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umm...ouch.

Yeah we know about that...she dirnks out of a big self-watering jug now.

Ohh, I see...well..break out the bubble wrap.

mmm'k.

Hahaha...you can beat 'em.

batt...What I mean is you coudl just drop your weight, and somewhat base out in a horse stance..if you tried to go for my arm then all I'd have to do is pick you up from behind and throw you over my own back.

I also have old spice body wash...good stuff...next best thing to Irish springs soap.

Yeah, some dojos are getting ridiculous with their prices, then they also have all of these "hidden" fees.

I personally like Gilbert Yvel.

If I were you don't worry about his height...go for speed. Normally they have a longer reach, but close them up, go aroudn them, get them dizzy, and attack.

Shotokan doesn't emphasize on flips and handsprings, if you want to learn those, I seriously doubt your isntructor can teach them to you. Try it on a tramoline, or possibly try a gymnastics class around? Then you could possibly take that to martial arts if you wanted to, but just remember that shotokan is a very traditional style with no flips or back handsprings.

I agree with jussi, it will take time to heal. Maybe get a heating pack, this will help heat your muscles, then have a good stretch. The key is to stick with your stretching, this is very iportant. If it doesn't heal after a few weeks if I were you I would consider seeing a doctor about it.

I can do about 100 in about 3 mins. Knuckle pushups are great for not only your knuckles, but also your wrists. What you could also do just to "side train" a bit is find a set of stairs, then put your hands down on them and do pushups on your stairs, this will get you used to doing pushups and then take it to the ground.

I agree with everybody else. The oldest but best advice...ignore them. Just don't let them get to you..if they ever get physical with ya though, knock their living daylights out...but if it's just words, don't say anything back..just look at them, smile, and say thank you...Ya think they'll think you're one confused kid? You betcha. If they see it doesn't bother you, they might stop. If not, just don't let it get to you.

That would have sucked...

I'm also a fan of tie o toshi

Haha...any games become your favorite yet?

Why not train in all that you can?

Haha wow I still like that flying underwear one though...lol

Hahaha...that'll be a hard goal.

Oh, might I mention you can also get out of a bear hug with one.

Hahaha

Hmm...this thread is causing way too much controversy..hahaha.

Or you could just get a cactus.

No problem, it's normal..happy training.