Saie

Thank you, everyone. This really inspired me to take the higher path, spoke with my girlfriend, she's already handled it verbally, and he's off her case. I also spoke with him, and in a calm collected manner, just the two of us. He shook my hand and apologized. But I still don't like this fool

So I'm boxing now, I weight about 147lbs and I'm about 5"5. I need to lose 17lbs according to my Coach, and in a couple months. I desperately need help. Anyone give good advice? Routines/foods/workouts you do, how often, how long? Please and thank you!

Absolutely love this. Lol, really boosted my confidence in keeping my hands clean. Thank you.

So I need advice, specifically from mature martial artists who's values I hold highly. That being said, mainly from teachers and high ranking students who can truly understand the philosophy and values of being a martial artist, and respect them. My problem is this; I've been dating this girl for two years now, and recently this boy has been bugging her. A couple inches taller than me, and somewhat more built. I've asked her obviously to take care of it, and she did for the most part, screaming at him "NO" as he attempted to hug her in class. In front of everyone, he sat down saying "fine then" and was pretty upset, walking angrily past her after class. Now he's known to hit girls, this is a high school matter. Regardless, if he should make any sort of insult/aggression towards her, shall I confront him? Or what would be the best course of action for her or myself? I'm really ready to go off on this guy. I no longer attend the same school, and he knows me and the fact my twin and I are known as the talented local martial artists around. It's sort of our reputation, but this doesn't bother him the slightest, seeing as he has size and strength to his advantage, but no martial arts training. "So just because he's bigger doesn't mean crap, just saying.. However, no do not confront him unless he actually hits her or you because if he hasn't necessarily done anything to harm anyone then let her continue telling him no. When and if he hits her yea that's a problem, until then it's not in your hands&& as a martial artist you need to stick to that" - Brandi Montoya, fourth in the nation of female youth boxers, personal friend of mine.

The head instructor teaches Law Enforcement and other courses for civilians close quarters combat, San Shou Kickboxing and Chinese ground fighting along with Qin Na, alongside Wushu. So would this class be useful? It seems good, http://www.cmai-va.com/Virginia-Kung-Fu-adults.html

Is Contemporary Wushu any practical for Self Defense? The school also teaches San shou kickboxing and Qin Na. Having a hard time choosing between Ueshiro Shorin Ryu, Wushu/Sanshou, or MMA. I'm not looking for really effective arts in terms of street fighting, because I don't believe in any confrontation needing take place on the street. However, if ever confronted I'd like a quick finish/self defense to take care of it. So in summary, (though they're hardly relatable,) Wushu or MMA?

Well, most are little kids with little interest in actually learning, a couple adults, myself, and the teachers. I'm not so much concerned with rank, rather than being taught what I need to know to be great in this style. If I struggle later on, and it takes me years to get a black belt, I think that's great as long as I'm actually pushing myself to get good. They don't teach anything above your rank requirements, and the rank requirements are something I've made proficient a while ago :/ that's my main concern with time requirements. I just thought it should be more like, testing determines whether you're capable to move on, or if you've got to stay behind and strengthen your rank requirements, you know?

There are only three classes per week, and they're all for the same group. Moving recently, I live in an area where there is only Tae Kwon Do and Wushu, and I'm completely uninterested in it. I wish there were separate classes, but there are not. I'm somewhat afraid to anger/upset my teachers if I ask about testing early, I'm not sure why, but I might go for it. I'm considering joining another school if I have to spend the next few months making no progress, but after hours of researching local martial arts school within half an hour's driving distance, I'm hardly making any success :/ I agree on your assessment if I were a beginner, sorry for replying so snarky. I might even join Wushu if this place is the only thing there is to offer advancing in a new art. Should I talk to them about testing early, and explain why?

You can order a black belt straight from Century for $5. I have a second dan black belt in Chinese Kenpo under Tom Kao, a first dan in Hung Gar under Sifu Rivera, I've been training for over ten years. Two first place awards in the New Mexico games for Kumite and sparring. Where I could BUY a belt? Are you kidding me? That wasn't my question. My question was, if I can get a basic Kata down like Fukyugata Ni and Fukyugata Ichi, what's holding me back from getting two green tips and testing? I'm not arrogant enough to presume I'm anywhere near a black belt's level in the art of Karate or Shorin Ryu specifically. But I'm absolutely positive I can throw a front punch, front kick, elbows, basic blocks, and have my stances down. It took me over two hours to test and obtain the ranks I did for a first dan black belt in previous martial arts styles before taking Ueshiro Shorin Ryu. I want to LEARN and make progress, I have my basics down already. Don't be smart, please. I asked a serious question. I'm asking whether or not I should be able to show my Sensei I'm above the basics already, and I'd like to really begin training in the art of Ueshiro Shorin Ryu.

Hello! I'm just asking for opinions, should a belt exam really be based upon the time required on a certain rank, or more based upon whether you truly have the skills/requirements down to advance? Personally, my problems with a "time requirement" are as follows; - Scam to keep you staying more months in order to pay for their service, - To keep control of other students and their progression to not let them feel left behind if students advance more quickly. I believe that, if you're already up to speed on a rank and ready to move forward, you should be given that opportunity rather than simply being told to wait because of a minimum time requirement. Any thoughts?

Wow, this is exactly what I needed. Thank you very much! I sat for an hour and a half, and I loved it. It's a big change from the combat styles and Kung Fu systems I trained in. Thanks again!

Hello! I was wondering if anyone could post/link me to a curriculum regarding the strikes/katas you should know before entering the next belt. From white belt to black belt, as I just joined. Also, are all/most Shorin Ryu schools with the same kata/requirements? http://www.shorinryu.com/ That's where we come from in my Dojo I just joined. Thanks!

Ayye guys, pretty new on here. I'm a martial artist, been doing Chinese Kenpo for over eight years, Boxing and Kickboxing/Muay Thai for two years, and I just joined a Shorin Ryu Karate school. 17 in august, been training since I was a little kid. I go by Saie.