Nidan Melbourne

Coming from the Health Industry in particular Prevention & Rehabilitation, i'd recommend that you request a referral to a specialist that works directly with exercise prescription. I don't mean a Personal Trainer, but a Exercise Physiologist or similar field. As they are trained to deal specifically with those with medical conditions that need to be supervised and prescribed accordingly. Moderation in the Exercise Science (& Exercise Physiology) world is a subjective thing, in particular to the goals and needs of each individual. [Note Reference below for context] Seeing people go well above the recommendations ie 450 mins/week of moderate exercise and 120 minutes of high intensity exercise can be dangerous over the long term if they aren't accustomed to it and have the appropriate skills to prevent overtraining. . And we discuss what is appropriate with each client, and also actively work alongside your doctors to give you the best treatment. Especially if we do a graded stress test, which your cardiologist can supervise and oversee the ECG. Normally we recommend 150 minutes/week of moderate activity. Which is an intensity that you are working hard but still are able to talk uninterupted. Then additionally around 30 mins of high intensity exercise for at least 2-3 sessions per week. And these sessions you are unable to talk comfortably. If I was based near you, i'd want to help you on your way to make sure you get the appropriate treatment. Considering I also have that understanding of what goes on in the life of being at the dojo.

With joint manipulation being a major aspect of grappling as well as many stand up techniques, understanding about synovial joints could have its advantages; would you agree?While martial art training and being aware of how synovial joints are playing a major role in what is being used and how they work, wouldn't this be helpful for a person to progress faster, safer and be more effective in their chosen discipline? With joint manipulation would it not be better to classify joints in terms of type of movement? e.g. hinge (elbow) ball and socket (hip and shoulder), pivot etc. Not sure what practical use it is to know it is a synovial joint rather than another type. I agree with you there. For me it is more beneficial to know how a Joint moves, along with their limitations and susceptibility to dislocation + injury. Like Elbows flex quite nicely, but can't do hyperextension. Which when you apply a lock it will be more effective. Even when I'm working with clients as an Exercise Scientist, I look more at how each joint moves and what is the most efficient + safe movement for that joint.

Who here watches the TV Show Survivor and its associated shows that are aired internationally? For instance here in Australia, we have the Finale of the Australian Format tonight! Which the difference is that they last for 55 Days instead of the 39 Days that the US Format does. Then we also have the new season of the US Format of Survivor now airing in its 3rd Week. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- it is weird to think the Australian Season is nearly over, as one of my siblings made it to the Merge. But got voted out a couple of weeks ago, as such was part of the Jury to decide the Winner. But on Sunday the sad thing happened, reward challenge came up to the final 4, and the winner got to vote one member of the jury off so they couldn't participate in anymore tribal councils nor vote for a winner

We normally give them the basic infornation that they will need for the first few lessons, like: Hai, So, Kiai, Sensei, Senpai. Then they join in on the classes warm up, which we normally give an introduction to our Basics; so stances, punches etc. Then we split up into groups, and depending on class size and instructors; they will either join the lowest white belts in a small group OR will do it with fellow intro students.

Nope I don't bow at the door when I enter or leave. I know a couple of people that do it. But there is no steadfast rule for it at my dojo. When it comes to visiting a dojo, I bow as I enter & leave as I assume that is the custom in said dojo. Usually I bow to go onto the mats and when I leave them. This alongside when I bow into/out of class and bowing for partner work. Although my BJJ club, did 2 bows (1 start of class & 1 at end), then fist bumps at the end.

Congrats Luther. Well deserved!

When I put stripes on belts (despite being a Goju-Ryu Practitioner), it is normally on the end of the belt that doesn't have the Belts Logo on it. For Dan Grades, I think it depends on the organisation and how they like it. Some clubs i know do the following: - Bars under your name, which is worn on the right hand side - Bars on both sides, to indicate that your that rank in that organisation and is your personal rank. - No Bars on belt, regardless of what your dan grade is.

