Kirves

Yes, I agree with that.

It's what some of the public wants to see.

Yeah you do. We all see why from your sig.

Nope.

Nagamine's book on Okinawan masters is awesome.

One more option: When he hooks, you clinch.

Hmmm... Weird. People all around the world go see exhibitions and tournaments without high kicks. Things like judo, thai boxing, bjj, wing chun and what have you, are very popular. Nowadays I rarely even see demos where high kicks are performed, because the general public are quite aware of their limitations. That's why Krav Maga and such styles are so popular! Let me say this: if the only thing tkd people show on demos is high kicks, and if the only thing people see in tkd tournaments are high kicks, then you shouldn't say "if you want to see real tkd, then come train with us". That's exactly what people are doing when watching your demos! If the town has ten demos the same weekend and the average joe goes to see which one he wants to join, he goes to the club where the demo showed what he wants. He doesn't go to another club instead, where the demo showd stuff he's totally not interested in, but the instructor said "hey, this isn't real tkd what we are showing you, if you want the real deal come see us some other time". That's ridiculous. When you hold a demonstration, show what your art is about. Or people who would like to study at your club, go elsewhere because they didn't see what you are really doing.

What do you mean with this? I have studied some koryu bujutsu stuff an read a lot about them. They use very high stances, like those in aikido, never deep ones.

Depends on the technique. If we consider a single technique like the cross punch. Or the lead side thrust kick. Both are methods that will benefit from either having more power or reach behind them.

WC works best in the same distance as Aikido, but gives you more ammo to handle the turf. WC gives you fast and vicious strikes to do before going for the Aikido stuff. You'll end up with a more aggressive Aikido style.

Nowadays there are several distinct Shotokan organizations because not everyone feels the same way about it.

Enough to make a difference. That is why the tournaments have weight classes. Here's a thought play: imagine the flyweight champion fighting the heavyweight champion. What are the chances of the smaller guy winning? I think size makes enough difference to be something to train for, assuming we are talking about muscular size here.

Yes, they can work together just fine.

WC has "boxing" if boxing=hitting with hands. But if we consider "boxing"=western boxing techniques, then no, WC uses totally different hand movements and not at all those of western boxing, kickboxing and so on. In WC all Techniques are direct and move alongst "the center line" and so on. The hand moves in a completely different plane, where it has the power of the body in a different way behind it. WC and western boxing methods basically contradict each other, mechanically that is.

In a fight there are lots of variables. Size, weight and strength are all some of those variables. It helps if your variables have "high" values, but the end result is dependent on all the variables, not just one or two. Basically, all things being equal, any variable can become an advantage if it is higher than that of the opponents. Yes, size and strength can be beat by superior technique and so on. But how do you know you have superior technique? Size can be a great equalizer if your technique is slightly inferior. I concentrate on bettering all variables that can help me in a fight. That includes building strength and muscle mass too. BTW: many instructors use lot of class time on flexibility work and little strength and power work. Guess what makes you a tougher opponent to handle, if you can kick higher than the opponent, or if you are more powerful than your opponent?

This is exactly the opposite of a smart response but what the heck. I have "attempted a no touch ko" five times this far. What's wrong with that? As already said, it's a training exercise, not a fighting technique. I am sure I can kick your rear end when you're doing hand stand push-ups, so does that mean hand stand push-ups shouldn't be done? If you are one of those many people who can't do hand stand push-ups, do you honestly believe they can not be done by anyone?

Some people enjoy the relaxed style, some enjoy the bootcamp. That's just life in all it's glory. Maybe they quit after 3 months in your club, maybe they stick to someone else's club, who knows. Just do as you feel right and let the students worry where they belong. And the teenagers grow out of the Bruce Leroy phase. Let them have the fun (?) of it. Maybe their dad is a bad role model and the only idol they found was a movie character? At least they're out of the streets while they're in the dojo.

Hmm... They really should design a kata for that stuff. Would be easier for people to learn it.

I haven't been to Rhee's seminars, but people of his caliber are very experienced in holding seminars. They have dealt with people from all ranks, cultures, personalities, skill levels, fitness levels and so on. He knows the first timers are a bit nervous. Just go there and relax, you'll have a h of a good time!

We just might get what we wish for: For almost the past ten years, the founder of Han Mu Do, Dr. Kimm has been compiling information and conducting scores of interviews for his next book, The History of Korean Martial Arts. The book will document the history of martial arts of ancient Korea and trace their evolution to the practice of Modern Korean Martial Arts throughout the world.

BTW: Burton Richardson's website is https://www.jkdunlimited.com and he often personally replies to emails sent to him (his wife replied instead, when my questions were about something trivial). His style is very good and realistic too!

Yeah, you need to find a guy whose JKD is close to yours, then contact him and set up the works. Contact Vunak and tell him your problem. Contact Burton Richardson of JKD Unlimited, I know for a fact that he is only into your skills, not how long you stay under his particular organization prior to that. Or find someone else whose style fits yours. Then just ask them about it.

Sure, if you are just looking for some possibility to see and test something, you should go to someone who is publicly known for being good at showing it to ppl. If you've never heard of the instructor, then I'd go see elsewhere or check his credentials somehow. For example, this "newfound" kyusho jutsu thing was brought to public by Dillman. Most of the people who say it does in fact work, say it after a Dillman seminar. So, to test it, I'd go see him. Or at least some of his #1 students. If Dillman can't knock you out, or you can somehow call his bluff, then I doubt any people will say "Well, you went to the wrong man."

I thought it is widely known, just very few go and see it? I think this is actually one of the most funniest things in the martial arts scene: people talk instead of doing. Literally thousands of people say "it doesn't exist", yet when they all have open access to go see it, learn it, try it and judge it for them selves first hand, they refuse to do that. Yet they won't shut up, but keep saying it doesn't exist. Have you been to a ko pressure point seminar? I have. Have you tried to perform it after being taught how to do it? I have. Have you been the receiver of such a technique? I have. Answer those questions, and guess who I'll believe - my own first hand experiences or yours which are nothing but a hunch based on ignorance, unless you've been there.

Hahahaaa! This should've been the winner!