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From MMAJunkie.com: http://mmajunkie.com/2014/05/new-ufc-background-checks-ask-fighters-for-criminal-history-release-of-medical-records Found this, and thought it would make for some good discussion. What is the community's thoughts on this? Good idea? Should it have been done a long time ago? Is it too intrusive? Personally, I think it is probably a good idea, if the UFC is wanting to protect its image, in regards to the criminal background checks. But, it appears that they have a lot of leeway with it, and don't necessarily have to base their actions off of a lack of a conviction. But, I can understand this, too. Anyone else have any comments on this?

Welcome aboard! Glad to have you!

I like it. I think there is a lot of truth to the meaning of it, too. No matter for how long we train someone, we will help shape their Martial journey in some way or another.

Thanks for the info, tallgeese. Is it decently priced? Where is it typically held?

I think training both is a great idea.

I don't if its the ref's job to stop the fight at that point. The guy could actively defend himself, even though he was doing a poor job of it. It wasn't a safety issue in the sense that he couldn't mount a proper defense. I'm not sure what kind of leeway the ref would have in that instance. I agree with sitting back and coasting, though. The fight could have been an experience for both of them. The superior fighter could have worked on some different skills, and the inferior fighter would have gained some valuable ring experience.

Someone really good at takedowns is probably going to bail on the shot if you drop to a horse stance, and instead just pick up one of the legs, switching to a single-leg takedown.

ps1 mentioned being technical, and that's where you want to be. If you can gain sound technique in BJJ, you will do well. In my limited experiences with grappling, the longer-limbed guys seem to have a bit of an advantage when it comes to setting in submissions. I have shorter, stumpy arms and stumpy legs, so getting my arms around someone is sometimes hard. I don't think being long and lanky will be an issue, honestly.

I don't see why you couldn't. I studied Aikido for about a 6 month period while I was doing TKD, and I found spots in techniques where I was thinking to myself, "I could put a kick here, I'd do a strike there." I think they would compliment each other quite nicely.

Wisconsin fighter Dan "The King" Kiser is in critical but stable condition after an MMA bout in Detroit Lakes, Minnesota: http://www.mixedmartialarts.com/news/444222/Wisconsin-fighter-in-critical-but-stable-condition-following-title-fight/ Scary deal. My thoughts and prayers go out to him and his loved ones. What do you think? One of those freak things that can happen on a choke out? The article stated that surgey was performed to relieve pressure on his brain. Scary, for sure.

I can't answer that! He should've, but he didn't for his own reasons. I can only suppose that quitting for him isn't in his make-up to do so because no matter what the outcome might've been, he was going to continue until the fight ended on way or another. And to quit, to bow out, would've been worse for HIM than for him losing the fight at the hands of the superior fighter. Again, I'm only guessing!! I suppose that could be. It could be as simple as pride, too. Either way, the fighter's actions were commendable, but not necessary, in my opinion. Is it truly Bushido? I don't know that it is. I think it was a compassionate gesture, to be sure, but not much to do with Bushido, in my opinion.

A very nice break down. I like seeing the why's to it. Thank you for sharing another great vid.

I have some bitter experience of this lately, the first lot of graders were a mixed bunch of good to ridiculous with some only having a few hours in a dojo, the last lot were nowhere near purple or brown belt level but were allowed to pass because they had good spirit... Watching a 2nd kyu miss bits of a kata and still grade was painful, it was more painful to see a once respected Sensei smile and pass them. I understand you here. That's on the sensei, and if that is the route he is choosing, there is not much to be done for it. One could ask him about it, but it might not garner much.

This is such a good point, and so true. Its a parent's job to raise their kids, not an instructor's, or even the school's. Structure has to start and be maintained at home, or not many others will be able to help. Sure, there are always stories about how someone is touched by an instructor in their life that helped to change their ways, but by and large, they probably wanted a change, and just didn't know how to seek it out. There are a lot of people out there that don't want to be changed or moulded. This, I'm not so sure about. I don't think a lot of traditions are necessarily grounded in scientific study. I'd be interested to know how that tradition got started.

