RichardZ

What other methods? One to one study....for example.

But, as with academics, once the primary goal is achieved, is this truly enough?

Saying that the martial artist is more important than the style, is like saying that the brain is the most important part of the body. There is a old humor tale of "the most important part of the body". Where certain body parts claim which is the most important part. In short, it is a matter of importance as it is a matter of harmony and/or unity with the artists and the art. Not sure what you are stating here. The mechanics of the body is the same for each individual. In the example of power is not only from some type og training, but also from the individual. Rocky Marciano, Mike Tyson, and Bruce Lee comes to mind It has to come first from a style, as this is the foundation, the fire to heat the metal, (the martial artist), along with other things like water and hammering (other factors-aka methods). in other owrds, devlopmet of attributes, or the metal, cannot form by itself without the aid of forging As per the above of metallergy Perceptual speed is not probable as one will first need to have a mental recognition of how he is in said situation, or the prevention of. Speed is not key, as many who have speed, lack focus and power from being too fast. Distance and timing are also very important you must be able to judge your distance and timing so that a hit is possible. Agreed The application of repetition is neccesary, but this depends on the type of iroutines, if beneficial. Strength training isnt the only factor or method to develop power. not so. One can understand many strengths and weaknesses, but the ultimate test is not from these, but upon the different types of opponents to which one may never have time to know. Thus what are you opinions on what makes a martial artist good and what attributed do you think they should have and how to develop them?

But look at the school years. K through 12. Those are short-term in comparison to the whole. K-12 are a lot of years that are not short term to the ending goal before one s relaesed from standard academics.

The same thing all older people do, many-the majority who did not study a martial art to survive to such a prime old age.

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My question remains; Be truthful here. Has anyone really used these two friends or said pressure points as a means in a actual streert confrontation? And I am not talking about highschool, or weak college types.

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Is enough to accomplish a goal, be enough skill? How can it be determined if such skill was the goal, or a mirage?

Real or fake will depend on what one defines as a black belt. Beating a black belt, may not be a prime example as this depends on what the defeated black belter had learned.

This includes martial artists who think pressure points will work and martial artists with many levels of dan.

tonydee, I have seen these studies and seminars from such over decades. I too, am very much skeptical. It would seem, as there are martial artists out there, who finally grasp the "realities" of martial arts, and there are those, who in some way, have to set spmethiong beyond or different. Those same, usually have not studied anything new, other than a re-arrangement of something.

Be truthful here. Has anyone really used these two friends or said pressure points as a means in a actual streert confrontation? Anmd I am not talking about highschool, or weak college types. Believing in oneself is one thing. Being complacent in such tactics is another.

Bulk doesnt always equate to "slow".

Great. So, being a trap shooter or sniper, doesnt mean you can hunt either.

Grand post. Indeed, just because someone had acquired skill, doesnt mean they are going to use such with moral obligations. This is why there is a evil-nemisis towards anything.

Being late without punishment, and a scolding, would seem to suffice as the instructor already has a set tone, on what is to be expected, without the need for consequences.

Look at the outcone of life's achievements. High school diploma, college degree, position in society, are goals, yet these do not seem to be "short-term"

It cannot be conmcluded that any part of it for some, is self-ego. I met a Buddhist monk having close to the same discussion.

Use of deadly force is determined that if such was warranted. In the case such as rape, many laws concede that it is a personal felony, in which lethal-deadly force, such as even with a handgun, is justified.

I havent heard or known a law to actually include such a numeric curtail, such as a "percentage". It would seem that force is restricted wthin the confines of common sense. I would suggest to find out the applicable laws of such in the area you reside-involved.

I was about to thread a TG. Happy Turkey Day.

The Saints are a "feel good" team, carried over from the devastaion of Hurricane K.

This overactive ego also flows into ranking and title. All too often, some intense martial art instructors become militant in their ideals of training. This is ok, IF the student(s) realise what is involved, BEFORE starting any type of training from these types.

I am not saying they are totally useless. I have done these as parlor tricks and demos. In the real world, they maybe able to stop or thwart an attacker. But, the chances are more improbable, than impossible. In my experience(s) and observations, for example, I rarely seen anyone get kicked in the groin sucessfully, let alone often. The most painful and hardcore groin injuries I have ever seen, where acccidental.