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Sam here. I have a lot of pity for those people who ignore all of those other lessons, because they miss out on so much.

Hey good call. Congratulations.

We've done that as well.

Thanks, I'll take a look.

You know, something just occured to me. You could work on an internal art. You can do that pretty much anywhere.

Name: Shawn Morrison Titles: Gold Medal Men's Kumite (2006 Provincials) Silver Medal Men's Kata (2006 Provincials) Silver Medal Men's Kumite (2005 Provincials) Bronze Medal Men's Kata (2005 Provincials) Silver Medal Men's Kumite (2004 Provincials) Silver Medal Men's Kata (2004 Provincials) Height: 1.7m (5'10") Wight: 113kg (250lbs) Style: Shotokan, Jiu-Jitsu, Ryukyu Kobujutsu Favorite Technique: Thrust Kick

I am, and was raised in a traditional Irish household. My brother had the opportunity to visit Ireland and our family's lands near Tandragee. He said it was beautiful and felt like home.

Looks like the local Gold's Gym has Kenpo.

Upon checking out a few websites, it seems similar if not the same term spelled differently.

I agree, you may be able to salvage this situation by working with the organization to become a teacher.

I always enjoyed the reverse punch because it felt power powerful. Turns out I had been rolling my shoulder forward in lunge punches, but relaxing and keeping shoulders stationary for the reverse punch.

That is very helpful, thank you.

I wholeheartedly agree; had I not left when I was 16 I'd be a sandan right now.

I completely agree that it has a bearing.

I do believe that as well, but this one was little more specific, referring to breath and wind.

Ah yes, but I am in Atlantic Canada. No trips to Denver for me. : /

The only differences I've seen between the 14 and 16 is the thicknes, so if you sweat more go for it. But you do get hotter in it.

Those are good ideas. I tend to use weights but just when training, and not very often. That would be to help endurance for punching, etc. and never use them on my legs.

I train 6 days per week now: 1. Upper body 2. Lower body 3. Cardio I go in that rotation...I spend at least 30 minutes in the gym every morning unless its cardio. In that case I spend about an hour.

I'm impressed that you had the courage to grade so soon after an injury requiring crutches. My hat goes off to you. Nevermind the scores, they are somewhat irrelevant when it comes to your normal peak performance.

I think they are the same length, so my vote is yes, but I'm not certain.

A hat. I have actually seen a baseball cap used in a fight as a weapon.

That's good advice.

Welcome to the forum, I'm sure you'll enjoy. My dojo is also affiliated with the ISKF.