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Unless she used to compete for a middle or high school, I wouldn't count on her TKD being that good. TKD in South Korea has become mostly a kid's sport with very few over the age of say 16 bothering with it. The majority of schools I've visited, well over a dozen, don't do much if any hard sparring. Just for reference, there are only 3 ITF schools in all of South Korea from my understanding. They cater mainly to adults and to foreigners who learned ITF outside Korea. So, I would say she's almost certainly a WTF practitioner.

It could be that you showed them something they didn't want to do, Muay Thai, and they just kind of assumed you would be working it in on and off and don't want to do it. If anything, just inquire. It never hurts to ask.

I'm sure you can find any old standby for download somewhere. Mortal Kombat or Street Fighter 2 come to mind. If you're looking for a martial arts simulator, I can only think of one. A private software company turned out a TKD video game a while back. I'm not sure how well it plays, but it's about the only thing you're going to find. I know Fight Night isn't released on PC, and I don't think any of the UFC titles are either.

You can substitute body weight exercises, push ups, pull ups, squats, etc. for lifting. You will never get big, but that isn't likely a goal as a martial artist. You can also look for alternative workouts like kettlebells. As far as running is concerned, you can get a lot of benefit out of sprint workouts if you have access to a track. If anything, see if you can get into any other type of cardio. Biking and swimming are two more popular choices. You could really do any sport though, soccer, tennis, basketball, all will give you a good cardio boost.

Deal with the injury first, worry about martial arts later. If you don't deal with the injury first, you may end up never being able to do martial arts again instead of just taking a 1 year layoff, which in the grand scheme of things isn't that bad.

After finishing my masters degree, I am seriously considering applying for either US Navy or US Air Force officer training, so I need to stay in good shape. That's two years away, so I also have to avoid getting bored and stagnant haha. My routine came about, because I got bored lifting weights. I wanted a full body routine that incorporated long runs and sprints. 400 meters for the sprints seemed like a good distance that would help me shave time off my longer runs as well.

What exactly do you mean by Bushido? I think I need some clarification on that. The word has been adapted and changed a lot even in Japan. In the beginning it was just a warrior's code. It was a way to make sure you lived and died by the sword. It did idealize an educated warrior, but being a warrior is what set him apart. Most stories of Bushido are stories of being wreckless in the face of sure defeat, pride, and devotion to one's master. An example, the story of the 47 Ronin has become a story that represents Bushido to many people. Their master is killed, so they plot to seek revenge over many years. They make sure their plan is successful by waiting. It was criticized by some older samurai of the age, because they showed initial cowardice. They thought too much when they should have simply reacted without caring about the outcome. To them, that would have been true Bushido spirit. Once Japan hit the Meiji period, it became more of a gentleman's code. Especially once the warrior class was eliminated. It was used by the government to bring more loyalty to the emperor. During WWII it was hijacked to create a fervent devotion to the emperor. The devotion was so great that people were willing to sacrifice everything to save the emperor (thus saving the country, at least ideally). So, I don't know if we can really talk about Bushido these days. Especially given the context. I will agree though that people have become to selfish and greedy.

Kyan no sai is not in every Isshinryu curriculum. The back end of Kusanku sai is a holdover from Kyan no sai. Kyan no sai is less valuable than Hamahiga no tuifa in my opinion.

My fiance took and passed her black belt test at the Kukkiwon over the weekend. She was the only non-Korean speaker, so she was nervous, but she ended up doing just fine.

This may be true in the western world, mainly Europe and North America (not sure about South America), but it isn't necessarily true over here. In Korea, and from what I've heard China, because they have their own very old martial arts, they don't adopt the Japanese names for things when they make the trip across a very small sea. In Korean Kyokushin dojo, they use Korean exclusively. Even for all technique names. The head instructor knows the Japanese terminology, but still chooses to use Korean. The same is true of Judo. When I was taking Judo I had to learn all the throws in Korean, and then cross reference them in Japanese to make sure I could remember them if I wanted to continue studying in the US. Also, just because you learn the techniques in Japanese doesn't mean you're learning the correct pronunciation. For example, I have heard some atrocious Korean pronunciation at different dojangs in the past. It's so bad that a Korean person would never recognize the word, because it's a very precise language. A lot of these people might not be able to recognize the correct pronunciation either.

