GhostlySykanRyu

Well, if you see the problem happening, just let the newer student know (privately if necessary) that she needs to concentrate on what you are telling her, and not on what you are telling the senior student. I wouldn't be offended by it, though you know how she would react.

Just let it flow...no reason for stopping it unless it's interfering with your life. Hell I laughed for two hours at work when I found this shopping list in the parking lot: Vaseline Tissues Antibacterial Soap Catfood Vaseline (No, the 2nd Vaseline was not a typo...apparently that person NEEDED vaseline...)

Good luck and welcome to the boards What style of Jujutsu do you practice?

"Sure go slow at first, that's how we learn techniques. Drill them, do them while you brush your teeth, while you shower, in your sleep. The problem I see is that you never fully execute a highly damaging move like a breaking throw. You'll always be left thinking what should happen, but will it? " That's when simple physics, anatomy, common sense, and trust in your instructor and your art come in. If you can't figure some things out on your own, you're a shell of a martial artist. Will this work? Well think about it...if when you do it slowly and apply gentle pressure, the uke cringes, then yes-it will work. "What would be more useful is something you can practice at full force all the time. If I execute a shoulder throw with an elbow break, I throw my partner twice, once per arm maybe every six months full force. If i don't break the arm, provided the partner knows a shred of ukemi, I can still do slow half entries and full throws till I exhaust my self - all day if i had the stamina. Say my partner gets a shoulder injury, okay sit out a month and a half, that is still way more than the breaking method. That's how you work on your form, by doing what you intend to do. " So you only practice techniques that you can train with with full force and harmful intent? That leaves you with a hip toss and a shoulder throw...if you're lucky. And you must be horrible at the elbow breaking technique...after all, you said yourself that you only practice full force and speed, and with resistance. Executed properly, you would break uke's arm on the first throw, undoubtedly (because resisting such techniques only makes things worse). "To each his own, you can half practice a technique all you like, I'd stick with something that I have actually done." There are plenty of techniques that are performed full speed and full force when the situation permits. There are other techniques that cannot be, though if you train correctly, they will still be ingrained into your muscle memory and be ready to be used if necessary.

I actually have a topic on this in General Chat, it's probably on page 2 by now. Feel free to read it and reopen the discussion if you like. And it isn't really a profession, it's a hobby of mine

"You can only go so far doing static or slow speed practice. You will never get the feel for the final execution in terms of flow or explosiveness. Final question - yes. Try throwing someone that is actively resisting, it won't look pretty unless there is a big skill difference. Why spend loads of time making it theoretically perfect in a manner that you will never use it in" Did you read my post? I said that there is a time for speed. If you can't do it slowly first and get the feel for the technique, you won't be able to do it quickly either.

If you train under an instructor, you at least owe him an explanation for cross training. Anything else would show that you have no loyalty, and hiding your cross training would simply make you a coward. I'm sure you'll do the right thing however.

I'm a Paranormal Investigator, and Sykan Ryu is the style of Jujutsu I am training in.

"hey all. I'm moving soon and will be going into JJJ. And I was curious, for all you JJJ practioners, does your training help you in the clinch?" Yes. Very much so. "I have yet to see a throw that couldn't be adapted to leave the thrower standing, regardless of style." How do you adapt Tomoe Nage (Circle Throw)" "How is real fighting doing stuff at half speed, letting your partner prepare for a throw? " I don't think that's the point he was trying to make. Practicing at a slow speed improves your form and allows you to keep it in check. There are times to practice slowly and times to speed things up. If I am to throw someone and immediately apply an armbar, I'll do it quickly. If that armbar submission is to be replaced with an armbreaker, then it is common sense to slow down and not use enough force to actually do harm. "I'd count on a throw that i've practiced full force against one I had 10 times the half speed practice." So you'd rather use the throw that has a chance of having sloppy form?

