bushido_man96

The thing is, once you start fighting, unless you have a spear or a gun or something, you are in close-quarters. Why deny that? I tell that to my students when doing Combat Hapkido. If you're already close, why try to run? Use the closeness and bring the pain. Finish, then back away, when its safe.

I agree about the cultural aspect of katas, xo-karate. You don't see it in the sport-oriented styles that came out of the west, such as Boxing, Wrestling, etc.

I agree with tallgeese. How many incidents have you "heard" of where someone fell and died hitting a curb? A handful, maybe, in how many years? And how many confirm that as the cause of death? And the fall is from how high up, and with the weight of the persons body dragging them down. A downward elbow strike is going to be different. I've punched my brother in the back of the head, right about that base of the skull/neck area, and I hit him really hard. He was down on all fours, as well. Didn't kill him. He got up and laughed at me.

I think only if you are not used to using your hip all the time. We hold our hands higher, to our ribs, instead of on the hip, but we still use good hip movement to engage power.

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I wouldn't get too caught up in the numbers required to acheive mastery or expertise in a given endeavor. Instead, busy yourself by using the time you do have to devote to your endeavors by ensuring the practice is quality each time. As for being titled as an "expert" or a "master" goes, don't worry too much about that, either. When other experienced people start referring to you as such, and you discount them and point them in someone else's direction, well, then maybe you have something...

I tend to agree with JusticeZero on moving backwards. It is generally not good. Moving forward at an angle while defending is much better. Snowbat: do some research into the GOMAD diet, if you are interested in gaining some weight and muscle mass.

I tend to agree with JusticeZero on moving backwards. It is generally not good. Moving forward at an angle while defending is much better. Snowbat: do some research into the GOMAD diet, if you are interested in gaining some weight and muscle mass.

3/9/2012 Deffley C Squats: warmup: 95x5, 135x5; work: 225x3x5 Overhead press: warmup: 45x5, 95x5, 115x3, 120x2; work: 125x3x3 Push press: 166.2x3,5,5 Front squats: 155x3x5 Weighted crunches: 25x3x12 Seated good-mornings: 145x3x12 Back hyperextensions: 25x3x10 Assisted pullups: 3x10 3/10/2012 TKD: taught classes Little Lions: 9:30 - 10:00 am. Had three kids in, and worked on Fitness stripe. So they got to do lots of squatting, jumping, and kicking. They had fun, too. Traditional class: 10:00 - 11:00 am. Had 4 students. Worked on basics a lot of the class, and forms at the end. Especially spent time on working on side kicks. Did some kicks with them against the wall for balance, and making sure they lined everything up properly. They loved it. Evening: stretch, at home. Just a seated straddle stretch while watching TV.

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Welcome to KF, Mas!

Agreed. I don't really agree here. If someone is shooting a really good double or single leg, they aren't going to expose the back of their head. They are going to shoot on their knees, not by bending over. And once they get inside, they are going to tuck their head in close and protect it. Its kind of like the arguement made that head kicks would get caught in the street or in the ring. I've yet to see it happen in a pro fight.

Thanks, Wastelander. I've judged in TKD tournaments for the most part. Yeah, we have high kickers, but the height of the kick is not the only factor in judging a kick; chamber position, lockout, speed and power, rechamber, hand position throughout the kick, pivot foot, target, etc all come into play.Stances should be balanced, and one should move easily from stance to stance. If a front stance is so deep that one foot must shift in order to move the other, then the stance is no good. Stances should also facilitate the power of techniques. Blocking and striking techniques should generate power from the hips, through the stances, and should be crisp, clean, and focused. That's my take, anyways.

I really like this. A lot. Great explanation. I usually use the time in grade example if the degrees question comes up. When asked, I usually try to shrug it off, anyways, and avoid discussing it.

Does your teacher have a background in both styles? If so, what you learn is going to obviously be based on his experiences. With that said, if he says you do Wado Ryu for the most part, then go with that. If you feel compelled to tell others that you do Wado with some Shito Ryu mixed in, then tell them that, too. Either way, if you feel you're at a good school, then go with it. Although my Karate knowledge is limited to Naifanchi kata and the things I read, I would not be surprised to find the two tend to mingle, as many Karate styles have branched off from previous styles. So, Shito and Wado may have some things in common anyways from their origins.

Personally, I don't care for the "adjustments" competitors make to their katas to make them look "better." I look for practical stances, good power, sharp technique, and that the techniques are focused at a target. But that's just me. I'm pretty practical, I guess. But, if you are looking to excel in the forms competitions, then researching what the others do will help out. Do you have a smart phone that can take videos and upload them to youtube? If so, it beats toting a camera along for filming purposes. Here's a final thought. After the compeition, ask the judges for advise. After all, they are the ones judging you, not us. I've talked with judges in the past to ask what they look for, or what I needed to work on to make a 7 into an 8 or an 8 into a 9. You'd be surprised at how many will likely give you some advise.

Yep. Too true. MMA has been around long enough now that it just can't be termed a fad. Its a legitimate system of fighting. It is true that the rise in the popularity of the UFC and other high level fighting organizations bring a lot of attention to the system, but there are a lot of other practioners of MMA out there that will not reach that level of performance. Just like Olympic MAs like Judo, TKD, Boxing, Fencing, and Wrestling. They are most definitely not fads.

Its because they don't like it, and Shakespeare is being forced upon them because someone thought he was great.Ok, my Shakespearean rant is over now.

You are always welcome to jump in here, Bob. I'd love to see some stuff you do. 3/5/2012 Deffley A Squats: warmup: 45x5, 135x5; work: 210x2x5, 225x2x5, 275x5 Bench press: warmup: 130x5, 180x5, 225x3; work: 250x3x3 Barbell rows: warmup: 135x5, 155x3, 175x2; work: 190x3x5 Incline bench press: 150x3x5 Seated good-mornings: 145x3x12 Back hyperextensions: 25x3x10 Assisted chinups: 135x8,5,5 3/7/2012 Deffley B Dead lift: warmup: 135x5, 225x5, 315x3; work: 360x5x3 Romanian dead lifts: 190x5x5 Weighted crunches: 20x3x12

I hope it goes well for you. Enjoy the training!

I wish it could be this easy. However, at some point in the first 3 steps, especially making the plan, would involve learning some grappling. I think doing this would be very good and beneficial, but it would take time and resources I don't have at this point.

I think knowledge is learning. Application must follow. Application of knowledge will lead to experiences gained. Experiences are evaluated, and then the process should start again.

There is merit to what you are saying, but there is no reason that a person can't train in MMA into their later years. I also disagree with MMA being a 'fad.' Its been around long enough now that I think we can take the fad tag off.

I'll second Commando. Just awesome. But the Hulk beasts Ip Man over the head with Bruce Lee, ending the discussion of both of their prowess.

Well, I've yet to cry in relation to MA training. I suppose seeing students lied to by an instructor would do it. Too see those who enjoy training. Some physically impressive techniques, sound or not, make say wow at times. A powerfully executed form will as well. This question makes me pause.... Scammers. Good times and memories with good friends. Forms, self-defense applications, scenario drills. The will to improve. No Retreat! No Surrender! I respect because I was raised to show respect to others, until they do something to deny that. Respect is earned at all levels.