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I enjoy gi more. There are alot more techniques and grips available when you use the gi. And, through karate, I've trained with a gi on since I was 6. I guess it's just the "traditionalist" in me. I love it.

Welcome...again!

Welcome to KF! I always wrote everthing down in a notebook after class. I would divide it up and organize it as much as possible. For example, I divided it up into techniques from Seiza, kneeling, and standing. Then it would be further subdivided into finger, wrist, forearm, elbow, shoulder and combination techniques. I made sure to note as much detail as possible. Then I would draw stick figures to go along with it. Eventually, it just became second nature and I can assimilate the techniques easily. You'll get it. Enjoy, it's very fun. Also, you may want to pick up a copy of Kodokan Judo by Jigoro Kano as many of the throwing techniques are also covered in Jujitsu classes. It's got alot of great pictures that will help you remember some details on throwing techniques.

Yeah. I usually wear some sort of "under armor" when I grapple no-gi. So there's no way to grip the material. It does eliminate many different aspects of the sport. Getting ahold of any appendage is much more difficult and requires good set ups. Size tends to be more of a factor as well. Some of the chokes are still available but are modified using monkey grips and often become more like neck cranks (which I don't personally like to use on anyone due to pain compliance and injury being a nearly identical levels of torque). In general, when the gi comes off the game moves alot faster and there are alot more scrambles.

Do you think that the lighter material could end up tearing in the process, though? It might. But it might not. I think it would be more likely to just stretch alot and not be quite as effective, especially with a tank top. But in a bad situation, everything is worth trying.

I would agree that wing chun is a pretty effective system. The whole concept of defending the centerline the way they do is very effective at protecting ones self. Much of that it taught to law enforcement personnel for the same reason.

Wow. Great explination. It makes perfect sense too. I've read about the "Islands of Wa (Japan)" sending emmisaries to China in ancient times in order to learn their traditions, seek commission, and learn trade. It only makes sense that they would pick up some of their customs too. Thanks Shorin Ryuu!

Sometimes injuries happen. However, anytime a spike in injury is noted it's because there is some sort of negligence. It may be on the part of the sparring partners or on the part of the instructor. Either way, it should be addressed. It's not good business or good practice to have students getting injured regularly. Make sure your friend is putting the proper emphasis on proper technique to include the safe execution and application of those techniques. Additionally, there shouldn't be more than one or at most two days of full contact sparring per student per week. The body just can't take that much abuse without breaking down.

It took at least 4 weeks, and it still hurts if someone hugs me hard or if my ribs get squished in any way. I cracked a rib about a year ago. It took about 4 or 5 weeks to heal where I could take pressure on it and it's still a bit sore sometimes. They take forever. I feel your pain on that one.

Sparring during testing for me was never a cooperative thing. That's what the one steps were for. It was always against the biggest, fastest, strongest, and best guys they could find. If you were still standing after a 5 or 6 rounds of that, they started throwing two and three at a time at ya. That usually got the job done. It was supposed to be about sheer will power and refusal to accept defeat. In hindsight, probably unnecessary, but fun to reflect upon.

the kias are normally on an inpact point arnt they You'll find that kata movements and kiai points are often different based on the different interpretation of bunkai. It's pretty common to see different Kiai points between organizations.

Sounds like your hands are tied until the your instructor comes back. Just be sure to make your instructor aware of the situation before he finds out from the mother first. Beyond that, just do your best until that time. Sounds like a very sticky situation though. Good luck.

I think we all have evenings we doubt wether we want to train. However, I always remind myself that I always feel better that i went to class. My motivation is the feeling I know I will have after class. Good Luck

You need to be able to incorperate both of them. This will give you balance while simultaneously making you harder to track. Your opponent won't be able to anticipate what you are about to do.

If it looks shady, and feels shady, and smells shady...then it's shady. I wouldn't go back. But maybe talking to the instructor about it would help clear the air.

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Obviously I could argue that nothing is ever perfect because the people who perform it are flawed. But to save time on a philosophical debate here goes... The "perfect system" of martial art is going to change, inherently, from person to person. There would not be any standard, all correct, way of performing any one technique due to the differences in body types and personalities and so on. Additionally, the level of self defense and techniques contained within would change from person to person. This is because each person studies for a different reason. Well...in retrospect I've just done what I didn't want to do. I made it about philosophy. I guess it's kinda like asking, "how many licks does it take to get to the tootsie roll center of a tootsie pop? The world may never know."

Are you talking about American Kenpo?

Wing Chun is a form of Kung Fu and has many linear aspects. In another post you make mention of several sports. Of course they are geared toward one on one conflict...they are one on one sports. Bushido_Man96 is correct. In a situation with multiple attackers the liklihood of "winning" decreases exponentially. Your best bet is attempting to get away. But the idea of beating down a bunch of thugs is something that is not going to be the norm. Movies make it look much easier than it is.

I agree.

Wow. This website tells us alot of nothing. Everything I click seems to have the same information.

Shrimping is your most bestest friend in the world. If you weren't aware of how important controling your own hips were before, you will now. The winner is almost always the person who keeps control of his opponents hips the best. Avoid extending your arms if at all possible. It's usually just a bad idea. Try to look like a T-Rex when you grapple.

"You always reap what you sew." Well done. I'm sure it's well deserved.

If we're outside the academy I tell the person that my training came with a disclaimer that it won't work on them. If we're inside the academy I simply say yes and invite them to try their best.

My worst injury was a shattered jaw. I was still in high school and was sparring with some guys who had no martial arts experience. Of course, I was young and stupid so we weren't using any protective gear of any kind. Well anyway, I was sparring the football QB, who was atheletic, and got a spinning back kick to his ribs which knocked him down. When he got up we kept going and he threw a jab/ cross combo. I ducked under the combo and he tried a spinning back kick. He did it very well and, because I had ducked into it, caught me in the face. He didn't do it to hurt me or anything, just wanted to try it. It worked. I spent the next 8 weeks with my jaws wired shut. The poor guy was so scared. I made sure to tell him not to worry about it. It's a great story to share with my students about the dangers of practicing without proper supervision and equipment.