Jiffy

Here's the descriptions of the way WE teach the arts in our school. (from our website) Shotokan Karate-Do Shotokan Karate is one of the four styles that are recognised by the Australian Karate Federation. It is a stand up Martial Art that uses a series of blocks and strikes for self defence. It is known for long low stances, these are used to both improve the flexibility and strength in the legs. Strength is not an important factor as Shotokan teaches you to make the most use of the strength that you have, and so it is suitable for women, or children as well as men. Each grade has a different Kata, and it is by learning the bunkai of these Katas that we learn the self defence. Combat Hapkido Combat Hapkido concentrates on eliminating the non-essential parts of martial arts in order to produce a simple, effective self defence system. The Adelaide Academy of Combat and Defence is the only school in Australia that teaches the system under the world renowned Grand-Master John Pellegrini, founder of the International Combat Hapkido Federation. Combat Hapkido is perfect for those that want to learn effective self defence and self preservation techniques and tactics in a short time without all the added extras that often come with the traditional arts. The system uses predominantly locks and holds and low line kicks to resolve conflict and avoid harm. Tenjin-Ryu Jiu-Jitsu Tenjin-Ryu Jiu-Jitsu is a system that uses a variety of throws, locks and chokes for self-defence. Students are taught to deal with a variety of situations, including attacks with weapons. Students are also taught to defend themselves on the ground. No katas are taught in the system, only techniques that are effective in street situations. The techniques are taken from a number of styles and organisations including but not limited to, Karate, Judo, Jiu-Jitsu, Hapkido and Kali. Zanshin Kobudo Zanshin Kobudo is a defensive weapons system that uses sticks of varying lengths and walking sticks for self-defence. This enables a student to be able to pick up a stick of any size and use it to defend themselves. In the higher grades, students learn to use improvised objects such as books, ties, handbags etc for self-defence. The advantage of this is that you don't have to carry special weapons that are illegal. The techniques used are taken from a variety of systems and organisations including but not limited to, Karate, Hapkido, Jiu-Jitsu and Kali.

Very true. As you know, I love saying and proverbs, so here's another one. Good people know how. Great people know why.

And then on top of that, if they do come to Australia, they only go to the Eastern states.... Grrrr!

Bruce is dead. I was only thinking of people still alive. Without a doubt, the list would be different if it included people no longer with us.

I'm not so much impressed by him personally as I am impressed at how much attention and respect his movies brought to Martial Arts and Karate in particular. I have no idea what he has done since. Judging by IMDB, not a lot.

Yep, as previously menioned, that's very similar to what I was thinking of doing. I think this is the best way to do what you want while still keeping everyone happy. Good Decision!!

Correct! Almost every single technique has a counter. I think Zorbs was just pointing out the humerous nature of good ol' Mr Miyagi. I love that dude!

hahaha, nah it's all good. I took it in Jest.

Yeah, sensei got his black belt in 1992 I think, so for it to be frayed after 10 years is not all that rediculous.

What sort of secrets are we talking about?? EDIT: Removed Sarcasm....

Most fillipinoes do. It was taught as a common thing for boys years ago (bit like football for us). Geez I wish I grew up in a country where MA was the normal passtime!

Or better still, give me 100 paces and a hand grenade.... sorted!

As mentioned, it would entirely depend on what the opponent had. If they had armour, forget the Katana. What about bommy knocker things?? You know, the medievil weapon. A handle which had a chain, then a ball at the end with spikes. Now that's vicious!

Geez, I wish some of my students were that committed!!

I like simple ones..... Jab, Reverse Punch, Roundhouse...

Wow, tha'ts gotta hurt!!

There's a couple of different scenario. The main one that works though is, they have their legs wrapped around you, then the feet (eg. the top of the feet) are hooked into the thigh/groin area. The arms will usually be performing a half-nelson or choke.

I think the action in the later ones aren't too bad, but the acting is just shocking!!

I haven't seen the new MK yet. Can't wait!

HAHAHAHA, I love it!

That sounds fantastic! Wonder if we'll see them here in Oz?!?

This is actually quite old. It's previously been called XMA - Extreme Martial Arts. It was originally made by the discovery channel. If you can't wait till then, just look it up on Ebay, there are heaps of DVD's being sold with this on. It's a great programme. Goes a lot into the mechanics of it. They do some testing which is interesting and all the graphics are done by Animatronics (the people who did the Matrix). The story line of the guy they follow around is a bit rubbish, but the programme on a whole is great!

I do! If ever you have sent around an "Irish" joke or anything similar, then you too are in this group, that's just about everyone. Having said that, I think for the most part, no-one means to offend anyone by it, it's just a bit of fun. Same as blonde jokes, female/male jokes or just about any other joke that dictates a certain stereotype. When it is done to offend, that is a completely different matter (as is continuing when asked no to, even if not intended to offend originally). That sort of Racism should never be tolerated!!

I think you need to be able to seperate Karate and the outside. There's no reason you can't date someone that happens to go to the school, just when you are in the dojo, that all need to be forgotten.

I agree. I think breaking does have some value as a demonstration, or as a metaphore, but not as regular practise.