steveking63

EOM formed the basis of Bruce Lee"s JKD. I was taught Shotokan as long powerfull techniques, using speed to make them effective. After studying JKD I have applied the EOM principle to my Karate and made it more effective. My Karate training did not educate me in EOM.and when I spoke to my old instructors about it they said WHAT ! If you want to understand it I suggest looking at any of Bruce lees books or seek out a JKD class

Bassi dai and Kanku Sho are 2 of my favs. I would love to learn Nijushiho.

I have just come back from a very enjoyable comp at Karate International Leeds> very well run and organised. Nice one Jim. However certains aspects concern me. Fighters being openly encouraged by their coaches to be excessively aggessive towards their opponents. This rather stirs the emotions. I thought it was about controling your aggression and anger to best effect, not just steaming in all guns blazing. Should these coaches be reprimanded and are they letting their students down by not directing them properly.Fight hard but fair and with respect.

Or of our own downfall

Too many people call themselves masters today. Mainly to impress or for commercial benifits. A master would suggest someone who has mastered and learnt all there is to know. Does this person exist ? I think not. We are all eternal students and should never think we have ever learnt all there is to learn. Yet we are also all masters. Masters of our own destiny

Anyone who says that katas are a waste of time has obviously not taken the time to understand them. Take the time to really explore a kata and examine the many senarios within each one. Ask Russel Stutley if katas are pointless

I know how you feel Jakmak53. I had knee surgery last Feb. Infact my 5th knee op. Lost both cartlidges and ligament damage. I was told to pack up all sports. I have however changed the way that I train and am still going. I don"t compete any more but I am enjoying my training once again.

Tae bo or cardio karate workouts are spot on for improving fitness stamina, flexibility and timing. I teach classes as well as karate classes. Important to remember tae bo is not a martial art but a good all body fitness workout, particuarlly when combined with body conditioning work. I took my workout routine into a karate class of experienced students. They were all burnt our within 30 minutes. My cardio students lasted over 60 minutes. I also helps to improve co ordination and timing for sparring I also exhausted a dan grade group at at gradeing session for my association in 1 hour. They thought they were fit

One legged squats and slow motion kicks worked for me. Once you have mastered these try the same exercise with your eyes shut.

What was your best weeks training ?. I have just graded 64 of my students this week. Watching them perform and work made me feel very forfilled and satisfied. It was so rewarding to see the fruits of my teaching and coaching , and has motivated me to work even harder for them. It was far better than any competition that I have won.

The point to think about is that nothing in traditional karate is wasted. Every move stance has a purpose. It may not always be obvious. But as your journey continues it may well become clearer. This gem was left with me early in my Karate training and has stayed with me. Some really good points already made guys. Thanks

Wise decision breaker. You should always seek that which you desire. I favour tradition , but i also include kumite in my classes and enter comps. But Karate without the tradition in empty. and sport karate is just sport. You need to find a balance between the two.

Wise decision breaker. You should always seek that which you desire. I favour tradition , but i also include kumite in my classes and enter comps. But Karate without the tradition in empty. and sport karate is just sport. You need to find a balance between the two.

At the end of your training session when you are nice and warm try a sitting inner thigh strtech, a lying hamstring stretch, and a lying glute and adductor stretch. To develop flexibility here hold each stretch fot 20 seconds. Inhale and as you exgale takel the stretch a little further and hold for a further 30 seconds. You should by able to find details of these stretches in books etc. If you can"t I could mail you some. These work for me and my students.