GoldDragon

lol, not bored at all- I am a fanatic of the Arts. Shoot-- I can write a book!......lol

lol @ babysteffee I am not at all smart. Just good on my studies:) But I do thank you for the compliment. I would like to see your site Moobrack--who knows. I might sign it ( wohoo ) THanks all and God Bless! Happy Posting! Will Update more 'knowledge' for you babysteffe!!

Well, I am glad it assisted you somehow ( smiles) What Arts have you , or are you taking?

Well, I am glad it assisted you somehow ( smiles) What Arts have you , or are you taking?

Agreed! We are indeed cool but we all know that Dragons Rule.....lol ( jk roomies) We welcome ALL to the forum....Beginners,or Advanced -----Welcome to Karate Forums.com

Good Luck Buddy! Chin up and stay focused:)

Something I taught my students I wish to share with you all: DOJO KUN --------------------------------------------- Hitotsu. Jinkaku Kansei ni Tsutomuro Koto. One. Seek Perfection of Character Hitotsu. Makoto no Michi wo Mamoru Koto. One. Defend the Path of Truth Hitotsu. Doryoku no Seishin o Yashinau Koto. One. Strive to Excel Hitotsu. Reigi o Omonzuru Koto. One. Be Courteous Hitotsu. Kekki no Yu o Imashimuru Koto. One. Refrain from Violence -------------------------------------------------- As you read the kun you should notice something. Each line begins with the number 1. Why? Why not 1, 2, 3, etc.? Well, Funakoshi sensei felt that no item of the kun was any more important than another. Therefore, each item was number 1. Get it? You should read and study the kun. As you do, you will come to understand it better each and every time you read it. NIJU KUN ------------------------------------------------------ Karate-do wa rei ni hajimari, rei ni owaru koto wo wasuruna. Karate begins and ends with courtesy Karate ni sente nashi. There is no first attack in karate. Karate wa gi no tasuke. Karate is an assistance to justice. Mazu jiko wo shire, shikoshite tao wo shire. Know yourself before you know others. Gijutsu yori shinjutsu. Spirit before technique. Kokoro wa hanatan koto wo yosu. Be ready to free your mind. Wazawai wa getai ni shozu. Accidents come from inattention. Dojo nomino karate to omou na. Karate training is not only in the dojo. Karate no shugyo wa issho de aru. You will never stop learning karate. Arai-yuru mono wo karate-ka seyo, soko ni myo-mi ari. Make karate part of your life and you will find myo. Karate wa yu no goto shi taezu natsudo wo ataezareba moto no mizu ni kaeru. Karate is like hot water. If not given continual heat, it will go cold. Katsu kangae wa motsu na makenu kangae wa hitsuyo Do not think you must win. Instead, think that you do not have to lose. Tekki ni yotte tenka seyo. Tattakai wa kyo-jitsu no soju ikan ni ari. Hito no te ashi wo ken to omoe. Think that your hands and feet are swords. Danshi mon wo izureba hyakuman no tekki ari. Be aware of your actions so as not to invite trouble. Kamae wa shoshinsha ni ato wa shizentai. First master low stances, then natural posture. Kata wa tadashiku jissen wa betsu mono. Practicing kata is no substitue for the real thing. Chikara no kyojaku, karada no shinshuku, waza no kankyu wo wasaruna. Tsune ni shinen kufu seyo. Think of ways to apply these precepts every day. MIND LIKE WATER (Mizo No Kokuro) --------------------------------------------------- When performing, practicing or using karate, one must maintain a "mind like water". Yeah, right. What are you TALKING about?!? This refers to the mental attitude while facing an actual opponent. It refers to the need of making the mind calm, like that of an undisturbed body of water. Smooth water reflects accurately the image of all objects within its range, and if the mind is kept calm, comprehension of the opponents movements, both psychological and physical, will be both immediate and accurate, and one's responses, both defensive and offensive, will be appropriate and adequate. On the other hand, if the surface of the water is disturbed, the images it reflects will be distorted. In other words, if the mind is preoccupied with thoughts of attack and defense it will not properly comprehend the opponent's intentions creating an opportunity for the opponent to attack. Water also other properties. Water can be quite destructive. In fact, over time, water is one of the most destructive forces on earth. Your mind must be like water. When necessary, be as destructive as you must. MIND LIKE THE MOON (Tsuki No Kokuro) --------------------------------------------------- This refers to the need to be constantly aware of the totality of the opponent and his/her movements, just as moonlight shines equally upon everything within its range. This means that one should watch just part of the opponents body such as the hands or feet, rather watch the entire body. With the thorough development of this attitude, the consciousness will be immediately aware of any openings in the opponent's defenses. Clouds blocking the light of the moon are likened to nervousness or distractions. These distractions stop the light from shining on everything. Likewise, they make comprehension of and reaction to the opponent's moves more difficult than they need to be. UNITY OF WILL AND MIND ----------------------------------------------------- If the mind is compared to the speaker of a telephone, then the will is like the electric current. No matter how sensitive the speaker, if their is no electric current, no communication takes place. Likewise, even if you correctly comprehend your opponent's movements and are aware of an opening, if the will to act on this knowledge is lacking, no effective technique will be forthcoming. The mind may find an opening, but the will must be activated in order to execute the appropriate technique. THE BEST DEFENSE ----------------------------------------------------- The best defense is a good offense!" We've all heard that before. And, yes, it is true, in most cases. So, does that mean we should be beating up everyone before they beat us? No, not at all. Shotokan is a martial art. It is a fighting system. With it, we can cause serious damage to others (and ourselves if we are not careful). Avoid the situation altogether (ie going to a bar where you know there will be trouble if you go) Walk or run away from the situation if it presents itself Talk your way out of it (God and evolution gave you a brain so use it) Control techniques (for friends or ones who are annoying but not threatening) and finally Use force for force. Thanks for your time to read this and I hope this helps you understand Shotokan as much as it was taught to me by my Sensi Lee Hi Wang

