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Bumping this back up a bit, I found this article on MMA underground that actually evaluates Chuck in regards to his training, and how he would fair in MMA today: http://www.mixedmartialarts.com/news/443653/How-would-a-young-Chuck-Norris-fare-in-the-UFC I think it makes some valid points, and the author of the article takes the emotion out of it (of being a fan of Chuck or not), and takes a realistic look at his training, what he trained in, and what else he would need to focus on. It doesn't mention much about his BJJ training, so I'm trying to figure out if the author is talking about what training he had at the age that he would have been in his prime, matching up with today's fighters. The other point that I would bring up is the fact that Chuck was a point fighter, and not a full contact fighter, like Joe Lewis or Bill Wallace were. But other than that, he probably would have been able to get in there and mix things up. Another angle I'd like to take on the topic is this: if MMA was around in his day and age, who would he have fought from back then? Guys like Lewis and Wallace? I believe Lewis was a high school Wrestler, so that would have helped him out, and I believe Wallace also had previous Judo training (I thought that was where his injury came from to his right leg). What does everyone else speculate here?

Welcome to KF. What is csw? I feel like I should know it, but am drawing a blank.

Welcome to KF! Glad to have you here, and I can't wait to here your perspectives on training.

Sounds like some good training there, Alex. Very cool. 5/5/2014 TKD class: 6:00 - 7:00 pm. Taught class, and also jumped in for some work. Did a different format, too. Lowest rank was high green belts, so I broke the class into two groups, and did forms. In the process, I reviewed all the colored belt forms, and everyone did all the forms below whatever rank they were. Moved onto one-steps, and then did some kicking stations, using paddles, shields, and standing heavy bags for different stations.

Congrats!

I don't do any other than class right now. Maybe when things settle down more, I can find time in my schedule to do something. I need to do some, though.

I don't know that it has more to do with a "quick fix," some people learn better in different ways. I think the attitude of "lifetime study" for what are viewed as the traditional styles is misrepresented; one should be able to spend a lifetime doing it, but it shouldn't take a lifetime to get good at it, to realize an ability to make the art useful. But, if someone comes in and states that they would like to learn how to defend themselves in an efficient amount of time, and they get told that there is no "quick fix," and they should go train Boxing or MMA or something. There is also a misconception that there isn't as much to learn in a style like Boxing, Kickboxing, or MMA. There is a lot to learn. It just isn't all covered in a philosophical manner. So honestly, I think there is quite a bit of misunderstanding on both sides of the argument.

Those Browns have had it tough for the last several years. I don't know what it is with that organization, but I feel for you.

You'd have to look at the rules of various tournaments to find that out. Some do, some don't. MMA allows face punching. Perhaps you could train for a competition like that? Lots of areas have small organizations putting on local fights.

I've read something similar to this before and it pretty much sums up what I think of at the master's level ranks. I think there is a lot of merit in looking at it this way. Think about one's age by the time one reaches those levels. More than likely, one is fast his or her physical prime, or has plateaued physically. It gets to a point where its harder and harder to improve physically, and when you do, its less and less noticable; diminishing returns. So, although a physical test may be attached at these higher levels, what one can expect physically at that level, both as a tester and as a judge, is going to be much different than watching a 21 year old testing as a 1st or 2nd dan. Basically, I'd look for someone at those ranks to be able to regurgitate the curricullum of the style/school, be able to teach it and apply it, and then talk about what and how to move the school further along, as well as the students. That is what those levels should be about, I think.

4/28/2014 Wrestling: 3:40 - 4:20 pm. Kendall warmed up doing a bit of walking/jogging/running/screwing around on a Curve running machine, and then on a bike, about 4 minutes worth. I did 4 minutes on a weird sideways working elliptical, and then 2 minutes on a bike. Then, we tried to work on some Wrestling, but the room was being used by tumblers, and they were using a lot of space. We did a bit of stance work, and watched and reviewed some video on double leg and single leg techniques. TKD class: 6:00 - 7:00 pm. Taught class. Basics, then forms, all colored belt forms except Toi Gye. Finished with one-steps. 4/30/2014 Worked on some drilling on my own at the mat room. Did some side kicks and spin side kick work on the heavy bag, did an UMPA drill, some shrimping, some situps, and standing up in base drills.

Every style, and even schools, will vary on this matter. As for me, it will be a tough one to answer, because I am not close to that rank yet.

Lineage is a lot like a family tree; it has a lot to do with circumstances, really. Not all Americans can be related to George Washington, and just because you are, doesn't mean much today. I think the world of Martial Arts is becoming the same way, with as many practitioners as our out there right now, and with so many options to study. If you can have a direct line to Funakoshi, then that's a great thing. If not, then it doesn't mean you don't do great Karate, or have a good thing going for you.

If it really bothers you, then talk to him. It does seem a bit unfair, and all he can do is tell you that he won't answer your question. If the topic of respect comes up, you could mention something to the fact of how your rank is being respected if someone else is moving up that admits that they shouldn't. But, its your call.

Good listener, willing to learn, asks good questions. Excited about what he/she is learning, but doesn't get too overzelous and leads to burnout.

As an instructor with a wife, 3 kids, and a full-time job not instructing, it can be hard to pencil in training time like I could when I was young. As a teacher, your duty is to your students, and not yourself, so you can't always line up in the class and do basics and forms, especially if you are going to watch and make corrections, and help your students get better. Often times, the only class I can make in a week is the one I teach, so I don't get a class of my own to work out in. So, I have to try to find some training time on my own, which can be hard to dig up, too. What is important, is knowing the material you teach. That is a big one. So, its important to take the time to review at least, to stay on top of what you teach.

In my opinion, if you are in a Martial Arts class, you should be learning self-defense. Not everyone thinks this way, though, and its my opinion only. Hopefully what you spend time learning as a Martial Art has a side effect of lending to self-defense abilitiy.

Well done! Congrats!

Congrats, Danielle! Sounds like it was quite the test, for sure. Well done!

Agreed. If you're using a weapon generally I think that the intention is to hurt the opponent. A weapon has the ability to hurt the opponent, albeit, the wielder of said weapon is where the intention lies, and not in any weapon!! Imho!! All true. To use one of tallgeese's terms, a weapon is a force multiplier, and should be used as such. A weapon that doesn't much hurt the opponent is of little use, like a pillow fight. If you don't want to hurt an opponent, then avoid the confrontation altogether.

From what I've seen, there is a DVD that can be bought to accompany that book, which would have the form on it. That book has the form in it, too, if you are interested in picking it up. You might be able to find a clip on youtube, as well.

I don't know, Bob. I'll take 11-5 next year, for sure. There are some tough games in there, especially with playing Denver twice (Super Bowl team), Seatle (Super Bowl champ), San Franscisco (NFC Champ appearance), and New England (AFC Champ appearance). Then there is San Diego twice, who was much improved and made the playoffs, as well. I'm ready for a challenging season.

There are grappling schools out there that might have a self-defense focus, and could provide good self-defense training. There are grappling schools out there that will focus on improving position and getting out of a situation, which is great training if you wind up on the ground (which is where a lot of people end up). Don't discount a grappling school.

4/25/2014 GRACIE Re-certification: Day 2, 8:00 am - noon. Started off working weapon retention from mount and guard, and then reviewed standing weapon retention. We also worked drop-and-draw against knife attack, and worked close up knife attack defenses. Then spent time reviewing all material, cleaning up some nuances along the way.

Thanks, Bob. If he does compete, we'll have video. For now, though, its just practice. Can't wait til next year!