RichardZ

Wa-No-Michi, that was a grand post. Although much of the discussion is common knowledge, the thread is based upon how many people think or have misconceptions. I had enjoyed one of your statements as such: Although this term "Kara" may literally translate to "empty" it doesn't imply without weapons.

They're both martial arts! Not by name and not by literal definition! Gung Fu could be applied to anything of acquired skill. In a sense, Karate can be a Gung Fu, though it is a mixture of terms (like bo staff-East and West termed together)

RichardZ, My bad. That article was written by Black Belt Magazine, Michael James (Publisher, Black Belt, p.6, April, 2000), NOT by the website I linked to. I'm sorry I didn't make it more clear, again, that was my fault and my bad! No need to aplogize. Some of the article was ok to read.

Indeed. Sorta like can't beat 'em, join 'em. However, a instructor with grand knowledge of hand tactics, and combat understanding, would have instructed one how to beat these kickers without having one go to them. For example, if someone comes at one with a bo, one would close the gap, evade, etc., to limit the extension. This is very simular to those kicking at one. Also, one cannot beat soneone, say who kicks, because one maybe following their rules of sparring, their environment. From my experiences and observations, not too may kicks, esp fanciful ones, are used in actual confrontations. It is a grand idea to train in multiple arts, though. Provided that there are qualified instructors. The obsticle in training this way, is that one has to "empty their cup" each time they start another art.

It is just like you said: ...have changed it so that it doesn’t look like the original The sanskrit term for Sanchin, I think is trisatyabhumi (?) http://www.frostcloud.com/forum/showthread.php?t=9293&highlight=trisatyabhumi http://www.hinduwisdom.info/India_and_China.htm Interesting that San, in either Chinese or Japanese, can be taken to mean "3". For India, this had Buddhist/Yoga links to mean "three jewels", some say a reference to the Dharma, Buddha, and Sangha.

The article was ok. I am a bit confused when I read; "We’re not interested in bragging or one-upmanship. We’re interested in people who show wisdom, talent, knowledge, respect, humility and most of all character." Yet, there is a spotlight for "Student of the Month / Year" I did, however, enjoyed the last paragraph; The true brilliance of the martial arts lies in what they add to the human experience. The arts help build character. They help us overcome obstacles. They also help us have fun, make friends and stay healthy. They can rival any other art form on the planet as a true means of expression. And in the right hands at the right time, they can be used to defend life. This amounts to a moment of greatness that we strive to achieve and hope never to use

My biggest improvement was shutting down two schools.

I'll take the sucker punch !

Good point DWx therealashland, have you decided and started?

Bobbing and weaving with a clothes line.. Dont forget to put grease or something slimy or nasty on the line....

Good reference. Allthough I like to point out that working out alone is much harder for beginners, per motivational accounts.

Whoa. TKD and other tournies "back in my day" allowed these. Were these removed for safety reasons? If so, goes to show what methods are more effective than others.

What is the code of Bushido? Are there any "real" guidelines set?

Great post Rateh. One can always "make time" to train. Afterall, most Chinese Gung Fu, is about training while working. hence the literal translation of Gung Fu is lost as a misnomer.

Can or should martial artists nowadays be considered as "warriors"?

This is a good way to be for any martial artist. However, many of martial artist get caught in complacency as shown for a goal such as a black belt, or degrees thereof. In other words, the rank and symbol are more important and tend to instill complacent tones instead of striving for excellance in ability(ies)

Good Point. However, could it be said that any Chinese art has any section of sanchin, and yoga-like methods stem from India? Hmmnnnn

Well, I for one, cannot state that such teaching, what would be called "traditional" is not actual tradition. Because, "traditionally", martial arts are for life threatening, survival, confrontational, and/or war.

But is it a matter of consuming small, casual quantities-tasting, rather a routine source?

Yeah. I met many celebs this way

hear hear

I thought standard Kumite is defense fighting. It became substandard upon competitions

Goes to show, it isnt the weapon but those who abuse it and those who desire to control ownership.

Stop traning and stop in getting busted up are two different things when the common factor is aging.

"IF" one gains "sense". Experience is nothing to do with it. In other words one can be getting the WRONG experience. Blind following and peers pressure takes its toll.