Pacificshore

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There is tradition and then there is practicality of application. It is up to you to recognize which is which as you continue on with your training. Just like when you practice your self defense techniques in an ideal situation with all the strikes going to a particular target, in practical application, there may be a need for change in your defense techinique due to variables in the environment. I agree that anyone can develop bad habits, but it is up to the instructor to make the corrections by pointing them out, and the student to recognize them. My take on this topic.

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One drill that I like for speed and focus training is hanging a pc. of regular 8x11 paper from a string and practice my strikes on it. Once you've comfortably increased your speed and developed your focus, try to cause the sheet of paper to tear in the middle with a back hand strike. Samw would apply if working kicks.

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They, the experts, say that the teenage years can be rough for some kids. I am by far no expert in depression or how and why people feel the way they do. However, keep in mind that you have plenty of years ahead of you to enjoy everything there is to enjoy in life. There will be ups and downs so just try to flow with them and I'm sure everything will work itself out.

Hello, Have you had a look at the Krav Maga website? I believe they list all their affilate schools on the website. This could probably help.

I would agree with the Eskrima stick or Tonfa as the weapon to learn for L.E. It would be most practical since many carry a straight stick, collapsable baton, or the PR-24(Tonfa style stick).

Just for info., I went ahead and had a custom fit black gi made for me by Satori gi, and so far the gi has met my expectations for the price I was charged. The gi retains it's shape well and is not too stiff or too soft for my liking. The armpit area of the jacket has been gusseted to allow for more freedom of movement. As for the price I paid, it sure was a lot cheaper than buying a Tokaido, Shureido, or any other top name brand gi on the market. [ This Message was edited by: Pacificshore on 2002-07-18 21:24 ]

Sentry, If I am not mistaken, there are a couple of books out on the art. Check with Amazon.com or any of the available martial arts magazines. You could also do a search on the internet which has info on just about anything. Hope this helps!

I was born under the year of the snake, so I say snake

My martial arts training has always been a part of me. When I was out of training for sometime, things seemed out of balance. I figured it was my lack of training and went back to it as soon as I found a place to workout. After that I found the art I wanted to study and have been with it ever since. I do talk "shop" with all my friends who are into martial arts, but for the most part just keep it to myself. Like everyone else, I do think and practice techniques, katas, etc., but I also make sure to have balance in my life as well. Good topic of discussion!!

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Traditional yet made for modern times!

Although there is no subsitute for actual instruction in any M.A., I would suggest getting a copy of Remy Presas's book on Modern Arnis. Also some good reading would be Cabales Serrada Eskrima by Mark Wiley(Tuttle Publication). As far as training videos, there are some by the Dog Brothers(Panther Series), or Unique video series featuring Edgar Sulite(now deceased), and one of the instructor's to the Dog Brothers guys. If nothing else it'll give you a better insight to the world of Eskrima. Keep in mind that there are many different forms of Filipino stick fighting. Some teach close range, middle range, and long range. Hope this was of some help. Good luck!!

Anytime you can find a club/dojo where you feel like on big happy(for the most part)family, that's a great thing. Nothing is better than having the support of your club/dojo inside and outside of the training studio. This comes in handy also when you host a tournament or seminar and invite other associated clubs to attend, and then the favor is returned when they invite you to one of their functions, and it dosen't cost you an arm and a leg cause they will put you up for the weekend.

Hi there, In my art of Kempo, we study weapons as well. First we start with the Bo, then move on to the Sai, then Nunchuks. Right now, I'm learning the balisong knife as well as other Nunchuk, and Sai katas.

BT, I believe there are other posts about Kenpo asked by others. Many of those posts have some extensive background about the Art. But as Chris said, the key is to finding a good school and instructor to teach you the Art. Good Luck!

Anyone who thinks that a woman training in the M.A. is completely without merit.....well then I feel for that person, the first time they get an eye poked out, or a kick to the groin, or a chop to the throat, yata, yata, yata.......... With constant training and practice, the muscle memory will have set in that it'll become automatic. Along with the physical practice must come the mental conditioning as well, which in my opinion comes along with the physical and spiritual part of your training!!! Just my 2cents

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Hi and Welcome aboard....funny thing, I was just up in Oregon attending a buddy's wedding. Man was it HOT up there....definitely not tux weather

Welcome from one Kenpoist/Kempoist to another!