bushido_man96

I couldn't view the link at this time, but I agree with the othes. If you aren't working out your legs, then you aren't working out.

That sounds like an interesting hold.

In Shindokan, we don't block...we deflect. Yeah, you deflect people to the other side of the room!

Some people who train one way may not ever respect the way other people train on the other end of the spectrum. Some may be able to discuss that in a respectful manner, though, and that's what we want here. I think its also important to keep in mind that just because someone doesn't agree with how others might do things, that it is automatically disrespectful to them. Its just a difference in opinions, and some people won't sway. That's not necissarily disrespect, either. Just differences.

Some people are just that way. For all the character development and what not that are supposed to go in the the "traditional" MAs, it just doesn't always take hold. More than likely, is it takes hold with those who already have a pretty strong character. Not everyone is a nice person.

Very nice story. Thanks for sharing it.

Congrats!

Crazy. I'd have been very upset, too. Sounds like a bully to me.

5/25/2012 Texas Method - Intensity day Front squats: warmup: 45x5, 135x5, 155x2, 175x2, 185x2, 195x1, 205x1; 215x5RM Hang clean: 90x10 Hamstring curls: 115x3x10 Unfortunately, my shoulder seems to be aggrivated further, so I'm taking some time away from lifting. Which is killing me. 5/29/2012 TKD Little Lions: 5:15 - 5:45. Assisted with this class. There were 15 total in the class, and we had a pretty good time; working on balance. Traditional class: 6:00 - 7:00. Taught this class. Didn't get to sparring, because we were working new forms after a testing. It was nice to get back, but just the little bit of demonstrating I did while teaching really bothered my shoulder. Back to the doc for xrays and a shot likely tomorrow.

I agree; Starting Strength or Wendler's 5/3/1 programs would be great for him.

It could, depending on the requirements of the school. I think if I were you, I'd find a place to train, explain your situation, and make it known that you plan on easing into your training. If you start experience soreness, then it may time to stop and rest. You may only be able to work for 20 minutes or so in the beginning. Just make sure to listen to your body.

The most productive way to gain strength is by doing strength training with weights. Working a heavy bag over that much will help some, but at some point, you won't gain any more strength from it. My advise, lift weights.

In lew of finding a school to train at, using equipment at home to keep your techniques and skills up is a great idea, and highly recommended to retain skills. Not having a partner is detrimental to timing and such, but not training at all is even more so.

I agree. The key here is to not out think the room. Just taking the time to slow yourself down, breath, and re-hydrate, would probably fix the issue.

I've seen that done. Also, there is the holding onto a rail slow-mo kicking drill. I really think the best way to start is kicking at knee height in slow motion while holding onto something. That would be my next step, I think. Even with holding onto something, newbies will still wobble around a bit, I've found. Hell, I still wobble around a bit when holding onto things and kicking. I want to take balance completely out of the equation for the first few runs through, if I'm given the choice. But then moving on to slow-mo kicking on the wall or using a chair would be next. My first instructors called those "concentration side kicks." For the record, they suck.

I've found when kicking with the heel, that I don't have as much range of flexibility as I do when I kick with the ball of the foot. Therefore, it slows my kick down a bit, and limits how high I can kick. I have done both, but when it comes to preference, I prefer ball of the foot.

I've said before that the bane of a good side kick is the round kick. The reason I say that is because after someone learns a round kick, they cheat their side kick by not doing a complete chamber. I was telling this to our class just this week, giving an example of how to just practice the side kick chamber, to get the leg and body into position to do a good side kick. Side kicks are just tougher than round kicks, in my opinion and experience, in teaching and doing them. A round kick seems to be more natural, bringing the leg around in an arc. The chamber is easier to me. The side kick, on the other hand, to be a good one, has to have a good, tight chamber. Then, when you kick, you should pivot and thrust with the hips as pivoting and kicking. Its tougher to align, and tougher on balance. Just tougher all around, I think. I've often toyed with the idea of introducing the side kicks and round kicks while lying on the floor and kicking upwards into the air. That way, the students don't have to worry with balance, and can focus more on the chamber positions for the seperate kicks.

I'm happy for you, tallgeese. To have two BJJ schools to make a choice between is a great problem to have, and I envy you for that. It sounds like you've done the leg work, and made an informed decision. With gas as expensive as it is, saving that cash is hard to beat. Especially with all things being equal.

Congrats, ps1!

That is very good news to hear!

Welcome to KF, whitegi!

Welcome to KF, Nick!

Welcome, and congrats on being awarded your black belt! Glad to have you here.

Welcome aboard! Great to have another TKD stylist with us!

5/18/2012 Texas Method - Intensity day Front squats: warmup: 45x5, 135x5, 155x2, 185x2, 195x2; 210x5RM Hamstring curls: 105x3x10 Stretch: hip flexors, hams, quads, chest, shoulders, tris 5/21/2012 Texas Method - Volume day Front squats: warmup: 45x5, 135x5, 155x3, 175x2; work: 195x5x5 Lying triceps extensions: 42.4x5x5 Straight bar curls: 49.2x3x10 Hamstring curls: 110x3x10 5/23/2012 Texas Method - Recovery day Front squats: warmup: 45x5, 135x5; work: 155x2x5 Back extensions: BWx5x10 Stretch: hip flexors, quads, hams 5/24/2012 Range day: 1 pm - 5 pm. Did some fun, quality work at the range. We sited in our patrol rifles, which started out kind of crappy, but in the end, was going well, and I was enjoying what I was doing. We did some pistol shooting from the 25 yard line, working on trigger control, with some dummy rounds thrown in for fun. Then, we did a drill where we were advancing with the patrol rifle, shooting to the left or right target on command (2 shots each way), and then after six rounds and still advancing, we slung the rifle, transitioned to pistol, and had 4 rounds to knock down a pepper popper. We did that drill again, but with dummy rounds in both the rifle and the pistol. It was all really great fun, and I really like working with the transitions and the malfunctions. Then we did some group competition shooting with rifles, where there were 3 water balloons strung up at varying long distances, and a "boomer" to shoot last. Captains picked an order for each person to shoot in, and we ran up from 25 yards, took one shot, then had to drop mag, put on safe, and replace the rifle, run back, and the next person went. Really good time, although I didn't hit jack. After that, we finished with some more pistol shooting from the 25 yard line. Great day overall.