White Warlock

It's an excuse presented by some school administrators that don't want to bother with it, but it's just that... an excuse. Insurance would cover them. If such were not the case, then wrestling, football, soccer and other full-contact/semi-contact sports would not exist at the k-20 level.

Sauzin presents an excellent observation. Thank you

Owned!! lol, get it?

It is not ninpo, it is 81 (not 85), and it was first presented as 'ninjutsu' by Ashida Kim in his book "Secrets of the Ninja." Since then it has become 'attributed' to ninjutsu, but that is incorrect. It is an esoteric form of Buddhism. More specifics can be provided but it is not ninpo. Let's just make that point clear. Thanks

A pre-existing discussion about it: http://www.karateforums.com/viewtopic.php?t=23330

Sounds fun. I recommend getting that neck checked out. It's too important a part of you to blow off with a little bit of ice.

i'm not keen with analogy. It is as if you are communicating that you generate the initial energy and then let it go from there, when what you do is generate the energy throughout the process, or path, of the assault. When you make impact, you penetrate, and then you either retract, redirect to the next stated striking position, or travel to the next target / action. The idea behind generating power for a throw is to create a widening arc, wherein the object to be released is released at the furthest point of that arc. However, in strikes, it is not a good idea to apply a widening arc. In circular, the most effective is to ensure the striking point follows the same path as the closest joint in the action. In linear, it is to follow the most direct path, with all joints meeting on different points of this path simultaneously, to generate the greatest impact. In both cases, the body leads through a pivoting process (sans centerline generated strikes, which work differently). Also, to throw means you release 'control' of the limb at a certain point, which leaves you open for exploit. Limbs are not stones that once thrown must be picked up again. Note: a haymaker is done in a similar fashion to the way a baseball pitcher throws a ball. Haymakers are a bad thing... not a good thing. In fact, a doctor discussed with me that a throw is not an action our arms and shoulders were designed to do, and thus such an action causes injury.

If it is not good for your body, find an art form that is good for it. The differing martial art systems are not merely due to different interpretations and experiences, but different body structures, physiques. If after a year of study you find that wc hurts your posture and health, then either you're doing it wrong or it is simply not compatible with your body structure (we're all abnormal to one degree or another). The goal is to improve, so improve with a different style. And with this, you'll gain more insight into the arts. Always see the bigger picture, in a brighter light.

subjective

He was an accomplished competitor. I never saw a movie from him. His tae bo stuff is high impact aerobics and it's just 'bad stuff' for most people (injuries, tears). I understand he's since come out with a low impact aerobics version, but i have not seen it.

I would say use Judo as your base, or foundation style. Krav Maga can present some very important 'reality' concepts, but as far as the physicalities are concerned, it is an 'application' style, not a 'principles' style. I.e., not indepth, in comparison to judo.

If you have control he doesn't have to. Hehe, and the magic word is, "if."

Your opponent presents a sentience of its own, and therefore does not quite 'cooperate' with this concept of extension of self. As an idealism, yes, but otherwise not practical nor logical. On the other hand, it is practical to visualize weapons as extensions.

Not necessarily the best determinant. Gracie jui-jutsu was not widely known until they blasted on the scene with the UFC, and they were around for a good 40+ years prior to that. However, i do think it would be wrong to present this style in the same light as bjj. It has not made noticeable efforts to present itself outside of its niche' community and, as far as i know, has not made any presence in the competitions circuit.

Ouch, i'm sorry to hear that. I'm also sorry to let you know it's not going to be 'just' 3 months.

At the time the horse bench studies were devised, so was the horse bench. The training associated with the horse bench can be adjusted to accommodate the types of furniture we presently find in bars, restaurants, and in the home. All it takes is the willingness to study, adapt and improvise. As all the other types of weapons available through the arts, there was a time for all of them. Now, such studies present core concepts that can be applied to similarly shaped objects. We don't have to have exactly the same weapon in order to apply the same concepts associated with those weapons. We merely need to have the training associated with them. What i've learned of flexible weapons, i've learned through the study of the nunchaku and the manriki-gusari (weighted chain). From these two, i can adapt to work with just about any flexible weapon, including whips, ropes, and multi-sectional objects (yes, even folding chairs). The concepts are what are needed to be learned, not merely the various stupid weapons that are clearly no longer feasible to wield or carry. So, don't dismiss a weapon just because it is archaic. These are tools for learning, most of which present 'groups' of core concepts that when utilized together present interesting outcomes.

The error in assumptions here are that the boxer practices a very small repertoire of actions, and thus becomes exceedingly good at those few actions. Given the opportunity to apply those actions, he would easily overwhelm a karatekan with the same amount of time in training. Also remember that boxers practice almost all the time with 'resistance.' This means they don't just go through the motions, they apply their techniques in a full-on sporting event, albeit with rules that are designed to decrease injury and allow the boxer to focus on their 'few actions.' Contrast that to the 'average' karatekan, whose focus is more on kata and repetition, not on applying regularly against resisting opponents. It is my opinion that all things being equal, the boxer would own a confrontation if he were able to close the gap. This said, one of the boxers 'few actions' is that of closing the gap, so they are pretty good at getting inside. Having a bag full of options is not necessarily better than being adept at a handful of actions.

It is not an old art, so yes. The guys who dubbed it that name are both still very much alive.

The muay thai roundhouse kick is more versatile (albeit slower to implement), and the foot is not the point of impact. It is from the shin all the way up to the thigh, depending on whether your opponent moves in or not.

didn't do well?

That's because it's not energy, it's visualization. Force is energy at work. Through visualization you guide your actions to generate the force necessary to create the outcome.

The main issue with moving backwards while in a confrontation, is that your threat is in front of you and your attention is behind you. Your focus is split, and therefore you cannot as effectively defend, or attack. The better means is to travel at an angle, preferably left and forward, or right and forward. If not that, then left and pivot or right and pivot (performed simultaneously). As to being able to present a stronger offense while you are moving backwards, yes... there's a problem there. But, what you can do is set yourself and strike, then set again and strike. A sort of stepping back to ground yourself and then as your opponent moves in, smack them. Their momentum will increase the damage you cause. If while you are moving backwards you are off balance, then you definitely need to work on your actions. I recommend you simply stop doing it while sparring, since it's going to mess u up later. I gather one of the reasons you are doing so is that you are either holding back too much against your opponents or your opponents are far more aggressive. Either way, you have some things work on there. Would toss out more, but tired.

sorry, i don't do other people's homework. use google.

Yes, that is another factor. the rounded surface of the egg, and the lightbulb, would distribute any residual pressure created upon impact. Again, a trick. I'm surprised an 8th degree kempo instructor opted to present such tricks to you guys, without revealing such.

I've always viewed the Power Rangers as fingernails running across a chalkboard, for 30 minutes.