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Welcome, and congratulations on finding somewhere you feel comfortable training. However, I would like to throw a quick opinion out about two things. One, small clubs like that are sometimes the best place to learn MAs, but don't be surprised if some day, he can't make ends meet or moves away. Make the most of it while you've got it. Second, contracts are not always evil. I started out in KSW on a month to month basis until I was sure they were legit. When I signed a contract, he was able to drop the fee significantly. When I did have to drop, because I was moving, he didn't even give the contract a second thought. Good luck in you training.

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I'm hoping you understand that "soft" was referring to the way in which you deal with an attacking force, NOT how riggorous your training is. In other words, "soft" is pulling when they push, and vice versa. Redirection of force and circular motion for throws and joint manipulation. "Hard" for linear attackes, punches and kicks, meeting force head on, etc. I just want to make it perfectly clear I in no way think that the training required to lean Aikido is in any way easy.

Do you have any idea how long he's been practicing it? Do you know what dojang he belongs to?

The jul bong is actually not a "formal" part of the training. Then again, neither is archery or knife throwing, but we learn those too. As a result, no hyung is taught, at least not up through any level I know of yet, for them. I believe you're right, regarding the length of traditional jul bong, but we usually train with "normal" length rope or chain. And, I don't know what you classify as "considerable", but I think it's only a little longer than its Japanese counterpart. Personally, I'm not fat, but am a tall guy with broad shoulders (no I'm not looking for a date), so I would have liked training with a longer length of rope. The normal use taught is the usual striking use. Spinning, passing, rebounding, etc. However, we also learn rope techniques, which I could easily apply to a longer rope jul bong.

The similarities just keep on comin'. We've got the same move in upper KSW curriculum.

As I refer to Aikido schools, I'll be describing the majority of the, but certainly not all of them. The ki development (training and application) that we practice in KSW pales in comparison to the time Aikdio schools spend on this aspect of training. Where we have a pretty even balance of training for defence vs. attack, Aikido primarily focuses on defence. Where we balance kicks with hand techniques, I believe Aikido emphasizes hand techniques with very little to any kicks. Where we describe our system as "hard/soft", Aikido is almost entirely "soft". We learn a variety of weapons, I'm not sure if Aikido learnd any . KSW in much closer to Hapkido than it is to Aikido.

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What would make you think that. Welcome to the forums.

Definately a great game to be hooked on. Welcome.

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Woops, re-read your post and saw the "leg" before kicks. Again, depending on the experience of the instructor, they might be good or bad at defending leg kicks. Nothing "official" is taught to defend them. Thigh and above can still be grabbed. Shin level isn't taught early, so the defense may be week. Possibly a circle out of the way, or a front leg lift to kicking position to avoid yours. I've even turned my knee into the kick, if knee high.

No fair asking for a preview. Honestly, it will depend what level your friend is at, and what school he's/she's attending. Some focus more on sparring than others. If under black w/ only point sparring practice, look for the typical soft blocks to cause the blow to barely miss. Hopefully combined with either a quick counter, or a circular movement out of attack distance. If 1st degree or better w/ sparring experience using techniques, then look for either the above, or any number of grabs following the block. Any kick to the waist or above could be caught for a back-leg sweep and takedown with a knee to groin (or other area) finish. Punches may be deflected or grabbed, depending on your speed and his/her proficiency. If they're an upper belt, keep your kicks and punches fast and crisp to minimize their ability to grab them.

You'll find most of your answers here. http://www.karateforums.com/viewtopic.php?t=7261

Same question has come up a few times already. http://www.karateforums.com/viewtopic.php?t=4777 http://www.karateforums.com/viewtopic.php?t=7643

Welcome to KF.

Welcome.

Aside from the DirectX update to 8, which you will need, I am conficent that Aamorn KSW is also right about the video card. Considering the detail of the PS2 game, I'm fairly confident this game has a ton of graphics that need processing. My son recently picked up a WWII game that has a ton of detail. Our computer has never really had a problem running his games, but it did occationally freeze on flight simulator. We went out and bought a higher end "gaming" graphics card (about $80US), and installed it in the computer. Now everything runs like silk, and the 3D graphics are like watching an animated movie. Ours was from ADI, and you can pick these up at gaming stores and Best Buy, etc.

I liked Cowboy Bebop for as long as it lasted. Haven't really caught on to Trigun. Like Rurouni Kenshin and Yu Yu Hakusho. Royally hooked now on Inuyasha.

Welcome to the forums.

Welcome.

Welcome.