Smitty

In my experience, no matter how you slice it, Goju is grounded in strength. Tight, extended contraction of your muscles will give your muscles endurance and strength. Bigger muscles are also denser; and makes it easier to absorb impacts. Additionally, it teaches proper breathing, and at least for me, having mental control to keep all my muscles tense has made it easier for me to do things like block out pain. Just my personal experience. It is a complicated kata. It's been 3 years since I've learned the kata, and by no means is it anywhere close to being what I would consider "decent".

In stand up, by far my favorite technique is a hip throw. On the ground, the triangle choke.

Well said.

Some people are just naturally better fighters, in my experience. Not to say someone can't become an excellent fighter by hard work, but at least in my experience, some people excel naturally.

My Sensei is almost my best friend. I tell him everything. I couldn't imagine not socalizing with him. I don't know what style you study, but in the traditional arts, there is a student-teacher relationship. We go by the idea of being "personable" not "personal". I understand where you're coming from. I study Goju-Ryu, a "traditional" system. Though in the dojo it's quite different, outside he's practically my father.

My Sensei is almost my best friend. I tell him everything. I couldn't imagine not socalizing with him.

I had that same question. I was told whatever feels more comfortable. As for the striking surface, I'd assume the same 2 knuckles.

I've always just liked the plain white gi. But the black hakamas that some of the seniors wear do look pretty sweet.

.... hooking kick?

wat is a brachiomorphic and a dolichomorphic? I have never heard those terms before brachiomorphic = long limbs dolichomorphic = short limbs

I'm called "spitty". My sensei's daughter can't say "Smitty", so she says "Spitty" and one day a girl at class heard and it's caught on.

Well you guys, I leave tomorrow morning at 9 for basic training. I'll miss you guys. Just wanted to say goodbye. See ya in 9 weeks.

Out of the few I know, Sepai.

Macdonalds always does the trick for me. Morning : A few cinnamon buns Night: Big mac, minus the pickles (ew) Not exactly healthy, but eh, it's a comfort food.

haha. I think of random martial arts stuff all the time. Goin over knife techniques during study hall with an oversized pencil gives you some funny looks. Anyway, I've never found much use for palms. I try, but I always find a fist just as good.