Spartacus Maximus

It certainly looks like shito-ryu is the most likely source. As for the name, it is probably a transliteration mistake as what often occurrs when attempting to write Japanese into alphabet. This is further clouded by the fact that most instructors do not speak, read or write Japanese. The next mystery, is how a shito-ryu kata ended up in shorin-ryu. As far as background goes none of the instructors teaching it previously trained in shito-ryu. Other styles or systems, but not shito-ryu. Even after trying to reconstruct it from memory and watching it on video (following the shito-ryu lead), nothing about it seems to clearly justify the supposed Chinese origin.

Help would be very much appreciated from anyone who has information on a mystery kata formerly included in a few shorin-ryu dojos. The kata is SHI OH HAI(that is the pronunciation and may be slightly different) Besides the name not much was ever explained about this kata, where it comes from or any other details. It didn’t feel like shorin-ryu or Okinawan and mostly came from a different system. Curiously it was not part of any shorin ryu dojo’s curriculum encountered in Okinawa or elsewhere in Japan. For unclear reasons’s it was referred to as a “Kung fu-like” kata or the “Chinese” kata. Again no clue if this is accurate or what it exactly makes it so. Can anyone shed some light on this kata? Does any one practise it?

Any stick or stick-like object can be wielded very effectively by someone who is trained with a bo, jo or any stick system. Sticks or stick-like objects are absolutely everywhere in everyday environment. As a bonus they are not likely to attract suspicion(broom, mop, cane) and are not restricted by any laws anywhere. Nobody ever gets hassled for walking around with a broomstick or cane. They are also very cheap and can easily be discarded when damaged.

Indeed he did, and that is the most “extravagant” dogi that could be seen. For some reason only the kobudo practitioners used black or brown. Probably to differentiate themselves from the karate dojos. There are still a few rare schools that focus exclusively on kobudo instead of the more common karate instructors who also teach some kobudo. It makes sense, especially at cultural events where both are present. It makes it easy for judges and everyone else to know at a glance who is doing what as soon as they step up.

Practically any place or building open to the public with suitable space might be open to making a deal to reserve a time slot. Have seen martial arts classes run in the following places: Community centres, veteran’s clubs and armories churches public community gyms School campuses Most of these places never advertise that they might have a space to rent, so it takes a lot of phone calls and inquiries to find out. Any medium to large city has more than a few places to try.

Merely arming oneself and fighting a battle does not and never has turned an ordinary man into a soldier or a martial artist. Training in a martial art or preparing for battle require a considerable amount of time spent on learning a system with the aim of getting better at it. It is more than just a short stint.

In the broadest sense, yes it could indeed be considered a martial art.

Maybe that is part of the series main idea that “getting old sucks” for Daniel and Johnny.

More than one

if it is only variants of a single technique(all roundhouses), than it cannot be called a martial art because martial art implies that it is system and therefore has more than a single technique. All martial arts including the most eclectic and recent have more than just one basic technique. To have a system requires having substantial content. Boxing, for instance, consists of only punching but it has 4 different basic punches.

The quote is an expression of a quality often emphasized in East Asian cultures. It reflects the idea that those who are knowledgeable about something must not flaunt it or show off their abilities. The best advice is always to listen and observe twice as much as one speaks. Those who brag, boast and are generally making a show of their abilities often are not as good as they think they are. Modesty is a good quality for an expert to have as it proves that person is realistic and has not been overwhelmed by their own success.

it depends on how and when you ask. If you ask the right way and you are polite and professional there should be nothing to worry about. Unless the church building is privately owned, the cleric working there is an employee and likely has no knowledge or authority about renting any part to anyone. The best way to go about it would be to get information by phone on exactly who to contact to find out if space can be rented and who to ask about it.

There are three basic points that define a “martial art” versus just a collection of techniques. The first is structure or codification. Techniques are identified and trained in an order. It also means that there is some kind of logical progression. The second point that identifies a martial art is that its purpose or its roots are in fighting of some sort. This could be battle, personal defense or duelling. The third point is history. An art must have a history, background and a lineage. It does not have to stretch back hundreds of years, but it must be identifiable.

Physical situations are often preceded by a verbal attack and an invasion of personal space. Usually a loud outburst with profanity or threatening words or both. Most of the time the “attacker” moves aggressively towards the other person or gets uncomfortably close. What are your strategies for dealing with someone who is “in your face”? Why and how have you succeeded/failed to prevent the situation from turning physical?

The YMCA is but one of many low cost options to teach martial arts without owning a dojo. If the Y has too many constraints, there are community centres and other public places which could have adequate space available to rent cheaply.

If that’s the movie about the misfit tkd team then, there were at least 4 or 5 movies in the series. Maybe if you look on imdb you can find some quotes.

It’s basically a Netflix competitor, but it is only available in USA, Korea, Australia and one or two other countries for now. You pay a monthly fee and get an account that allows you to watch series, movies and other videos that are not available on regular YouTube or exclusive to YouTube red. You can also download videos to your account and watch them whenever you like but you have to log in regularly.

As in all other Japanese martial arts, there are difference and variations in Iaido. These all depend on the traditions as well as the place(region in Japan) and time of origin. Generally speaking the kata of iaido include drawing and cutting from different positions from sitting in seiza to standing, walking and everything in between. The basic idea is that a swordsman or samurai had to be constantly aware and train so that he could draw his sword from whatever position he was at the time. Never to be in a vulnerable position or unable to draw.

To answer JR137, from personal experience living and training in Okinawa and the Japanese mainland, it is neither a Japanese or Okinawan trend. the overwhelming majority use only white/natural dogi. For kobudo a few dojo use all black or, more rarely brown. Never seen colour combinations top/bottom or trims of any sort. It could be because wearing a coloured dogi or any special combinations is considered by some to be overly “showy”.

It’s really too bad that YouTube red is restricted to something like five or six countries for now. Very frustrating and disappointing for those who would enjoy watching it.

It is the same concept overall. The original is Chinese and is a fundamental of both medicine and martial arts. Both of these were spread to Korea, Okinawa and Japan where they were developed further into local interpretations and variants. The same character(Chinese ideogram/symbol) is read differently in each of the three languages suing them. Although rarer in Korean. In Chinese it is “chi” and in Japanese it is “ki”. It refers to effective and efficient breathing applied to medicine and martial arts. Definitely NOT some sort of mystical force or power as some ignorant minds might construe it.

Also forgot to mention that it should be for individual work so having someone hold it while another strikes is out. What is a double ended bag and how is it used?

If the organization is international or at least has a presence in Europe, having a rank recognized should be very easy just by presenting the certification. Shotokan is quite widespread and there are numerous associations and organizations practically everywhere. With this said it is difficult for a lifelong practitioner to understand why some put so much value on rank as to concern themselves with whether or not it will be recognized by others elsewhere. If one is honest about what one can do and how much one knows, rank should matter very little.

What are good alternatives to striking posts or heavy bags? Ideally something that can easily be set up and put away when not in use. It also should meet these two conditions: A) indoor use in a small room 9sq meters. The room is rented and on the second floor. Modification or “construction” such as fastening anything to the walls, ceiling or floor is not permitted. B) using the equipment must not produce excessive noise which might annoy neighbours above and below. So far much of the training requiring hitting some kind of equipment has been done outdoors or in other places, but it would be convenient to be able to do it inside at the regular dojo. Any ideas?

Bleached or natural(yellowish-white) cotton dogi. Nothing else allowed for training. Summer is the only exception where wearing the dojo t-shirt is acceptable instead of the jacket.