Flying Tiger

me?

Your crocodile kick sounds like an axe kick, but its all semantics to me. I used to be a huge lead leg fighter, but when I started doing full-contact fighting with almost all areas being legal to hit, I stopped doing that. Not long ago I only fought southpaw (I'm right-handed) because it seemed most advanteous to me in point-fighting, but now I use my right leg behind for the greater power.

great, that's exactly what I was looking for. THanks

I've heard of this term and I believe I have an idea of the general kind of stretches, but I'd like some examples for the obliques, triceps, hams and hips (don't know the muscle groups name for that area). Thanks

I also find the treadmill boring, and usually only do it if the humidity is horrible, or as a warm-up/cool-down to a weight session. Also, running outside, especially hilly/rugged terrain, will provide more results for building strength in your legs, particularly your calves and hams. Me calves are huge now after running on the back trails of NC.

good point N Ogre

I've just come into the DC area, and I've been searching on the net, but nothing is really coming up for boxing, kickboxing, or MT. If anyone has any references, please post. Thanks.

But why do you think that usually is? Boxers know they have those extra rounds, and so conserve themselves, while KB's don't have that luxury. Also, a Kb's range is greatly increased by his ability to use his legs, which really makes the ring feel a lot smaller. Its harder to get away from that kind of range.

My experience is that most TKD schools do not teach how to use the hands very well. So get in real close and bash them repeatedly with your meathooks. otherwise, just keep on your toes and don't stand still long enough for them to hit you.

One reason I think Boxing is more popular (besides the obvious money-issues) is because the rounds are a lot longer. most big-time pro-fights go on for up to 12 rounds, while all the kickboxing I have seen only goes on for up to 4 rounds.

yeah, my ju-jitsu focused almost solely on standing and ground locks. The only time I got a chance to test their effectiveness was when I was theoretically sparring (I say theoretically because he had something against me and it started to get unfriendly) an aquaintance. I kept trying to apply the joint-locks I had learned in Ju-jitsu, but I couldn't really get a hold of him, and when I did, he just muscled out. So, I have to agree with Master Jules and just about everyone else here, stun them first, or wok on some serious hand strength.

no, I didn't mean the bat, but litle things that can make a difference in a fight. Kubatons, for example. Now if that bat is telescopic

I have to agree with Batman2, I would think your friend would have a more applicable "style" of fighting since he probably encounters a lot of different methods of fighting in his fight club, an since it is full-contact, he is probaby used to dealing with that level of stress and adrenaline.

After calling the navy cryptologist to decipher Batman2's typing , I would have to agree with him. Sneaky weapons are good weapons (not sure about the spidey web-blaster though, you'd look like a * wearing it out)

I'd say my trademark is boxing my opponents while point-sparring with others, especially higher ranks. I simply can't match them on their terms with kicks, so I blitz them and start tagging them with jabs, crosses, hooks, and uppercuts. Also I have a pretty trademark trait of taking kicks to my midsection to get on the inside, which in my eyes is a pretty fair trade off (in point-sparring)

I may have misread anothers post, but I believe someone said in another thread that the high jumping kicks were more often than not used in conjunction witha large polearm (kind of like pole-vaulting) to dismount an opponent. Unfortunately, I don't remember where I saw this.

Same thing happened at my dojo (ju-jitsu). The instructor left a note on the door explaining that the classes and his second job weren't generating enough funds, so he had to shut it down. After two years he opened another school a few streets down.

Axe kick all the way (even though my knee popped out of joint while doing that once) O, I also like kicks where you strike two-three times before setting the foot down, particularly round-round-side, at different heights.

I am doing a BIG project for my english class and would like to know what general principals does TKD teach, basic mentality, ect. I already have a good idea of what it is, but please explain it to me as if I am a complete idiot. I am aware that TKD has an infinite amount of variations, but I need this question answered. Thank you very much.

I know I am just itching for a major fight here, but I am doing a BIG project for my english class and would like to know what general principals does karate, basic mentality, ect. I already have a good idea of what it is, but please explain it to me as if I am a complete idiot. I also understand there is a nearly unlimited number of styles, so please bear with me and answer the question. Thank you very much

The supergrands is supposed to be the final tournament for the season for this organization (of which I can't remember) you can find it by doing a google search. I think the NBL is one portion of it, but I could be pulling that out of my *.

I was practicing axe kicks with a friend once, and we were using our arm to get progressively higher (started with the arm @ waist level, then abdomen, then chest, then head...) Well, when we got to the over-the-head kicks, I was kicking with me left leg, and just as my foot was clearing the target, I heard a most disturbing *pop* and my right leg gave out. I couldn't stand for 20 minutes and I continued to favor my left leg for about a month afterwards. My knee will still ache if I do heavy lifting (like squats) (Ps, I made this really long since this is my only substantial injury)

my fat * can't even get one, much less two or three.

I agree with you Rich

Well, it would depend on the situation for me. If it was just one on one between a friend of mine and some other guy, with no weapons involved, just two guys settling thier differences, then I wouldn't jump in. Even if my friend is losing. Now, if things started to get out of hand, and one was really starting to seriously injure another ( it doesn't matter who) then I see it as my responsibility to seperate them before one does something they may later regret.