Mu Ryuk

And YOU still haven't taken me up on the offer to come take a few classes at our Dojang Seriously, though, I'm trying to figure out somewhere I can get a good group of people together...my Instructor won't let us do hard contact in the Dojang, especially if it's with people who don't train with us. I hear you met Tom, by the way, big guy, does Muay Thai and Wrestling and some other stuff?

Just wanted to let everyone know that I and some others from my Dojang will be competing in the Faultline Warrior Classic tomorrow (11-20-2004). Yes, I am aware that is the DUMBEST name for a tournament ever I will be competing in Traditional Forms, Intermediate level, doing the form Pyung-Ahn Ee Dan. I'll also be doing point sparring (NO FLAMES PLEASE). Wish us luck! Tang Soo!

Actually, Kano achieved 10th Dan in life, and was awarded 12th Dan (White Belt) post humously...he refused to promote himself higher than 10th Dan, he didn't think he was good enough. He is the only 12th Dan in Judo history, and 11th and 12th Dan are now defunct. Sorry...my first Instructor always taught us to nitpick

Shukokai is a style of Karate, correct? I suggest a grappling art... My three favorite grappling styles are Judo, Brazilian Jiu Jitsu and Greco-Roman Wrestling, in no particular order...Judo for throws and straight groundwork, Brazilian Jiu Jitsu for groundwork on your back as well as straight groundwork and a LOT of leg submissions, Greco-Roman Wrestling for takedowns, clinch control and some ground control. There are a lot of other great styles out there, and remember, whether you choose a grappling style or not...the Instructor and quality of the school should be your first concern. Good luck, Tang Soo!

1. Muay Thai 2. Boxing 3. Kick Boxing 4. Vale Tudo 5. Judo I pretty much got the ultimate list. I'm stoked. Sweet.

I have heard people saying that "full contact" does not mean "full power". Excuse my ignorance, but what does this mean? Thanks. Tang Soo!

Video won't work...Stupid Macintosh computers...

Two elbows with the same arm? Elaborate, please.

Sounds like a good combination, I'll do it. Do you bring the kicking leg all the way back, set it down in front (making it the lead leg) or not set it down at all? I meant a Hook Punch...Hook Kicks are for Point Sparring only...unless I go crazy and decide to Spinning Hook Kick someone in hard contact sparring...if you're good enough, it can be done...and I wouldn't want to be hit by a good Spinning Hook, would you? I also want to break two boards and a full beer bottle with a Spinning Hook Kick.

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Okay, so we all know that the heavy bag is (one of) the greatest invention(s) of all time. So, now to the drills. I am looking for good combinations to work on the heavy bag. This is all I have so far. Jab + Punch + Roundhouse Jab + Punch + Pull -> Knee Strike Pass Jab + Pull -> Elbow Strike + Knee Strike Jab + Punch + Hook (high) + Straight Blast (3 punches) I do twenty repititions of everything, these are just the combos, I also do single techniques. I am looking for combinations that you have found helpful and effective in your heavy bag training. Just throw it out there! I'll give pretty much anything the benefit of the doubt Tang Soo!

I guess not. I can live with that though.

"Pain heals, chicks dig scars...Glory lasts forever." Great movie. I didn't injure myself in point sparring. I injured myself by tripping...I peeled out and didn't have enough room to put my arms out and roll, so it was either tweak my shoulder or break my nose and probably my jaw. I didn't want to risk my good looks (not) so I went on my shoulder. I can't take two weeks off, we have a tournament in less than two weeks, and it's not that bad anyway. The problem isn't her moving. I have been friends with her for about four years, they move a lot. Once they moved for, literally, a week. The problem is that I already probably messed it up because I am obsessive and want to be with her all the time, and she doesn't feel nearly as strongly about me and I do about her. In the words of Calvin from Calvin and Hobbes: "I know life isn't fair...but why can't it ever be unfair in my favor?"

I am now going to rant about crap. So, I hurt my shouder on Tuesday. No big deal, just tweaked the muscle, so I was gonna sit out class for a few days. My friend Erin comes to hang out with me on Wednesday night, since I was extremely bored. I asked out Erin God knows how long ago and all her friends told her to say no (can't say I blame them). So I'm hanging out with her and I just kiss her. Why? Because I'm an idiot. She, however, reciprocates. And now we're going out. Yippee. Yahoo. Except I probably already screwed things up, because I'm pathetically obsessive, especially when I'm injured and can't train. And she's awesome, and I want to spend all my time with her, but there is no way she feels nearly as strongly as I do. But it doesn't really matter, because she's moving in two weeks anyway!!! Why can't humans have the capability to do nothing but eat, sleep and train 24/7? I really would not mind some sparring right now. Real sparring. Not light contact point sparring WHICH IS ALL WE EVER DO!! GAH!! And this is why all Martial Artists should practice safety first! If you get injured, it creates problems far worse than not being able to train for a few days!! Argh. Tang Soo!

I found this hilarious. One of our Assistant Instructors, Mr.Beeson, was teaching Thursday night. One of the students asked during stretching how his trip to Mexico had been. So he related this little story. He was walking down the street in a fairly large city, when a peddler walks up to him. The guy obviously didn't speak any english. He opens his coat and it's full of fake gold metal chains, rings, and the like. The peddler points to the items, looks at Mr.Beeson and, in a questioning tone, says: "Bling Bling?" AHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA! Okay, so it's 0145 right now and maybe it's not as funny as I think it is, but I THINK IT'S HILARIOUS!! Tang Soo!

