KickChick

For those of who are familiar with Chung do kwan ... one of the original systems of teaching taekwondo... I came across an Interactive CD-ROM Master Instructor . Included are all the white belt through first dan black belt taekwondo poomse (forms one through eight) koryo plus the da'lee hyung il chung poomse. Its available at http://www.blackbeltmag.com/cdrom/ for an extremely very good price! _________________ 1st dan Black Belt Tae Kwon Do (ITF)/ CardioKickbox/Fitness Instructor [ This Message was edited by: KickChick on 2002-03-06 10:38 ]

So many things can go wrong during MA practice/sparring, in the dojo or even at tournament, and I was wondering if anyone had any humorous stories, preferably harmless (ie. nothing really serious , just a fluke incident) to share.... Deb _________________ 1st dan Black Belt Tae Kwon Do (ITF)/ CardioKickbox/Fitness Instructor [ This Message was edited by: KickChick on 2002-03-06 09:47 ]

...and if you run out or can't find it on your own .... or terribly bored, or don't have a date on the weekend or blahblahblah.... check out my recipe in "Oh the Agony" posted in this forum (Health & Fitness) ... :nod: :up:

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....out of dojo the school cannot be held responsible for how an individual uses their instruction, the student should be well aware of how and when to use their abilities.....ETHICS cannot be learned they must be cultivated. **edited because I mistyped....(school is not liable for what happens in dojo ... 3-ply contract to sign...lots of small writing ... lots of dotted lines to sign on .... so that lots of lawyers won't need to be called upon! _________________ 1st dan Black Belt Tae Kwon Do (ITF)/ CardioKickbox/Fitness Instructor [ This Message was edited by: KickChick on 2002-03-05 20:18 ]

ah, but like I said (this is where the "point" is) in certain tournaments (TKD especially) punches to the head will disqualify you however, a any type of jump/spin/round to the head will warrant you some points. These tournaments throw me off because I love coming from the side with a hook or backfist .... when we do point sparring in class I have to redirect my attacks to my legs and it is actually quite difficult at times not to use my hands. Every situation is different specially outside the dojo ... if you can clock someone upside the head with a kick .... chances are they are going down! _________________ 1st dan Black Belt Tae Kwon Do (ITF)/ CardioKickbox/Fitness Instructor [ This Message was edited by: KickChick on 2002-03-05 04:41 ]

Head height kicks take great timing, flexibility and technique, plus they are easy to block and avoid. Only time I would find them advatageous to execute is in tournament sparring where you are not allowed to punch to the head. In a streetfighting situation your street clothing and shoes usually make these kicks almost impossible...."'scuse me while I wiggle out of these tight jeans and my stiletto heels sir!"

At my age, I have had to learn to set realistic goals for myself. I will never (no matter how hard I train) be able to be as quick, or jump as high as many of the younger students. But I do alright for myself for what I can do! I have had to sit down and have many a talk with myself concerning this exact thing. I tend to expect too much and now have learned to be proud of what I have accomplished...black belt at 40! ...Thanks to a supportive husband and 3 children (I mean how many women could or even have the desire to accomplish what I have!!! I continue to set those realistic goals ... I will bring home 1st place at tournament at the end of the month! Realistic?

place if more people did so ... don't you think?

Yes .... I believe all Martial Arts are "Conbatitive" (martial meaning combat) ... but each style does have different objectives too I do believe and each individual studies for different personal reasons. Tae kwon do is a combat sport. It uses only bare hands and feet, no weaponry, to fend off attackers. Due to its numerous unique kicks, each with many variations, many people call TKD the "kicking martial art." "Karate ni Sen te Nashi" is a favorite saying of Funakoshi. It means "In Karate there is no first hand." TKD is based on the same principle and is a defensive art. The practitioner does not attack unless being attacked. If an opponent does not pose a threat, the practitioner does not attack, and, once a threat is neutralized, the attack stops. Yes there is a certain degree of combat in all styles ... and also there are advanced combat techniques that are also developed too. When I hear "Combat Martial Art" ... (at least to me) I picture those guys in the Panther Prod. ads with their cammies on ....full contact. Krav Maga, Russian Arts, Ninja, Navy Seals, JKD streetfighting etc. etc.....There is no holdsbarred very brutal streetfighting ...hand to hand, head butting, pulverizing takedowns. Self-defense is not just using defenses and counter attacks against attackers. It is the ability to prevent injury to oneself or others from attackers. This includes learning to fall safely, to communicate with aggressors, and to escape from violent situations. Self-defense is not just concerned with physically dealing with violence, it is mostly concerned with avoiding becoming a victim of violence. Many of the styles have more practical value than combat I believe.... but in this forum "combat" is the subject at hand. _________________ 1st dan Black Belt Tae Kwon Do (ITF)/ CardioKickbox/Fitness Instructor [ This Message was edited by: KickChick on 2002-03-04 06:11 ]

_________________ 1st dan Black Belt Tae Kwon Do (ITF)/ CardioKickbox/Fitness Instructor [ This Message was edited by: KickChick on 2002-03-04 05:25 ]