I've never seen belts tied with Elastic Bands before. I compete in AKF Tournaments, and seen god knows how many people changing their belts regularly after rounds. For Kumite; i can understand why due to the nature of combat. For Kata; it shouldn't be as necessary to have one. Personally why even wear it if your not going to tie it properly? And then also have to rely on something else to keep it tied up.

I'm in the in between stages at the moment, but teach privately at different locations depending on the needs and wants of my individual students. Which for the moment works really well, as majority of my students also want to train with others that they bring along. So it gives them an opportunity to do partner drills. My plan is that when I own my own site, I plan on allowing bookings by the hour of when Classes are not scheduled as to have an additional source of income. As that will help me pay the bills and to help students out who have financial troubles. As I would rather have people use the space, when not in use by Karate or Other Martial Arts (if an agreement has been made) instead of it being closed most of the time. Although if I was to do that, i'd have to have someone on Reception to ensure that nothing occurs to the site if I or managers are not there to ensure no damage occurs to my property. Albeit; I plan on have a 2 for 1 site where I also run a Gym that is attached to the Dojo, so people would have to go through reception to get there.

Personally I discuss w/ the student or family what what they can do in terms of payment. If parents got laid off from work or it is due various extraneous reasons. I generally allow the student to train for free, as I don't want them to go into financial hardship just to pay tuition for lessons. As i'd rather them have enough meals each month, over me being paid $100 for them to come. And when they get back on their feet, and they offered to pay the back debt; i'd tell them to hold onto it and use it on the family. But all of this would be kept strictly between me and the family. No other student or family needs to get involved with their situation. What I'd like to do one day, is open an account where people are able to donate funds for those who are in need. And those funds can go towards uniforms, belts, memberships, equipment or even food. But these donations would be anonymous. So that no child can go hungry because mum and dad couldn't afford a meal.

It varies greatly between who is doing the kata. A terrible unsu can be beaten by an awesome seisan.

Spot on Wastelander. There will always be people who say "You're doing it wrong", For me there will always be difference in how people do things in Karate. For instance we both could perform the Kata Anan (Reference for those who don't know it: ). However since we are of different heights + weights, along with various other factors will mean that we both will perform the exact same pattern. But with emphasis on different areas and how we move for it.

We allow it in all our forms of Kumite, but has to be with control. This is even with the amount of Kumite Equipment that we use (Hands, Feet, Groin + Mouthguard). We have 3 Forms of Kumite with varying amounts of Contact. 1. Awase Kumite Soft & Slow Sparring. Allows our students to come up with tactics and also get used to contact. Our more advanced grades will hit harder than others. 2. Point Sparring WKF Rules 3. Light Sparring Contradictory to the name, you are allowed to do anything that is restricted in the above kumite. Only available to 2nd Kyu + (Seniors Classes), takedowns, grappling, other 'illegal' techniques from tournaments etc.

I do believe knowing the bunkai to each kata is very important. And that there is more than just one explanation of its potential application. My club doesn't have a set bunkai for the Taikyoku Series, but we do get our students to figure out how to apply them. But we do have set Bunkai for Gekesai Dai Ich up. In addition to Bunkai, we have Kyogi which are self defence routines which explain our Kata. And they had to be simple, effective and suitable to you as a person.

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I haven't heard of the Wedge Principle before, however if I saw it then I would potentially recognize it. This is usually due to how people name things that change, like Chinese Whispers.

Our logo has Red, Grey, White + Black in it with a pattern which will be described below. Additionally it is embroidered onto our uniforms, but for our transfer students it happens to come on a square patch. In the Background we have a Grey Person doing a Head Kick, then in front is a belt transitioning from White to Black with the extra belt hanging is black. The Red is in segments above the belt that is transitioning. But not 100% sure on why my sensei chose that color or pattern. As a whole our logo is placed above our heart as a sign of respect to the school and to those who currently or have trained at the club.

There is nothing wrong with doing Flexibility Training with weights. Although you have to have the appropriate supervision for those who are not at the Elite Level of Sport. In the video I am assuming the person is a Gymnast. Why do i say that? because there is a risk of injury for us regular people if there is a lack of stability and control in our movements. When you are doing strength training w/ free weights, you are often doing flexibility at the same time. Look at a Back Squat; you have to go as "deep" in the Squat and then power upwards.

