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12/27/2011 Max out Bench press: warmup: 45x5, 135x5, 155x3, 185x2; work: 225x1, 245x1, 275xf, 265x1, 270x1, 275xf. I good with 270. Barbell rows: warmup: 95x5, 115x5, 135x5; work: 175x1, 180x1, 185xf. Max is 180 12/28/2011 Max out Dead lift: warmup: 135x5, 225x5, 315x3; work: 400x1, 405x1,1; however, I was not able to reach lockout on either of max efforts, so I am going to try again next week, and see where I get. So hitting 400 by years end was probably pushing a bit much, but we'll see where I end up next week.

Pretty brief article there. But, I think his idea of breaking the techniques and tactics associated with them in early, and adding as they go along in rank, is a better alternative than avoiding them altogether at lower ranks.

And that's a good thing. I'm just thinking more along a worst-case-scenario line of thinking, in case you would need to escalate to a weapon.

Not a bad way to look at it here.

Being sore is not a bad thing. But, along with the soreness, recovery is important. Its also good to push yourself beyond your limits every now and then, and then come back to a more regular training level. Monitoring recovery time is a good way to decide when to go harder, and when to lighten it up a bit.

I agree here. When it comes to teaching techniques, I think keeping releases and whatnot fairly basic, and making sure to incorporate lots of striking into the releases. Lots and LOTS of striking. If you plan on having them use some kind of weapon, like car keys or something similar at hand, work on getting those things handy, or even get used to just carrying them when walking in parking lots and the like.

I think this would be the best way to go. Are you affiliated with an organization? If so, look to the headquarters for some advise, as well. Sorry for you loss, and I hope things work out for you.

A good alternative could be oral presentation, perhaps done in a demostration setting with a partner to demonstrate concepts and ideas.

It depends what you mean by rhythmic. Makes it v rhythmic IMO. I've never seen any other style do it (although Karate team kata comes close) but in ITF we have team patterns. Since sine wave dictates the pace, they look v rhythmic and you can almost match the moves to a metronome. I compete in both individual and team patterns and to get the pacing right for competition, I do actually keep a count in my head as it keeps the moves on the beat. Also allows you to do some pretty cool things when doing the pattern in a group: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Eos9sP0_KvU (but in team patterns sine wave gets over-emphasized and the movements slowed down to make sure the group looks identical) In terms of rhythm, all I described above was "normal motion". There is also "fast", "slow", "continuous" and "connecting" motions and when I explain these to beginners, I personally talk about fitting it to full-beats and half-beats. In all honesty, it'll probably be over-emphasized right through the colour belts because they'll want to see you using your legs. Then as you progress beyond, you'll learn to make the movement more concise. Its not all that bad anyway. Regardless of whether you really like it or not, there is a lot more to the style than the sine wave. You'll most likely have to do sine wave to grade but you'll get a lot more out of the style than just this funny movement. I should probably be more specific here. When I talk about a rhythm, I don't necessarily mean like a beat in music. I think of the differing rhythm throughout the form. Maybe rhythm is the wrong word. When I do forms, there are some sets of moves that combo together, and some that are more individual in nature. In the sine-wave forms I have seen, these combos are killed because each move becomes independent of the other moves. So I think more like a fight rhythm, where there are combos, then maybe some setup moves, then combos. That kind of idea.

Yep, I'm afraid of being hungry. So I'm that guy.

100% in agreement on all counts! Thanks, Motana. By training on ways to deploy your knife, you can become more comfortable with drawing it, and making accessible as a first reaction, should it need to be one. Just something to think about.

I would not want to try to learn without any kind of instruction at all. It would be very difficult. I don't think having vids and youtube should be the route only route to go, especially if instruction is available. I also feel that the more experience one has in Martial Arts already, then the more beneficial other media sources become. I'm playing the devil's advocate here, with a likley extreme scenario. However, I do think sometimes a scenario like that can pop up, perhaps that there isn't a school to learn from, but the school doesn't cover the skill set a student is really wanting to work with. In the end, I agree that having a teacher is better, by and large (as long as it isn't a bad one).

They are generally referred to as "Idori" techniques. This is my Daito-ryu instructors group performing it at an embu: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RBk9wK6fh44 Love the scenery there. Awesome place to train. They appear to be very comfortable moving that way. I'm sure it comes with some time, too. Thanks for sharing it.

Man, lost to the Raiders. As a Chief's fan, that's just the worst it can get. I mean no offense to Raider's fans; they know as well as I do what it means to lose to the other. The rivalry is so rich and deep, and means much to the old AFL. One more week. Hopefully, we go out on top, and Orton gets to take his parting shots at Tebow and the Broncos.

You guys are always a blast to listen to and watch (when videos are posted). Congrats on passing your test, Clay!

I've used that phrase a few times recently myself. It seems popular among the teenagers.

JusticeZero hits on the points I am getting at. Fighting is so random and chaotic that its tough to go in with the mindset to just control someone and not hurt them, when that same person probably has his sights set on hurting you badly.

Working in that level of resistance that is safe yet appropriate for realism can be tough to find. Its important, however, as instructors, to take the steps necessary to find that level, and provide our students with the best possible outcomes of self-defense training.

Holiday training has been non-existent for me. Hopefully, this week gets things going.

Ok, that helps a bit. Thank you.

Classical may be the better term, Dobbersky. And cheers, Bob! I appreciate it.

Yes, Danielle, very nice post. The best explanation I have read of it. As mentioned earlier, the biggest problem is that most places are putting too much emphasis on the up and down motion. I do the ITF forms (well, most of them) in my style of TKD, but we don't use any sine wave - sensei8 can attest to that. We prefer to use body twist, via the hips, to generate the power. And like DWx mentioned, when moving from stance to stance and technique to technique, there is going to be some natural sine wave. Hopefully the school you attend doesn't over-emphasize it, as that is the quickest way to kill the rhythm of a form, in my opinion.

He is probably in his 70s by now. I had just recently heard he was the new GM in the ATA. From what I recall, the GM's form is basically a form made by taking pieces of all the other ATA forms and putting them together. Its not every ATA form, but parts from each one. That said, no, it wasn't the most visually impressive display I've ever seen. I doubt that my form is, either. I think there is also a fast involved along the culmination of attaining the GM rank in the ATA. There is a lot to it. Fasting is one thing I would never force myself to do.

I was required to write a thesis as part of the requirement for my instructor certification when I was with the ATA. I still have it, and go back to look it over from time to time. My current instructor now requires a one-pager from black belt test candidates, titled, "What Does Getting My Black Belt Mean To Me?" I think its a good idea. I believe our GM now requires something similar upon testing for master rank.

From when we practiced it, Bob, I think I like the blocking/bracing movement, prior to becoming a grab.