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The is an old saying: "if you have to ask how, your not ready".

We do randori at our school, we use it for practicing new techniques and working on things we have not tryed before or are just starting to work on. Compared to normal sparring the focus of randori is more on "partner work" where you help each other work on new things. So in saying that: It can be, but it can also be just 1 on 1. and... This is true, rundori is a term you would hear a fair bit in aikido and judo, but it is used in some striking arts also.

Chambering a kick is the way of learning the technique, when you apply it you wont always chamber exactly. Its alot like chambering a punch in kihon, when it comes to application you just throw the punch from wherever your hand is at the time.

Speaking of seagal, has anyone noticed he uses stunt doubles ALOT in his recent movies, even for basic stuff like a forward roll just from a standing start.

Yeah, most people normally just say oos.

Osu, when used in the context of a dojo basically means "yes", "ok", "i understand" etc. You would say it: 1. anytime you are given instruction by a senior, e.g. "hey TheDarxide, your fist is 2 low, lift it to face level" to which you would just reply "osu". 2. anytime you ask a question and then have it answered or 3. anytime a senior asks you a question and you would normally say "yes". instead of saying this you just say "osu".

Noises can be found in perfectly normal joints, so cracking and popping noises doesnt automatically mean something is wrong. If you notice discomfort, swelling or limitation in function or motion then you should consult a doctor.

Also, if you look at 2 of the basic blocks taught in karate, uchi uke and soto uke, they work well from the boxing type guard because all you need to do it rotate your hips and either arm sweeps across protecting a large area without any other movements required.

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Most probably because the old masters trained all day everyday and in modern society not many of us have that luxury.

This sounds like a great idea. How long does the form end up being by the time you reach black belt??

It really depends on why you train. If you train for competition etc it may be better to learn more kata so you have more to choose from when it comes comp time. Also learn more may be an advantage in that you are exposed to a larger variety of "themes" and concepts. If, on the other hand, you train for self-defence then it is probably better to learn less kata but study each one more in-depth so you learn all the applications. So to answer you question, you need to find a happy medium between these 2 things: 1. learning alot of kata but not really learning all the application of each and... 2. learning only a small amount of kata but getting the application very well. Each one has its trade-offs but you need to look at which one better suits your own goals.

Thanks Freddy.

No worries ncole_91.

If you do a search of this forum you will find plenty of links to various videos, but here are a couple of links to get you started: 1. http://www.kyokushinmail.com/koya/Kyokushin.htm 2. http://www.shotokan-arts.com/katavid.htm Enjoy.

You need to do it quickly so they dont have time to "power you away", then you do something else.

Well thats a good start Freddy.

The reason they are called MCdojos is because they offer 'drive through' black belts.... want fries with that???

Like the other guys said, "passing the guard" is a ground-fighting term. This is important in all styles, without getting through someones guard you would never hit them. The best advice i could give is that you need to keep your own hands and body is constant motion so they cant control your limbs but hopefully you can control theirs. With practice you can control your opponents limbs momentarily which will allow you to move them out of the way and come through with your own attack. The most important thing once again is to keep moving. If one thing doesnt work flow straight into the next.

Extremely important. Correct footwork puts your body where it needs to be to get the most out of the techniques you perform. Yes, if it aids in the proper application of your existing techniques then it would be a great help. I feel that they are of equal importance. You would find it hard to suceed if you had one without the other. You need mobility to get your body into a position where being well grounded is benificial. This depends a bit on your 'gameplan' but if you can combine both then you could use the circular to get yourself out of the way and into a better position and then use the linear for strong attack.

I have decided to continue using the boxing type guard because i find it allows the best all-round protection for me.

Do you have a good boxing coach? if so they should be able to help you with the more specific aspects of your training, including getting into a routine.

This is very true, but the question was specifically about capoiera. Some of the things that make a capoiera fighter hard to beat are almost unique to their style of fighting so the answers were just more specific for this scenario.

Its fine if you are a counter fighter, if that is your gameplan then the important thing is to STCIK WITH IT during the "heat of the battle" so to speak.