bushido_man96

This is an issue that has come out of the MAs, in my mind, as a direct result of the training of forms/katas. If stances are supposed to be transitional in nature, what's important is what happens during the transition. However, with the move-stop-move-stop approach to training kata, and with the gradual introduction of aestheticness in watching forms, these strict ideas of what a stance should and shouldn't be have taken hold. So now, we fuss and fuss over what a stance looks like when the students are walking up and down the floor during basics and forms competition, instead of really worrying about what the stance is supposed to do.

Did the Spartans just yell at each other? Is that really how they settled arguments? Is there a source on that? Also, 300 and Troy are not documentaries, they are movies, made for entertainment.

The other thing to consider is how much time do others have to give to both? Time you spend doing ballet techniques is time spent away from doing MA techniques for self-defense and what-not. In the end, I think it really comes down to how much time you have to spread around to do all the extra training (not to mention resources).

Sports medicine is about keeping athletes on the field or getting them back out onto the field.

I don't think wisdom is only oriental and philosophy only Greek, or vise versa. We all have philosophical ideals, whether we refer to them or not. All cultures have wisdom; it isn't the sole invention of the orient. Philosophy is based on what you believe and how you approach aspects of life. Wisdom is taking what you've learned through your life experiences and applying it to the events that happen in your life.

I agree that some of it could be useful. But I also think that if a Martial Artist spent his life not ever touching ballet, he wouldn't be missing out on all that much.

I think cross-training is about finding what works for you and adding it to your toolbox. I think if one can make it work, having two styles to go with all the time can be great, but that is time and resources based. Trying to cross-train to shore up a weakness is a good approach to take.

Its good to see people mix it up in sparring from time to time. You see those who like to bang a little, but keep it under wraps, and hope that others will try to up their game a bit, too. I like to put on the boxing gloves from time to time, just to get in and take some shots to the head and try to fend them off.

5/23/2017 Strength Training Squats: warm-ups: 45x5x2, 135x5, 155x5; work sets: 185x5, 185x5, 185x5. Press: warm-ups: 45x5x2, 65x5; work sets: 100x5, 100x5, 100x5. Stretch 5/26/2017 Strength Training Deadlifts: warm-ups: 135x5x5, 155x5, 185x5, 205x3; work set: 225x5. Press: warm-ups: 45x5x2, 65x5, 95x3; work sets: 105x5, 105x5, 105x5. Stretch 5/30/2017 Strength Training Squats: warm-ups: 45x5x2, 135x5, 155x5; work sets: 195x5, 195x5, 195x5. Press: warm-ups: 45x5x2, 65x5, 95x3; work sets: 110x5, 110x5, 110x5. Stretch

You're right, of course, even though it is quite upsetting. One question, Brian, doing deadlifts, in which I do agree, can bet my back stronger, however, with a pinched nerve and a few bone spurs, won't my back still be chronic for the rest of my life?? Losing the weight...changing my life for a much more healthy lifestyle...and all, to save my life, but to also take the unnecessary pressure off my back, is paramount in my weight loss journey. Well, I'm no doctor, but I'm guessing you will likely have chronic back pain for the rest of your life. But that happens to lots of bipeds. I have back pain here and there, as well. But, something else I do know is that being strong is never bad.

I've got hips that click a bit, especially when I roll them around in the crescent kick chamber motion. It sounds like there's a "catch" in them. I think if I spent more time stretching, it might help. I've started squatting again recently, so we'll see if it helps much at all.

Someone who isn't proficient with a knife is still very dangerous, regardless of their training, or lack thereof. Krav Maga provides a great platform for self-defense, I feel. In my DT training, we've learned defenses against knife, pistol, and even long guns. Very straight-forward tactics, and very useful, I feel.

I'm not sure why it would be unethical. As far as ballet adding benefit to MA training, I imagine it would do so. Although lots of MA training places importance on flexibility, I think ballet places more importance on it. I think some of the ways they stretch and move could be incorporated into the MAs, and it could be helpful.

I'm not familiar with Bujikan, either. But, it just depends on your capacity to learn. If you feel you can do one without confusing the other, then by all means, go forward with it. But, you should really consider what it is you want to focus on in your MA training right now, and focus your energy into attaining that goal.

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Congrats, Danielle! Very well deserved!

Setbacks happen, and they suck, but know that this to shall pass, Bob. Let your back heal, and then start back in on things lightly. Build up. Once your back is healed, I'd recommend to start doing deadlifts, but that's just me. Get that back strong! But, one day at a time.

I think what is meant by "sensitivity" in Wing Chung is especially referred to in the "sticking hands" exercises, with the connection to the other person. You have to be able to sense the pressure from the other person to know where they are going, and then be able to react and defend or counter.

We use "zones" specifically in Defensive Tactics. The red zone is where you are face to face with an attacker, and both can bring all their weapons to bear. The yellow zone is when you are flanking the opponent, and you can bring your weapons to bear on him, and he has a tougher time, usually with just one side he can employ, but will likely have to move to engage. The red zone is when you get their back, and have all the offense to offer, and they very little defense. This, obviously, is the optimal place to be for us in law enforcement. I'm sure I can branch out on some of the other topics you are speaking of, too, but this is the first that comes to mind for me.

Ah, to have a day job again! That would fix so much!

I think it should be a consideration, for sure. If not for the organization as a whole, but an option for the older practitioners to look into.

5/10/2017 Strength Training Warm-up: 2 min. rowing. Squats: warm-ups: 45x5x2, 135x5, 155x5; work sets: 165x5, 165x5, 165x5. Press: warm-ups: 45x5x2, 65x5; work sets: 85x5, 85x5, 85x5. Stretch 5/12/2017 Strength Training Warm-up: 2 min. rowing. Deadlifts: warm-ups: 135x5x2, 145x5, 155x5, 195x5; work set: 205x5. Press: warm-ups: 45x5x2, 65x5; work sets: 90x5, 90x5, 90x5. Stretch 5/18/2017 Strength Training Squats: warm-ups: 45x5x2, 135x5, 155x5; work sets: 175x5, 175x5, 175x5. Press: warm-ups: 45x5x2, 65x5; work sets: 95x5, 95x5, 95x5. Stretch

I think there are some people who are heavier that are athletic and healthy. Some are just lucky that way, and some have to work at it. My brother is a big person, and he has never had an issue with blood pressure. I've known some smaller people that have. Everyone is different. The fact of the matter is that some people will just tend to carry more weight than others. That doesn't mean they can't be healthy, and I think it becomes easy to tell who looks healthy and who doesn't.

It sounds like you had a great experience, Alex! Thanks for sharing this with us, and best of luck in the future of competition!