Recently saw Rush Hour 2 and Jurassic Park 3:) It was good:D

::::Please use ONLY in Defense:::::::: Common Rules Regarding Pressure Point Training Pressure point applications should only be attempted under the direct supervision of a proper instructor. Always practice with respect for your partner, using extreme caution and restraint. Limit practice to 15 minutes per week to avoid overworking points. In this introduction we will briefly discuss the theories of attacking pressure points, give a general description of the accupuncture meridians along with the corresponding organ, its yin/yang classification, and the assosciated mineral. Pressure points are usually located on a 'meridian' that corresponds to a specific organ. Manipulating these points will cause different reactions upon the corresponding organ. Locating pressure points requires knowledge of meridian, element, and yin/yang classification. After learning pressure point meridain location, you must learn the theories of attacking pressure points. Attacking pressure point theories requires knowledge of pressure point location, meridian, element, and classification. Pressure Point Meridians Bladder Meridian Conception Meridian Gall Bladder Meridian Governor Meridian Heart Meridian Kidney Meridian Large Intestine Meridian Liver Meridian Lung Meridian Pericardium Meridian Small Intestine Meridian Spleen Meridian Stomach Meridian Triple Warmer Meridian Pressure Point Attack Theories Attacking a Meridian Attacking Yin/Yang Cycle of Destruction Diurnal Cycle :idea: :idea:

Heres a lil' post that might help you understand the difference between the Internal and External. ---------------------------------------------- Internal Internal styles focus mainly on the cultivation of chi and emphasize soft, flowing movements External External styles focus mainly on the physical side of martial arts and emphasize quick, powerful moves Heres a lil' list I have put together about these two great words that are used in the Arts of today 1 .Hsing-'i 2. Pa-Kua === Internal 3. Tai Chi --------------------------------------------------- Bai-Ma-Sya-Shan Ch'a Ch'uan Ch'ing-Loong Wu ==== External Ch'o Chiao Chow-Gar Choy-Li-Fut Drunken Style Fong Ngan Hop Gar Hung Gar Hung-Chia Iron Wire Kung-Ki-Ch'uan Lo-Han-Ch'uan Lung Shou Pai Mantis Mien-Ch'uan Pak Mei Phoenix Eye San-Hwang Pao-Ch'ui Shuai Chiao T'an-T'ui Ta-Sheng-Men Ti T'and Ti-Kung Wah Kuen White Eyebrow Wing Chun Hope this helps

Kicker, Yes we will -----This hauntful event is a heart piercer for sure. We just gotta uphold the faith and pray like never before. You are in prayers and so is everyone else. To those who have MSN and wish to add me, please feel free and do so. God Bless from the Dragon!

Thanks-------- The pleasure is all mine Sensi A friend of yours is a friend of mine:)

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If a blonde and a brunette jumped from a building who would hit the ground first? The Brunette would cause the blond would stop and ask for directions... HA!! ((((((((Everyone))))))))))))

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Kicker--- I cant wait for you to get it as well.. i am hoping we all can achieve it as much as we thrive for it. I have faith in you bud--Keep up the good work GoldDragon

Dear God, We come before you asking for a miracle upon the USA. We have no idea why this had to happen to the states, but dear Lord, you do. We may not understand the whole thing and why it had to happen but God, you do...We thank you Lord for being in Control of everything. We ask you Lord to wrap your arms around us as we suffer from this tragic event since September 11th. Shelter the family and friends in NYC who have lost a love one dear Lord. We ask you Lord to open the eys of the Terrorist and to show them the light and the love that you have for them. we thank you for your promises and your guidence. I also ask you Lord to protect all my friends in this forum from all over and their household as mine as well. we praise you and we thank you...always! AMEN! GOLDDRAGON!!

I just recently got my YellowBelt in here and I am wishing you all the luck to get yours as well. Just keep on posting and checking back for more updates. Go for it!----Just reach out and grab it:)) GoldDragon

Before I die I would like to ------ 1. Have a great family 2. Be a World Champion in TaeKwonDo ( or another Art) 3. Be in Hollywood movies with JakieChan or Jet Li 4. Train all my students and make them all BlackBelts. 5. Succed in all I do before its too late!

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Hey all--- Sure we all have differnt stlyes of defense, katas, and weapons in training, but who all in here has a favorite song you like to practice with? I love to practice to Brazilain Music ( for my Capoeria) and also slow Oriental instrumentals with the high flute in the background as I do my defensive moves in slow motion....how about you? GoldDragon ~*~* GoldDragon Martial Arts~*~*~ ( 1st Degree )

Wow--- I got my Yellow Belt--how cool!! Thanks Sensi ( smiles) I am honored to have this and i will 'wear' it in pride and happiness. My next goal is my next belt---and by golly, I am gonna go for it:) God Bless and Thanks!! GoldDragon

WOOOOOOOOOHOOOOOOOOOO!!!!! I GOT MY YELLOW BELT IN KARATEFORMS.COM I AM SO HAPPY! :bigwink: :cowboy: THANKS SO MUCH FOR GIVING ME A YELLOWBELT SENSI PATRICK OR WHOEVER PROMOTED ME--I HAVE TRAINED IN YOUR WISDOM AND HAVE PRACTICED IN MY KATAS....LOL THANKS TO ALL FOR YOUR SUPPORT! IF I CAN DO IT------SO CAN ALL OF YOU! NEXT GOAL: ----> NEXT BELT:)

WELCOME KICKER TO KARATEFORUM.COM ) ------------------------------------------------------ Kick your shoes off, and relax buddy:)) We welcome you here!!