Superfoot

I understood you perfectly. Yes, I know strikes are still in the curriculum. But I was also wondering if any neck cranks were ever present. Thanx for your responses. Superfoot.

Does anyone have any good training methods for practising the Overhands. I have not got a heavy bag yet, all I have got is a striking shield and a pair of Focus Mitts. I searched the net, but have found nothing so far. Just curious...what drills do you use on the Focus Mitts for Overhands? I was thinking of getting my partner to cross his arms over and hold the mitts in an "X" formation, but then the pads would be close to his ears and I would not want to risk scrathing them. Thanx for your responses.

Thanx for your responses. Yeah, I was referring to holds on the neck. These locks are used in Catch Wrestling, but at a slower speed under supervision. I was curious to see if they were at all used in Judo. I have never done them in Judo before, and assumed that they were either ommited for safety reasons, or were not in the syllabus at all. So such attacks on the neck are illegal? What about Neck Locks in general? Are/were there any present in Judo at all despite not being used. The Kani Basami was contained in the Judo curriculum until it was banned from shiai use.

Many Judoka utilise arm locks, chokeholds and strangleholds. Maneuveurs like leglocks were removed due to the dangerous nature of the techniques, as was the torso strangle (Do-Jime). But I have never heard of any rules in Judo competition regarding the use of Neck Locks, locks that work on the muscles on the neck, not the windpipe or blood vessels. Just the muscles, probably bone also. I understand the dangers of employing such techniques, but did Judo ever possess Neck Locks, and are there any rules against it. Mike Swain once said how cross training in other grappling arts was excellent, because those techniques could easily cross over into Judo competition, provided they did not break the rules (e.g. leg locks). I started studying Catch Wrestling a while ago, and we were taught Neck Locks, which never even occured to me that they existed. Given Mike Swain's statement, I thought it would be a good idea to use such locks in Judo competition, especially from positions like Kesa-Gatame. However, not knowing the presence of Neck Locks in Judo, how are they regarded as such? Are Neck Locks allowed? Are Neck Locks taught in todays Judo curriculum? Or were they taught in the past and then removed? The Judo I refer to in this post is Kodokan. However, if anyone has information regarding Kosen Judo, your responses would be most welcome. Thanx Superfoot.

I will be training in Kyokushin Karate soon and in shadow boxing I love to use low kicks to set up back kicks, much like the Russian Kyokushin fighters. Using Knee Kicks is interesting, as I never thought of those. I should have a go on the striking pads and the heavy bag to see how that works. What do you use preferably? Straight or round knees? Shogeri: when you perform the round kick-back kick combo, is there a stage when both feet leave the floor, or do you ground the round kick after completing it?

Does anyone have any drills or routines that could help set up a spinning back kick? It's my best kick in TKD and I'd like to learn how to frequent its usage. I know I can't fire that kick straigh t of the bat. The only drills I have so far: Lead Push Kick to oncoming opponent --} Spinning Back Kick (fron southpaw) Rear Round Kick ---} Spinning Back Kick Fake Sliding Push Kick ---} Spinning Back Kick Sliding Fake Spinning Back Kick ---} put foot right back on floor and Spinning Back Kick. That's all I ever use. I may have missed some out. Thanx for any responses. And feel free to include drills for Spinning Hook Kick Spinning Heel Kick Spinning Crescent Kick (In-Out) Spinning Axe Kick Thanx. Superfoot.

Just relax my friend. Don't get worried. Some of us have been in that situation. It may be a good idea not to hang out with her much. Don't blank her totally, just don't make it a plan to go and meet her. If you both bump into each other, fine, go from there, but it may be better not to approach her while you feel like this or you may end up having to endure the pain of watching the girl you love get loved by someone else. Like I said, it may be a good idea...not the best...but may. Regarding confidence, it's best you keep busy and undertake certain activities that bring out the best in you. Go rock-climbing, archery, something that tests your skills. Soon, you will realise all your good characteristics developing, some you didn't even know of and you wont feel the need to rely on other people for an ego-boost, once you realise what you yourself are capable of, and what your limits are. Independance is a key facet in confidence. You love youself more than you love other people yes? Then why care what other people think? Just give it a go. Spend some time trying to find what makes you special from others. Maybe you have a good sense of peresverance, or maybe you remain calm under situations. Keep busy with new hobbies, and find out what makes you you. The better you understand yourself, the better other people will. And that includes women. Learn to search within yourself for happiness. Understand yourself. You're still very young and you have plenty of time to get a girlfriend. There will always be a special place in that girls heart just for you that no-one can replace. Try to find some solace in that. And remember, girls are human. They make mistakes too. Don't worship them. They are fun to love, but they are not worth your happiness. Good luck my friend, I hope you find your way. No disrespect to any women on the forums. I love you all XXX lol. Especially you...you know who you are lol.

I never really know how good I am, unless told so by the instructor. Which still is not good enough to me sometimes. I can't rest on my laurels if you know what I mean. I plan on entering tournaments soon, but before I do, I'd like to start training seriously and incorporate some serious running and weight training into my routines. My fellow TKD class members have already started competing before me without the above regimen, but I don't feel right going for a fight without training properly. I'd feel like I was not prepared. The tournaments I wish to enter are in the styles of Judo and WTF Taekwondo. I'm still trying to buy a Hogu that doesn't hang over my waist as well as a baggy dobok. I hope you enjoy your tournament. Your polite demeanour should ensure you the best of luck. Superfoot. PS: Hello to all my fellow countrymen and women from England. Yeah, the weather's terrible right now, but I like it when it rains. Anyone see Eastenders? Grant and Phil are back.

