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In terms of sharpness and holding an edge aren't you forgetting Diamonds? Try cutting a real diamond with any of the things you mentioned. And in terms of improvised weapons don't forget the rings bullies have worn for ages.

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I do cho un no kon and sakagawa no kon.

I did most of my techniques mirror image as well as kata. And working bo techniques on both sides really improved my bo handling skills.

http://www.karateforums.com/viewtopic.php?t=3123&highlight=taco+bell I went back and looked up the link. I think you will enjoy this.

You haven't seen the Taco Bell flatulation do proposed martial art.

The day I smack someone with my canemasters can they will certainly know the difference between that and a store cane. And I can tell the difference when I handle that cane as compared to a store cane in terms of the gripping surfaces and the smooth surface.

In time your thumb will tuck further under than it is now. I understand what you are talking about I just can't think of how to describe it right now. By any chance are your thumbs super tight at the base joint or super loose?

If you are in an area that practives Daylight Savings Time don't forget the clocks change tonight.

After a bit more thought canemasters has several different types of training they offer. The do some work more senior oriented programs complete with resistance band training.

They have both self defense moves and fancy kata moves. They also make a range of canes.

The proper positioning of the thumb should become easier with training. You can try getting your fist and thumb into the proper position and holding in position while you are doing things like watching television.

I am a 5 too. It does seem that the majority who chose to respond are 5's.

I think you may be looking for the type of information Stephen Hayes has to offer. And I do agree that there are types of ninjas today. Only not called that a seal, ranger or any deep cover operative is a very good example.

http://www.time-to-run.com/injuries/thebig5/shinsplints.htm http://www.drpribut.com/sports/spshin.html http://www.sportsinjuryclinic.net/cybertherapist/front/lowerleg/shinsplints.htm http://www.ualberta.ca/~ultimate/ssplints.htm Here are links to some information on shinsplints.

I can't believe I misses the Piers Anthony books set in Xanth. I am reading one on tape now and was wondering if anyone knew of a good site to pick up the first couple of books in the Xanth series in ebook format. Preferably pda, mobipocket or text format.

I am reading some of the Lillian Jackson Braun The Cat Who books currently.

Practice.

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Most karate styles do have ground fighting techniques taught at upper belt levels.

The one thing I am surprised no one has mentioned is the connective tissues between the ribs. It is possible to injure those sparring, or in a wide variety of activities. And it can be hard to tell if it is connective tissues or ribs that have been damaged. In either case the most definitive diagnosis can had only after an x-ray. And damaged interstitial tissues can take about as long as a broken rib to heal.

Please when discussing do not say one is better discuss the differences and similarities.

I think you mean kuk sul won which is a Korean style.

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