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Get a book on basic stretching and calisthenics or watch a video. Intensity, and time put into the stretch, along with frequency of stretching are the most important things to remember. Intensity = go just beyond the point that stops you Time = move the time of stretch from 10 to 30 seconds, up to 1 minute then 2 minutes, over the course of 6 weeks. Stretch 5 to 6 times a week vigorously. Light stretch 1 to 2 times a day. Do not hurt yourself. Know when to quit. Good luck!

When you strike, strike with your whole body. Just like when you sneeze, it's done with the force of your whole physical self, including your brain.

That's alot glock. As I got older, the bag went from training gear, to maintenance gear. lol

Congrats. Great job!

I agree with something someone else said: Always empty your cup. That way, it can be filled again. Make sure it's a small cup, with a big saucer.

I still stick to undeterminable. I fight other's of lower rank, and if it's a bad day, or if they throw a blind side frying pan technique, then who knows. I could go down.

Finding a teacher is the best thing to do. Until then, maintain a level of aerobic activity, stretch plenty, and do punching and kicking drills. Add a little light bagwork, mostly for footwork, and parry maneuvering. Also, do some shadow boxing, and work out with a partner. If there are no teachers around what's a guy or gal to do?

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Good luck!

One should use good judgment in all situations they come upon in life. Think about the whole enchilada, and do not focus too much on the sauce. We are the sauce. lol..sorry..I am getting hungry now. In reality, I agree with all of the sound opinions on here. Take care!

If they teach Muay Thai fighting, this will benefit you. But some teach like the authentic schools do, and that means they are highly philosophical, and do tend to implement eastern spiritualism into their practice. Just depends on what you feel is best for you. Good luck!

Oh well. I don't live there, so can't tell you otherwise. I hope someone here can help you find somebody. Here are 2 point of contacts in that area might also be of help or know someone who does those things: Lloyd G. Wright L.Ac., DNBAO 7375 E. Stetson Drive, Ste 102, Scottsdale, AZ 85251 (480) 970-6116 Fax (480) 970-6119 LloydW1@aol.com The Arizona Shing Yi Chuan Association - at http://www.chigung.us - thought I am not a fan of their website. Good luck!

Qi in English is often spelled as chi. The Japanese form is ki. Qi is a fundamental concept of everyday Asian culture or philosophy, most often defined as "air" or "breath" and, by extension, "life force" or simply put, just "energy" that is part of everything that exists. In regards to the Martial Arts and physical health: The overall effectiveness of qi is directly related to posture, (whether moving or stationary), breathing techniques, and mental focus. Qi is the conceptual layer of understanding that practitioners place upon the actual physiological activity relating to the movement of the various types of biological or chemical energy within the body. Essentially, using mental focus, relaxation, and posture, practitioners create a link between their mind, and that of their body, through various training methods - in order to become more sensitive to the internal processes taking place throughout their own physical being. Acupuncture and acupressure, both work by distracting from or adding to, the pain stimuli passed through to the nervous system. These procedures help stimulate the manufacture of endorphins, which are the body's own opiates. There are many low level electrical processes occurring. Use of these pressure points have been shown as being able to affect the parts of the central nervous system related to sensation and involuntary body functions, such as immune reactions and processes that regulate a person's blood pressure, blood flow, and body temperature. Western science is working toward an actual understanding of the qi or energies involved. Everyday activities such as walking, or stair climbing, along with swimming, aerobics, and Martial Arts may also aid in the flow of these various types of bioelectrical energies through the pathways leading to and from the Central Nervous System, and along the path of the many pressure points within the body. Based upon science's own inability to measure the many different types of energy involved, qi will inevitably become more categorized over the next few decades, as we get more precise instruments to measure those types of bioelectrical changes. During this time, there will be a more scientific based understanding of qi, rather than many of the unfounded mystical or religious reasons we see in place today. ---------------------------------------------- This is my definition of qi that I submitted to answerbag Now the results of when a person practices Taijiquan or Qigong, should be compared to the study of sleep, and the neurological, and physiological changes that take place during that time. On will immediately find that they hold remarkable similarities. By comparing the two, those who do not understand what acupressure is, or how Taijiquuan works, and so on, should get an idea after critically examing the side effects of no sleep, with the positive effects of doing Taijiquan. Both sleep and Taijiquan are concerned with: Regulating the body. Bringing the body into balance. Releasing various hormones. Resting the mind. The activity that exists between body and mind. When a person is done with Taijiquan they are refreshed. When a person has a decent night of sleep, they are refreshed. No magic. No mysticism. No wacked out theories. --------------------------------------- Those are my thoughts.

As everyone has noted, Bruce taught methods and principles, rather than just techniques. He still did Lap Sao, Chi Sao, Pac Sao, and perhaps some other wing chun and taijiquan skill building techniques. I would say that he liked to new things, especially when he felt they would benefit him.

