Alan Armstrong

Win or lose Conor MacGregor makes history with a hundred million in his back pocket. The experts predict Conor to lose as he is the underdog, that combined with the luck of the Irish is why he will win, with the support of his entire Irish countrymen behind him, with every punch he lands on the day, he knows that he is also fighting for all of them.

Must be a typo. I have seen it spelled Ti and Di in Okinawan and Te or De in Japanese but never Tee. Must admit I found the spelling to look odd also... Anglicizing oriental words can be spelt any way that gets the sound across (therefore it isn't a typo) what is most important is the meaning above all; agreed? How many different spellings are there for the style of Wing Chun? Apart from spelling preferences, how did you like or dislike the documentary?

When a kid, the local youth club was run by the police, that offered boxing and judo. Was a good way for the police to integrate with the youth and also keeping an eye on the trouble makers. Looking back, they were the good cops.

Kung fu seems to be taking a bashing by all other martial art styles these days, from what is being viewed on the internet. What is most surprising of all, is the people fighting in the Kung Fu styles are not showing much skill or talent. Although in the movies kung fu skills are awesome to see in fight scenes and others are beautiful to watch for there gracefulness in movements. While kung fu fights by Chinese fighters in a boxing ring against foreigners seem to not look very authentic or believable? Could it be that the aggressiveness in Chinese martial arts isn't hungry enough to be domineering? Or could it be that those Chinese style fighters that do compete are not appropriately equipped to do so in the outside world. Perhaps Chinese martial arts is going through a rough patch internationally? What do you imagine Bruce Lee's answers would be to these question? Presumably "Told you so, it is a mess out there" Your opinions respectively are always welcome any time.

Tee-The True Spirit Of Okinawa Karate (Documentary)

If Bruce Lee was my teacher, I would want to learn from him on ways to win against him.This is the way I teach my students, to learn how to defeat me and not stringing them along with 1000 techniques. I don't want to have students hanging on to me for years on end. I want them to learn martial art principles that last a lifetime and not with the usual concept similar to a box of puzzle pieces that takes forever to piece together. Keep what is useful and discard the rest "Bruce Lee" But martial artists are ironically bogged down with their boxes of puzzles trying to fit them all together, fine idea if getting old doesn't interfere with this concept. Bruce Lee was a top gun martial artist. My suggestion to become a top gun martial artist, then don't try to make many techniques work for you, make a difference and make a handful of techniques virtually unstoppable!!! Bruce Lee also used the term "Organized despair" give this concept away to your opponents to live by.

Natural body awareness and movement; in other words, be aware of how to move naturally. Moving naturally is more efficient than being strained and tense or over exaggerating. Many starting out learning to punch in a way that they assume is the right way to do it. When a punch or an eye gauge is really nothing more than putting your arm out in from of you. But what happens is this simple natural movement gets lost in styles and techniques. Boxers take this natural motion of extending the arm in to the relm of an art. Kick boxers catch on to this idea also with their feet, as the opponent apparently runs in to his foot. Or when someone puts a bear hug from behind, the natural reaction is to twist to shrug it off. There is almost a slap stick appearance to moving naturally and effortlessly. Jackie Chan plays on this idea alot in his movies. Some boxers dance a bit or start taunting their opponent while UFC fighters continually talk and put their head out as if giving an easy freebie head shot, this is showboating and it might feel good to do, it isn't natural, due to it is putting on an act! I'm not suggesting to be a fighting clown but clowning around, can have its benefits of feeling more natural (due to feeling more relaxed) it's not recommend to be this way in real combat situations, as this can have the opposite effect, giving the opponent more focused determination to beat you. "The Harlem Globetrotters" basketball players used this idea for its entertainment value, they won the support of the crowded by doing it but it was there intent from the onset. Jackie Chan, with all the stunts he did throughout his career were original, by adding everyday natural movements to his martial arts skills, with a little table top vaulting and tumbling tricks. Jackie Chan also used every day objects as weapons, this could also be a discussion on Israeli KM. Moving naturally in a confrontation has stealth benefits as it doesn't seem threatening to the opponent. Natural movements can seem almost accidental or unintentional in nature or can even seen like a lucky shot. Using a natural everyday tone of voice with an opponent is another way to put them at ease (helping to lower their guard) shouting with an aggressive voice or attitude is putting their defenses up but staying calm gives you the opportunity to pounce like a Tiger. I'm hoping that you might have some ideas to add to this topic, if not do you believe these suggestions to be useful for martial artists?

This. All day, everyday. A heart attack, a stroke and struck by lightening, is what Mayweather is going to feel like happened to him, after the fight with Mcgregor.

When I took Tai Chi, my sifu was not interested in teaching me how to fight. He told me that if you want to hurt people buy a gun. I took Tai Chi to find the more profound aspects of Chinese martial arts, I'm wasn't disappointed on what I had found. A person that is seriously practicing Tai Chi to sustain or improve their health isn't going to throw it away on a fight with a MMA'ist so easily. Agree with you sensei8, it is the practioners to blame and not the style.

As most agree that tattoos are not intimidating but how about like Mike Tyson, if they are on the face? Would you have a tattoo on your face?

The reason for starting this topic was due to the recent controversial fight between a MMA fighter and a Tai Chi practitioner, in China. The MMA guy ground and pounded the Tai Chi opponent in less than 10 seconds. This match has caused great anger and controversy in the Chinese martial art community. The MMA guy claims on a TV interview that Chinese martial arts is mostly fake and Japanese martial artists are better for fighting with. Also that there is alot of fake martial art matches, that are fixed between foreigners in favor of Chinese fighters. The MMA fighter wants to expose the fake (traditional) martial artists in China at the same time promote (contemporary) MMA.

footballers are experts at kicking, as they do this everyday. When attending TKD we also had a side line activity as a soccer team.

What is real martial arts for you? https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=vHqo8uotq0s

This advice applies to adults also, well explained and to the point. Words to live by!! Thanks Lupin 1.

Bruce Lee wore prescription glasses for reading also in his sunglasses. Squinting can help shape the eyes to focus better. For this reason it is easy to see why he closed his eyes, also the propreceptive skills from Wing Chun uses touch and sensitivity, to feel the opponent's intentions better. Bruce Lee not only closed his eyes but he also stopped motionless for an instant, to strike the opponent quicker than they could move away; similar to firing a bullet from a rifle, staying motionless then releasing the bullet to the target in an instant.

Over training or over doing it, has its consequences. Improvements takes time, pushing oneself to the limit is expected. Had to take a week off due to this issue. Feeling ill and tired my body spoke without the need for words. Trying to find the answer for being lethargic all made sense when looking back at my last two workouts. My time outs are usually due to injuries but not damaging myself seriously enough has kept me on track without much of a break for many months. Will be starting off next week of workouts with a little more caution. On the up side, consequently has given me more time to post here on KF to Black Belt level. Balance and moderation is the key to all things, workouts included. How are your workouts going for you, have you ever over trained?

Exaggerations in martial arts that over state facts can be annoying. One that particularly stands out in mind is the term "Kung Fu Master" It seems that when an MAA, BJJ or boxer has a grudge match, the opponent is a Kung Fu Master. Then the KFM gets knocked out and the winner is congratulated for beating this guy up. The friends or instructors of these victories upload the video showing how wel they did against a master. From my perspective the KFM doesn't look like or perform like a "Master". KFM's are not realistically going door to door looking for grudge matches in other martial art schools or gymnasiums. Exaggerating opponents as masters, does give egotistical fighters a boost to there already over rated egos. A KFM doesn't necessarily equate to having a super natural quality to fight and those that have this ability are usually very busy working as Doctors in Chinese medicine. What martial art exaggerations bother you?

Martial artists and tattoos Are tattoos intimidating? Are tattoos a demonstration of enduring pain? Are tatoos becoming an ever increasing fad. As a visual artist, I don't have tattoos or care to have any. Tattoos in Japan have had a special significance and place in their culture for martial artists, now the trend has hit the Western world as well. Where and how many tattoos do you have? Why do you have tattoos?

Crazy flexibility or not, more is always beneficial for martial artists. What are your favorite stretching exercises? Here are 30 normal flexibility execises worth knowing to practice for 30 days. https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=YTs-xCLBR6s

Thanks to all those that have commented here. Never really liked the feling of electricity flowing through my body. I have been electrocuted on a few occasions, luckily enough the shock threw me than the other fatal way of being stuck to the shock, as being cooked alive. Electric shock treatment for mentally challenged people had its day, such as Jack Nicholas in "One flew over the cuckoos nest" Want it earn it, but don't electrocute youself to get it! Just to leave it at that is good enough.

I have had a moment, when I knew self defence wasn't going to work, the only way out was by staying calm and talking, to the would be attackers. Escalating to being violent on my part, would have set in motion a situation, that would have been irreversible. Being out numbered and being threatened for money with people holding knives, it is important to talk to them calmly. Desperate people do desperate things, making them nervous only aggravates them and the situation. By sympathizing with them without patronizing them and showing a little respect, chances are the anxieties and tension in the moment will dissipate without the need for violence. If I was violent towards them they would have felt justifiable to be violent with me. By talking and listening the situation turned in to a conversation instead of a confrontation. Many people act out violently due to frustration, by understanding why, then having some empathy for them, might be the only method available that works, using diplomacy skills might save your life one day.

McGregor must be pleased about not having to bother with grapplers. He does have a noticeable classic bear knuckle style of fighting, which he will undoubtedly be testing on a contemporary style boxer. No predictions, just let the best man win fair and square, monetarily they both come out winners.

This equation all adds up, very well done singularity6

ARE YOU UP FOR IT? Full story: I'm holding out for when the Japanese riot squad are giving out some MA freebies. Ram some doors down dressed up like a modern day ninja could be fun.

I have demoted myself to zero; this is not a joke. Due to self image issues, my level of expertise fluctuates depending on mood swings or weather conditions; this was the joke part! Years on and off the mat or in or out of the dojo, boxing ring, kwoon or gymnasium outdoor calisthenic parks adds up accumulatively twenty years at a very conservative estimate. As for my fighting skills go, depends largely on who I'm fighting at the time. When my Sensei sold the Dojo the idea of having a Black belt went with it. Therefore I am technically martial art dojo-less starting again at Zero.