bushido_man96

Nothing is quite as much fun as writing about what you love. Give it a go, and see where it takes you. Who knows, maybe as you start writing, you'll come up with several other ideas to put into writing, as well.

Century used to sell some Billy Jack Kicking Jeans. You might look into that...

Its been little tidbits like this over the years that helped me out, and now I try to pass them along to my sons as they start to do things that challenge them. My oldest boy, with Wrestling, and now with football, and the time we spend lifting weights, provide all kinds of opportunities for me to help him understand that nothing worth-while comes easy, and that awesome waits for no man.

I agree with this, especially after having taught MA for some time. I don't get as nervous when I have to get up in front and talk so much anymore. I still do a little, but my confidence level is much higher than it used to be. Cathal, its good to see you!

I always enjoy news like this, no matter what physical activity is used to facilitate it. Thank you for sharing it.

Loyalty is honoring the structure and etiquette of the class and the school, and doing what you can to help the school.

Driving across town to class and leaving my belt at home. My belt now stays at the school in my locker.

Thank you, liger!

It doesn't sound surprising, though. But, if you do anything physical for any extended period of time, you are bound to observe some kind of overuse injuries. Handstand push-ups would probably have been good for balancing out the shoulders, but they are so hard to do, and not everyone can do them.

7/23/2015 TKD Class: 6:00 - 7:20 pm. Basics, forms (Choi Yong), one-steps, sparring. Stretched after class. 7/24/2015 Strength Training Squats: warm-ups: 45x5x3, 140x5, 185x5, 205x5, 225x1; work sets: 278x5, 278x5, 278x5. Push Press: warm-ups: 45x5x3, 70x5, 95x5; work sets: 128x5, 128x5, 128x5. Back Extensions: BW 3x10 Chin-ups: 3x5 sets of jumping chin-ups. 7/27/2015 Strength Training Squats: warm-ups: 45x5x3, 145x5, 205x5, 225x3, 265x1; work sets: 280x5, 280x5, 280x5. Pretty excited about hitting these numbers! Press: warm-ups: 45x5x3, 65x5, 85x5; work sets: 114x5, 114x5, 114x5. Deadlifts: warm-ups: 135x5, 225x5, 315x3; work set: 340x5. Defensive Tactics Club: 1:30 - 3:00 pm. Did some review of the "3 brothers," and did some takedown work. 7/29/2015 Strength Training Squats: warm-ups: 45x5x3, 145x5, 205x5, 225x3, 265x1; work sets: 282x5, 282x5, 282x5. Push Press: warm-ups: 45x5x3, 70x5, 95x5; work sets: 129x5, 129x5, 129x5. Back Extensions: BW 3x10. Pull-ups: Assisted 120x6, 120x5, 120x5.

I agree, get it looked at. In the meantime, ice it and take some nsaids to help with the pain and swelling.

Welcome to KF!

I agree. Stances are transitional, and their use is in the transition from beginning to end, not just the end. Ideally, when you begin to apply techniques more in self-defense, you will start in a more natural position, do a technique or series of techniques in which you will transition through positions that are similar to your stances, and then you will likely finish in a more natural stance, as opposed to a rigid front stance or horse stance. I also think part of the issue of the long, deep, rigid stances in basics and forms has to do with the aesthetics that have developed in the performance of forms, especially due to tournament performances. They look good, and that is part of what some of the more traditional style has become, especially in line with the "personal development" aspect of the training. Hopefully, these differences will start to be explained to you as you advance in your training.

I think there is some good that can come out of this kind of time regulation, but I also think that a certain amount of forms performance is the practitioner's interpretation of it, including timing, rhythm, and technique combinations. So, some is good, but too much regulation can take away from the practitioner's expression.

I think some would struggle with the idea of why someone would do that to their hands. I also think that really big callouses would probably raise some questions, if only in their minds. But if someone were to ask, just let them know. Perhaps explain the process a bit to them; who knows, maybe they'll become more interested, and ask more about training.

Did this happen without striking anything?

When doing an activity, it helps to find a rhythm to help regulate your breathing. During basics, I usually inhale when I chamber, and exhale upon execution. In forms, I try to regulate based on move combinations and such. I think the big key is that when you are done and have a rest, take that time to really take big, deep breaths and let them out slowly, on a 3 or 5 count. That will help. I also think a big part of this is cardiovascular endurance. The higher the endurance, the easier it might be to regulate the breathing.

7/17/2015 Strength Training Squats: warm-ups: 45x5x3, 140x5, 185x5, 205x3, 225x1; work sets: 272x5, 272x5, 272x5. Press: warm-ups: 45x5x3, 65x5, 85x5; work sets: 112x5, 112x5, 112x5. Deadlifts: warm-ups: 135x5, 225x5, 275x3; work set: 335x5. 7/20/2015 Strength Training Squats: warm-ups: 45x5x3, 140x5, 185x5, 205x3, 225x1; work sets: 274x5, 274x5, 274x5. Push Press: warm-ups: 45x5x3, 65x5, 85x5; work sets: 127x5, 127x5, 127x5 (the warm-ups were actually strict presses). Back Extensions: BW 3x10 Pull-ups: jump x5, asst 105x5, asst 135x5. 7/22/2015 Strength Training Squats: warm-ups: 45x5x3, 140x5, 185x5, 205x3, 225x1; work sets: 276x5, 276x5, 276x5. Press: warm-ups: 45x5x3, 65x5, 85x5; work sets: 113x5, 113x5, 113x5. Power Snatches: 75x2, 75x2, 75x2, 75x2, 75x2.

Congrats!

07/15/2015 Strength Training Squats: warm-ups: 45x5x3, 140x5, 185x5, 205x3, 225x1; work sets: 270x5, 270x5, 270x5. The last time I got to 270, I was failing to complete the sets. Now, I'm ready to work past them. Push Press: warm-ups: 45x5x3, 70x5, 95x5; work sets: 125x5, 125x5, 125x5. Back Extensions: BW 3x10 Chin-ups: BW 2x5, 3, jumping for assistance.

I do barbell exercises, 3x5s. I like exercises like squats, press, deadlift, power cleans and snatches, etc.

Welcome to KF, and welcome back to the journey!

Aside from the answers provided, I think the only other thing you could do is check out some other schools in the area with similar programs, and stop and watch some classes, talk to the instructors, and see if there is a program you like better. If that's the case, then look at moving on.

It really just depends. Certifications I receive are helpful in my line of work, in teaching defensive tactics to other officers. Defense attorneys like to see and ask for certifications or course completion certificates. Its kind of the nature of the beast with the world I live and work in. Aside from that, for me, its a nice reminder of a great training time, spent with different people of different walks of life. Its a nice memento.

My question is, what does a Kravist have to gain by learning a kata? They do lots of partner drilling, working with attacks and using their concepts in their self-defense applications. I really don't think it would be worth the time in Krav to find some kata to reverse engineer their techniques into, when the teaching method they already have is pretty effective.