Travelling around the world, the average hitchhiker can sometimes find himself in the situation where the following question arizes: can normal martial-art techniques be used against other species? Well, Kenpo is versatile enough to be used against many species. For instance, the variety of defenses against bear hugs would come in handy against Grizzlies, Polar, or whatever you run into. And at the upper levels we are specifically trained to deal with attacks by common barn animals. For instance: Sheep Defense #1: Against a charging sheep attack. Sidestepping by placing the right food behind the left, you dodge the sheep's charging attack, swinging your right arm up and around to bring a hammer-fist to the back of the sheep's head. Follow with a left front kick to the jaw, and then a right reverse leg sweep to both of the left legs, if possible. Cover out, grab scissors, and shear. Plunging Cow: Against whatever sort of horn attack a cow can mount. Step forward at a 45 degree angle, stepping left and parrying the cow's right horn with a right chop block. Do NOT strike the head. Cow skulls are hard. Follow with a lunging front kick to the udder (also known as the "milking strike"), and then vault onto the cow's back. Use the cowbell-strap as a sleeper hold. When the cow loses consciousness, roll off the cow to one side, then tip. Multiple Barnyard Defense: Against a surrounding attack by a horse, two chickens, and a pig. Horse Chicken You Chicken Pig You are, of course, facing the horse. As the pig makes its move (it always will), flow towards the chicken on the right, doing a left-handed finger- rake to the horse's nostrils and a simultaneous spinning right hook kick to the pig. With your free right hand scoop up the chicken, keeping your spinning momentum to throw it at the other chicken as a distraction. Rolling across the pig's back, use your free legs and perform a double crescent kick to whatever part of the horse you can reach. Upon landing, bonk the chickens' heads together, grab them, and drive the two beaks into the base of the pig's skull. Throwing both chickens at the horse, do a somersault between the horse's legs, roll out on one side, and leap over the horse, grabbing the mane as you fly across and using it as a takedown. Well, honestly, that's about all I can think of. If I'm ever assaulted by my cat, I'll let you know how things go.

hey glad to hear that Ahazmaksya ... now take it easy!! Don't overdue!!

The point here is to be aware of your surroundings ... and to not put yourself into a situation where you will feel unsafe. My husband and I were walking in the city this past weekend. Sat. night and bustling activity (Yale University campus). Lots of alley ways... and although I felt safe (lots of security) one should always be aware.... have a plan of action. you should definitely think about the hypothetical situation now. It's much better to consider the scenarios now before a street ambush does happen. I am right-handed. My husband is a lefty. When we walk together, even if we are holding hands, I stay on his right , and he stays on my left. This way, I always have my dominant hand free, and so does he. While arm in arm ... his left hand moves in concert with my right hand.... sort of like being one autonomous person! Do you have similar plans of action ..... just in case??

...thought we were talking about the practice of "kata" here...not running marathons. I like spinninggumby's post.

Pattern training is good exercise. It allows students to practice fighting techniques without an opponent, similar to shadow boxing. Students can personalize the intensity of their workout by performing the patterns with varying degrees of power and speed. Students tend to practice what is easy for them to do. Patterns force students to learn and practice difficult techniques they probably never would have even tried otherwise and to use them in combinations they probably would never have imagined. Patterns depict self-defense situations rather than than sparring techniques and show how (as in my case, TKD) can be a used as a practical fighting system. Some people love to perform patterns, while others hate patterns. No matter your feelings about patterns, if you wish to learn and advance in Tyour specific martial art, you must learn patterns and become proficient in them. Traditionally, students must perform a pattern hundreds of times before learning the next one, but in today's study of TKD, this level of proficiency is not usually required. You wanna do it for 2 hours.... _________________ 1st dan Black Belt Tae Kwon Do (ITF)/ CardioKickbox/Fitness Instructor [ This Message was edited by: KickChick on 2002-03-02 19:05 ]

I would use them!!! Can't count the times I have had lost a nail or got a blackened toe!!! (even broke one or two of them!!!)

That's correct Jiggy I posted that in the judo section and now it appears in our all new forum .... Martial Arts & Politics!

