blitzcraig

Yea, I understand what you are saying ESA. She was really the first "true love". I know I wont be able to 100% forget her because we went through and did alot together but I do think that eventually if I can find someone else and just keep the ex as a friend...then thats all i will see her as.

At work last night I was talking to this guy who took juijitsu about stances and stuff(I take karate), and well this other guy overheard us and said.."Yea, juijitsu is the best....I mean, karate's pretty and all, but it doesnt match up". I was like...excuse me . So I kinda laughed and ignored him. calling karate pretty....he wouldnt find it pretty if I kicked him in the head.

Pshh, if you get on the instructors good side and have a fat wallet...no time at all..purple in a year. I hate that crap. I want a dojo where practice and good exictuion actually matter....not just time cards and money

How about Judo?

Yea, it really wouldnt bother me but a month and a half ago I thought I would be engaged right now to the best g/f I ever had....but, now im not even with her. But im trying to move on....just slow and shy though.

What about those who have no will or drive to get better...they always complain.."I cant do it". YES you can....if you PRACTICE FOR ONCE!!!!

Good points ESA. I was at the dumb stage a few days back when it actually happened but now im cool. It just really jacked with my head that she broke up w/me once and when we got back together she said she was never gonna screw stuff up again...well, she did. But yea, im looking forward to who the next will be....that part is always fun...first date...kiss...and so on.

There is only one im afraid to spar...this tough black belt guy...otherwise I love it...its fun and helps in many ways

I think it depends....defenatly dont get angry in a sparring match..that could lead to problems. But in real life its a normal thing to get angry. I myself tend to hold it in at times and it comes out in bursts which isnt good. So yea...it can be a powerful ally...if you use it right

Wow, thanks for all the responces. Yea, I understand that I will be hard. I mean...im 20, I dont need to worry about it all that much. Just the 2 days afterwards sucked. But i've talked with a few friends and stuff and things seem to be working out. I went over to her house last night and we just talked and had fun like friends and nothing about our relationship even came up. We talked more last night broken up then we had in quite awhile together. So maybe she is more of a friend than anything else...and maybe I need someone who's more out going and understanding of there life and just try to keep the x as a friend. Thanks again.

Dont look away and dont duck....block or move back. Ive had a big problem with ducking in sparring which leads to punch or kick in the back of the head or top of the head.

I wanted to punch a whole in my g/f's wall last night when she broke up with me but I didnt. 1) I cant remember the last time I puched something as hard as I can. 2) A few days back I was punching holes in cardboard boxes at work. That takes a fast punch.

Guns...lots of guns. J/k Anyways...I think it is a mental thing. If you can make one in as much pain as possible....the others might back off giving you more time to react. Now....if its in class sparring, the quickest moves you have and trips and get ready to block.

Now, I dont know if I should be sharring this with all you seeing as how I dont know you but....I could really use the support and comments now and I think if I get it off my chest I will feel better. My g/f and I had almost been together a year...march 2nd. Well, for the last 2 months there had been serious talk of marrige and she kept making cute little comments about our first christmas tree and stuff like that. Well, I asked her parents as well as mine and was about to buy the ring when she tells me she isnt ready for marrige and needs some time and wants to live alone for a while. Well, I was mad but ok with it. Then we were normal for awhile again well, last night I went to her house and she broke up with me. Her reasoning is is that she needs to be her own person and do her own thing. Shes been in relationships for the last 4 years and wants some time alone. I told her I dont smother her and I support her and let her do what ever she wants. So I dont quite get it. So any support or tips will help at this time. Thanks all.

I've never quite understood how some people can just...do things. I taught myself the 360 roundkick before I even started taking karate, and there are people takin it how still cant do one.

Yea...the are strange

has anyone seen someone wearing the "zebra" striped ones that they show in the century mag?

would you all consider "stink" a trait?

fireka has a point...."unless you are puniy and cant take it"...hehe

I heard my school changed some things up. I guess i'll have to go back

The aikido school I went to for a bit was about 5 minutes away...

Ahh yes...the spinnaroonie.

I like it except I feel their money hungary and alot of people have problems with other people/instructors

About 10 miles....15-20 minutes. I wish it was right down the road.

I guess it depends on how im feeling and whos in the class for the day. I also feel katas and "normal practice" are necessary for good sparring. When I first started I was all about sparring but now I like it all!!