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We were required to wear foam sparring boots to throw round house kicks that used the instep. Safety matter. I have used cloth shin pads to protect a medical device.

Now why do I think this could get interesting?

So you see nothing wrong with not examing how students use what they are being taught? Example is it okay to teach someone to be a better bully?

Pankration has its origin going clear back to ancient Greece. http://www.perseus.tufts.edu/Olympics/pankration.html http://worldpankration.homestead.com/ http://www.freedom2000net.com/userpages/bordenm/Library/Pankration/pankration.html Against muay thai? Now that would be an interesting match.

http://shop.store.yahoo.com/martialartsmart/45-069.html http://www.gungfu.com/cart-htm/weapons_chinese_weapons_traditional.htm Take a look at these emi piercers. They do bear a resemblence to chop sticks. Think a bit about how you might use one. Then go back and rethink chopsticks.

I like the way Abernathy explains the differences and how they are not inclusive of each other. "By engaging in arduous, austere and realistic training, our mental and physical weaknesses are forced to the surface, such that they can be confronted. If you can overcome the fear generated by sparring, then you should be able to override the exact same emotion when it prevents you from pursuing your dreams. If you have the discipline to endure the demands of training, then you should also be able to endure difficult times in your life outside the dojo. If you are able to keep control of your temper during sparring, then you should also be able to control any potential outbursts that could harm your relationships with others. If you can face the most feared opponent in the dojo, then you should also be able to stand up for both yourself and others in the event of an injustice." I also really like that. It is from that article.

I think what is meant is the naihanci or tekki katas.

That is just one of the examples the other side of the way the common Iraqi does not understand the intent of the USA. The other side is we understand far too little of their culture and their values and view of the world.

To begin with the mental discipline go to class. Train consistently, miss a session only when you have no other choice. Accept your instructors critiquing of your techniques with good grace. Focus on what you are doing not about what went on before or after your session. Accept that things happen in sparring. There is a physical toll that what you are doing takes on you. How you deal with that is where the mental aspect begins.

The one sight that came later of the men dragging around the statues head tied to the rope was incredible. Nothing ochestrated by the USA about that.

Some will commiserate with you. There may be some responses from others relating how they have gone through similar times. Please take any response with a grain or two of salt. Affairs of the heart are not my best area. But regardless of the age of those involved they are very serious and should never be taken lightly. Bury yourself in a physical activity. Distance yourself from the event. And remember that the pain will lessen in time.

I am sitting here watching live coverage of the toppling of a big statue of Saddam. The symbolism is incredible. Other than the obvious symbol of the statue toppling as the "reign of terror" is toppling there are shoes flying. Shoes being removed and the sole displayed. Showing the bottom of the shoe is apparently a major insult. So the statue starts to lean forward. It begins to break off at the legs. It momentarily lays on its front still on the pedestal. Finally it hits the ground A surge of Iraqi's runs forward jumping up and down on it. They are slapping it with their shoes. An Iraqi flag is placed with pride on the pedastal. So much symbolism. By the way I did write this as I watched the live coverage. Live coverage now - not a taped replay. I am sure there will be much analysis later. But the symbolism is so blatant it is hard to ignore. Sai

Welcome to the forum. Look around for the area of the martial arts your interest lies in. Go to that spot and look through the posts. If you have a question just post it. Tell us about your training. Thinks like what type of martial art you are involved with, how long have you been training. What you like about training. Are there things that you find more difficult than others.

I am sure that there have been many punching bags made out of duffel bags.

Welcome to the forum.

I find I am becoming interested in the flail and the mace.

One of the "extras" that is now being put on top of the line aerobic training equipment is a water bottle holder. The importance of proper hydration really cannot be stressed enough. And when you are counting up your calories for the day remember that juice has calories.

Nice site. I don't know much about wing chun I will be taking a look.

You are describing a makiwara. There are a lot of posts on the forum about them. Put makawara in search and see what you come up with.

I am into Japanese/Okinawan karate. My brother is into kung fu. My sister is a couch potato. My Mother is very dedicated to the art of garden do.

Take what Omnifinite said and combine it with what Maestro said and there is nothing else left to say.

I have a rather off the wall explanation for the movements I think you mean in Passai. Now remember there is not just one correct use or application for any technique in a kata. The arm that is up at elbow height is holding your opponents arm. The fist that is punching down is attacking your opponents family jewels. Now you do this a couple of times so he will really wish he hadn't messed with you in the first place. Just one idea to toss out. Take it if you like it. If you don't laugh and go on. As a note I think a person does not really begin to "understand" a kata until they see their own ways to use some of the moves in it.

People have made things like punching dummies out of old tires.

This thread has continued in it's circuitous path for long enough.

Try changing the way you look at what you are doing. Don't look at your efforts as something additional. Adjust the way you think so that is is just a part of your life. Believe it or not many are addicted to training. And feel a hole in their lives when they don't train.