SBN Doug

LOL I had an interesting run in with curling. I was in Canada for a project, along with a bunch of other Yanks, and we went out after work for some drinks. Well, I don't remeber what the season of curling is, but the championships were going on the same time as I think the NHL or NBA playoffs. Jeez, we couldn't find a screen that didn't have those maids trying to clear the way for that over-sized shuffle board puck! No offense, I know its popular up there, but it was just kind of funny for us at the time.

Welcome. I'm curious as to your joice in names.

Good to have you with us.

Welcome to the boards. I feel the same way, wouldn't trade my martial arts for anything. [ This Message was edited by: KSN Doug on 2002-01-30 07:41 ]

True. But you loose a split second to rotate your hip over. I would rather use a stomping kick to the knee. You're able to execute it while still facing your opponent.

Hi Yoda, I'll be looking forward to seeing your thoughts. But couldn't you find a newer Gi for your picture? :lol:

Hey, welcome to the forums. Like to fight, huh? Better stay away from Angus. You two would no doubt have a wild time on the town, but I don't know if the town's ready for that.

Honestly, your question is probably better placed in the Health and Fitness section. However, KickChick is also a TKD practisioner, so she'll probably see it here anyway. Were you kicking cold, or had you stretched and warmed up your legs first?

I don't know if I should answer this without an interpreter. "A levels", "civillian modern apprentiship", "daft"? Oh well, I'll give it a shot. I can speak from both sides as I worked as a waiter to pay my way through college (not Oxford). And, I can say one thing for sure. If she is living on her own, and responsible for paying her own bills, she will quickly tire of waiting tables if it's anything like here in the states. Nothing motivated me more, to get a professional degree, than having to kiss the butts of all those demanding, cranking, no tippin' &@!#$@%!!!!!! :kaioken: Just remember, everone has to make their own choices, and unfortunately their own misstakes. Don't try and ram your opinion into her (even though it's the right one). The immature "bored" excuse will eventually be overrun by the desperation to get away from those bast$#%s for something better.

I wasn't able to attend, but a number of people from my school flew down in late October to the World KSW Championships in Houston. They boxed and checked everything as usual. They had no problems.

I wear at least a medium, if not heavy weight doh bohk (gi) for the exact reason Punchdrunk mentioned. We pratice a lot of throws, and the lighter ones just rrrrrrriiiip apart. Hey Sai, you sound kinda like Goldilocks. The first one was too light, the next one was too hot, but the last one was juuuuust right. [ This Message was edited by: KSN Doug on 2002-01-24 05:35 ]

Hey guys, My guard is probably closest to KickChick's. I usually bob it a little between chest and chin high. This is mainly because I don't spar like a boxer (or kick boxer). In other words, I'm not using only kicks and punches. The kick that comes to me a little too slow gets grabbed, and he's going either down, or up-over-and down. So, I like to keep my guard where I can still grab those strikes to the body. However, if I was not going to use any throws, I would probably adjust to something similar to Angus. Maybe not quite as high as a boxer, but close.

Yeh Chris, I thought of that. But the two I've talked to about that thought didn't want to upset the other guy. ZR440, thanks for the offer. Why don't you PM it to me.

Anybody either leading or belonging to a MA club, as apposed to a full school, what types of locations do you meet in? I've been wanting to start a club, but all the local YMCAs already have a Joe Shmo karate (for kids only) in them. I don't want to try in a shopping center yet, since at $1,300 a month I probably wouldn't last long.

I also agree completely. A number of our grappling techniques are taught with little emphasis on the actual grab to start. The emphasis is in proper stepping, so that you're positioned correctly for the throw. We also work on footwork when sparring. We try and teach to continuously move in circles around your apponent, as to always be in close for a counter after a forced near miss.

This won't be complete, but here it goes. So far in Kuk Sool Won, I have learned: Long and middle staff, double short sticks, long sword, jool bong (nunchucks), rope, cane, throwing knives, archery. Weapons I know are still ahead of me are: fan, double short swords, spear, and the sectional staff. I'm not sure if I missed any that are ahead of me.

That's quite true. We have to abandon out traditional do bock for just a t-shirt when training. The ladies are offered chest protection if desired. Fortunately, there is a lady BB (master as of this coming summer) that encourages them to use it based on her experience once (OUCH!!!!!!!!!!!!!)

Kuk Sool Won allows you to open a club/school once you've made 1st degree. I think the philosophy is that its so comprehensive, they feel you know the basics well enough to teach them. However, in order to claim it to be a KSW school, you have to teach the same material, in the same order, in the same way. This is in the contract as you apply for a school license. If you're found to be twisting things around your own way, yada yada, you can be stripped of both your school license and your rank. I kind of like this strict regulation. I was able to move from Houston, TX up to Connecticut and find all the students learning in almost exactly the same way.

In the event you have any close, keep Hapkido and Kuk Sool Won in mind as well. Both Korean arts, and could compliment your TKD as well. However, while I have never taken TKD, I thought higher levels (of some TKD styles) did incorporate some grappling techniques. The TKDers will have to confirm. My only problem with BJJ, is that it seems (don't know it for a fact, just what I see) to try and ALWAYS take the fight to the ground AND finish it on the ground. The likelyhood of my having to combat a BJJ expert (gone bad) is pretty darn slim. So, my personal preference is to be able to counter someone taking me to the ground, so I can get back up. KSW gives me enough ground fighting to counter the average ground fighter, and either finish him on the ground, or get rid of him so I can get back up. That's all I want, or need in my opinion. But, that may be just me.

I've enjoyed Ace Combat 4 as much as my son. Might try FF X next.

So far it's the long sword. However, I don't start double short sword until my next level. My throwing knives and archery are gaining too, but the long sword still wins out.

O.k., I'll throw my two cents in. The only part of that story I find practical (let alone believable) is the cross step side kick to the heavy bag knocking you back. That's some pretty good power, but not unheard of. As far as all those nutty mid-air combinations, even if you mastered them all, and could deliver them perfectly, you better land the first one. Because every combination I saw you list could be easily side stepped and countered. So, if you're going to rely on them, you better not miss even one.

Ooops, I just saw that you replied. Wasn't looking for magic, just thought there might be something that helps with your "cooked noodle" theory. Something that aids in the plyable nature of your muscles, so your stretching is more efficient. Doesn't sound like there is.

I loose on flexability too.

Oops, looks like you started a new thread for that.....few. I know which door not to go in this time. :idea: