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I've seen an ankle lock done a few times, but never worked with it much myself. You've got a lot of positional stuff working there too. A lot to take in for me. Thanks for sharing it, Alex!

I've never liked the use of the terms "chi" or "chi power," as it often tends most to think of some mystical power the helps make a weak person strong or something like that. I think that if good structure and good technique are taught, then one gains efficiency in moving and striking, and everything falls into place. I think that makes more sense and is loads easier to grasp than bringing an internal concept like chi into it.

Nice article, thanks for sharing it. It seems like many times someone can get caught up in Chi Sao just to do Chi Sao, as opposed to working towards a solution to the problem in front of you. Like trapping in other styles. Many times, some can get caught up in trapping for the sake of trapping, instead of using at as another tool to work towards the solution.

I've had some exposure to Krav (Krav Maga Worldwide), and have enjoyed the training and the methodologies behind it. However, its one of those styles that has had some branch-off, and not all of it is good. Go check out the school you are looking to attend, and ask questions about what they are about and how they approach teaching, to see that it is what you want to do. If you are looking for a more "traditional" approach to training, you probably won't find it at a Krav school. But that doesn't mean the training won't be good, either. Go watch a class if you can, and ask some questions. Then come and let us know what you found out.

I've never seen an outright "dojo challenge." I've had guys from other schools tell me they "would like to spar" with me, but other than that, never any real challenge.

Great stuff! Thanks for sharing, everyone!

3/9/2016 Strength Training Squats: warm-ups: 45x5x2, 135x5, 165x5, 195x5, 225x3; work sets: 270x5, 270x5, 270x5. Press: warm-ups: 45x5x2, 65x5, 85x5; work sets: 105x5, 105x5, 105x5. Deadlifts: warm-ups: 135x5, 165x5, 195x5, 225x3; work set: 285x5. 3/11/2016 Strength Training Squats: warm-ups: 45x5x2, 135x5, 165x5, 195x3, 225x3; work sets: 275x5, 275x5, 275x5. Press: warm-ups: 45x5x2, 65x5, 85x5; work sets: 107.5x5, 107.5x5, 107.5x5. Power Cleans: 105x3, 105x3, 105x3, 105x3, 105x3. 3/14/2016 Strength Training Squats: warm-ups: 45x5x2, 135x5, 165x5, 195x3, 225x3; work sets: 277.5x5, 277.5x5, 277.5x5. Press: warm-ups: 45x5x2, 65x5, 85x5; work sets: 110x5, 110x5, 110x5. Deadlifts: warm-ups: 135x5, 165x5, 195x5, 225x3; work set: 290x5. 3/16/2016 Strength Training Squats: warm-ups: 45x5x2, 135x5, 165x5, 195x5; work sets: 235x5, 235x5, 235x5. Press: warm-ups: 45x5x2, 65x5, 85x5; work sets: 112.5x5, 112.5x5, 112.5x5. Power Cleans: 110x3, 110x3, 110x3, 110x3, 110x3.

The worst I've had: 1. A pulled hamstring. I really noticed it when it was the base leg, doing a reverse side kick. It really pulled, and did so forever. Keep stretching... 2. Some sprained ligaments or something in my elbow from an Americana. I wasn't paying attention to my arm, but my lower body position, and the Americana got set in fast. By the time I tapped, it was too late. Still feeling some twinges from it, but its mostly healed. Tap early, and tap often.

If your joints already bother you, then you have to be mindful of what you put them through. If you have joint pain, then explosive movements will probably hurt. If that's the case, then finding something lower impact might be the solution.

Thank you, Bob! It was a great ride this season. We have the awards banquet for the club this weekend, too.

Welcome back!

Welcome to KF, Anthony!

Welcome to KF!

Welcome aboard!

Welcome to KF! We look forward to your contributions!

OK, here's a brief run down of state. Lost his first match, 10-1. He came back and pinned the next two kids, and so then the next match was to at least make the consolation semifinals, and stand on the podium. He was matched up with the same kid he wrestled and beat for third place at districts. In a nail biter of a match, he won 4-1, and guaranteed a spot on the podium! Next match, he got beat by tech fall by a really tall kid that was really good at running cradles. That put him in the 5th/6th place match, where he had to face the same kid he lost his first match to. This one ended in a loss, but the score was only 2-1, and not 10-1. All that said, Kendall was 3-3 on the weekend, pinned two kids, and placed 6th! He did great, fought hard, and exceeded his goals for the season, and am always very proud of him!

I think Danielle makes good point. Yes, we do fight the person, and the person fights us. But, as creatures of habit, when we train, we will likely take on the characteristics of the style we train in, or more to the point, the way we train.

I think I am. I'm not in as good of shape, but I'm still trying.

None left from my group. There were three of us that made it to 1sr degree together, but last I knew, I was the only one left training.

I think the best thing for this student would be putting him into the testing situations more and more often. Otherwise, he won't learn to manage the stress of the situation. Something you might do in the future is have him participate in a testing that he isn't ready for, just so he has to be back in the environment. After its done, tell him he wasn't testing for rank, but just to display knowledge. That might be what it takes to get him to learn how to control how he feels, or at least come to terms with it and learn to deal with it better.

You made a lot of interesting points in regards to changing and adapting things to work against different styles, and I think all too often MAists will get caught up in what the other style offers, and forget what their current style offers, so its great to see a breakdown like that. I do think there is something to be said about exposing oneself to other styles, though, and a little training in different styles to see how they train, and why they approach their training like they do, can be an eye-opener as to what other methods are available. Both are good approaches to take, for sure.

2/29/2016 Strength Training: back on the Starting Strength Model Squat: warm-ups: 45x5x2, 135x5, 165x5, 195x5, 225x3; work sets: 250x5, 250x5, 250x5. Press: warm-ups: 45x5x2, 65x5, 85x5; work sets: 95x5, 95x5, 95x5. Deadlifts: warm-ups: 135x5, 165x5, 195x5, 225x3; work set: 275x5. 3/2/2016 Strength Training Squat: warm-ups: 45x5x2, 135x5, 165x5, 195x5, 225x3; work sets: 255x5, 255x5, 255x5. Press: warm-ups: 45x5x2, 65x5, 85x5; work sets: 97.5x5, 97.5x5, 97.5x5. Power Cleans: 95x3, 95x3, 95x3, 95x3, 95x3. 3/4/2016 Strength Training Squat: warm-ups: 45x5x2, 135x5, 165x5, 195x5, 225x3; work sets: 260x5, 260x5, 260x5. Press: warm-ups: 45x5x2, 65x5, 85x5; work sets: 100x5, 100x5, 100x5. Deadlifts: warm-ups: 135x5, 165x5, 195x5, 225x3; work set: 280x5. 3/7/2016 Strength Training Squat: warm-ups: 45x5x2, 135x5, 165x5, 195x5, 225x3; work sets: 265x5, 265x5, 265x5. Press: warm-ups: 45x5x2, 65x5, 85x5; work sets: 102.5x5, 102.5x5, 102.5x5. Power Cleans: 100x3, 100x3, 100x3, 100x3, 100x3.

That's not one I've heard of. It would be interesting to hear from someone that does practice it.

You mentioned the idea of seeing a "street fighter kata." I always wonder, why does there even have to be a kata or a form. All training doesn't have to come from it, or be codified into it.

DaveB, I like your interpretations there on adapting what you already know to the situation. Thanks for that response!