Iron Arahat

The "1 inch punch" is nothing new to the chinese arts, it is really just the "art" of hitting. Like Ken said it's generating power without a full draw back, and Lee's demos was essentially "pushing" a flat footed opponent for the "flying" effect.

There is also Chin na and Shuai-chiao both Chinese grappling arts.

Some kung-fu systems have a ciriculum, in which one learns to suit their body type, flexibily, and so one. One builds a core, and then it evolves from there.

My favorite JKD 'thing is the "straightblast" punch. I had a guy tell me that you can beat almost anyone with it. He told me that his school practiced with helmets on so they could go full force, and that this was the most effective technique. I'm fairly sure that this is probably a basic technique, and that he is one of many "JKD" instructors, who are unfortunately using the name as a marketing tool.

I turn alot of younger students away, but there is no set age. Each child is different, some are ready, some are not. A seven year old may be ready, where as a 12 year old isn't. I have told parents with younger kids under 8 that if they are to enroll I would simply be taking their money, and their child would be learning very little...but I still make it a parents choice. I personally do not babysit, I try to instill some discipline, but we all know how kids can be.

My favorite actor is Todd Gar http://www.thekwoon.com Full episodes are available here of this show...pretty funny.

Hopkins needs the win to validate himself as one of the greatest fighters, but TRINIDAD is gonna beat him bad. TRINIIDAD is the hardest puncher in that division. I hope some day Vargas gets his rematch.

Good luckSutton_UK...

You've probably done too much too fast...give your legs a couple days rest....you should also not be pressing dowm when rolling, just use the weight of the object. The use of medicine will help reduce "healing" time.

"Make sure you hit him...you make sure not get hit" Was advice I was given once in between rounds. I still laugh about it till this day.

Rolling is a good conditioning technique, do make sure you massage afterwards. Always massage from the ankles up. You are not trying to kill the nerves, but rather build up the tissue. The medicine utillized is to promote circulation. The medicine best used is a herbal wine mix. Sorry bud, but I'm not at liberty to really share what is in it or how to make it. There are good herbal wines and bad ones. My advice is that if you can find a place to buy it if it has a vineger aroma to it...don't use it (people often use the vineger to lower the cost -- instead of wine). Most people will refer to the win in Cantonese as "Dit Da Jow", you can also find recipies on the net, but the ones I have seen are not very good. Best to talk to your instructor about this kind of training, or find someone who can assist you in person. Good Luck.

Your my senior by nine days...

The "triple kick" is useless in kickboxing you are better off generating some power with a kick. The front kick is not so good to the head due to contact areas. The shin and the heel of the foot are much harder, and cause more damage. All kicks will put you off balance to a degree. The ax kick is a flashy move, that doesn't usually score from what I have seen. It also leaves you vulnerable to be thrown off balance by your opponet, and is easy to dodge.

Things like the Power Rangers, Xena, Jackie Chan, Jean Claude Van Damme, Mortal Kombat, Street Fighter, Virtua Fighter, Tekken, Final Fight, Bruce Lee, Hercules, Martial Law, Walker:Texas Ranger, Billy Jack, Kung Fu: The Legend Continues, The Green Hornet, Jet Lei, WWF, WBA, NHL... All these popular culture icons influence peoples beliefs. Agreed that people around influence one's behaviour, (here's one for your class Angus) it's called "Social Learning Theory". We learn from the environment that we live in and socio-economic class does play a role in this.

I definitely think there is differences, based on where you live. For example if you live in North America from watching sports like hockey, give a guy enough beer, and that's how the untrained will most likely fight. Head hunters, grab a piece of shirt, and punch as fast as you can to the head. The stereotypical hockey fight. Britain I used to see the soccer ball kick to the "boys" when I was in primary school. I'm sure soon fighting will look more like the WWF in youth, if they watch enough tv. Basicaly I think fighting is greatly influenced by popular culture.

It doesn't necessarily mean McDojo. If moving to the advanced class means spending money then yes. There is one school that I know of that after about a month it will invite you to go to their "sparing class" and this is an additional fee. They also have "clubs" within the club. Alot of the basics of martial ars are similar, and are often not too difficult for an experienced person to pick up.

Good luck... I know a few people in Shorinryu entering that tourney.

Good advice SubmissionFighter... I tend to show up early and sleep, listen to music, watch some fights. I have seen alot of guys burn themselves out before they even step into the ring. Too high strung.

Many people like to classify styles into "internal" and "external". The classification is not as simple as Tai chi is internal while Hung gar is external. The distinction is actually quite simple to understand. Internal and external do not represent different systems of kung-fu, but rather different levels. We can say that external represents the lower more elementary level of kung-fu, and internal the more higher and complex.. Therefore in real kung-fu training, one must begin with the external and patiently and systematically progress towards the internal.

I'll post some more details later this weekend, when I have more time to write.

Just remember that many styles blend both hard and soft. For example: Lohan - depends on which style Hung Gar - also has an internal component Shaolin - internal/external

Congrats dudes...

If the pain is behind your knee, and things like leg extentions, or squats are painful, there may be some damage to the connective tissue or the knee itself. I had a similar injury when I did some damage to my quadrecept tendon (behind the kneecap). If this is the case some phisotherapy will take care of it. Best to consult a doctor if it persists. As far as wraping the knee, only do so if there is a stabilization issue at the joint. Otherwise you may actually weaken the knee. Too many people wrap when the should not.

Muay Thai does have a life outside the ring. There are several moves that are taught in a Muay Thai cirriculum that are not permited in bouts. Thai boxing also includes some basic throws (which are not permitted in the ring), head butts, and so on...

Welcome GoldDragon, happy posting...