Toby

I'm sort of in the same boat SevenGoals - I'm 5'7 and only weigh 100lbs. No matter what I eat/how much I exercise I don't put on weight. I would do as Bushido said though, talk to your doctor and nutritionist - I'm sure they'll be of more help. Come to think of it, I should do that myself.

The fights I've been in are mostly alcoholic driven and pretty much why I come off second best every time. Should really learn to control my drinking.

Sorry to hear what happened about your son. The two bullies have shattered his ego, and it is sad to hear. I have been a victim of bullying myself... Though not so much on a physical scale - more mental. I think that maybe you should tell your Sensei about it and see what his views are about the situation, I doubt it would make the situation any worse. I mean, if I were in Ryan's shoes I too would be very upset and disappointed with myself if I knew all my training and hard work didn't pay off, or I wasn't able to defend myself with it. Having said all this though, I have had no formal training myself so it is not really my place to comment, just putting my 2c worth in. For what's it's worth. I also know though that even with all the MA skills in the world that every fight cannot be won. It's just a fact of life. I would say to Ryan that this is exactly the reason why he should continue on in his training. To better prepare for situations like the one you mentioned above in the future, should they arise.

I think, I would be tired! Yeah, I reckon I will too after that workout... I'll see how I go.

This is what I'm trying to work on for a new training schedule... Stretch. Run for about 3-4ks. Home gym (weighted rows, pull downs, leg curls, etc. 10lbs, 20, 30, 40, 40, 30, 20, 10). Push ups/Sit ups/Pull ups. Skip or Exercise Bike. Free Weights Light - Medium - Max - Max - Medium - Light - Barbell Squats, Bench Press, Dead Lifts, Rows, etc. Heavy Bag. One more run before bed. Stretch. What does everyone think?

I had a stiff neck the other day too, not sure what from. And my boos has one today, must be going around. I used to have bleeding knuckles, elbows, knees. etc from using the heavy bag with no gloves or anything. Must of got used to it now though, no more bleeding.

Whenever I do pull ups or rows (as well as push ups and bench press for that matter) I always try to alternate which ways my palms are facing (and my grip) each set in order to work different muscles. And I try and hold my position for as long as I can at the end of each set.

Well, I have a blood clot type thing on the lower half of my right leg, not DVT though, apparently, doctor's don't know exactly what it is. Have had it since about 1999... I tripped over a log on a school trip, came back on trains, buses, etc, lots of sitting, didn't think much of it. Apparently all my veins have wrapped around the lower half of my leg like a sponge so it looks all puffed up, and it's hard and lumpy. Going to the city in about 3 weeks to have another check up, see if anything has changed. All doctor's have advised me to do is wear a stocking-sock type thing on long trips. I still do exercises on my legs, seems to help it out a little.

Didn't Bruce Lee used to be able to hold 2 120 lbs dumbbells? I reckon I read that somewhere.

I can do about 30-40 lbs for about 12 reps or so. How about yourself?

No worries, cheers for the links man.

Faktion and Stone Sour are awesome... Haven't heard of the other bands though. Might have to look them up. I'm a rock/alternative/metal guy, so I love to train while listening to music from those genres.

I can do knuckle push-ups no worries. I tried doing three finger push-ups today and could do them too, was quite surprised. Speaking of which, is this a good idea, to be doing knuckle and finger push-ups? Okay, well maybe only wondering about finger push-ups now... Since knuckle push-ups have been covered already. Actually, I'll do a search, see what I can come up with.

You'd probably know this. Is it illegal to have possession of Nunchaku's in Australia? I mean, do you have to have a permit for them? Reason I ask is cause' my older brother tried getting me some for my 21st, but couldn't. Yet he could get steel Sais. Just seems a little silly to me. Just my two cents. Any insight anyone can give would be great.

Well, I think this is what I'll do. Talk to some of the local police officers about it while they're off-duty and see what they think I should do (some are on the same football team as me anyway). That way it's neither an official or non-official thing. It's just me asking what to do about this situation... So hopefully things should not escalate. Failing that I think I'll just have to do what Jiffy has suggested and show the guy that I wont be intimidated by him. Thank you to everyone for their advice. I appreciate it a lot.