Personally I haven't experienced such a problem, as where my club is located we can't have a Makiwara nor can our new location have one due to our Landlord not approving one. I'd recommend that you speak to your GP to get it checked out, because it can lead to long term problems if you don't. As I know a few people who have ignored such a problem, and they have suffered from worse injuries than what it started off as.

I like to say that i'm crazy for continuing something whilst others have quit many years ago. I always get asked how many times i've done certain things in Karate, like certain kata and my response is that i've lost count. My general response if they ask if i'd done Kata 'A' the same number as Kata 'B'. My response is always "Maybe, I have no clue". Why do I not know? because that will stop me from progress.

OMG that Video I just want to facepalm because of the comments. But some of the techniques could do some damage, but some are indeed unrealistic. We have some Pre-Arranged Sparring + Bunkai that feel unrealistic or wouldn't happen in a Self-Defense Situation. Albeit our Gyakusoku Kumite is teaching us various different skills that would be benefiting us for a self-defense situation. Be it Distance + Timing, Angles, Open + Close Hand Techniques etc. Every one of our 1st Kyu's and Black Belts are required to create our own Self-Defense Routines that are dubbed Kyogi (I've posted previously about it). So our 1st Kyu Seniors are required to come up with 25 Separate Routines from Seeiunchin Kata, and each one can be as short or as long as they want just with the one rule of at least 1 technique (or part thereof) has to be from the kata itself.

We say 6 Years Old at my Dojo, which where I live is 1st Grade at School. But we often allow students who are on the verge of turning 6 within' a space of 2-3 Months to train. Our New Dojo has a "Mighty Mites" Class which is designed for 4 + 5 Year Olds, but the way it is taught and curriculum is different to our Juniors Curriculum. Hypermobility is something that you are often born with, with the exception of extreme circumstances. With the Juniors, I am more mindful of the fact that certain activities could be detrimental to their Physical Development. But this is also taking into account the fact I am trained to recognize and understand what milestones children at certain ages are required to meet. Yet with the Seniors; I know that majority of them have met 90% of their developmental milestones. So I am still mindful of any potential changes, yet am able to go harder on them.

I feel like it would be difficult to incorporate in a Martial Arts Club, especially where Distractions can be hard to manage especially in a rented space. At my Hombu Dojo, we rent the space and there are colourful things hanging up all the time. Whereas at our Secondary Dojo which is currently being updated has nothing hanging up. But we may have a couple of trophies won by our competition squad, albeit may be living on the second floor of the dojo. I feel like it is achievable to move on together as a unit, because then everyone is learning and achieving together. And allows them to encourage each other in what they're doing.

You can see a Fake Karate CI from a Mile Away if you know what you are looking at. Those who have no prior Martial Arts Training, often won't know the different between a "Fake" and a "Real" CI. Have I seen McDojos where I live? Yes i unfortunately have, often to a certain club that I won't mention again here on this site (unless needed). For me a "Master" is one who cares so deeply about the individual journey of every single student that they have. Are they progressing appropriately for their requirements and needs? are they progressing emotionally or mentally? For me a "Fake CI" doesn't do that nearly as much. As they are often more consumed with the bottom line than anything.

After having trained informally in Balintawak Arnis (Formalised by Grandmaster Bobby Taboda) for 3-4 Years. I finally had a formal lesson with my Karate Sensei's Sticks Instructor, and oh boy that was fun. Like when you do an exercise in class that leaves you sore for a few days because of the difference in how you used the muscles throughout your body. It was exactly the same for this sticks class. How you ask? Balintawak Arnis is predominately done with One Stick in your Right Hand, and most of the drills or exercises that are done involve rotation or different angles that directly impact your Forearms and Upper Arms. For most people; the muscles in your forearm are accustomed to Flexion and Extension due to the wrists, fingers + elbows. Yet not accustomed to the rotation that is done by the muscles and joints. Would I do this again Of course I would, and is a tonne of fun.