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The original plotline was actually that some crazy guy/group was going to destroy the levees protecting New Orleans. That was about four months before it actually happened. So it was felt that to do the movie about it would be in bad taste, so they're still kind of scrambling for a good plot line.

Heh, nobody told you about the prize??

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For an arm sweep they are generally performed to open up the attacker's defence, or to rotate the attacker's body away in such a way to point them in the other direction. This opens up for an attack to the rear. For the leg sweep you're intention is to take them off balance, and redirect their attention to their legs...which in turn opens them up for several techniques like an attack to their head, chest, or another kick maybe. A strong sweep might even be able to take them down. Personally, I've used an arm sweep to redirect my sparring partner, grab his arm when the elbow straightened, and used my body weight to pull him off balance. Then I would target the back of the head, or ribs. In doing a leg sweep (if I was successful!) I usuall do an augmented block but instead of strengthening the block with my other hand I would come in for an attack to the rib/spleen or rib/liver area.

I do believe it is similar to combat kapkido.

That's some good information, thanks Regarding the double-punch (what my system refers to as the mountain punch), moves 32-37. I've interpreted that as being grabbed in a headlock, but there are two other sets of punching, what else do you think you could use?

Here is a list of the dojos in your state: http://www.iskf.com/clubs/clublist.php?country=USA&state=MI EDIT: Well, all of the JKA-WF & ISKF dojos anyway.

I'm currently actively training in Shotokan. For us we are no contact/light contact. For 10th Kyu to 6th kyu it is strictly Sanbon Kumite, and Ippon Kumite. When the students have demontrated their consistency in their technique control & nonviolence then they're permitted to move on to Semi-Free Kumite. This is where all attacks are called before execution so they can prepare for them. They are required to properly block/parry AND counterattack. (Sometimes simultaneously depending on the class.) When we reach 4th Kyu we begin free sparring, but there are restrictions. No attacks to the head, no sweeps of the leg either. No attacks below the belt. Afterward, after a while training like this, we can aim and execute a technique at all three levels, even below the belt for sweeps, strikes, etc. We can target the back, back of the head, and neck. We are allowed to grab in order to control the opponent as we perform a counter-strike or an attack. We are permitted to sweep with legs & arms. We are not to grapple or do take downs, unless it is a training tool.

We don't call about that. What we'll do is call them to invite them to a get together. We socialize, talk shop, and maybe BBQ. That usually rekindles the interest.

OK so the attacker's legs are wrapped around your own legs to the front, right? So where are his arms and head here?

When I was a teenager one of the requirements was to lead the class's warmup and cooldown.

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Kung Fu animal forms are similar to other styles I've seen. The fighting aspect, like all other martial arts, boils down to you the individual. So another art may help, it may not, it depends entirely on you. Regarding Chile I found this website, which isn't in English so I'm not sure if it will help you out (as I don't understand it): http://www.webmasterchile.cl/karatechile/ Good luck in your training.

Too bad you can't check them out online.

We just had our own camp over last weekend, and it was very fun. We took a break from training and had some fun playing a game of volleyball. I learned a lot over the weekend.

As far as I know (anyone please feel free to correct me) it was started by Cossacks a very long time ago. It started off as a loose system as more and more border mercenaries were hired to help protect their land. As the country became more connected so did the techniques. When the Spetznas started up they made a lot of changes, creating a division between classical systema and the more modern techniques.

I was able to find these: 1. N.A.A.M.A. Karate Enoch Carlton's School in Sterling Hieghts, Michigan; and 2. http://www.wmarnis.com/schools.html (two schools there) Good luck with your training.

I agree. This is great advice.

I tend to agree with the majority in that diplomatic & constructive conversations are the best way to go. In our dojo we typically do not separate children from adults, but we rarely have a lot of kids in the class. Right now we've just got two.

I agree! This is one of the best things I've ever been in. I'm healthier, more alert, more focused, more active...it's fantastic.

I agree wholeheartedly, you've got it down pat.

Here is a link to the webpage with the Bassai-Dai diagram. http://www.ucc.ie/karate/Katas.html It is on the right hand side of the menu, the movements I'm referring to are specifically on the top part of the diagram in the middle.

Hmm well firstly everyone has a valid opinion. Secondly, it really boils down to the individual and not necessarily their style of fighting. You need to pick the style which is "Best" in the terms of "Best for you". I personally don't know a great deal on the hapkido styles or it's derivatives. I suggest going to a few classes to watch and see if the movements and techniques are wha tyou're looking for. You should do this with all of the dojos/schools you're considering.

For moves 27-30 has anyone seen an application such that the performer rotates their body away from a punch to grab the attacker with their legs? I saw this application online in a video search. It's kind of hard to explain but here goes. The leg which is up and coming down instead goes around the attacker's abdomen and then the other leg lifts up off the ground and to the other side, then the performer uses their weight to take down the attacker. The gedan berai would, in this case, be a strike to the head of the attacker. Then the performer gets up for the next series of movements. Does anyone think this is a good application of the kata? Or perhaps is there another application you recommend?

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