Alan Armstrong

Do you or the CI use the correct terminology in class? Or is the MA terminology a combination of English and Asian? Or is all the terminology used for the MA class in English? Do MMA classes use solely English terminology? Do BJJ use Japanese terminology or is it all in Portuguese? Personally I like using the Asian terminology of the style, due to that it helps me to understand native Asian speakers when they are explaining techniques on video.

JusticeZero issues can be all resolved with one on one MA tuition.

For the simple reason that jujitsu was originally a battlefield and prisoner handling art. A lot of what worked on a medieval battlefield won't work on a modern street, or, if it did, you would have to worry about going to prison. For example, in the old koryu, that is the original schools of martial arts that included jujitsu, they have a kata that involves serving tea to someone, then you pull out a knife and stab them. You can see where this is not REALLY self defense.Great answer Tempest. Grappling katas in the park combining tea making and stabbing scenarios might disturb the Sunday picnickers.

Yes all types of knockouts are dangerous, it just common sense that they are. No one (in their right mind) is going to volunteer to be knocked out by their instructor, there is alot on trust on the student's part, that is instantaneously lost on impact. When discussing knockouts, there is also the precision striking aspects but with the student standing motionless; as a very easy target for the instructor. The student is taught not to be an easy target (to move out of the way) and what is the student asked to do? "To be an easy target!" Precision striking on moving targets is not so easy...

I was accidentally head butted by a horse, at the age of 14, someone surprised the horse on the right and I happen to be standing on the left; all of a sudden, WHAM!! The "Headbutt" surprise factor combined with the close up instant wham effect, is like the "pull in case of emergency" that can stop a train in it's tracks. As a street fight can be described as an emergency, all that is needed is to know instinctively when to pull it off; that is usually 1/10th of a second before the fight starts.

Depending on the location (such as a small town or community) to teach a single MA style might not be practical due to the lack of students. We are in the age of martial art diversity, martial artsist can hold multiple black belts in many styles. Boxing clubs often offer many martial art styles as they have the facilities to do so. It is very easy to be skeptical of other styles and there methods. Open mindedness can go a long way in developing oneself as a martial artist. As we are all different with our wants and need, what is good for one person probably might not be exactly right for the next. What can start out to be good in one club might turn out to be sour eventually, as your needs might change over time. A club with many MA styles could be very educational due to the variety of disciplines. Personally I like diversity in MA facilities, shows me how great it is when styles can be practiced next to each other in total harmony.

The most beneficial and healthiest exercises for Karate is learning how to relax muscles.

The best way to retain knowledge is to share it with others, this is however the shallowest reason, to have the love of sharing is the highest level of them all.

Hello rafiksandro! Welcome to KF.ComAgree with you, workout daily and less fast food, a sensible way to lose weight.

Martial arts is also character building, indulge in the martial art philosophical and wisdom aspects also to balance out your physical needs. This should help you to stay humble and helpful, building a good character is just as important as building great martial art skills.

Many mammals head-butt, to win dominace over another head-butting male, to win the right to breed with the females. Thus insuring his bloodline to continue. Perhaps this head-butting ritual among Alpha males, has existed so far back in human history, that we don't relate to it instantly, but perhaps when a soccer player scores a goal with his head, that there is still a primitive genetic connection that is still very much alive.

OMG Angela Mao. Just hearing her name gives me Goosebumps!Thanks for making this thread! The article was very interesting. Certainly going to do some catch up, down Kung Fu memory lane.

Weights and gym time is fine. Had a debate with a health club owner about agility; as in most gyms this aspect is none existent. Agility aspects of martial arts can become lost in the need for muscle and cloured belts. Being agile is something that age will steal from you and everyone. Stay as agile as possible throughout your life and you will notice those around you losing it due to neglecting it. Using weights does burn fat, fast; education and using what you know sensibly, also burns fat, afterburn techniques burn fat. Living like a thin person burns fat, eating a balanced diet reduces unwanted fat. Shouldn't be all about burning fat but rather living a healthy sustainable lifestyle that doesn't evolve around eating instant gratification junk foods.

