bushido_man96

I used to be able to jump decently, but I was never explosive. Now its just painful to jump. The biggest things I tried to concentrate on when doing jumping techniques were: 1, really throwing up the "leverage leg," the one you hoist up to jump off the other, and 2, tucking the legs while in the air, especially on side kicks. Those two things helped me out the most.

Not to sound ignorant but what is a Kane and wilder book? Lawrence Kane and Kris Wilder, who practice and teach Goju-Ryu, and both have a good deal of experience doing security work of various types, wrote a book called "The Way of Kata," which goes over some fundamental concepts for bunkai. Thanks. I'll look it up. Sorry, I should have been more specific when I typed that up. I can see how that might have looked, and that was not my intention at all. The title of the book is The Way of Kata, by those two mentioned. They've written several books together, and I have several of them, so I just tend to refer to them as the pair. Thanks for helping me out, Wastelander.

Seagal has nothing to do with that kick landed against Couture.... Im quite certain hes done that kick a few hundred thousand times having done karate for the past several decades. Its a standard front kick, and there was no "run" preceeding it. The same thought crossed my mind, that Lyoto wouldn't need Seagal's advice and guidance on such an easy thing as a front kick, but there it is... go figureIf anything, Seagal should be giving some grappling insights instead of kicking techniques... Or Lyoto teaching Seagal how to kick, would be more appropriate. I think Seagal has dan rank in some style of Karate, too...

I'm thinking of the one founded by last name Fairbairn I think.

10/25/2017 TKD Class: 6:00 - 7:00 pm. Basics, forms (Gae Baek and worked on Choi Yong), one-steps (white and blue/brown), and some sparring. My knees hate me.

Interesting suggestion.... Unfortunately for your argument I used to be a prison guard. I've got some insight for you- being a felon or a "bad dude" doesn't instill magical fighting prowess. In fact if you want to see some interesting examples you can even look up felony fights on YouTube. There was one where a modestly trained mma fighter in shad smith fought a guy who "just didn't care" because he was "crazy." As you would have guessed, shad toyed with the guy, because he's a pro fighter. You're failing to justify any arguments you make and are trying to appeal to fantasies "These guys MUST be crazy killers because they're in PRISON" I fail to see the correlation between being a criminal and being a skilled fighter. Watch those felony fights. Those guys are- you guessed it- former felons. You'll see just how "not professional" they are.... So you are saying that, the best fighters are cage fighters due to practicing resistance training with each other; whereas traditional martial artists are below them in every way, skill wise due to this reason?Just to drop my 2 cents in here, felons are typically predators, and predators typically seek out weaker targets (younger as in youth or underdeveloped, injured or old, or they prefer to take an unwary target by surprise). I don't typically like to make an analogy like this, but watch any nature show on National Geographic Channel, and watch the hunters hunt. They aren't taking down the greatest specimen in the herd; the cull off the young or weak or old and feeble, and that's who they attack. Human predators, felons, do the same thing. A murderer is rarely charged as a murder because the person got into a fight that started fair and then got out of hand. It was likely premeditated, and done in a fashion that put the victim at a disadvantage. A blindside, a weapon used, or more than one attacker used. They try to use their size and perceived "craziness" as a way to intimidate others. When it comes to someone who has had a modicum of training, those things fail. So the felons in prison probably isn't the best analogy. Also, its important to consider that there are different types of felonies. A person felony is of the type that someone probably attacked another. Drug and alcohol related felonies are what we call non-person felonies, so they usually don't fall into the same categories of being rough-and-tumble like person felons.

I think it primarily had its usage in the military for a short period of time.

MatsuShinshii, your description of applications sound a lot like some I've read in a Kane and Wilder book. Good stuff.

