47MartialMan

If you wish to answer the questions, then they can be directed to you.

Ah, an asymmetrical triangle.

Your "Dragon Style". Do you have a link to it?

I thought that drunking boxing WAS developed/performed by a drunk?

So why use degrees? What purpose do they have?

Hmmn, matter of opinion.

Given the literal translation of kung fu, then EVERYONE does it:)

"Golden triangle'?

Sounds masochistic:)

Nicely written. I have to make a note of this.

But as with anything-those old, as you call them, MA were developed to their times. There social order and its physical confrontations. In almost an analogy of medicine being envolved, new methods or discoveries are made. However, in MA, if there is human physical fighting, than only the instruments, per weapons change-not the person, art, skill, or ability to use their limbs in methods of fighting. Thus, a old MA is as good as a "new" one for that both are developed to deal with solutions and principals in the same way. The difference between the "old" and the "new" is time, not the end result, not principals, and not the methods. Also, what was "guarded" and "secret" back then, is now "common knowledge". Thus, martial arts are NOT developing to faster more aggressive styles.

Not my interpretation-though.

It was not so much of a large difference of opinions. His statement of the time between his meal and competing made me understand-and thus I agree. I was speaking in terms of a short time laspe This is what I call interpretation or mis-interpretation. Things have to be explained. And if such finally comes to an impasse, it should not become a flame war. Opinions are beliefs, and thus none are truely righteous or wrongful. Kicks are for kids, not rabbits:)

What are you sayin-in summary?

I strongly disagree with your point of not eating before a tournament. It goes against what all experts and world class athletes say and do. But I have and know other experts and athletes that agree with what I stated. I don't know how you have more expertise then them. Ditto from the above. When I compete it's usually at least an hours drive to the tournament site. I have to be there at 9:00 for the black belt meeting, so I'm up at 6:00 AM, eat, and on the road by 7:45 - 8:00. I then judge and coach all day. I don't get to compete till 2:00 - 3:00 in the afternoon. You're asking me to go famished all day and have no energy source. NO balanced blood sugar levels. A freaking hunger headache! That’s nuts! No offense. Now we get to it-TIME FRAME-8-hours....in that case, if the food is in moderation and thus-I AGREE because of the time laspe

So you are saying that one HAS to be COMPLETE-fit?

In response of CHOOSING. Perfect example, everyone has a preference-be it MA, cars, food etc., How can one ask what is best for them(selves)? Fors was a unintentional example for personal preference a choice. I meant, Choose af-ford-(able)

Yeah, the same as areas on men.

Yes, and athelete be it runner, basketball player, or etc., will not consitiute a good fighter. I mean that is why professional boxers are not sprint runners

Yes-how true? What good would any advice be if whatever is not available/

Wow, I didnt know crossbow hunting was legal-except for those wiuth handicaps. And yes, shooting a bolt into someone will definitely create horror.

Nice reply.

Naw, many times I've sat at ring side and heard people talk about they can't wait till the tournament is over so they can go eat. Yea, their focus increases...about eating. Look, it is known fact, that if you did not eat, energy and focus will actually increase. After the activity, the body would be craving more nourishment. That IS what I am saying Each person has to find what works best for them. This is what I have been saying You may feel better not eating and risk not having stored energy source for anaerobic activity. Again, most people that I know whom workout hard-do not eat before their activity. I know many people who work out in the evenings, that skip lunch for that reason. Don't count on fat stoes for energy, that's more for aerobic (endurance) type activities. I am not talking of fat stores for energy. Are you saying that these fat stores produce energy for aerobic (endurance) type activities? In sparring you need quick burst of energy. One thing for sure, don't try something new on the day of competition. If you've never eaten whole wheat pancakes before, don't wait till competition day to try them. You may have a negative reaction. Eat what you have conditioned your body to accept. Yes, or don't eat at all. Person pending This is due to being nervous. One of the aspects of MA training is learning how to control your emotions in such situations. Come on, you weren't nervous for your first tournament. This IS what the thread is about. So, why would anyone being nervous for their first tournament, eat before it? I don't see your point here. A diligent martial artist will always strive to get better with each MA activity, wheather it is dogang training or competition. Are you saying I'm not diligent, and instead of getting better I'm developing bad habits? How can you possibly judge me? I am not judging you. I said THE problem-not YOUR problem. But I have seen many tournament competitors loose in street confrontations resulting from bad tournament habits. And ONE cannot always win tournaments. If you have to "over-exert" yourself you break a sweat then you're not ready for competition. By breaking a sweat your muscles are warmed up and blood filled and limber. Your joints are flexable. You are ready for speed and power. You don't have to wait till the first round to get all that conditioning done. So your term of breaking a sweat, is not heavy workout, but minor sweat? My suggestions come based on years of trial and error and diligent research. I've read from and talked to sports trainers and world class athletes about competition day preperations and practices. Much of what they are successful doing I do. I figure if you want to be a winner, find out what winners do and just do it. If it works, good. If not, find another winner! Yeah, same here. Perhaps before you. But I don't see you winning every tournament. And I don't see you partcipating in all types. I bet you have a selection. So, are you creating bad habits and limitations-why or why not? Serious question-no offense Amen to that brother! Now-I must state-as I know Master Moon and respect him-though I don't know you, you seem to be a "diligent" martial artist. I commend you on that. I just hope that you are not one of those "tournament people" that believe tournament competiton/tactics can be used in a street confrontation. And lastly, my most important comment-Please do NOT take offense

What pub and where is located?

I am not one to offend consciously. So my conscious has me wondering, from my posts and disagreements, who may be offended. Therefore, being the type of person I am, I do not desire to offend.