In your mind place them within a triangle. Relax and focus on all movement within the triangle. Do not forget that you are in a triangle as well. That is use your peripheral vision, and mentally focus on the task at hand. With a partner, begin to teach yourself to move in quickly, while still watching them. Let them use large movements at first, and then make them smaller and smaller. Once you progress far enough, you can read their intent, and efficiently get to them before they get to you.

In regards to adapting the style of your opponent. The art of combat is to know your opponent, and know what they are going to do next. The point was really to not teach people to mimic other's rather, it means training yourself to calculate, based upon the situation you are in, what your opponent needs to do in order to beat you, using the tools they have. People believe that they have to completely give up who they are in order to do so, but in reality they are only going half way with this given principle. Most misunderstand it enough to basically panic, and so they forget everything they have trained for, and try to use someone else's techniques back against them. The opponent that continues to only do what they know to, has given up nothing. I would never want to fight a boxer, using only boxing. I would never go to the ground with a wrestler or grappler, using their rules. A good fighter does whatever it takes. A good fighter doesn't do just one thing well, he or she does a few things well. A good fighter is fast on their feet, with their hands, their whole body, and with their mind. A good fighter is both accurate and adaptive to those situations where a new target must be evaluated, 'on the fly'... Those are just some thoughts...Looks like a great conversation so far!

The Jujutsu I learned while practicing OGJR, was similar to any other Jujutsu style in respect to the basic foundation of what was going on. We didn't practice many of the on the ground techniques, save for the well known ones. We did do joint locks, throws, and takedowns (shoulder, leg sweep), and since it is a striking art first, a strike was usually involved somewhere. Just some thoughts.

I only found the art when looking up Capo... It is a rare form. But it is out there. I have seen online listings for video training, and seminars, that teach it. Google search it, and see what comes up.

The Okinawan Goju Ryu I learned was a complete way. However, in many regards it was still founded in the technical aspects up to BB. That is, each of us knew our stuff, but few of us could actually fight dynamicall, or fluidly. Combine a decade of research, and study, and hands on training with Chinese Boxer's, Baquazhang practitioners, Jujutsuka, and voila, you have a better fighter of the striking arts. Basically an MMA. Keep looking!

The ability to do things, even push ups, takes time, and starts out small. Of course the meaning of small varies from person to person, but still implies it takes time, and continuous effort, input, and nurturing in which to make something grow. Don't give up.

Meditation is an attempt by a person to bring their body into mental and physical balance. In western thought, a state of homeostasis if you will. In eastern thought, where Yin/Yang are balanced. Basically you are going to try to sleep, while being awake. This means you are going to work on being aware of those things that are normally happening during the different phases of the sleep process. Taijiquan is moving meditation. However, the call for spirituality in all of this is wrong, or misplaced. I speak in terms of Martial Arts, since it's purpose is not to do these things. As a Christian Minister, I also do not advocate using something or an understanding of something in a manner that's not right for us. Since one is attempting to get to a resting point, mentally and physically, in stands to reason that they may kick off the deeper mental activities our minds go through while sleeping. This could put some into an altered state of consciousness. Is this nirvana or enlightenment? Only if you are seeking it. Otherwise it is nothing more than a neurological or physiological response to you starting the meditation process in the first place. Regardless, even if you have trained yourself well, it is still a dangerous place to be. Those are my thoughts... Opinions will vary on this...Perhaps other's will have some enlightening things to say as well. Good luck!

Qi is the feeling that resides above the movements in the body. Qi is related to the bio-electrical processes found in all working parts of the body. Awareness is the key to qi. The critical mind, the un-relaxed mind, and or the un-welcoming mind can diffuse the awareness feeling of qi. Shaking sometimes refers to a blockage. When it resides, the qi flows. Using qigong (3 circle standing meditation), has shown to help the qi flow. It takes about 6 months of 30 minutes a day to unblock the qi, and another 6 months to realize and or utilize it better in the things you do from day to day. Take care, be wise, and ask questions. Eventually you will get an informed, rather than an unwarranted attack or unfounded guess, etc.

Regardless of which style or how many styles a person practices, there are key components that follow them wherever they might go. That is, the complete fighter is this: A person who can instinctively and consistently move from one position to the next, gaining the advantage. A person who constantly strives to do nothing but win. A person who can effectively deliver any combination of strikes regardless of their body position. A person who is in fantastic physical shape. A person who is in fantastic mental shape. A person who understands their limitations, but then finds ways around them. A person who understands what it takes to win, and works toward that goal everyday, all the time. Those are just to name a few. The true heart of a champion lies not only in sacrifice, but also in commitment to themselves, their family, and their passions in life. That's my own quote... Good luck in finding the answers you seek.

Groin protectors. Shotokan fighters tend to strike with hands, so will want you close. Kickboxers like distance, and want you on the run. Keep your eyes on the opponent, cause you can't hit what you can't see, and you can't avoid it either. There are not definites in these types of situations. Just focus on tapping into the place where your entire body only wants to win. In starts in your brain, and then at some point radiates throughout your body. White W. said much of what was needed.