His legs are cut off very high. He uses his arms for everything...including walking. He has no prosthetics and doesn't use a wheelchair. I think the legs are cut off about halfway up the thigh...he has biological children so it can't be much higher than that, for, er, obvious reasons.

http://www.warrior-priest.com/generic9.html I'm curious if anyone knows what styles he practices? I know Kendo but does anyone know any others? I googled it, but no luck. True inspiration. Tang Soo!

http://www.sambarcroft.com/pages/karate/karate.htm Wow... So... Any idea what style he practices? This is not a joke. Thoughts? Tang Soo!

Alright, so I got a new nickname today, and I thought it would be interesting to find out what nicknames people have within the Dojang/Dojo/Kwoon/Gym and how they got it. Today we were doing drills where a partner holds a kick shield and the other partner stands in Horse Stance and punches. First we did single punch, then double, then triple. The last thing we did was full out punching for one minute. Now, I am known for power, so Mr. Rienecker held for me rather than making someone else do it. He is a Cho Dan, 6'6 220 and very strong. I punched full out for one minute. After I was done, he officially dubbed me: "The Meat Tenderizer" Anyone else? Tang Soo!

I am actually in a situation somewhat like this right now. Tonight I was talking to one of the Black Belts at our Dojang, and she doesn't think that Boxing or Wrestling are Martial Arts. I know I can't convince her so I don't bother. She doesn't seem to understand that fighting is an art in itself, that requires finesse and precision, and not everyone can do it. I guess to her if it doesn't have forms, it's not a Martial Art. Sorry, got off track there. I know what you mean and it's pretty damn annoying...but you've got to brush it off. Everyone is entitled to their opinion, right? Tang Soo!

Hey all, reposting the poem, sorry again about the profanity Patrick. I'm sure most of the people here are safe and responsible drinkers, but I think this is worth posting anyway. WENT TO A PARTY, MUM I went to a party, And remembered what you said. You told me not to drink, Mom So I had a sprite instead. I felt proud of myself, The way you said I would, That I didn't drink and drive, Though some friends said I should. I made a healthy choice, And your advice to me was right, The party finally ended, And the kids drove out of sight. I got into my car, Sure to get home in one piece, I never knew what was coming, Mom Something I expected least. Now I'm lying on the pavement, And I hear the policeman say, The kid that caused this wreck was drunk, Mom, his voice seems far away. My own blood's all around me, As I try hard not to cry. I can hear the paramedic say, This girl is going to die. I'm sure the guy had no idea, While he was flying high, Because he chose to drink and drive, Now I would have to die. So why do people do it, Mom Knowing that it ruins lives? And now the pain is cutting me, Like a hundred stabbing knifes. Tell sister not to be afraid, Mom Tell daddy to be brave, And when I go to heaven, Put "Daddy's Girl" on my grave. Someone should have taught him, That its wrong to drink and drive. Maybe if his parents had, I'd still be alive. My breath is getting shorter, Mom I'm getting really scared. These are my final moments, And I'm so unprepared. I wish that you could hold me Mom, As I lie here and die. I wish that I could say, "I love you, Mom!" So I love you and goodbye. Tang Soo!

Almost the same thing happened to me just a few days ago Shorin Ryu Sensei. This kid Jacob...who I hate to share a name with...Fourteen year old who's about 6'2, immature and likes to intimidate people. He goes around telling kids about all these fights he's been in and makes it sound cool. Every time Allison, Mariah or Ellen (our only female Black Belts) correct him, he is very disrespectful, and every time Mariah corrects his punch (he always has a loose fist...lazy bastard) he grabs her wrist. Not anymore, though...I showed her some pressure points Anyway, he has a severe problem with me. Why? Because I'm not intimidated by him. He tries to stare me down all the time and I won't back down, and he hates it. So I go into the changing room a few days ago. As I'm coming out I turn left and I hear a loud clap from my right, next to my head. I turned and blasted his right leg with a low Roundhouse kick and was about to throw out a barrage of Palm Strikes when I saw a head, but fortunately I noticed it was him. Not that I would feel sorry for him...just don't want to cause liability problems for the school. Though I am quite happy to say he was limping the rest of the day and his right leg was obviously numb and shaky It gives me a certain measure of confidence knowing how I react, but it's also a frightening thing. Fortunately I don't react like that to anything that shouldn't be perceived as hostile, such as someone suddenly saying "Hi" from somewhere I can't see them. Plus, our Dojang is covered in mirrors Tang Soo!

GEEZ Sasori, why have you got to ruin all our fun? Seriously though, IsshinRyuGurl, talking to your Sensei is really all you can do. Hopefully he will be able to handle the situation tactfully. If not... On with the lynching! Tang Soo!

Hey ladies and gents, Tomorrow at noon I'm going to be trying out a Shotokan class. There is a Dojo about five minutes from my house on foot, run by a guy named Greg Dow. If I like it I'll take three classes a week, Monday, Wednesday and Friday at noon. This won't conflict with my Tang Soo Do at all...and of course it means...MORE TRAINING :D So...we shall see. Tang Soo!

Ha. I wish. Unfortunatly they have different divisions for different forms. Traditional, Open, Freestyle, Xtreme. You could do a Traditional Form in the Xtreme division, but you'd lose, because they judge specifically on that...extremity. My best wishes to you if you try though! Tang Soo!