I agree that it is up to your current Sensei. I can see how an instructor could be offended or wary, especially if you intend on training in another style. For instance, a relatively experienced student could pass on what he has learned in the one style to those practicing the other styles, and some of these things may have been well gaurded. Then there is always the chance of betrayal if the student lacks honor and loyalty. Your Sensei might also fear for your safety and might not believe that the new training hall is suitable for you, or he might believe that you are not ready to cross train yet. So if your Sensei allows you to cross train, take the opportunity but ALWAYS stay loyal to your Sensei and remember where you came from. If your Sensei does not allow it, respect his wishes and remain loyal to him. He knows whats best for you, even if you don't

"uh...ok? thats what sparring is for " What does sparring have to do with your eysight? "you make it sound like hes fighting goku from dragon ball.Oh no! hes teleported behind me! blinking takes less then a second to close and re-open,im sure the guy wont go anywhere that fast" A split second is more than can be spared when it comes to a live situation time. If a strike is fast and well aimed and you miss it's initiation, and then blink, you will likely find it quite close when your eyes open. In the case of an all out flinch, getting hit will be likely.

Maybe it is a program teaching the views of various martial philosophies in order to improve martial artists and teach others more about other cultures?

The fact that he is blocking is irrelevant...what he is trying to say is that when something comes at him, he blinks, regardless of his reaction. Again, this seems like a relaxation problem.

All I can say is relax, and don't think about being hit...or you'll probably blink; and get hit as well...

Erm...I did. The post above yours...the excerpt from the magazine.

Are you joking? Fell victim?

Heh... But even worse, the same company has another production out... they stage a fake MA tournament to see who "replaces Bruce Lee" and try to convince us that Lee was killed by the touch of death. They also dub over one of Lee's interviews to form a new one with a corny voice. I watched about three minutes of the garbage...

Just bought a DVD todayand watched it... It was called "The Image Of Bruce Lee". Lee's picture was on the cover and his name is on the credits. However the main character that is supposed to be played by Lee really doesn't look like him. Even the jaw structure is totally different. There are also some outrageous techniques that I doubt lee would portray (such as flipping three times then striking). I've never heard of it before, and I have an inkling that it is a con...anyone have input on this? Anyone seen the movie?

Lol...how about this one... Someone (not knowing that I was a martial artist) tried to boast that he was a black belt. I asked him what system. His reply? Tae Bo.

I can't answer for all JJJ styles, but my school does focus on that prettu much as anything else, though it may take a few belt levels to get to those techniques.

"It might not be bad to be trained by his sensei, but I know his sensei was a lot different than he is, and a lot more physically demanding on the students." Same here, though sometimes I think it would be nice to have a very physically demanding Sensei. I am very happy with my current sensei though. To answer the question, I would have liked to trained with Professor Henry Okazaki (my Sensei's Senei's Sensei, founder of Danzan Ryu). Wally Jay, Bruce Lee, and Inosanto would also be great.

He also sells a program that can make any MA certificate...someone bought it and gave negative feedback because there weren't enough updates Someone bought a kata DVD from him now his daughter thinks that she can test in karate He also sells an Aikido DVD that will "make you an expert"

Read it perfectly... So all of you peoplem with bad online grammar-all you have to do is get two ltteers crorcet !

In person? I guess my sensei healing a pinched nerve in my neck. He was just showing me what the energy felt like...not sure if he really knew that I had pain. Either way, it was instant. You can also read my post in a similar topic: http://www.karateforums.com/viewtopic.php?t=18428

100 Tons In One Night: "Nov. 13. On a star-studded night in Queens, New York, 73-year-old Sri Chinmoy lifted 200,873 pounds-more than 100 tons. Athletes, dignitaries and entertainers were on hand, and many were lifted by the 5'7", 170-pound guru. Chinmoy shoulder-pressed Olympic sprinter Carl Lewis above his head on a custom lifting stand; he used a standing calf-raise machine to raise Roberta Flack a couple of inches off the ground while she performed on a grand piano; and he completed 40 reps of more than 1,500 pounds on a seated calf-raise machine. Says Chimnoy: "The power is coming from an inner source, from my prayer and meditation."" You can find this and the rest of the features in the article in Muscle and Fitness Magazine (April 2005). The guy looks like an average 60 year old...in good shape, but physically in no condition to be able to do those things. If this isn't an example of Ki at work, then it's a miracle...