Valithor

Anyone trained for some time in Judo?

Many styles use low stances. Fighting isn't the only use for stances...

I agree with Martial_Artist!

To live in fear is to lose your freedom. You're not living at all..

"Armed resistance is the surest way of surviving a violent encounter"... What a sad, sad, world...

It can be argued that if you are required to use physical force to defend yourself, your self-defence skills have already failed..

Kill or be killed.. To choose the former is to survive, to decline the option is to thrive.

True. Simple vital points are effective.

Life is mind-boggling at first.. which is why we go ga-ga... well maybe not.. but anyways..

Hi anzchic, Aussie, Aussie, Aussie!

Hi Hey_you, Welcome along! All the best for your martial arts journey.

Reckon the rest of the class might have enjoyed it too eh?

For those of you who don't speak German, I'll translate.. "Welcome to the forums" :D:D

Nice to hear from you. Where in Australia are you? I'm in Queensland

...or go and study some mathematical philosophy and get your brain tied in a knot..

Welcome Budderfly, "Informative goodness" - I like the sound of that! :D:D

My personal favourite is the second one.. "I don't think you could really hurt anyone with that technique" I've actually heard someone say that to a senior instructor before.. Everyone else in the class either had their jaw drop to the ground or started giggling (as quietly as possible).. needless to say, we all heard that sound - of a student being pummeled).. Oh, and the technique worked by the way...

Welcome

Hwaaaaa!!! You're Dach Shund Do is no match for my Chihauhau-Jitsu! Chihauhau-Jitsu is the most aggressive style on the planet! It'll teach to you jump 5 times your own body height, how to kiai constantly - even through the night.., how to do the deadly ankle attacks and most importantly give you the mental confidence (stupidity) to think you can take on attackers 20 times your size!! Yours, V, 9th Kyu Master in Chihauhau-Jitsu

Hey Dunhill, Yeah.. I remember feeling old when I turned 21. But its really just the start of a great deal of fun!! :D Welcome along, starting karate is awesome thing!

Block, Punch, Punch, Punch & Kiai... oops..

LOL... yeah so many of these things I can relate to. I wonder what that means? I remember the very first class I taught, I was teaching Taikyoku Shodan (Similar to Heian Shodan), and I mucked it up completely.. very embarassing.. I've hit myself in the eye with my belt several times too.. but haven't given myself any welts Although probably the most embarrasing thing was when I was practicing some spinning kicks.. lots my balance and fell loudly.. a group of fellow instructors looked over and began to laugh.. but I just pretended I meant it.. (wasn't fooling anyone though) :D

Very interesting! 16/20 The first couple were the hardest.

Things you should NEVER say to your instructor... Hmmm... yeah, that's cool, but I don't know if Bruce would do it that way. I don't think you could really hurt anyone with that technique. Those Pyjamas look pretty funny. That workout wasn't tough at all. That looks just like Taekwondo. (In a karate class) That hurts you idoit! These classes are a bit pricey.. How much to take a grade? Wow! Your wife/daughter is one hot babe!! Your karate may be good, but I bet I can drink you under the table...

Chat up the instructor's girlfriend... twice.. got him throw out for good..