RichardZ

So, it was to be a silent code of ethics and warrior behavior. Like chivalry.

But, there are those who equate a black belt with fighting skills.

I wholeheartenly agree.

I'd agree with that, though a hit to the throat would be more effective and you wouldn't have to hit hard. A hit to the throat is nearly improbable. As with many tactics, a opponent is not just going to "stand there".

Did he actually use these words, or were they deciphered or translated beyond comprehension?

For grading and/or promotion, does breaking really stand to merit or mirror self defense applications?

Well, who is to actually state that strength of pushups was a original grading concept? Who is to say that a requirement has to be pushups? And, who is to say that doing pushups for a grade might not be bizzare also?

It is a mixture. Depending on which side I am comfortable with to move.

We are forgeting a factor, which is also student favoritism

How so?...Do you mean like mentally disabled...?...Then there is an exception...Limbless person, exception...perfect health?...No exception. Woah how I have observed and/or know about many who get their grade and cannot perform not more than 3-5 pushups.

Bo bo, like another term for injury.

There is no confliction. Sparring is not fighting, but skill sharpening.

I dont agree. There are some football players out there, though "heavier", can run faster "backards, than I "forwards".

What if a student cannot perform siad "extra" activity?

I agree. One should not trely on such things as pressure points, a certain kick, a certain strikes, or certain targets. In a nutshell, the situation is going to unfold to a unexpected path. Just block, strike multiple, and run.

It isn't a matter of teaching and/or learning "ineffective" methods. It is a separation of probable and improbable. A lot of RBDs do not waste time, effort, etc., on such methods not in tune to actual hardcore street confrontations. Of course, this is all subjective to one's environment and situation.

What about "bo bo"

Hardest weapon? Choice

The basic action...to deterioriate the situation verbally as possible. Many confrontations have been won, or stopped before and physical exchange.

Grand post. A lot of what I have been alluding to.

These are called "restricted public demonstrations"

Its that "the uniform and belt are sacred", myth and belief thing. Wash them like other clothes, including the whites and darks ruling.

"America's favorite food: Dead animal flesh." Rick Gassko I guess this is why we have the teeth and stomach to process it. There are other, healthier sources of protein. As for water, there is a paradox created by Penn and Teller.

The old humor-joke; "It hurts when I do this." Response: "Well, don't do that." Seriously, as always with any medical problem; Seek a doctor.

The belt was never to be a object for symbolism. It became such within a notion to distinguish. Hence, is what the stripes are for. This is what I have been stating that I had a simular discussion with a Buddhist Monk. In short, among the discussion of many things, that was about Buddhism, and the notion that Buddhist "give up" possesions. Buddhist do not look to be flagrant, as I had once thought. My discussion on this was the question I put forth, why do Buddhists (monks) wear such vibrant orange-red robes, if they are not looking to be brazen? The response-answer, was color of the robes were for distinction, no different that other people who wear a uniform. Like police, doctors, etc. That such was for people whom do not personally know said wearer. Thwerefore, the robes served a purpose for recognition from others, and not one supplied to fuel the ego. Another note; the Katana for the samurai was symbolic and many had personal markings for each owner. Thus the blade was almost seen as the soul. But the belt was never to be considered as a/the soul. It is a object of consummation that has been amplified.