Taekwondo and Taekkyon use different hip motions and power generation. Taekwondo kicks are snappy, meant for striking, Taekkyon kicks are meant for pushing. It even comes out in the names for each kick. Taekwondo kicks are chagi (striking) Taekkyon kicks are milgi (pushing). As far as the history of Taekkyon, the revisionist history is crazy, but the actual history is a lot more tame. It was a village game. It was in serious decline before the Japanese occupation, but I would be shocked if a few people didn't still play through the entire invasion.

I do pushups, situps, and pullups. I use dead lifts and squats for my legs, and I run 3-6 miles a day. I do 4 sets of 50 pushups with a 400 meter run between sets. I do 2 sets of 100 situps with 400 meter run between sets. I do 50 pullups each day with a 400 meter run between sets. I shoot for the lowest number of sets, right now I'm stuck at 5 sets, so I'll probably have to up the number of pullups and up the number of sets with it to see an improvement in my single set max. Also 16 Isshinryu Katas? Seisan Seiunchin Naihanchi Wansu Chinto Kusanku Sunsu Sanchin 8 Tokomeini no kun Urashi Bo Shi shi no kun 3 Kyan no sai Kusanku sai Chatanyara no sai 3 Hamahiga no tuifa 1 By my math that would be 15 official (14, because most dojo don't do Hamahiga), but your instructor may have added one. Which one is it?

This guy made a lego gun

Also, if you're going to quote me, please quote the entirety of my post. Especially the part where I say, Kyusho jitsu isn't legitimate self defense, and we have the video of the kiai master getting punched in the face already posted.

I don't think I ever said Dillman was a great teacher of self-defense. Some knowledge is kept alive for the sake of keeping it alive. The sword arts are a good example of this. My friend was a collegiate fencer, but I wouldn't say she's a self-defense expert. Not EVERY modern martial art has to be self-defense centered. That isn't what most people want. YOU might want it, but not everyone is you. Some people just want exercise, that's why my fiance does TKD. Some people are attracted to martial arts from a certain area, Japan, Korea, the Philippines, for whatever their own reason is. They just have to be honest with themselves. As far as Dillman, he went from martial artist to showman a long time ago.

Ah, the fight was Vale Tudo 1995 Yuki Nakai vs Gerard Gordeau

I never said it wasn't an issue for others, but there's a difference: most Krav places bank on the fact that the IDF uses it. Very few strip mall karate guys are going to say, "Our system is used by the CIA." Because it's a bald faced lie. Krav, especially bad Krav, is sold as a complete package self-defense martial art. If you look at really crappy Karate and Taekwondo, self-defense is generally one of the last things listed. They draw people in with kids classes, exercise, and weight loss. They might even toss in some mystical stuff. The first thing that a lot of Krav places advertise is being able to defend yourself in a life or death situation. That's a much bigger issue. As far as MMA competition, or any hard striking or throwing or grappling competition is concerned, you fight enough and you get used to the adrenaline dump. That goes for any high level competitor no matter their martial art. I'm sure Steven Lopez could kick someone in a high pressure situation, he's done it before. Karo Parysian DID throw Diego Sanchez cleanly three times during their fight. As far as getting poked in the eye or kicked in the groin, someone has to know the Japanese guy who was gouged in the eye during one of his fights so many times that he came out blind in that eye, but still one thanks to his grappling skills. I can't remember his name right now, I'll have to think about it. Having been hit hard before is the key to knowing what you'll do when you actually get hit. Like Mike Tyson said, "Everybody has a plan until they get punched in the mouth." And if Mike Tyson were put in a self-defense situation, my money would be on him 100% of the time. According to the arguments that have been put forth though, he would have problems defending himself because he's just a sport competitor.

