ninjanurse

Welcome to KF! Oorah!!

Welcome to KF!

Welcome!

Welcome Max!

Welcome to KF!

Welcome!

It's all part of heiho, strategy, to overcome your opponent before the fight begins. After the bow, a unexpected quick flash to the eyes with a momentarily locked gaze will hopefully unsettle the opponent. It is here, in this split second, that the outcome is determined. However, the bow is always respectful and heart-felt. I believe never be dishonest with a bow. This way even the slightest acknowledgment has great meaning. Sometimes I think bowing is an art, not unlike cha-no-ryu (tea ceremony). It has to be practiced with your soul to understand its meaning. My sentiments exactly. Much like a punch, as many times as I have bowed I never seem to feel I have "mastered" it.

I have 4: Kyle-22 (1st BB), Eric-19 (2nd BB), Holly-17 (1st BB), Seana-14 (Sr. Red Belt). They grew up in the martial arts and hopefully will do the same for their kids!

Recently our school (WTF) sent some students to the Jr. Olympics in Atlanta. While we do emphasize Olympic Style at our school, when compared to schools that adhere strictly to the "sport" aspects, we more resemble "continuous point sparring". Our students brought back two silver's in sparring...maybe not as fast but effective-none-the-less.

Weapons are extensions of the arms/hands. I often have my students hold escrima sticks while they do their basic techniques to illustrate this to them.

Good Luck!

Hello and welcome to Karate Forums!

We include basics in every class-10 or 15 minutes or so at least. I do vary them according to the ranks present and if needed spend extra time.

I think this is an important point. Bringing out the best in students is what it is all about and sometimes it takes a non-traditional approach to do it.

I remember being sore for a few weeks but if it continues you should follow up with your surgeon or dentist.

Fortunately my current Master Instructor is very proud of his lineage and this is one of the first things he talked about when interviewing me as a new student. One of the precepts of his system is to "revere your ancestors".

I'm definitely a "Hands Up!" fighter and don't allow my students to drop them either. There are however subtlties of hand position that do make for better balance in certain situtations and I do teach them accordingly.

A good explanation. Olympic syle is definitely different from what I am used to but I have learned to adapt-the hardest being not to "block". It is a natural tendancy-even in beginners and teaching them to "take their targets away" to set up a counter can be challenging.

I'm in!

Welcome!

Welcome!

Welcome!

Welcome!

Welcome!

Hey!!! Welcome back!!!