I think there are positives and negatives to each approach. Step sparring is a useful format for developing tactics and practising responses but its no good as you say just learning to react to half speed punches. The one step format should be expanded upon to include other types of attacks and less regimented attacks (e.g. haymakers vs oi-zuki). Few blackbelts in our school, the next level of practice is for the attacker to attack with an undetermined technique and for the defender to react on the fly. Free sparring provides that live format, but for self defence you'd also need to practice with non-traditional attacks. Not every would-be assailant grew up at the Cobra-kai. I agree with Danielle. I think that one-steps are a good starting point for low ranks, but they must be adapted as students increase in rank. They should go from being static to more interactive, and from beginning in ready positions and started with kihaps to being done as impromptu attacks that must be defended. Performing sparring like fighting can lead to problems. One has to consider the contact levels, the target areas, and whether protective gear will be worn or not. I much prefer my sparring to have rules in place to prevent injuries and allow students to as much of it as possible in a training period.

More like rules are in place so that when they are broken, its clear to see what the infraction was so that it can be dealt with. Most people are going to follow the rules. Its kind of similar in regards to how locks only keep out honest people.

To me, it looked like more cardio than I would be willing to do, but I never liked cardio, either. If you don't feel totally fried after the workouts, though, then I'd say you are probably on par with being in moderation.

I used to, a little bit, but I don't so much anymore. I've studied the culture a little bit to help me understand why certain things are done, but the language I haven't really messed with much.

Jesse's video is right on target across the board!! Start with Jesse's video, then add the jumping onto of and/or over things. Most gym's have stationary platforms to jump upon of varying heights. Remember what Jesse, in the video link you mentioned, says about jumping at the very end of his video...that, I believe, needs to stay at the front of your mind at all times. I watched Jesse's video and agree mostly with the points made. Interesting point at the end though I'm struggling with how the jump translates to dropping quickly Can you explain this one as I feel like I'm missing the point. I think its more of from a standing position, you drop quickly to do the sweeps or whatever he's getting at. Learning to jump, and then land, and the landing translates to the drop. That's what I'm thinking, anyway. Overall, its a pretty good video explaining the mechanics of jumping, using the whole body, as its meant to be used. The guys is a bit excited for me, though.

10/18/2017 TKD Class: 6:00 - 7:00 pm. Warmed up prior to class on the new speed bag we have put up in the dojang. Been some years, but still lots of fun. Then onto basics, forms (Yoo Sin) one-steps and three-steps, and a bit of no-pads sparring at about 25%. Finished off with a stretch.

I agree. Its meant to instill a sense of discipline as to who is in charge, and a hierarchy of sorts for the order of the classes. If its run right, things should correct themselves most of the time, and the students know where and when to fall in line.

I've got some of the reproduced fechtbuchs. Love them. Absolutely love them. If I had a place to train around here, I'd do it.

Yes, it is! And when you finally get healthy, we promise we won't trade you like the Royals did with Greg Holland.... Sorry about that....got a little carried away. Get well soon, Danielle!

I'm unclear as to what you mean when you mean one kata beating another. Are you talking in competition? Are you talking about the bukai of one kata vs the techniques of another? I'm a bit confused as to what you are asking.

Everything in moderation (including moderation). It sounds like you're doing great, Bob! Keep it up, we're all pulling for you!

Competition can be a great motivator. However, in you situation, Bob, I think cooperation would be valued over competition. Likewise, in the Martial Arts world, I think competition is what first comes to mind, when we could all benefit more from more cooperation here and there.

Praying for a speedy and full recovery. Its great to see this kind of connection between those who practice and compete with each other.

The main thing with a mouthpiece is just getting used to it, especially if its a requirement. If you don't train with it, and then have to throw one in when you compete, it'll be an adjustment you won't want to have to deal with while also dealing with getting punched in the face.

Welcome to KF! Glad to have you here! As for your dilemma, it sounds like it might be tough to figure out. If you are going to be moving eventually, and you don't have many other options available, sticking with what you've got might be the best bet for now. Earn your first dan, and see if anything changes for you from there. If it doesn't, then you might feel the need to move on then. But being so close to first dan, you might not forgive yourself if you don't at least follow through with that. Best of luck to you, and keep us posted!

You are most welcome! Well-deserved!

That sounds about right.