Singularity

Law, purely Law Dave

Well, I usually have a three-day split. 1st: chest, abs, lower back, upper back 2nd: tris, bis, forearms, shoulders 3rd: legs 4th: rest (usually, but sometimes I do some heavy bag work) 5th: bag work, martial arts training 6th: light bag work 7th: rest I put on about as much wieght so as to make me fail after 8 reps. Also normally I only do one set. About three seconds up, pause, three seconds down. So far this has helped me to strengthen without really gaining size. It has helped with my power training too. Dave

I found some great pressure point videos at http://www.thespeedman.com The video is called "Secrets of Devastation Enhancement." By the way, -: I agree that pressure points can be hard, but it depends on how you look at it. Yes, there are 360 points. There are many on the forearm alone. However, I generally stick to 6 on the forearm that I can hit a lot easier than the rest. Yes, each point is different, depending on the angle and type of strike. There can be a lot to it, but pressure points can be simplified. Dave

Ah, Martial Artist, I love these posts. You remind me of who I am currently studying from. I am not picking any sides here. I'm just saying I enjoy your thoughts Martial Artist. Dave

I do agree for the most part, moderation is always the key. I do a little makiwara, but I never get too extreme. Saifight, it depends on which "old ways" you are referring to. Some aren't all that bad. Anyways, hey Shotochem, looking at the flip side of your last statement: Some would rather condition their hands so they aren't broken and damaged for life with one punch. Dave

Ketosis has become synonymous with low-carb diets. However, that is not necessarily the case. Yes the body needs carbs every day to function. However, the amount has been cited as 300, 150, 100, and 50 grams. Truth is, it depends on person and weight. I have been eating low-carb for a while, but I have never gone into ketosis. You don't have to go into ketosis to be low-carb. Also, for me, it's not a "diet," it's a habit of eating. I don't drink soda anymore, I don't eat as much candy anymore. That significantly dropped my carbohydrate intake. I've changed some other things too, eating more protein and stuff like that. I'm to the point now where I only eat around 150g per day. I feel more energetic, as well as look and feel healthier overall. Of course I train too in order to supplement it. I just think too many people hear low-carb and think that they have to completely eliminate carbohydrates. Actually, there are several approaches. The best way of eating for each person is as unique as every individual. Nobody is wrong, everything just has to be looked at in context. Dave

Singularity actually refers to the point at the very center of a black hole, with infinite density, even though that is technically impossible. Dave

Wow, I'm surprised someone revived this post. That's awesome xpoison, I was about your age when I achieved the same thing. That feels so good. Keep them coming everyone. Dave

In my opinion, Dillman knows his stuff, in fact I would put him among the very top pressure point specialists in the world. However, I don't really like his books. I have purchased his first book, and I have found stuff that is much more descriptive and detailed than that. But they are pretty good for beginners to get the feel of pressure points. Just my opinion Dave

Thanks for the compliment CT. I guess I came up with it from watching too many dumbasses in college take their girlfriends for granted, and from being the nerdy friend that all the girls talk to about these problems. I'm pretty pathetic, I think that females are godesses and that guys should be grateful that we are allowed in their presence. Yes I do talk to animals, but they only make fun of me about not having a girlfriend. I think everyone here has given great advice, avoid a fight, but don't avoid the chance to rectify this. Dave

Well, this boy has a condition I recently diagnosed. It is called "Acquired Dumbas* Syndrome" or ADS. This disease only affects males, generally ones beyond the age of thirteen and under the age of thirty. It normally occurs in three stages. 1. Mild Foolishness Stage -he complains about his girlfriend for arbitrary reasons -he treats her like anything less than the goddess she is 2. Duhr! Stage -he breaks up with his girlfriend for arbitrary reasons 3. Full Out Dumbas* -he goes to physical lengths, thinking he has any right to touch her when she's not trying to assault him Okay, this guy seems like he's in stage three. The only cure I have seen is a full out a.ss beating. It knocks something out him that needs to be knocked out. But in this case, it probably wouldn't be a good idea. What I would do is go up to him and explain that you know he is full of ****, and that you're not going to kick his ass, but to know that the entire male population of your grade has it out for him, and that now everyone is watching him, no matter what bull stories he tell. By the way, sorry about the huge disseration on the disease, I'm just a little bitter. Dave

chh, even though I try to eat low-carb, I definately have to agree on the poster child thing, that's hilarious. Dave

