Iron Arahat

I actually us EMS for injury treatment along with accupunture. I'm just curious if thee are any side effects from the electricity on the nervous system from prolonged usage. Company says no...but I was wondering if anyone has seen any studies.

The closest place I know to contact is: New York Kung-Fu and Kickboxing Academy Sifu Steve Ventura Sifu David A Ross 43 W. 24rd street (#3B) New York, NY 10010 (212) 242-2453

Are you serious MuayTB1? Of course I do San Shou... You can do side kicks...straight down the pipe... http://www.angelfire.com/ny/sanshou/saturday.html [ This Message was edited by: Iron Arahat on 2001-08-25 16:42 ]

The worst I ever got was broken ribs in the finals of the 1996 Nationals, but I broke the guys leg...even I guess. Other than that I've been lucky, just bruses. A funny thing was I left a foot print on this guy's chest from a kick, all red and swollen.

Honestly it's just better to leave any weapon at home, if you hurt someone you have a chance of going to jail. Just as an example a man used a kuboton as self defense, and broke some guys ribs when he hit him with the kuboton. The judge in his closing statement said that he was finding the accused guility of aggrevated assault due to the fact that he was carying this "offensive" weapon. He went on in his statement to say that by virtue that the accused was carrying the kuboton showed that he had the intent to cause bodily damage. The guy got community service, but still a record nonetheless. Carry a magazine, roll it up, and use it as a kuboton. Then at least you could say it was an accident if you hurnt or disable someone.

I think there's still more to patterns. For those of you who have done two person sets, you learn distance, speed timing, fotwork, and so on. Same with two person weapon sets. Even though it may be a set routine, you have to be on your toes, and know how to properly execute techniques, especially defensive move.

It's actually not Krav Maga or SCARS, but even with other experience personally I wonder what makes people think that law enforcement agencies are looking for civilians in this capacity...

Forms are mearly an "encyclopedia" of moves, and by repitition you are just stengthening the link between knowng a move and being able to execute it. Sometime the problem lies in not knowing the practical application of the moves you have learned. Not everyone has a training partner, and it is just a way to practice, just like shadow boxing. The difference though is that it forces the student to practice techniques regardless, while with something like shadowboxing a person can sluff harder techniques or one's they dont feel comfortable with yet.

Learn to skip rope.

I thought they would both get lawyers to fight for them....

I really would like to see what you guy's think about the following: Law Enforcement Instructorship Program. (Name Deleted) has developed one of the most respected programs in the country for teaching law enforcement officers. Currently over 50 police departments in the (country deleted) have adopted this program. We are now offering personal training programs to civilians on how to teach this exact program from A to Z. Graduates from this course will learn not only the specific curriculum, but also how to get your foot in the door of your local police department, and the appropriate way to present the program (accompanied by your official instructorship certificate). This is a 12-hour program, completed over two days. The fee is $2,000.00; and can be split among four participants. ($500.00 per person) . I'd like to know what you guy's think of being an instructor after two days. [ This Message was edited by: Iron Arahat on 2001-08-24 20:05 ]

I'm no pro...but in my experience: 1) You will always have a strong side; however, being able to fight switch is an advantage as it disrupts your opponents "flow". We train all our fighters this way... Some trainers have watched our guys and stated they were surprised in the ability that these guys had to switch back and forth. 2) The only way I know to answer this is the following: - Cold drinks are not the best to drink if you are training hard. While they are refreshing, it is like pouring cold water into a hot vessel. The body is hot and the water is cold, and causes unbalance. It is better to take warm or hot water whilst training. Thus you will not crack the vessel.

Actually it would be fun to go to some of your guy's schools in the UK. I'm from the UK, born in Carslile and grew up in Glenrothes, Fife...and Redditch. All my relatives live in Scotland, and I'm due for a visit. Then I could keep my promise. Maybe I should try to get on the British San Shou team

Learned all at one school... Personally I do not teach the "modern" routines, as they are not conducive with our style. I have trained and fight in San Shou, I also have the ability to do forms. Most competitive guys train to do one or the other. Basically because at a meet, the San Shou guys can get bashed up pretty good, and would do poorly in the forms department. A guy who is good at patterns would not want to get hurt before his specialty. Training time is split up different for forms competitors than that of San Shou. Although in June at the Nationals because my San Shou division ended after 1 day, and I wasn't hurting I entered traditional forms for fun, and won gold.

If you are talking about 'modern style' patterns, there is practical application for alot of the movements; however it is meant more as a demonstration sport. Alot of schools that teach the contemporary patterns, also teach san shou fighters....

Massage will also help increase circulation, and reduce soreness. Not to mention it can be enjoyable. It also helps reduce tightening of your muscles. I'm sure you could easily find volunteers. Or the next time I'm over in the UK I promise to be your personal massuer.

Traditionally there a no belts in kung-fu; however, some schools have added systems for $$$, or for motivation. Many of the "joe public" have the misconception that all arts have belts, and that a black belt is the end all be all of martial arts. Are they belts or sashes you wore Rocko? Also under who's lineage does he fall? Lineage is very important to chinese martial artists. Also what style? [ This Message was edited by: Iron Arahat on 2001-08-23 12:49 ]

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If you a wrapping your hands there is nothing wrong with that. You are providing extra wrist support a knuckle protection. If all you plan on doing is ring sport, then there is no need to condition your hands. In the past there were several full contact styles that used bare knuckles, and some still do; however, the majority of fights require the use of boxing gloves. In several countries bare knuckle matches are illegal. Bottom line...hand conditioning is not necessary for amatuer kickboxing events.

I personally run classes 4 days a week for 1.5-2hrs each.... Train personally 1 hr per day - 6 days per week... Weight train 3 days a week... Run 5 days a week... Slowed down a bit in my old age...when I was fighting on an ongoing basis...it was 4 hours a day 6 days a week...

Just to clarify 'wushu' translated is 'martial arts'. Brazilian Jujitsu can be called wushu, karate - wushu, and so on. I teach shaolin wushu, and yes our style is very effective for real fights. Our ciriculum includes many weapons, but works under the philosiphy that students will learn one long weapon (staff, spade, kwan dao, spear), one medium (flex sword-knife, broadsword, nine-ring sword), one short (dagger, swung kung), and one flexible (whip chain, rope dart). Once you learn one of each there isn't much you cant use, even if you have never picked it up. Several chinese arts are either poorly taught or misunderstood. Shaolin includes stand up, trapping, weapons, throw and grappling.

Here you go a quick clip if you have quicktime: http://homepage.mac.com/diromj/iMovieTheater.html or http://homepage.mac.com/diromj/PhotoAlbum.html Let me know...what you think [ This Message was edited by: Iron Arahat on 2001-08-22 16:46 ]

We see alot of the multiple-black belt, instructor in several styles. My question to all when should someone start teaching? What qualifies someone as an instructor? I have seen some guys as soon as they turn to a black belt open a school...I've seen guys who teach karate one minute then teach kung-fu the next... Also what do you think about some of these places that offer weekend seminars to become instructors? Personally I've seen guys offer seminars to civilians to become a law enforcement self-defense instructor...under the premise that you can contract yourself out. What do you all think?

Some interesting info from February 12th, 1998, fought under San Shou Rules: Bout 1 114 lbs. Cheng Qingshen China DEFEATS Ishibashi Tomokazu Japan Bout 2 126 lbs 117 lbs Tang Feilong China DEFEATS Orlando “Storm” Cintron .-USA Bout 3 123 lbs. Liu Wen Chong China DEFEATS Yamaguchi Tetsuo Japan Bout 4 132 lbs. Liu Ya China DEFEATS Felisberto “Chongi” Fernandes USA Bout 5 138 lbs. Liu Wei China DEFEATS Asami Masayuki Japan Bout 6 143 lbs. Zhao Zhiqiang China DEFEATS John (Fairtex) Hunt USA Bout 7 Li YongLiang China DEFEATS by Ito Takashi Japan Bout 8 154 lbs. Yang Zhiqiang China DEFEATS Peter “TKO” Kaljevic USA Bout 9 165 lbs. Cui Shengyi China DEFEATS Tashiro Yoshiharu Japan Bout 10 176 lbs. Zhang Hesong China DEFEATS Olando “Warrior” Rivera USA

I was wondering who here toughens their body for things like breaks or ring fighting. What techniques do you use, and medicine if any?