KSWDanMan

I know the rumor is true, Sims did leave. Although I'm not sure why. In my opinion it's sad though. He was awesome to watch demo, and from what I hear one of the best to train under.

I'm still here, just been way busy at the homestead and the dojang.. Lets get the KSW posts rolling again!!

we do about the same, we work our techniques for about 30min. Lately it's been a lot of technique. Along with what KSN Doug stated, usually 1 night a week. But lately its been working into form(Hyung) nights towards the end of class

Sorry krzy... But it only gets better. Aside from all those push ups, I left out all the low and slow Hyung we did, along with combo kicks etc... 2 hours of physical testing .. Wheeew ..But all in all, once you get through it, it really is like a big accompishment. Well, it is for me anyway.. I don't personally know Sa Bum Nym Mike, but I have meet him at BB testing, and I think he would be a great instructor. Plus the way he runs the tests, you can just tell, that he knows his stuff. I did forget to mention on our last test, he made all the Bblack Belts 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th... do the push ups with us.. That was a site to see.

My last 2 tests have been lead by Sa Bum Nym Mike from meyerland.. I can't even remember how many push ups we did last test.. I seem to remember half way through we were already at 100..BUT... I do remember by that time, I had to go to my knees for them.

we also do stance training all the time at our dojang, and horse stance is a primary one. The idea we are taught, is that if your horse stance is strong, and you train in low stances all the time, then when you ascend to your fighting stance, your legs will be even stronger. I doubt on the street, you will drop down into a horse stance to take on an attacker. So from our standpoint it is a training method.

Good luck KSN Doug.. I'll be there testing, but don't think I'l lbe outside.

I've just always heard that, when they train, they don't really question the instructors, like people here in the States. But then again, this is only hear say, I have never been fortunate enough to go train in Korea.. Would love to though!

agreed with JaseP, Slow the kicks down, even if you have to use something to balance with, until you gain that strength.. 1 excercise we do all the time, is what we call rolling back... So sit on your but straight up, pull feet in flat so knees are up, then arms out to your side fingers spread, roll back slowly, and pull your legs all the way over your head, and try and touch the toes to the ground.. great stretch.

outside kick move the hands, followed by front kick to mid section. opponent attacks with round kick or round house, circle step, side kick to mid section. fake round to mid section, hook kick to mid section, or if you have the flexiblilty, to the head. round to side, then immediately raise up round to head. always use your hands, and watch your opponents eyes, and shoulders.

Good question Tanjin, I guess when we talk about mediation, we don't really hit on the energy aspect, or at least I don't(probably should). We normally just talk about clearing your mind and foucs on the task you are about to start. I guess you could say we are using our internal energy to prepare our minds. I'll have to think about this one...

Good luck traz, I hope you find an art you like.

we do the same for sparring. Sparring classes are usually 2 nights of the week, and we also don't practice the point method, until tournament time gets closer. We'll go 1-1.5 minute rounds, break and switch partners. Not so often do we do multiple opponents, but we probably should do more of that .

excellent gald to hear it... I'm about to take my 6th Black Belt test, and who knows how many more. But I'm really enjoying every step of the way as well.

Jazz are you are KSW Rochester?

I really like the meditation aspect of it.. My problem is I'm not real flexible in certain ways, in in position 5(I think) where you sit cross legged(indian style).. Thats painful for me to hold that and sit upright. Sounds funny, I know.. but for the life of me I don't know why.. Anyway, I still give it my all.

I'm not part of ATA, ITF, or WTF.. But, If you like movement, kicks, etc in your forms, then maybe you should try Kuk Sool. In the 1st form(Hyung) you have front kicks, back kick, inside kicks, and jump inside kicks.. Lots of circular motions, etc... It's still a Korean style martial art, and they do a ton of TKD type things. Kicks, punches etc... again I don't know about these styles or organizations, and I agree you shouldn't progress through the ranks in a year or so(thats crazy), but you should compete against yourself and push yourself to be your best, and not worry about the other individuals who get a belt just to say they have it.

agree with krzy. Keep it up Jazz...

Thats to funny KSN Doug... Actually last night we were working some technique, the bowing set... the name slips me right now.. it was #3 and I put my knee in the small of there back pulled back on there head, and then wrapped my legs around them for a scissor.. well Sa Bum Nym saw me, and I had crossed my ankles. So he said do you know why you shouldn't cross your ankles(legs).. of course I said no sir, can you show me. I then put the hold on him, SBN then crossed his legs around my ankles somehow and then leaned back on me. it felt like my ankle was literally being pulled from it's socket... Anyway, I understand where your coming from. KUK SOOL!

we practice in School the "concentration" way. We move thorough the meditation positions, reviewing all of our techniques and forms. However, I do think the quieting method would be effictive.. Just to relax your mind, and clear it so you can be focused.. I would do this after warm up but before Hyung, soo ki or Cha ki. That way you could be extremely focused on your task at hand.

my 2 cents... A black Belt is a White belt that never quit... And I agree with VinniDaChin... "Once you reach Black belt you are now a true Martial Arts Student". Now the real training begins, you know all the basics, material up to this point, and there is so much more to learn. Stay focused, and true...

I'm pushing 3yrs and testing for my BB, Stick with Kuk Sool, it rocks!

I'm not familiar with that area, but I do know there are some Kuk Sool Won schools in canada. Don't know if there close to where you will be, but since hapkido is a Korean art, you skills would transfer over quickly to KSW. I know some people who have made the switch, and it wasn't difficult for them. Anyway, best of luck.. not sure which one I would pick out of those.. probably if I ahd to choose, I would agree with you and move to the Shorinji Kan Jiu Jitsu.. here is our main web site https://www.kuksoolwon.com.. Best of luck.

we've done some scenario training... I mean you know whats going to happen but you move a little quicker, and I would have to say, som of the 1stDahns executed some locks on myself, be it an armbar, typical lock, or like a chicken wing.. and there was nothing I wanted more than for them to let go.. I agre with everyone else, train, train, train, train... until it's a second nature.

Thats what I've heard, but that made you better right?