Technically, Atkins didn't have a heart attack. It was from an infectious condition that existed prior to all this. They honestly don't know what it's from. Granted they haven't disproven that it came from his type of diet, but that haven't disproven that it is innate, or that it is genetic, or anything else for that matter. I'm not saying low carb is the only way to go, I'm just saying that there's no way to know as of now. Dave

"Moderation means eating a medium amount – not too much, not too little. Moderation means not getting carried away trying to do the right thing. Fiber is good, but that doesn’t mean eating 10 oat bran muffins a day is a good idea. Moderation means avoiding fads and quick dietary fixes. Moderation means not getting stuck on just a few foods. Moderation means beginning to change your eating habits at a reasonable pace. Moderation should be used when consuming sugar, salt, fat, and alcohol. " I agree with you KickChick, that is moderation. That is what I was speaking of. I haven't eliminated carbohydrates out of my diet, I have just cut them down. I did much what shotochem said, I cut out a lot of crap. I am not looking for a quick fix, but because of an Atkins-like diet, I have become much healthier. I still eat fiber, in moderation of course. I avoid sugar and salt, and I haven't drank a drop of alcohol in my life. Fat I do avoid, but not as avidly as everything else. I changed my eating habits over a period of three months, and I am still constantly changing it when I find other healthier foods. Now I gulp down water like there's no tomorrow. I agree, everything in moderation. Everybody has different metabolisms, everyone needs different diets along with their lifestyle, I just was saying what has worked for me. Dave

I didn't fully explain what I did or how long it took me to lose weight. At first, I only cut out some obviously bad carbs, soda, fast foods, stuff like that. Then once I was used to that, I started actually cutting down on carbs in general. I try to only eat 1 gram of carbs per pound of body weight. However, I have never tried nor will I ever try to go into ketosis, I wanted to do it in moderation. I am still on the diet now, I am a lot healthier, I have more energy, and my metabolism is higher because I have been training along with it. I actually lost about 30 lbs in about 3 months. Then I started eating more protein, still not changing carb intake, and gained about 10 lbs of muscle. I tried to never go to extremes, I just ate in moderation. The pounds flew off because of this. Dave

Good luck Bon, I did something very similar to what you are doing. I lost about 25 lbs, around 11 kg. I finally see my stomach muscles. It is also great for building muscle while losing fat, especially if your protein intake is good. Combined with regular training to take advantage of your newfound metabolism, this is a great way to go. Good luck! Dave

I weigh about 140 lbs. Dave

I just recently reached one of my goals in fitness, and I think this is a good place to post if anyone else has had similar successes, whether it's weight loss, new max bench, new time on a mile, or whatever. I'm just curious how other martial artists are coming along. I recently did 25 pull ups in a row, a best for myself. Dave

"--- Yes. It's OK. " As I often do but usually don't say, I totally agree Yoda. Dave

Just for the sake of discussion TKD, what specifically about my words were you referring to when you made that comment? Dave

Morals are not entirely founded in Christianity. Granted that many moral within other religions to correlate with Christianity, but it is not necessarily the only source of morals. I do not think there is anything wrong with being Christian or Christianity in general, I just think that Yoda could be doing an excellent job of raising his children without using a church or religion. A friend of mine for instance was atheist for a while. He has always been one of the most considerate and "moral" people I have ever met, even when he was an Atheist. He is Episcopalian now, but his attitude really hasn't changed. I don't think anyone said "non-christian" morals. I think the point is more that the morals are necessarily purely Christianity based. Just my opinion...dust in the wind. Dave

I've actually seen a few debates on this. From what I have seen, when the fist is only rotated 45 degrees, both the bones and the ligaments and tendons within the fore arm line up naturally, and is safer structurally. That is how I punch for power. Normally I just use a vertical fist. O well, let's here other opinions. Dave

Okay, well of course people are going to debate about chi/ki like they would any other subject in martial arts, or even religion. However, I like to look at it this way. If someone believes in chi and it does exist, then her or she will have a great advantage in martial arts. If he or she is wrong, at least this person will have extra confidence, and as we all know, almost everything is mental. So what if it isn't real? Now they have the extra self-assuredness to go the extra mile. And if you don't believe in chi, good for you, live life however you want, your firm belief will help you focus whether or not chi exists. Just my own opinion. Dave

I show my respect for martial arts in general by keeping my mouth shut. I try not to get into arguements about who is better than the other, and I just live my life with the knowledge that I practice. Speaking of which, I have a great deal of respect for everyone thus far and their answers. Dave

That's very interesting and well thought-out. However, I avoid belts, martial arts or otherwise! Dave