I like your train of thought Head over to the Introductions Section and introduce yourself. I also like you train of thought. Would be interested in hearing some of your other thoughts as well.

Regarding the question if the stand up fighting and ground fighting skills go together, a more profound question could be asked, why were they ever separated in the first place?

If a one day Jujitsu class was made possible for self defense purposes, it would probably be too short, perhaps an appreciation day of Jujitsu would be more reasonable, with explanations and examples of techniques as a foundation of the building blocks necessary for self-defense.

Tony Jaa was a stuntman for 14 years, making other martial artist look good.He was a stuntman in one of the hit movies of Mortal Kombat, again making another martial artist look good. He became a Buddhist monk for a time as most male men do this humbling experience in Thailand. How many martial artist would lower themselves low enough to beg for food on the streets, while being as talented as he is? I don't care with due respect, which masses or if one person considers Tony Jaa influential; between me and Jackie Chan; that's two sure votes.

Not disagreeing but how do you see him to be influential? In the spread of Muay Thai through his films? I see nothing mediocre about Tony Jaa's martial art skills, empty handed or with weapons.I don't have a narrow minded view of his abilities solely with Muay Thai Boxing. He has most certainly shown his mastery with a great variety of MA styles and weapons. I like and appreciate how he combines MA with gymnastics and contemporary hip hop moves; very original.

This topic was started a while back but will always be relevant. Confrontations can happen in confined spaces, therefore to always practice as if there will always be lots of area to fight in, is practicing in a virtual way and is not taking in to account realities. Moving backwards and borrowing the opponents force then combining it with your own, doesn't work effectively, because you will both be turning in the centrifugal pivoting point and both will fall down, like a couple does when falling on a dance floor. Or the momentum doesn't have sufficient energy to do much or it can backfire with the opponent switching the energy, like wrestlers would often do to each other, bouncing each other off the ropes. Moving backwards and controlling the moment, it is possible to roll back on one's back and throw the opponent with the momentum head over heels. Using your foot (heel) in the opponent's chest; such as in a Judo throw. When backing up or back peddling, there had better be a good reason for it, preference is to move forward faster than the opponent can move towards you; take the opponent's space and never give up yours. Quick side stepping (getting off line) letting the opponent's energy breeze past you, puts you in the out flanking position against the opponent; from there you will have many options to choose from. In boxing it is called "The T position" due to the placement of both fighters feet. In other words, be in a position that puts you in the advantage and simultaneously puts the opponent in the disadvantaged one. Moving backwards is riskier than moving forwards; for many more reasons that can be possibly explained.

Tony Jaa has my vote.

Domo arigato Safroot.

I like the way he finished off with a little Sil Lum Tao. He has some nice flowing movments, like water. Also showing alot of sensitivity and creativity. Thanks for sharing, well worth watching over and over again...

Keep us posted! Remember: You only need to deal with one day at a time. One step at a time. Or one moment...

Suggest building up your own martial art book and video library. Learn the vocabulary and terminology of your chosen style. Learn the theories and reasons why your MA style exists. Investigate the culture, customs and history attached to your chosen style. Learn some friendly phrases and gestures that are associated with the nationality of your chosen style. I asked a teacher of mine "What is the difference between an educated MAist person and one that is not?" His answer was "An educated MAist always knows where to find the correct answers"

I don't like all MA instructors, just because they are instructors. I do like instructors that can above all, put the student before the style. I do however like Emin's moden version of Wing Tsun. I also have more than enough MA experience to appreciate what he is about. I follow many WC masters and high ranking students, I can personally draw and learn from them all. William C has his virtues as a WC master also. Even if the none WC opinion views his getting beaten up as a total defeat. We are not men of steel, like Super Man. We can however choose to be Super human beings. Emin and William in my mind are both super human beings. Emin and William are not modern day gladiators, that have trained specifically for UFC events. They really have no need of it, because both have already carved out their places in martial art history, without the need for brain damage prospects, offered by MMA blood sports.