Jack

al no need to judge an art on one individual. You seem to be a bit full of yourself lately, try thinking before you put finger to keyboard.

Sciatica is what my dad has. Its affected him pretty badly, I only hope you can continue your training without being too impeded, ZakariRu Sai's advice sounds like something you should definitely listen to, Bon

Since its so early in the morning its possibly just a sign of tiredness. Try having a longer more thorough warmup.

I tend to lean back a little, but this is only a result of thrusting the hips forwards to get more power.

Try this page http://www.enteract.com/~bradapp/docs/rec/stretching/ However, you may find this a bit complex. Despite this it is very informative and helpful. If you need any parts explained, just ask and I'm sure someone will lend a helping hand

Hey, if you want to know about Tiger Balm check out this page http://www.tigerbalm.co.uk/

Yeah..I..I.. have to do what Ahaz's doing, too... *runs away too. noise of car in background, shortly followed by screach of an aeroplane*

I envy you. Lots.

Very interesting and useful AO, thank you very much.

My knees are too messed up to be doing heavy weights with, I keep them with pretty low weight Good idea though

I cycle the following 2 sets - 12 - 20 reps 3 sets - 8 to 10 reps 3 sets - 6 to 8 reps - going for speed lifting about 2 months on each.

1986? Havnt we already had a chat about how old you are in which you said something which would indicate you being a lot younger than that? I'm not being hostile here, just wondering after the damn truth! Your age seems to change a year a minute lol

AO, just out of curiosity, in what ways does Kata benefit that doing drills up and down the dojo doesn't? Out of all the benefits you listed, I'd say that they'd all seem to come from drills also. Not that I'm insulting your views at all here, just curious

Mine's 14th December... if often allows me to ask for one very very big present from parents. I'm hoping for XBOX, or perhaps filling out the floor of my back garden, putting a roof on top and adding mats so I have somewhere to train... fat chance!

Bretty thanks for sharing that about RICE, but isn't there more to it, for the next few weeks? Something about the use of a warm shower/bath to help, I'm not entirely sure. Perhaps if a new thread concerning this was made by someone who was knowledgable on injury treament using RICE, and warmth, then more people could read it and make use out of it. Any volunteers? lol

Sagittarius Fire Tiger, ROAR!

Kickchick, I think I'll have a go at that red tiger balm tomorrow I'm feeling oriental, even have the Classical Chinese mp3's playing... do you know any other far easter herbal remedies/treatments/mixes for just about anything? I'd be very interested in giving them all a shot. thanks in advance

LOL ZR440, no whiskey. Would tea with honey and lemon work? heh

Jiggy, the only quote that I know of that roughly fits that was from Enter the dragon where he points to the sky and says "look" and the guy he is with looks at Bruce's finger... he then says something along the lines of 'Don't look at the finger or you will miss all of the heavenly glory"

Doesn't 'expecting the unexpected' make the unexpected expected?

Coughing, sneezing, blocked nose, soar throat, dry mouth, pounding headache, extreme dizziness and lack of balance, plenty of nausia and lying in bed half awake, half asleep for 5 hours in the early morning, and 9 hours later... thats my lesson learnt. I really opened up my immune system there.

When they say don't do any weightlifting if you think you're coming down with a cold, take their damn advice! I havn;t felt worse in years

yes but ad, do you have a girlfriend?

Welcome back AnonymousOne, glad to hear you had such a great time

lol Yoda, too demanding on time and effort I'm afraid Considered getting a new guitar though