I know jak! ... dontcha just hate it when you wrap quickly and get to the end and the velcro side is facing up! (TIP:) Start wrapping when placinf loop on thumb with the seam side turned UP ... this way the velcro will end up facing down once you get to the end. I mean its no big deal to twist and then attach but, this is how I explain it to my beginning students. Handwrapping for boxing, kickboxing, etc serves multiple functions. #1- lends support to your wrist and hand bones (metatarsils?) to prevent injury #2- absorbs your sweat so that your equipment will last longer and not smell like old sweat socks By wrapping your hands, you are trying to give support to your wrist and the back of your hand, especially by your ring and pinky fingers. Most handwraps have a loop, and are labeled with a sign "This side down", and a velcro fastener on the other end. (or look for the seam and have that facing up as I suggested earlier). Hook the loop over your thumb, and begin by wrapping around your wrist by going across the back of your hand. Try not to "twist the wraps". As you begin to wrap, do not pull them too tight. They should be snug, but not tight. You want to make sure that your wrist, hand, and fingers get proper cirulation. After wrapping around your wrist a couple of times, bring the wrap up across the back of your hand. Make sure to cover the knuckles. Allow the wraps to extend about an inch down onto your fingers. As you begin to wrap acoss the back of your hand, spread your fingers wide as though you are about to palm a basketball. This will make sure that you do not wrap too tightly and cut off your circulation. Keep alternating between wrapping the back of your hand and your wrist. When you approach the end of your wrap, finish wrapping the excess around your wrist and fasten them there. Yes, many people will also include wrapping around the thumb knuckle when they handwrap, to support the thumb against potential breaks. This is a personal choice. I prefer not to wrap the thumb. Also, if you have the extra long wraps, such as the Mexican handwraps , you may wrap the additional material by going in-between your fingers. Even though it doesn't offer any more protection to your hand that I'm aware of. After wrapping your hands you can also use a little athletic tape across the back of the hand and around the wrist to keep the wraps secure. You will find that no matter how well you wrap them, they will begin to unravel during your workout, and a little athletic tape is a great way to prevent you from having to stall to adjust your wraps. _________________ 1st dan Black Belt Tae Kwon Do (ITF)/ CardioKickbox/Fitness Instructor [ This Message was edited by: KickChick on 2002-03-02 08:02 ]

Zen-Do Kai karate is an eclectic system based primarily on Shotokan. Jujitsu, Uechi-Ryu, and several other systems

I'll give you 2 sites that you'll find interesting... http://www.china-guide.com/ Yyou'll find lots of non-traditional and traditional Chinese medicine here...plus some artistic stuff (videos, books and articles ....you can even teach yourself Chinese caligraphy!) They ship everywhere in the world too! this site is good also ...don't know their shipping practices though, http://www.ancientway.com/ (the herb pics are truly gruesome YUK!) There is every conceivable herb available for what ails you.... if youre into that holistic healing or whether you just wanna sip some green tea!

yeah... shotochem I am aware of the official ingredients.... however do you have most of that stuff just lying around in your cupboard (I think not...) so the recipe I came up with is (ok not official) but almost the same as what you found on the internet doing your search. You see my "homegoods" ingredients are basically the same as the menthol/camphor (Vicks), bees wax/petroleum jelly (Vaseline).... and those other spices could also be added to the chili peps too! .... hey experiment! .... this also congeals so Bretty101 if you want a liquid state then warm it up a bit or don't wait until its in its congealed state (just make sure it isn't burning hot! ... ( I hope you're not thinking of drinking this, although I'm sure you'd get quite the buzz!)

Is the pain on one side only (unilateral)? Is it severe? Is the pain located behind the thigh and down the inside of the leg (sciatic pain)? Is the pain NOT located behind the thigh and down the inside of the leg (nonsciatic pain)? If the pain travels down the legs below the knee (which suggests pressure on the nerves as they leave the spinal cord) I suggest you see a doctor immediately. However, if its just a spasm as AO sugguested then pain usually lasts for 2 to 3 days and may be followed by weeks of less severe pain. Low back pain usually involves spasm of the large,supportive muscles alongside the spine. The spasm is caused by muscular strain and is usually confined to the back. Occasionally, it may radiate into the buttocks or upper leg(s). I seem to think it may be piriformis syndrome ... a condition in which the piriformis muscle irritates the sciatic nerve, causing pain in the buttocks and referring pain along the the path of the sciatic nerve. The nerve pain, called "sciatica", often goes down the back of the thigh and/or into the lower back. The pains is deep in the buttocks, which is made worse by sitting, climbing stairs or performing squats. The affected leg is often externally rotated (toes point out) when relaxed, such as when lying face down on the bed with your feet over the end of the mattress. A combination of massage (try tiger balm!) and stretching (gently) the piriformis like this: Pretzel Stretch (start off by lying on your back, bend your knees and cross your right leg over your left so that your right ankle rest on your left knee in a figure four position. Then bring your left leg towards your chest by bending at the hip. Reach through and grab your left thigh to help pull things toward your chest.) Standing active stretch (lift injured leg, rotate leg inward, pointing toward other leg, and hold for 10 seconds, repeat). Lying down active stretch (lying down face down, bend your knee at a right angle so that your lower leg is pointing straight up, now rotate your leg so that your foot moves outward, away from you, when you reach maximum stretch hold for 10 seconds, repeat). Lie on back, flex injured hip and knee, grasp injured knee with uninjured-side hand, pull knee towards uninjured-side shoulder, grasp just above right ankle with injured-side hand, and rotate ankle outwards. Stand on your uninjured foot, place injured foot on chair such that injured knee and hip are flexed at about 90 degrees. Now, using injured side hand, press the injured knee across towards the other side of the body while keeping the ball of the injured foot on the same spot of the chair. Other: Important to stretch iliopsoas (rest on bent knee, injured side, and slowly roll forward). Good Luck and when in doubt or in pain that disrupts training ... go see a doctor!

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