Hm. Do you think thats a bit harsh.... http://www3.baylor.edu/BUKarate/articles/ForgottenPunches.html ...give than many boxing style punches can be found in Karate? Yes, the tournament influence over Karate has caused the execution of such punches to be changed to favour speed and getting the point. But that doesn't change the fact that the punches were still locked into Karate's curriculum. Perhaps you could find a away to snap your hooks, or drive/thrust your uppercuts forward into the body as opposed to swinging up. On topic, a good way to use a Brazilian kick light contact is to use a light push kick, and then use your opponents torso to bound off and twist the kick up to tap your opponent. Think of your kick's path/trajectory as drawing out a question mark " ? " when it travels on it's way to the target.

How are you? I'm Superfoot, and I have been studying martial arts for the greater part of my life. I study Molecular Biology as a degree, and also enjoy running, swimming and cycling. To top it off, I can tie my shoelaces with one hand. Et Toi?

How come? Is sparring half contact in Goju-ryu?

Some say it crossed over from TKD competitors. We use the same kick in TKD, and another variation which at a Round Kick, but rather than swinging the leg forward (like a Front Kick) and then twisting the kick downward, we just swing the leg up at 45 degrees and the down, without the twisting motion. I don't think it's a Brazilian thing as such. In Japan, the same technique is used by one competitor, Norichika Tsukamoto. He calls the kick "Maha Geri". I think the Brazilian kick is so-called because of it's preferred use by famous Brazilian fighters.

It's been a while since I posted on this thread, and have learnt alot since then. The Crocodile Kick is also referred to as the Brazilian Kick. When I first saw it, it was taught by a Kickboxing instructor who called in a Croc Kick. Later on I learned it's also called a Brazilian Kick. Do a search for Glaube Feitosa of Kyokushin and K-1 fame, and look for his video clips. He performs this kick which can also be referred to (as has been correctly called by one poster) a Drop Down Kick. The Brazilian Kick takes it's name from many Brazilian Knockdown fighters preference for using this kick.

Yeah, I was thinking the same! You don't really hit them after the sweep, you just do so to show you could. And you do the same for any other technique. Although I must admit, I never seen anyone perform the coup de grace ("blow of mercy"or "death-blow" in French) after using a punch to end the fight. Meguro, how did you knock down your Sempai?

Yes, that makes sense. They do the same thing in Daido Juku, except they do the punch twice, then stamp the floor twice. Probably because stamping an opponent in allowed in that sport. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Coup_de_grace So the move is performed to show that you COULD finish off someone, but you will not. Well you wouldn't would you? Is it just an indicator to show that "my opponent can't defend himself and I have mastery over him, as I can throw this low punch with ease"? I've always been curious about this celebration. Yeah, I think your both right, its more about control over ones opponent and oneself. Neat. Same with the Daido Juku, their celebration is probably also to show that "I could stomp right now". Or maybe it's just the adrenaline. Either way, fascinating how one art develops into another, and even changes in victory stances can be seen, in lieu with the sport aspect.

Can anyone tell me the origin of the finishing stance many Kyokushin fighters use, where they knock down their opponent and throw a low punch over one hand and bring it back to the chambered position? Just curious, every style seems to have a winning salute, but this one seems to be consistent among the fighters of Kyokushin. Thanx.

How do you guys respond to compliments in martial arts.

Thanx guys for your responses. Tendonitis? Is that permanent?

Recently, my right hamstring has been giving me trouble, higher up behind my right leg. I cannot throw an Axe Kick "cold" (without warm ups), like I usually can. However, once I warm up, I am able to perform my right Axe Kick to full effect, all the way up. But I know that once I cool down, the pain will return in the hamstring. Some people have said to rest the leg, but it's been like this for 2 weeks. The pain is noticeable, not painful. I think "stinging sensation" would be a better description, not "pain". I was hoping that continuous practice would alleviate the tightening of the hamstring once warmed up, and lengthen the muscle to the point where the sensation would dissappear as the tightness of the muscle reduces. However, I'm not a qualified anatomist, so I was wondering if any more experienced students had some advice. Thanx for any responses.

From the moment he take responsibility for other people, not just himself.

It's generally not a good idea to fight if you have no motivation to whatsoever. Just dont fight. Sometimes the best thing to do is not always the easiest. Don't fight him. If he picks on weaker people deliberately, then don't let yourself be one of those "weak" people, and decline. You most likely will be a weak person if you accept. Fight if you really must.

I wasn't aware of any link. I had always thought that the martial art the samurai came to use were the Ju-Jitsu styles.

No, unfortunately, not yet. Coursework it really in abundance here at Uni at the moment, but as soon as I free up, I'll be heading straight to his Dojo.

I once met a cockroach who told me he was considering taking up Muay Fly- tha science of the eight wimps.... But I suggested he take up Tae-Kwon-Show, where instead you just flash your opponent, which paralyses them long enough to get away. He waved me off and said that the most well rounded approach would be to take up Full-Contact-Origami, as that is No-Folds-Barred and any move goes. I personally am sticking with Rubber-Bando. Since it teaches weapons too. My stationary will never be the same again

Sometimes, keeping it pure isn't always the best option http://www.dogjudo.co.uk/pure.aspx