The Law Of The Fist

Thanks!

Bujitsu = General term we sometimes use Goshin Budo Kai = School Name Aiki Jujitsu= Style Well glad that is finally settled

Kempo takes the linear attacks of karate with the circular motions of kung fu, and combines them. In self-defense, Kempo will use what method is best suited. It also features holds, grappels, and throws to varying degrees. I was taught it orginally came from Okinawa/Hawaii.

Good news! My Aiki Jujitsu teacher is going to teach an outdoor iado class during the summer.I'll prolly get a video for some fundamentals now and then learn through him.

I've manged to find some dvds that teach the basics of bokken and samurai sword. Do you think i should purchase one? Would this be an effective way to learn the basics?

What you're saying is correct Andrew_Patton. I'm not arguing with that. However, foam weapons have a very practical use. Beginners with Nunchakus are going to clock themselves sooner or later. I've known someone who knocked himself out with a metal pair of nunchakus. My sensei, fractured a bone in his elbow with his first wooden home made pair. Yes, foam weapons will throw off weight and speed, but they're forgiving.

Gunyo Kogusoku is right. After talking to my sensei again, he explained that is just a general name we sometimes use. Technically, we're Goshin Budo Kai. Now has anyone heard of that?

Not completely true...read his autobiography. He was a pretty arrogant work-a-holic in his twenties. He even had a posse follow him everywhere after The Drunken Master was a hit. Thankfully, he has come ot his senses and I love the guy.

Its normal to feel nervous before your first MA class. However, any good sensei will understand that your new and will help u through. More likely then not, you will work seperated from the rest of the class. You'll learn the basics and try to get those solid before getting into the heavy stuff. You might get to try some white belt moves. My first class was spent working on combinations 6 and 7. A front and side kick followed by a cross and cover.

At my kempo school, we have numbered techniques and unnumbered techniques simply called kempos. You must also know certian forms and takedowns for each belt.

Does anyone know of any books or videos that could help me learn samurai sword? Neither of my two schools teach it. I have a friend who knows a good amount, but doesn't really have the time to teach me alot.

Personally, it would have to be samurai or traditonal chinese music for me. Modern music would ruin the mood to much. I get kinda absorbed in what I'm doing. I wouldn't mind it during warm ups. It would have to be really low volume or off during instruction time. Maybe silence is best.

Amen Brother!

I'd try: sidekick right to the the gut. Blade kick to the knee. Straight leg kick to the groin. Side step and a head lock Stepping out of the way Flailing back

Is there any safer/alternative routes that you and your girlfriend could take home? The best way to block a punch is to not be in its way.