but it allows for motion and load-bearing exercises. You can get the same result without having to be subjected to the risk of surgery. It looks like motion and stress are important to recovery. Although surgical repair is the conventional method for treating Achilles tendon tears, some patients may have health risks that make surgery unwise, such as diabetics and smokers. Other patients may be reluctant to undergo surgery. So if you or anyone you know has an AT rupture .... look into this non-surgical alternative.

Did you know that decreasing your calories will increase your lifespan? Adding fish oils to that regimen will have a profoundly synergistic influence on improving not only the quantity of life but the quality as well. Moderate food and/or energy (calorie) restriction delays age-related immune dysfunction and prolongs life span in multiple animal models. The amount and type of dietary fat though can also profoundly affect your life span.

Doctors launch campaign, warning of possible health and legal risks with high-protein diets.The nonprofit Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine is launching a provocative new campaign about the potential medical and legal risks of high-protein diets. A consumer ad, "Got a Beef with the Atkins Diet?", was listed on Yahoo.com on Monday, August 5. An ad targeting primary care physicians-with the headline "Could Prescribing a High-Protein Diet Put You at Legal Risk?"-was listed the following week on The Journal of Family Practice's Web site. Additional placements will follow. Both ads can be viewed now at the campaign's site, http://www.AtkinsDietAlert.org. Central to the new Web site is an online registry with which PCRM will track adverse health effects from high-protein diets. Anyone who has been on a high-protein diet and believes he or she developed health problems because of it-or anyone who has just begun one of these diets-is invited to register. Studies show that the foods consumed on meat-heavy, high-protein diets are linked to osteoporosis, heart disease, colon cancer, and renal disease, and have particular complications for people with diabetes. The Web site also resolves common diet myths. For example, people who subscribe to the myth that Americans have gotten fatter while fat intake has dropped will learn that the fat content of the American diet has actually risen over the years. Although the percentage of fat has gone down, Americans are eating so many more pounds of food that the total amount of fat has increased.

Why oh why did you wait until the last minute?? Hopefully you are in better shape than yo think ! Concentrating on increasing you cardio will work on your endurance level. Take a 30 minute round on the bag, picking up the pace when there are two minutes left, and going all out when there are 30 seconds left Practice footwork combinations (i.e.: switch feet, stepping/skipping forward/backward, side stepping, etc). Eventually add kicks into the footwork. Begin slowly with a focus on developing proper form, and then gradually increase speed Jog at least a mile or two (or as far as you can), then do short sprints with a two-minute walk in between for the next 30 minutes. Jump rope for 5 minutes, then take a 5-minute round on the bag. Repeat the pattern for 30 minutes (with no rest in between). Increase the numbers each day as you go .... you decide what is right for your cardio by the way you feel after each workout. You need to push yourself bad boy! You will also need to work on: Weight lifting with a concentration on the legs. Squats, lunges, leg lifts, abdominal work, etc. Stair climbing. Stretch to increase flexibility. Good Luck to you Bon .... and check back in with us afterwards!!

Choline, one of the B vitamins increases acetylcholine, a substance that is the message carrier of the brain. Foods with significant amounts of choline include: milk, liver, eggs, and peanuts. Choline can also be synthesized by the body from the amino acid methionine. Choline is available in dietary supplements and has an estimated adequate intake for men of 550 mg per day and 425 mg per day for adult women.

No.... this "conditioning" does not increase bone density locally. Conditioning refers to the physical hardness of your arms, legs, and other body parts. (All parts of the body can be conditioned... not only the the forearms and shins, but also fingers, toes, stomach, ribs, and the legs as a whole.) This hardness determines how much damage or "punishment" you can take from blocking before getting bruised. Most people get bruises for 6 months after starting to train. Shortly thereafter, bruises occur less frquently because you are getting conditioned from constant blocking.

