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I don't think there are any real secrets let out of the bag. But it was mildly entertaining. Also, I'm pretty sure there aren't any active XMA practitioners on this board. There was a topic posted about it a while ago and no one piped up.

What I'm really disappointed with is that you never do learn about the results of the biometric testing, or the rest of the research that is done.

My father is 65 and he's practiced Shin-Shin Toitsu Aikido, Brazillian Jiu-Jitsu, Judo, PPCT, and Tai Chi. I'm trying to convince him to start up Karate though.

Sounds like that is more of a self-confidence thing. That will go away as you become more comfortable with your technique.

Well, it is an art form isn't it? Something that is artfull does come from the mind and heart, and tends to be sponteneous.

Yeah, it didn't work out for me on the first few tries but when the novelty wore off it worked.

I'm very interested in knowing how that one works, too.

It is a type of exercise using explosive movements to develop muscular power, esp. bounding, hopping, and jumping. Many use it for teaching kids, but it is quite good to help develop some good energy.

They've definitely helped me to develop a little better fine muscle control.

Hm, what are the differences you find in the custom jobs compared to the ones off the shelf?

Wow that would've been great. When we do a camp we always try to get someone special, as well.

Yes the feel of the fight was very violent. The man was out to do that to him; I don't know what they had between them as far as a history, but it looked like it culminated in that fight.

Excellent! That is very good. Learning katas will come in time. As they perform their own katas just concentrate on yours, don't bother trying to learn theirs right away.

Well Venrix let me begin by saying I respect your opinion. But I do not agree with it completely. I have faught against judoka and noted the art's effectiveness first hand. As in many things I feel it depends on the person fighting, his training experience, and instruction.

I'm sure there are some little things, more subtler movements that would be uniquely yours. The diagram doesn't pass along the true feel of the techniques.

I tend to agree with this belief, in certain situations, but definitely not all the time.

Anyone read "For Whom the Bell Tolls" by Hemmingway?

Bad graphics, but a little addictive.

Well, I'm not sure about ghosts, spirits, etc. but I do know one thing: If there was no other life in the universe it would be a profound waste of space.

You're welcome.

Found these on Google, using this search term: "Jun Fan Jeet Kune Do" + "Los Angeles" http://www.jkdassoc.com/reps.html http://www.i-jkd.com/jkd.html

The rank system goes by how many posts you've made. If you aren't happy with the teaching I suggest you speak with your instructor. Letting him/her know that you are interested in the internals, spirituals, and philosphies of your style is important. If the instructor can't/doesn't want to do that, I suggest you locate another place to train.

A very good read, WapCaplet.

I agree; I'm pretty sure that Bruce Lee's opinions on kata were not good. He didn't feel that they were helpful.