Ninja Mom

Hi All, I have a question. Who is a good reputable distributor (Maker) of Custom Sai?? I asked my instructor but that company is no longer in business. Please post the name, and I'll take the one that is mentioned the most. Thanks. Vicky

I've found that yoga has helped with all over flexibility. For the hips, we go into Happy Baby pose... it's actually a great way to feel your hips loosening up as you get into pose. Also a great position would be the Lizard pose... a very deep lunge with emphasis on the hips as they drop deeper into the pose. I can tell you personally, since adding yoga into my regular exercise routine. My stances are stronger, I'm in a deeper horse stance. And I've gained strength where I was weak.

Eat foods that are closer to their original state. If you're going to eat meat, no processed stuff. Veggies steamed or raw. If it comes in a box, look at the ingredients, if there's more than a handful of ingredients... don't eat. I've been eating clean for a while now... have noticed minute changes in the appearance of my skin, also have noticed more energy. Drink water, no soda, and caffeinated items only sparingly. I've approached my eating similar to how I do the martial arts... BACK to the Basics!

Thank you Wastelander... Yes, that is what I meant about theory... I have some composed in a word document, but I was curious to see what other's have to say, just to confirm notes taken... yes, I will take more notes.

So use to facebook... I was looking for a like button...

Hello Everyone!!! I'm a canuck living in the Green Bay, WI area for over 15 years... have studied martial arts since I was a little girl of twelve. First style was Isshin Ryu Karate. With my move to the US in 1999. I began my search for a reputable similar style and feel from back home... I didn't find that style until 2010... having two babies within that time frame, my focus was on raising them... Started with Renshi Joe Pounder at Original Martial Systems... first studying, Shuri Ryu Karate, then adding kobudo as well. That's all I believe, the rest is history...

For any Shuri Ryu Kobudo Practitioners: I have yet to get the book, Extension of the Empty Hand Warrior. Looking at finding out additional information about theory of Bo, Sai, and Tonfa. I have most of it in my head. But would appreciate any written help you can give me... thanks.

YOGA!!! Low impact, improves circulation, flexibility, gives you a sense of well being, focuses on oneself, great for strength training (gently)... and have I said, it's great for circulation...

Focus on your work, use proper body mechanics, if you want to train while you work, focus on the muscles and how they're working with the activity you're doing... you will notice that it will be working your whole body... I'm a stay at home mom, I find training in everything I do... I also do janitorial work when my husband comes home. Try to find something to works your whole body, focusing only on one part of your body does not make you stronger. Since this is a martial arts form, I also will disclose, I also do yoga and swimming... yoga for flexibility... swimming for low impact strength training and endurance... I do karate and kobudo weekly as well.. Just keep active and all will be as it should be...

Rope all the way!!!

Great job!! First off, I'm also female, been practicing traditional okinawan kobudo for 4 years... my advice to you is: 1) Slow your form down. Focus on your imaginary target, break it down into segments, work that segment until you are comfortable, then add. 2) Really feel your foundation. I noticed you had your heel off the floor a few times, for good solid technique, use your body as you would in normal life. If proceeding forward in a walking gait, do you put your foot high in the air... try to get the natural motion of YOUR own body mechanics to propel you forward. 3) Find a bigger work space, outside in your yard, in your garage... with room to make mistakes, I train in my back yard, in a section that is obscured from neighbors. Work out all your kinks without the judgemental eyes and distractions. 4) Holding of your bo staff - visually split the bo into 3 sections, hold in the two sections that separate.... Equal parts. 5) Start small - learn some blocks, thrusting jabs, which then turns into free exercises. 6) Never give up... practice every day... check out youtube videos, specific ones to look for are, instructional kobudo bo videos... the fancy flair will come as you gain experience. The flair at the end.. .the figure eights... hold the bo staff not in the middle, hold it higher to your 1/3 location, and use your hips to govern the rotation of the bo... Wishing you much fun in your future training... remember there will be bad days and good days, just remember, you're out there giving it a go, and that's all that matters... Vicky