Sasori_Te

Sorry ..... Too commercial for me. I don't teach to make money so this doesn't really apply to me.

White Warlock is correct. I've worded my Waiver in such a way that any medical conditions that can cause harm to the signee or another student has to be discllosed up front. A doctor's release must also accompany this waiver for these students. I've had 2 people that need to have a doctor's release and I've not had any problems about them getting it. I don't personally think that a responsible person with a communicable disease should bring themselves into an environment where they have a chance to pass their disease on to others. Let's face it. Sometimes, maybe not often, you bleed, sweat, spit or drool and vomit in the martial arts. This is what I believe. I'm sure that there arer unethical people out there who would lie and say that they didn't know that they had any sort of disease. I don't know what you would do about this situation. If you required all of your students to get a physical in advance, I'm not sure how many students you would have.

I know what you mean. Your brain wants to do more than your body can handle. It might not seem like your getting a good work out, but take it easy and you'll see results much quicker.

warlock maybe you need to think about walking or taking the bus!

What sauzin said...

By the way, I agree with your previous post White Warlock. I was simply pointing out that if I'm going to be armed, my first choice would be a gun when possible. I maintain my firearms training just as I maintain my martial arts training. I would also like to mention that I make my students look up the laws that pertain to self defense whether it be with weapons or empty hands. It is my personal belief that you cannot be a competent, responsible martial artist without knowing the laws of your own state (or country).

This post has gotten way too far over into the gun advocacy area. That was not the intent of my original post. The gist of my original post is that if you are going to be training in traditional weapons, have an understanding as to why you are doing it. Then think about whether or not your reasons are valid because the plain fact is, most traditional weapons cannot be legally carried on your person at all times. The only weapon that I have found that fits this bill is the cane. I have yet to find a place that it can't be taken.

I had a chance to meet and train with Sensei Hughes at his dojo. back a few years ago. He seemed to be a very technical well versed guy. I met him from a health and wellness seminar that was going on at my workplace. We stood around and talked about Karate and martial arts in general. He was a nice person. I've got his card in collection of business cards somewhere.

Equaninnimus are you familiar with Sensei Hughes in Scottsdale Arizona?

Thank you equaninnimus. I had never heard of it at all before this post.

There wouldn't be legal ramifications for beating someone with a six foot stick??? I thought it was called aggravated assault, maybe assault with a deadly weapon when the judge/ court finds out you have training. This is , by the way the same charge you get with a firearm. I also look at it this way, if the situation is serious enough for me to have pulled out a firearm in the first place then whether I pull the trigger or it goes off accidentally is irrelevant. The intention to shoot someone was already there as soon as the gun came out. However you're right, unless you are a sheperd, a janitor or extremely observant you likely wouldn't have that problem with a bo since you can't carry one in public unless it's to or from class.

Andrew Green is right. I was speaking mainly of philosophy and not reality. Sorry. As a matter of fact, I'm going to withdraw my first post entirely and write it off to being over tired.

I told you all that I could find. In the one style it is literally called gyaku dachi (reverse stance).

Well thanks for posting. It seems you are the only one to think of a differing view. Either that or the only one to care enough to write it.

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I can imagine that it generates lots of power, but is it something that can be applied to self defense effectively? It seems like it might slow you down some or make your movements very obvious. I guess the simple question is, how does it translate to the street?

I agree about the guns. I never said they were the ultimate defensive weapon. They are, however a much more viable alternative than "traditional" martial arts weapons ..... but your arguments would hold true to any other weapon that you could carry with you. As for the sword in the home you still have to get to it, just like a gun and you will still be in a lot of trouble if the authorities think you used it in an excessive manner, just like a gun. You also still need to be able to know how to use it to be effective or it can be taken away and used against you.

well it depends a bit on whether it's Kenpo or Kempo. Also, what exactly is "conventional karate"? A little more info on the school and specific styles would be helpful.

I was just looking over the post "Do you study Sword?". I just wanted to take a moment and once again share my opinion on this area. Studying swordmanship and traditional weapons from Okinawa are fine as long as you aren't studying them as a means of self defense (except, in my opinion, the bo and jo). As a valid means of self defense the weapon being carried should be legal and practical. If I were to carry a self defense weapon today, my first choice would be a gun (with a concealed carry permit). Other options are a short bladed (pocket) knife, A cane or any other object that you might normally carry on your person that could be used to defend yourself (i.e. a belt or car keys). Don't get me wrong. I still study traditionaal weapons. However, I do this from a standpoint of learning to sharpen the connection between my mind and body. Also many traditional techniques carry over to the legal and practical examples that I provided above. I don't do it because I have some fantasy of having a movie sword fight with a bad guy. There are other reasons, obviously, to practice traditional weapons. If you're not into self defense you could simply want a more complete picture of your chosen art. You could study sword simply for the simple enjoyment of doing so. There are many right reasons to do something just as there are many wrong ones. I find that I get a better understanding out of my training by doing it for the right reasons.

Whenever I layoff training for a couple of weeks and go back to it, if I do a heavy kata workout with lots of full effort punching, I find that my trapezius muscles will tighten up and pull on my cervical vertebrae. This in turn causes a pinched nerve which gives me excruciating pain in, usually, my right shoulder and neck. This effect has worsened in the last couple of years I think due to a car accident that I was in. I was rear-ended while I had my head turned to the left. I had quite a nasty whiplash because of it.

I think White Warlock is right. It sounds like tendonitis. I've done this a couple of times myself trying to jump back into exercise and pick up at the same level where I had left off before. Believe me, while the mind may not know the difference, your body will certainly keep you posted on what's happening. Relax and take your time. It took time to get out of shape, so it's going to take time to get back in shape. Good luck.

I agree, I'd go to the doctor. I've had the same sensation before. It does take a long while to go away.

I was stationed in Germany for 2 and 1/2 years in the late 80's till just after New Year's of 1990. I LOVE German Beer. Nothing like a fresh Hefe Weizen right out of the tap. Unfortunately it is rather hard to come by decent German brewa here in the States. I made my own for a couple of years but I never drank enough of it to make it worth it. With that said. I drink one or two whenever I feel like drinking. I guess that's not very often since I had approximately 8 beers last year. Also, as MichiganTKD stated earlier, What's fun at 22 is pain at 35. I have had instructors that I've had an occasional beer with. I don't see anything wrong with drinking if it's done in moderation.

The only thing I might ad to MichiganTKD's statement is that the reason that you do these odd postures is to get maximum resistance from your own body weight which is a main concept in Pilates.

I agree with Delta1. If there's an American Kenpo school near you go and check it out. It might be just what you're looking for.