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The only problem I see with the US response to 911 is that we cant really win if we play fair. Its going to take dirty ugly covert action that most americans dont want to know about or admit is necessary. We have to stoop down a few levels or the alternative may lead to another world war. It may not be right but it is necessary for the survival of our way of life.......

This brings back the old saying SIZE MATTERS!!!! 5'5" Black Belt Vs 6'5" Purple belt??? We have this in our dojo the purple belt is built like a brick wall and towers over the BB. I would put my money on the big guy even though that particular BB is very good. BTW IM a little biased the big guy does a number on me in sparring too!!!

IM on LI.

I pay $80 month here on LI. I can take class as often as I like (and I do ).

Dont feel bad Jack, I had the same problem. I guess it was mainly that I did not warm up enough before stretching and then I would over-stretch and pull somthing. I just bought this book a few weeks ago and it really has helped. Its called Stretching by Bob Anderson. Its written where even I can understand it and it has diagrams to show the proper stretching. :up: (And its under 20 bucks!!!)

***My Spider Sense Is Tingling!!!!!!! :kaioken: Now Im showing my age.....

Hey, easy on the chevette that was my first car and to me it felt like a Rolls Royce!!!! I guess you could call me that same chevette only with a 4 barrel 8 cyl under the hood......Though I can be a little dented and rusty at times too.... :brow:

Yes, how true JEDI MASTER we must always be wary of the dark side.... :grin:

My short and long term goals are simple..... Improve a little bit every time, give 100+ %, Not Just Karate, But Life as Well..... And, of course have fun while doing it!!!

IMHO, free sparing is very important. It helps you to work on your distancing and timing. Its a very different feel to have a moving unpredictable target that hits back....

We have also on ocassion tried "blindmans kata" it really changes your balance and perception with your eyes closed.....

COFFEE, Diet COKE W/LEMON and anything with CAFFINE the more the Better!!!!!!

If there is a magic food that will give flexibilty...... ILL TAKE SECONDS!!!! :brow: STRETCH, STRETCH, And keep STRETCHING. I cant do a split either but I can kick to the head work at it. In time you might be able to do it Im still stretching.......

Id rather take more time trianing to block than take a shot like that.

Combat KI..... I dont think so ....Wouldnt it be a little more beneficial to block and hit back than to just take it???? I dont get it There is no way Im gonna let anyone hit me that way, those guys are NNNNNNUTS!!!! (no pun intended) Its just not for me.....

SG, sadly you are right human beings have forgotten what humanity is. Unless the world puts aside its differences it will not be here much longer. With all of our knowledge and power we have yet to really become civilized. Think of all we could accomplish if we could work together towards a common goal for ALL mankind. Imagine all the people.......-John Lennon-

I think its good that our young people are all warm and fuzzy about these people and what should be done. Well its time to grow up and see the world for what it really is. It is not as nice and friendly as we would like. These terrorists that commit these acts in our country deserve no mercy. To hell with perfection of character and all those wonderful things in the dojo. These murderers cannot be reasoned with. I will not preach on this topic and offend all of you nice people out there. In the spirit of this thread.... Lets capture OBL, take him to the middle of Yankee Stadium, then release him to the NYFD & NYPD and provide seating and refreshments for the victims families.... :argue :kaioken Sometimes evil can only be stopped by a greater one..........

I practice shotokan and while the low stances are used in training we generally do not stay as low while sparring. We also in general do not spar in a true stance either, stances are transitional. Although people speak of the 1 hit 1 kill shotokan people are very capable of throwing multiple techniques and combos. Ive been on the giving and recieving end of them both... :brow: And BTW....we also can kick!!! Not just punch....

I dont know guys but I wouldnt mind a big strong woman protecting me.... :brow:

Hey Sai, Us older "Kids" are given the option of using the left leg for lift off and kick Jodan with the right. I can get 2 kicks off only 1 out of 10 and then only after Im very loose. When I get the 2 it is not too pretty so I guess Ill stick to 1.

You are not too old and not to out of shape. Just start off easy then work yourself up to the rest. I was in terrible shape when I started and a lot older. Dont compare yourself to others just do the best you can do and improve over yourself. Good Luck and have FUN!!! :up:

Im from LI.

Hey Guys, I think Im cured!! All it took was an opponent that attacked me like a tazmanian devil ( a whirling mass of arms and legs). After that little lesson Ive gotten a wee bit more agressive and coincidentally a lot more effective. I just started to relax and it created opportunities instead me waiting for them. I just stopped looking for the perfect shot and just attacked. I guess you learn somthing new everyday!

Hey Sai, have you ever tried a bamboo Bo? They look good and have a nice feel I like the natural grip and flex it has. They are also very light. The only down side is that its not as durable as hardwood.

I dont want to upset anyone but I have my doubts about this Chi thing. What is it? I kind of believe that it could be the ability to focus your mind and body to become in perfect sync with each other. Its like a baseball player hitting the sweet spot or Tiger woods nailing one. Could it just be the feeling you get when you execute a technique with perfect power and force? I have trouble with trying to find a mystical paranormal definition of what it could be so Im looking for a physical one. My mind or "spiritual" energy has never prevented me from being hit or has hit anyone for that matter.... Hence my signature......