Krav Maga in the US has a few problems. First, they have no governing body, second, they don't compete, and third there is a lot of fake Krav Maga out there. The first issue could be a non-issue, but it leads to number three. With Judo, you know what you're getting in the US. For your rank to be real, you have to be affiliated with one of the big three. If you aren't, you can't even shiai, which means you can't earn a higher rank anyways. Kyokushin and Shotokan have multiple governing bodies, as do the Okinawan Karate schools. So too do Hapkido, Taekwondo, and other Korean martial arts. The second point is probably the most contentious. Some people don't think you need competition to prove how effective something is, others do. That one won't be settled in the near or far future. I'm from the camp that says hitting each other hard is the best possible way to test what you're doing, but that's just me. That's not what we're discussing. The third point is the biggest. Not having associations of any kind has led to some people labeling whatever garbage they want to swill as Krav Maga. It's also led to a lot of advertisers taking advantage of the fact that it is used by the IDF. I'm going to say so what? The entire Japanese police force learns Judo, but that isn't its major selling point. Just because someone uses it doesn't make it good for everyone, but it is implied in a lot of Krav ads that Krav is the best self defense system for anyone. Just advertising of course, a lot of people do it, but when what you're doing isn't even Krav, it will create gigantic problems and it has.

I haven't, but I have seen quite a few. There isn't much you can do other than rest it and rest it well.

No idea why, but all UFC pay-per-views are broadcast in Korea on a basic cable channel. It probably has to do with viewership. The UFC isn't terribly popular here as they used to get stuff from Pride, and currently get K-1 events. They also enjoy watching Korean fighters. There just aren't many in the UFC, because they can have lucrative careers over here, and are likely more comfortable staying put.

I'd say it's a combination of the three. American football is only really popular in the US. It's hard to find elsewhere. Rugby is probably better known. The games can get slow. Most people are used to continuous action games like soccer and rugby. The clock doesn't stop, and neither does play. That makes up for a lack of scoring. When there are low scoring games in American football, unless you love defense, it gets boring. American football is a lot of stop and go, which brings us to our next point. Rules like holding and face-masking are pretty clear, but things like the line of scrimmage, ineligible man downfield (try explaining that one), the tuck rule, how to make a lineman eligible (it's been done more than you'd think), and legal vs illegal shifting aren't so easy to figure out. Also, high school, college, and professional football have unique rules. In high school faceguarding is illegal, but something like say the fumblerooskie can still be used. University rules are closer to professional, but pass interference isn't as big (15 yards as opposed to spot of the foul). So yeah, I can see it getting confusing.

I think you have to watch a bunch of football to understand the game. The basics are easy, just like with any sport, but the intricacies, such as intentional grounding, take some time to pick up. It's the same with rugby union vs rugby league. My Aussie friend kept trying to tell me the difference, and I kind of got it, but I had to watch a few games of each to pick up the differences.

I think we all have a tendency to stick up for something we partake in, especially if it's a big part of our life.

The idea of do vs jutsu isn't inherent in Okinawan martial arts either, but it has definitely been adopted by some schools along with rank, organizational practices, and the idea of a hard syllabus. If you wanted to be really difficult about all this, then sensei wouldn't be a correct term either. Okinawa had its own language and was far more influenced by China than Japan during the development of its martial arts. Therefore, we would have to go back and find out what the titles of martial arts masters in Okinawa were back in at least the 1800s, farther back if you want to find an equivalent for the Menkyo system, which they might not have even had. If Okinawa has to speak Japanese, then it's not so far fetched that they would take on a few of Japan's titles and rankings. The idea of Menkyo has a long history in Japanese koryu arts, which may be where the sticking point is, but a menkyo itself is just a license. Your driver's license is a type of menkyo. I think a school could make its own choice as to whether they wish to follow the ubiquitous kyu/dan system or the menkyo system. If it was all for marketing, why would you ever want to follow the menkyo system outside of Japan? Kyu ranks can be gotten quite quickly, as little as a month or two depending on the school (I won't argue about quality), and offer people, especially children, very quick satisfaction. In the menkyo system, it not just can, but WILL be years before you move to the next level. It's more akin to an apprenticeship than what westerners think of an East Asian martial art. Just because menkyo is most often awarded by a traditional, Koryu art, doesn't mean that is always MUST be awarded by a Koryu art. As for a true Okinawan equivalent, this sheds a small amount of light on it: http://karatejutsu.blogspot.com/2007/05/guest-post-menjo-menkyo-kaiden.html However, when you consider the dialectic differences between Japanese and Okinawan that exist anyways, it sounds like menjo may be little more than a difference in pronunciation. The same idea expressed by different words.

Get an external hard drive and move the files onto that.