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Obviously she hasn't moved on but that does not mean that you can't. Accidents happen in class and peole get hurt-it is the inherent risk you take when you participate in martial arts. She may be unintentionally causing you to feel guilty and the fact that you react to it may be keeping it going so it may be up to you to break the cycle. Your sensei knows it was an accident and I am sure your dojo mates do too so don't stress over it. I once got sued once by a classmate who broke her arm when I took her down-she had been trained to fall but she put her arm out to catch her fall anyway. She really wanted me to feel guilty and pay for her pain and suffering. My instructor supported me and while I felt sorry that it happened I didn't let guilt get in the way of my training and my life. She lost in court-I won in spirit.

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Yesterday I participated in the Guinness world record attempt EchoTaps in Bath NY. It was an awesome experience..brought tears to everyones eyes. There were over 800 buglers there. We lined up over 41 miles of highway and played taps one after the other all the way from Elmira, NY to the Bath National Cemetary. We then all gathered at the Bath Cemetary and played taps TOGETHER one last time-what a sound!!!!!! Truly one of the coolest things I've done in a while. It was especially significant to me because I have one son in the ARMY who is going to Mosul, Iraq in a few weeks and another son in the MARINE CORPS who leaves for boot camp tomorrow. MY husband and I are also veterans as are our dads. It was a great tribute to all those who have fallen and an inspiration to those who have served or are serving. Did anyone attend or see it on the news?

Very cool site!

I often get cramps in my calves too-during training and sleep. For me, staying hydrated and making sure I get enough Potassium, magnesium, and sodium in my diet makes a difference. I don't find that extra stretching helps at all. I suspect that since it is my left calf most of the time, it is weaker and fatigues faster that the right. I try to do extra reps when I can but I tend to favor the right in everything I do.

My thoughts exactly Muaythaiboxer. I think the dicumentary was coming from a cultural perspective and that's what they believe.

Whoo hoo!!!!

Great for you!!!! We recently rescued a big tom cat...he has the weirdest meow I have ever heard...sounds like a dying chipmunk or something! We named him Guinness because he is brownish black and....extra stout!

Happy Birthday!

Try H.I.T.T. training (google it for the details). Basically you sprint for 30 seconds, jog for 30 seconds, sprint for 30 seconds, and so on. When I ran cross country in HS we did the same thing only for quarter miles.The coach called them "Fhartlick's" (sp?) (named after the guy who invented the method) but that's not what we called them!

You may find that each school/sensei teaches them differently so you should probably ask someone at your school before you learn the wrong ones off the internet. There are a lot of websites out there with curriculum info...I'll let you know if I see any with step sparring.

Often times the only way to find out what is really going on inside your knee is to have is scoped. I've had two this year and each time they found a surprise when they went in. Thankfully my ACL is only partially torn but the cartilage was a mess! Also, because of my martial arts training, my knee is more stable than most in spite of all the internal damage (strong muscles and tendons keep it well supported in spite of the ligaments!). I feel for you and your knee...my best advice is to do EVERYTHING by the book during rehab so that you can increase your chances of returning to your previous activity level.

Hey, that happens in my dojang too! Right Laurie !!!! Not that I'm complaining or anything.....afterall it's not always about the physical training is it.

My hubby used to teach a womens self-defense seminar and all participants were required to bring a bag of groceries. They then went through the items and he demonstrated/taught how to use them as a weapon. Of course not all items were used but was always a great lesson. Also, my old school used to encourage the use of household items (chairs, benches, pencils, brooms, etc) for weapons training.

I have a funny story about that one Laurie. My hubby and I used to train on the deck (ju jitsu) and one time the neighbors called the cops because they thought we were having a domestic dispute and beating each other up! It was even more funny that the officer that responded was a buddy of ours that trained with us on occasion!

You got it Laurie! You'll be shreddin' the mountain in no time!!!! HEY...I'm into Kodo Drumming too....isn't this a small world? Actually it was part of the 3rd dan curriculum at my old school and I was just starting to learn when we moved out here .

Informative article!

I think we are talking about two applications here. The first being BASIC TECHNIQUES: when learning/practicing basic blocks and strikes students are taught a specific "chamber" for each...the "reaction hand" usually starts from the waist to generate equal push and pull along with hip rotation to acheive balance and power. We are building muscle memory. The 2nd being SPARRING/COMBAT TECHNIQUES: when sparring, the chamber (reaction hand) is kept in a gaurding position ( the technique is really not any different just the starting position) and muscle memory allows the technique to finish with proper push/pull/rotation.

I agree... it is all about humilty. Along my journey I have met a few martial artitsts who hold the title of "Grand Master" in their respective systems and each one of them prefers not to be called by that title. "Just sensei will do".

Welcome...enjoy!!

(d)All of the above Most schools I have trained at do not allow you to spar until yellow belt (usually 6 months of training minimum) for safety reasons but I have also been in a few that let you go at white belt. It depends. Either way you should have fun!!!

Great kids! I'd love to see your sons new routine and maybe some video of you and Shannon sparring?????? You've gotta keep up with them mom-that's the rule!!!! 3 of my kids trained to BB (on to 2nd dan) but they no longer formally train-the boys are in the service (Army & Marines) and the girls are pre-occupied at present with school/boys/etc. The boys are continuing their training while in the service but in different styles; and my oldest girl is on-the-fence about training again. The problem is that we moved from the West Coast and had to change styles as there was nothing else around so she has been in silent protest over the move . And my youngest made it to senior red belt, broke her arm 2 weeks before her BB (February), and hasn't returned to training yet. Whether they continue to train or not, they all grew up in the dojang and their lives are better for it.

Welcome to the bad knee club!!! There are a few of us around here so my 2 cents first..... Having bad knees bites! Physical Therapy bites! But you gotta do what you gotta do in order to be able to do the things you love. Now that being said, let's be realistic. You need to change the way you train, i.e., maybe you can't run so ride a bike, maybe you can do certain jump kicks anymore so become a specialist in your other kicks, maybe you can't hit the heavy bag anymore so do twice as many repetitions on a light target, etc. Also, get some good advice from your physical therapist about how to strengthen your supporting muscle and ligaments and put together a good daily regime. I am presently recovering from yet another knee surgery and I have taken up Ta Ji to gently rehab and work on my chi. It is also a martial art that I can continue to train in no matter how bad the old knees get! And, you can always teach...get someone else to demonstrate the stuff you can no longer do.

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