I think, as a rule, as we get older, our 100% effort changes. My 100% is not the same as an 18 year old's 100%. I understand this completely. I also know that when I give 100% of myself to basics, forms, and one-steps throughout the course of a class, my sparring energy levels suffers dearly. So sometimes, I make sure to pace myself throughout a class, that way I have some energy left at the end of class when its time to spar those younger kids. Another factor is that my knees hurt a lot more now than they used to. All the kicking in the air with snap, lockout, and no impact, takes its toll on the knees. So I don't always kick as hard as I used to during basics. My body just can't take it. So, as we get older, sometimes we have to give a bit less than 100% so we can make it through a week of classes.

I agree with Zaine. Well said. Some people have different goals and objectives with their training. With that said, I think that once someone hits the black belt level of a style, they should be well versed in it. If they are not, then the problems lies in how they learned, or how they were taught. The thing about this subject is that most of us tend to have ourselves attached to a style that we have committed quite a bit of time to, or have taken up a style that we intend to spend a lot of time in, because we feel a certain amount of devotion to it, either because of the experiences we have, or due to an instructor, or both. So, when others take a different approach to learning a style just to the black belt level, then it appears odd to us, perhaps because we think of what they "could have been" if they stuck to a style we might feel more of an inclination towards. Just remember, their journey will be different than your journey. But, as long as they journey on...

Congrats on hitting this milestone, Patrick! Every year goes by so fast! It shows how good of a job you've done at putting this community together! Its been an honor and a privilege to be a member of this community.

I see what you are saying now. The way you define "submission wrestling" helped out there. Good points, very well made. Thank you for taking the time to elaborate a bit.

You are welcome, Bob. Glad you enjoyed it. Now, here is the flip side of the coin. Shouldn't the other fighter realize he is outclassed, and concede the loss to the superior fighter? Why should the onus be put on the more talented, more capable fighter?

How is this different than the McDojo approach? Honestly, I think the only difference is that in the McDojos, these people tend to stick around longer. Very true, if I find myself with lots of students without effort I turn up the sweat factor and will lose a few, those that stick around are generally serious. They will always be there but you can't ban them because they haven't shown much interest in the first few lessons. For my few years of teaching I'm quite proud of my student retention rate, I've only lost a few higher grades but I don't think it was a reflection on myself or my methods. I agree. I think letting those students thin themselves out is the way to let it happen. I think eventually, they decide to put more into it and stay, or just go. I think its important, though, to really evaluate what they are putting in, and when they shouldn't be allowed to test any farther. That is the problem with McDojos. They tend to keep testing them.

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5/19/2014 TKD class: 6:00 - 7:20 pm. Taught class. Basics, then forms by rank (no review of low rank forms), and one-steps. Instead of sparring, I got blockers out, and had the students use the arm-crossing portion of a knifehand strike as a blocking drill; the flinch reflex type of drill. I was calling out by count so they could get the timing down, then had them do it freely. After that, I had them moving like sparring, and I would swing the blocker so they had to cross their arms for the block. After that, I showed them an application for the knifehand strike we do in basics as a simple self-defense technique, inlcuding block, seizing, and striking all in one nice package that we train everyday. 5/20/2014 Range: 1:00 - 4:00 pm. Worked on drawing and firing from the hip at the 1 and a half yard line, then did a drill with metal "pepper popper" targets, where the rangemaster called out a color and strong or weak hand, and we had to either shoot from behind the cover, or step out and aquire the target accordingly. Dummy rounds were inlcuded in this drill. After that, we did some practice from the 25 yard line, and I think I got some things figured out to get better grouping from that distance. I went through all of these drills several times. A good day at the range. TKD class: 6:00 - 7:00 pm. I participated in this class. Basics, then stretch. Form (Choong Jang), then one-steps. Did a mix of white belt and blue belt one-steps. Then did 3 or 4 rounds of sparring. I did ok, but need to work on my movement and counters something fierce. Had about 20 minutes of stretching after class, too.

How is this different than the McDojo approach? Honestly, I think the only difference is that in the McDojos, these people tend to stick around longer.

Sounds like it was a geat opportunity to have a good time, and sounds like you did pretty well!

I started to do some fishing for the years between 1964 and and 1974, a ten year period during which Norris appeared to have done most of his competing. Dan Gable's name came up, but it appears he must have Wrestled at 150 lbs, so a bit outside of Chuck's weight class.