47MartialMan

Yeah, I think the blade is for dramatization. I rather see the kick done without the blade. I saw on the TV show "Real TV", or "Caught on Tape", where as a guy was doing close to the same demo with a sword and cut off his big toe! The blade doesn't impress me, for I will cringe and boo (metaphorically-not to the injured) if the demonstrator got injured. However, the kick is nicely performed and perhaps the apple "dangling" on a rope or cord would do. And, how was your "Ivan"?

Good point kicks How did you do with Ivan? Did you stay or leave?

Nice article. I have that particular book and many others. Didn't the "origin" of Zen, come from Ch'en Buddhism? If one is to do a concise study of Zen, should its origins and other historical information be persued? Fortunately, one of my college professor is on of Eastern Religion with a "specialty" of Buddhism. He became my student in martial arts soon after his class, as I had him doing further research, but his own curiousity, on the relation of Buddhsim and martial arts. He had contacted other sources, such as Buddhists and colleagues. His findings that he discovered, (or shall I say re-discovered) and shared with me are fascinating. He told me that our "roles" were reversed, that I became the teacher. He thanked me for him looking further into his "specialty" But, as he and I continue to talk about Buddhism, I still think he is the teacher.

Yes, you have to relax, don't for get per application, breathe out.

We have an 18 year old that started doing that when he was 16. He wears those light weight martial arts shoes when he performs the kick. He does a 360 flying roundhouse kick, hitting the apple at about eight feet up. Here's photo of him: http://www.livaudaisnet.com/mafit/thanh01.jpg Nice, is the sword sharp?

I have a announcemnt or statement to present. As, I come to realize, that such a forum of this, will cause debates. Two opposing opinions that can become heated or stale. As a human, I am as to blame, as anyone, if I cause such. And with this, I must sincerely state, that if I cause such insult or irritation, I give my formal apology, if due. Thank you for your attention

I try, to be the best I can be, when studying anything. I will research, collect data from many sources. And "re" research, hopefully collecting opposite data, ask opinions and give opinions of data, recite data, rather my opinion, someone else's, and/or other source(s). My data collected is stored for further reference, perhaps to correct the previous data or to merely store additional data. What I am getting to, is that in order for me to teach self defense, in a concise method, I have to examine and apply data, of this subject, (like many others I have), apart from physical applications, and find oppossing or concurring data, if any. I will seek, other persons that maybe able to assist, any/all apsects of the subject in question. Human conflict is as old and/or perhaps started martial/fighting arts. In a "modern" society, it still has its underlying principle. For example, I cannot count, record, or phantom, the numerous physical confontations resulting from sporting events. I have seen, been in, many of such. I do not instigate, or try not to, such confrontation(s). This thread is simple. How many different physical comfrontations can be started for different reasons/subjects. I would like to keep the responses down to one per replier. And, if possible, have each give a description or short of a incident of that reply. I thank, in advance, those that reply to this thread.

Yeah, I know and agree

Good point, but are "both" the same ground/methods of fightng/defense?

Dont forget Jigorno Kano (founder of Judo) and the founder of Hapkido, Yong Choi ( I think was his name). I wonder if it is the "oldest" of them all?

I think it has some benefits. Falling, learning to get up, or stay down, submission or countering submission, etc.

Yes, I would say it is useful, though personally, I would have more or other cross training tactics studied.

It could be that you may not have tucked your chin in or that you body is not used to it. Or age, certain aches surface. Or being it your first class, you can almost expect certain aches or discomfort. It is "new" to your body.

Good luck on your continuance "dear john"

Ok, whats is the diffrence, besides the spelling,if any: Iaido per Iaijutsu Kendo per Kenjutsu Karate per Karate Do Naginata Do per Naginata jutsu Aikido per Aikijutsu Tae Kwon Do per Tae Kyon Shaolin per Shaolin Si per Sil lum Sanchen, per Sanchin Zen per Chen to name a few.....

I believe, and anyone may correct me, that Judo resulted or "came" from Jiu Jitsu. It's founer, Jigarno Kano, wanted a "less" aggressive form of Jiu Jitsu.

And training those methods as close to as many possible "situations". Plus, a living teacher will aid in developing one's effectiveness.

So, I guess one should cross trained after a certain amount of time or energy spent, then if so, move on?

Good point. No use "trying" something at the "moment of truth".

Yes I agree on one point. The mind should not get too angry to the point it "clouds" responses.

Yeah, some "refs" and "judges" are going to be "biased". Hopefullt the event promoters choose them wisely.

Just so you know, all the things you mentioned are a big part of true traditional te and toute (later renamed karate). The karate that you are deprecating is a shallow modern version of the original. Styles extremely close to the original are still being taught today and can be found. You just have to have a discriminating eye. Obviously, what you saw was not karate. As for the name kenpo itself, it is now (and always has been) used in as broad of a context as karate is nowadays. Kenpo is simply a generic term for fist fighting, which includes all the hand techniques you mentioned. It was used that way in old times in Japan and is still used that way, although karate is more readily identifiable in the minds of most Japanese. Kenpo does tend to have more connotations of Chinese systems in the minds of the Japanese though. Agreed in large portion

First, without being there, is there a problem or conflict between you and her? Do others feel the way you do. Or has others feel the need to complain? Well if the "sensei" can't tell her "what-to-do", then he shouldnt "instruct", i.e. the word "instruct". If I was the sensei, and I had seen this, I would not instruct her. Is the instructor "bonded by legal obligation" to teach or teach her? Can he make it miserable for her to leave. A disruption in the class is not excusable and should not be tolerated. Forget ignoring because there is a "principal" behind this. But, make sure to continue to let the instructor know and see what HE does about it. Do not take HIS role. Perhaps get other students whom feel this way and talk to the instructor via a group session. What be miserable when practice should be enjoyable?

Careful, we have a law enforcement officer on board. We do not want too get too offensive.

Archaic, per a specific, like a defense against a spear thrust, or as I seen some, "sleeve-grabbing" or "gi belt" grabbing", etc., Or how to "knoch off" someone from a horse. Rules, not really "rules", if you are talking about strategy. I am applying to "archaic" per a specific tactic using or defending from a "traditional" weapon or "method" that will no longer be a "situation" in a modern "setting". I am not stating other or "all" methods as being archaic.