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Camps I go to are usually three day (Friday, Sat, Sun),with many different instructors from around the country, and around the world. Sometimes they are based on a series of similar movements out of kata, but different bunkai. Sometimes it's a group of pressure points, but different ways to target them out of kata. Darce, being from Finland, have you heard of a Master by the name of Terro, Or Pekka Sappan?

I have a very different first name. I got picked on alot in school because of it, and got into alot of fights, so my Dad started me in basic judo when I was 8. I am 37 now, and still studying!

That's funny, I was reading through the post and that was the first thought through my mind....slave!

Shut the lights off, lock the doors and see who walks out!

Coco, Where did you hear that!!?? What part of the State government runs that test? What are Their qulifications for grading teachers of MULTIPLE arts???

As long as every one has respect for one another, it's good to have a sense of humor

I was just trying to get a rise out of the Dillman bashers on this forum . I have the utmost respect for Grandmaster Dillman. Mark Kline happens to be a very close friend of mine.

Low stance training can be used for building stamina, strength, balance, and chi. Spinning punches are good for balance, focus, and getting your aiming point. And, kata bunkai you can never get enough of. What you learn through the bunkai should be used for street application, not in the ring. In a real situation you react the way you train. If you train with sport intent, your gonna get pummeled in a real fight, but it sounds like your sensei is teaching real applications, which is a good thing.

I feel you should train in your first style for awhile, then after you get past the basics try everything. If at all you get to learn other disciplines way of thought, and you have a better idea on how to defend against them.Read as much as you can about every style possible, including boxing. If your that hooked on your original style stay with it, but learn as much as you can about others. If it works for you, run with it. If it doesn't, disregaurd it and move on.

State of the Arts Karate Institute Piscataway, N.J. http://www.markklineskarate.com/

Good for you Laurie, good luck!!

So are Dillman's.....LOL!

Unfortunately, anyone can open there own school and make themselves any rank they want. There is no government standard that has to be followed like the licensing for a plumber, electrician, or nurse. If you do not have a lot of expierence or good teaching skills, your school will not go far. I found this out when I was a green belt and my sifu was trying to talk me into opening a franchise under him. Glad I didn't. If you want a respectable school, you must train under a good teacher, devolope good people skills, and learn your art inside and out. To be an instructor within the school you are going to is up to your sensei. Some schools have only a couple of instructors under the sensei, other schools require you to teach after you reach black belt. Most styles require you to teach before you can get your Master's rank. As for the topic of your post, unless you own your own school, or teach at seminars......no. Unless you have worked something out with the owner of the school that you would teach everyday kids classes and or adult. Not just when you decide to show up.

I started with basic judo when I was 8 years old, I'm now 37, and still going strong with my studies. You'll find there may be times that you have to put your classes on hold, or you get discouraged with the school you're training at. Take a little time if you need it. Always read anything that interests you about different styles. The more you study, the more diversified your abilities, the better martial artist you will be. I have studied judo,wing chun, akido, shaolin gung fu, jeet kune do, arnis, kali, wah lum gung fu, small circle jujitsu, ryuku kempo, kyusho jitsu, toaism, budhism, and I'm still searching to see what works best for me. Do not limit yourself to one way of thinking. Keep your tea cup empty when you come to drink at the table of knowledge, and you will go far with your studies.

There is alot of internal training done in authentic Shoalin styles, as is external training. There has to be a balance of yin and yang in everything to make it effective. Hitting the heavy bag strengthens muscles and bones, but meditation and chigong help the body's energy and health which is just as important.