True you are offering your opinion .... and if you read through the Korean Arts Forum we have had our share of arguements on the subject of the weaknesses of TKD. I suggest you educate yourself first on the art... and the two disciplines of TKD. Please in future, do not start a thread for the sake of arguement or to diss another martial art that is not your own. As martial artist we all should follow some code of ethics ... to learn from our differences and our similarities. "The one who speaks does not know. The one who knows does not speak." I am closing this thread ....

1-2 grams of carbohydrate per kg of body weight ASAP after your training is an easy to calculate general estimation. But...depending upon the intensity and duration of your training session, and how big or small a person you are, you might need more or less carbohydrate/protein ...the more intense the session and the longer duration it is, the more muscle glycogen you will have burnt off. So, you may need as little as 50 grams or as much as 200 grams of carbohydrate. A good rule of thumb however, is to eat/drink at least 50 grams of carbohydrate ASAP after exercise and then follow-up with a carb-rich meal within the next 2 hours. The latest research shows us that this carbohydrate in combo with some protein (3:1 ratio)will enhance the muscle glycogen repletion immediately after training, so take 50-100 grams of carbohydrates with approximately 15-30 grams of protein for maximum effect! I don't suggest immediately going to bed thoughafter eating ... especially protein! Try not to workout close to your bedtime.How can you sleep anyhow ... I find I'm on a high after working out for at least an hour or two.

Yes the "bicycle maneuver" looks interesting but there is a reason why I didn't mention it. This bicycle maneuver exercise ...which is basically a crunch.... was at one time considered "contraindicated" or high risk, mainly because people tended to execute it quickly... like they were trying to win the Tour de France! The other tendency is to pull the chin into the chest to get the elbows over to the knees, which can cause compression of the cervical disks. If performed slowly with control the core muscles serve to stabilize the pelvis and spine as the legs extend and the upper torso flexes and rotates, effectively recruiting the obliques. Your link did not work for me shuriken so I cannot comment on technique. If you feel that you may want to do these "bicycle maneuvers" follow these guidelines to do them safely! http://www.acefitness.org/updateable/update_display.cfm?pageID=51&categoryID=25 The average individual or novice exerciser, may simply misinterpret the exercise instructions given ... failing to execute them properly. I am not saying this particular exercise is bad. Actually this exercise trains the core for stabilization.also works on both strength and flexibility It can improve muscle group balance - with opposing groups stabilizing throughout the movement and lengthening as the opposite group contracts. And as the body is meant to move in a multitude of directions, it works the body throughout multiple planes ... not just forward and back, and side to side. When KickChick fails to mention something ... there is a good reason why.

This topic has been brought up previously here http://www.karateforums.com/forums/viewtopic.php?t=644&highlight=fighting+clips+video Mentioned were these sites: http://www.planetjubei.com/mavideos/ http://www.fighttraining.com http://www.sherdog.com http://briefcase.yahoo.com/mauythaiadept I will add: http://www.ufcfightnews.com (you need to register to view!) http://www.fightauthority.com/videos.php4 http://www.abcisp.net/~gmattson/video/streaming.html http://www.maxfighting.com/ (you need to register to view) http://www.onthemat.com/born2fight2.html (that's me on the right )

... thank you LeaF for informing shuriken. Yes, I and the rest of the staff are busy behind the scenes restructuring the forum to bring you and even better (if that's at all possible) KarateForums! Be patient ... good things come to those who wait .... won't be too long now!

correct .... and you can get that cardio benefit not just only from practicing the martial art of wing chun. ....basically this thread is about bodybuilding without using weights. Besides what has already been mentioned .... any other tips?

Karate vs. Sumo Wrestler http://www.karate-kids.com/sumovskarate.mpg

In real life self-defense situations, many of the traditional techniques of TKD may not be useful. This may be due to a number of variables, such as space limitations, attire, weather, number of attackers, etc. To overcome these variables, you must use a common sense approach to prepare yourself for possible attack. Tae Kwon Do schools teach different versions self-defense. There are lots of self-defense techniques but the one thing they all have in common is the intended purpose of preventing or minimizing harm caused by a physical attack. Some schools teach a large number of self-defense techniques but self-defense is not about how many different techniques you know, it is about how well you perform each one. At our school we have trained a bit in takedowns, grappling, Aikidido, self-defense against knife/gun attacks etc. etc. the basics really ... techniques that are effective and easy to use under circumstances one might encounter in ordinary life situations.

This subject surely doesn't solely pertain to the Korean Arts and has been covered previously in our Health & Fitness forum http://www.karateforums.com/forums/viewtopic.php?t=1510&highlight=injuries ... so let's continue this thread here!

... actually no not really Bitsy. But if you do in reverse... Steps 8,7,6 and then 5 I guess that would be close! Follow Jacks link for the correct way to do a "hindu push up"

http://www.newyork.com/vny/panorama/tour3a.html After viewing this .... can you honestly tell me, that paying due respect would be not to rebuild in memorial to those that died making their living there ... -- to rebuild so that they did not die in vain. Sorry ... did not mean to appear patronizing to you ... I'm 2 hrs. from Manhattan ... yes its been "clothing optional" this week!

Weightlifting can increase strength and muscle size in adolescents and teens. Injuries to growth plates can occur, but can be prevented by avoiding 'maximal lifts' ... trying to lift as much as possible at one time. The greatest benefits and smallest risks occur when 8 to 15 reps can be performed with a given weight before adding weight in small increments. The 2000-2001 Committee on Sports Medicine & Fitness from the American Academy of Pediatrics recommend the following: http://www.exercare.com/exerinfo/strength4kids.htm This thread is Bodybuilding without weights ... so in effect you cannot say there is a reason why younger children could not participate in strength-related activities, such as push-ups and sit-ups.

ah ... that is because we don't let our men get away with such nonsense!

While it is true that the WTC site calls forth an emotional reaction (yes many of us have visited the site ... for some it is in our backyard) and it needs some kind of memorial to those who died on September 11, but turning the site into a mausoleum is the wrong action to take. It is an irrational emotional response. On the contrary, rebuilding the towers would be the most fitting memorial to America and what it represents (maybe only an American can understand). Finding supporters for reconstruction is as easy as looking to those who cleared the rubble from the collapsed towers. Many of the construction workers expressed a desire to work without pay to help rebuild the towers. Reason dictates that the most fitting tribute to those who died in the attacks is a soaring beacon to the rest of the civilized world – a beacon that represents freedom.

Oh there is a belt program .... The time required between each colored belt are:from white to yellow: 1 month ...and from yellow to black belt: 2 months minimum. "The potential for a child who join us at the age of 3. By the age of 5 reach Black Belt, age 6 reach 1st. Degree, age 10 reach 2nd. Degree, age 18 reach 3rd. Degree, age 22 reach 4th Degree and finally at age 27 reaches 5th Degree - Master Level" "Adults Waiting Period Requirements: Black - 6 months to 1st. Degree - 2 years to 2nd Degree - 3 years to 3rd. Degree - 4 years to 4th Degree - 5 years to 5th Degree - Master Level. For a person from the age of 18 onwards, it would take 16.5 years from beginner to Master Level" Heck send your comments to their email listed on site.... I have giving it my

Our dojang is also carpeted (... always has been and just recently newly carpeted with extra cushioning for those takedowns!) As martial artists we work out in bare feet. If you choose a workout shoe, be sure it has a low gripping bottom since many techniques involve pivoting and spinning on the ball of your foot. Many of our cardio kickboxing students insist on wearing a shoe but many come in with a crosstraining sneaker which we are not allowing as we are seeing alot of injuries due to the fact that it inhibits the pivoting motion thus torqueing the knee. Martial arts shoes designed for these types of kicks so whichever you prefer (brand) ... style -wise there may be a diference. I've been training on carper for 10 years ... in the beginning ... yes, a few blisters, but now my feet are calloused and hard (not very pretty ) but conditioned for breaking as well.

Now now.... I was pregnant when I was training. I see what you are saying Bretty ... maybe in the future they will slap on a black belt as the baby is being delivered (as long as the mom was able to pass her test) So is that considered a two for one?