lordtariel

I don't see anything wrong with having kids learn martial arts. I think they should be separated into specific "kids only" classes, but it's also good instruction for older students to learn to deal with kids. Kids that show maturity should be able to get special invitations to come to older classes. I don't particularly like the concept of "Karate Day Care" but at the same time, that may be the only time some of them ever receive any instruction regarding self-discipline, respect and physical fitness. It's wrong, but unfortunately, that's the way things go in this day and age.

My work computer is a Dell... I built my home computer.

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I would point to the tonfa as an example of a traditional MA weapon being incorporated into modern use. This weapon is being phased out of most police forces here due to the expense and time in training for it's use, but it was used for a long time.

Anyone tried this game out? I picked it up this last weekend and have been pretty hooked on it ever since. http://ww2.capcom.com/okami/ Here's the link for people who haven't heard of it.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Contrapuntal#Contrapuntal_derivations Found this... it kind of explains some of it. Afraid I'm not too edjumacated when it comes to music.

I'd honestly have to call it a draw under those conditions. I would think the European would win sometimes and the Samurai would win sometimes. It really boils down to the person, not the weapon. Both cultures had heavier and lighter weapons than the standard broadsword or katana so I'm sure they would have incorporated defense against different weapons into their training.

Just from KOTOR(Knights Of The Old Repbulic) and KOTOR2. I remember hearing that Lucas originally wanted lightsabers to be heavy, cumbersome things. That's why you didn't see much of the fancy stuff in the old movies.

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I make time for a "kata practice" day usually once a week. I will perform every kata I know one time back to back. It really doesn't take that long(right now it's only about 20 min) and it keeps them fresh enough that I can perform them whenever I need to.

I think the last one was a Wierd Al concert, but that was a few years ago.

You have to, otherwise you're just going to injure yourself. There's nothing wrong with pushing yourself, but you have to do it wisely.

I really see three main reasons to train with weapons: 1) Physical fitness: You can get quite a workout using weapons. It also develops concentration and dexterity. 2) Preservation: If nobody learns these forms, eventually they would dissapear. While they aren't always practical for modern life, it would be a shame to see their arts dissapear forever. 3) Enjoyment: I think most people don't learn traditional weapons forms for self-defense as much as self-intrest. Weapons training is great fun. There are other benifits as well, but I believe these are the main ones.

Get myself back into running 10Ks

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Poor cats...

It was also said that a trained gim fighter could actually bend the sword through gaps in armor.

When spring comes around I get the pleasure of repainting the garage.

My first job was working staff at a Boy Scout summer camp.

That's really the only thing you can do. You might even consider getting a restraining order. That way the cops will haul him off, even if your mother is unwilling to report it.

Does that mean training 90%(100% in most cases) barefoot, has seen in most dojos, is the most effective and realistic way? I wasn't saying that, I'm just saying that you shouldn't train 100% one way or 100% the other way.

You are most likely to be wearing shoes in a self defense situation, but there are times where you might have to fight barefoot. On the beach, at a swimming pool, in a locker room or in your own house at night.

There is absolutely no redeeming value to cigarettes.

You can't do that, yet? Well, I can do it with my right pinkey, but not my left one.