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Thanks for the replies. Yes, I agree as well that the airlines need to provide and on-going training program on basic self defense. I have a student who is a pilot with a major commercial airline and she had told me once that they were responsible for dealing with the problem passenger(s). She told me that all they provided them with were a pair of cuffs, and no training on how to use them. Talk about a liability suit waiting to happen

Carrying Pepper Spray is legal here in my state and can only be constitued as illegal if used other than for self defense purposes.

I'm not sure if this question was asked before, but what do you all think of mandatory martial arts training for flight attendants? Do you think it'll help or hinder things on the airplane if a hijacking were to occur? Did anyone as a result get an increase in enrollment since 9/11, airline employee or otherwise? [ This Message was edited by: Pacificshore on 2002-06-13 01:29 ]

About the only purpose of a certification would be if someone questions your legitamacy as an instructor. However, if you have students that come to train with you because they feel that they are getting the information they seek, then that in my opinion speaks volumnes(sp) over that piece of paper that says you are certified to teach. And like the saying goes, the best martial artist does'nt always make the best instructor.

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Hey there KK75, If you have the time why bother dropping the big $$(even if you did have it). What is important as G95 has pointed out is your confidence and ability to teach. Draw from your past experience and continue to learn from your new ones. Eventually you'll earn that teaching certificate, and in the end students will come to you because of the way you teach, and not because of a peice of paper.

Have you offered any specials as of yet? Something along the lines of 30 days for $30 bucks deal.

Just FYI, There's an article written in the latest Inside Kung-Fu magazine about the Marine Corps. Martial Arts system.

Believe it or not, the kiai in karate is an important part of the art. It allows you to focus all your energy and power on an intended target upon delivery, plus it also helps you absorb or take a shot better when one slips past your defense.

In terms of the martial arts, I'd have to say Bruce Lee and the Hong Kong kung-fu flicks!!

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Yeah, I would watch the fight. I think if he hits his opponet just right, then it's light s out. If he's careless and wild like he can be, then it's lights out for him.

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As in Hap Kwon Do or Tae Ki Do But seriously, you mean combining the two teachings as one? If that's what you mean, then I don't see why not so long as the instructor is proficient on both arts. I've seen many TKD schools that also advertise teaching Hapkido, but I'm not sure if they teach it seperately or combined.

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Hi there! Do you have a specific interest in what Martial Arts you want to learn? Have you searched your area for what you are looking for? These are probably good places to start your search. Good luck and welcome aboard.

Yes, pretty much.

TaiKudo-Ka, Kenpo's literal translation meant "Fist Law" or Chuan-Fa(Chinese). Kempo is the Japanese version and essentially means the same thing. Since there are so many variations of Kenpo/Kempo out there, you'll find that their influence can be derived from the Chinese or Japanese. Some Kenpo/Kempo system will use the Japanese based katas, and some won't, it just depends on their influences. As far as Parker's System, he developed his own system after studying Kenpo with Professor Chow in Hawaii. His influence as far as his katas goes is more Chinese based in my opinion.

Hmm......most interesting theory KickChick!! Never thought of it that way. I just tried both ways, wasn't a great idea without proper warmup, afterall it is only morning here Doing what little I did to test out the theories, I find that I'm more of the the second theory of finishing simultaneously. At least that's what it felt like this early in the morning!

G95, Yep that's pretty much what I was aiming for. I don't recall doing any multi strikes where we used this principle per say at the club I was at. Many of the strikes always came from the hip so as to generate power, at least that was my opinion. But I still thought that power could be generated while using the principle of EOM, so long as you still get good body/hip rotation.

Economy of Motion essentially refers to going from point A to point B in the quickest possible way. No retraction or re-cocking, re-chambering, what-have-you, which in turn will lead to the flow of combinations/techniques. It can also be referred, in my opinion, as the principle of a block is a strike and a strike a block. These two techniques accomplishing the same goal. Perhaps I should have posted in the General topics, however I was thinking about how this principle in general related to my Shotokan training days.

When I studied Shotokan, we never spoke of the principle of Economy of Motion when it came to punches, strikes or kicks. However, I've seen certain techniques where this is displayed, for instance any techniques thrown off the lead hand or leg. As traditional karate instructors/students, have you discussed, wondered, or pointed out the value of this principle? Your thoughts please??? Thanks!

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