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When I see kids wearing them, I don't mind. Not every location has a place where folks can change before and after classes. For parents getting kids to training, the parents many times have to help get the younger ones ready; its just easier for them to do that at home, then come to class fully uniformed. And I know parents have tight schedules, and if a parent has to take a kid to the grocery store in a uniform, I'm cool with that. With adults, on the other hand, its a different matter. I would tell adult students to arrive early enough to change at the school, if facilities allow for it. At most, I'd suggest they put on the bottoms at home, then put the top and belt on when they arrive at the school, to not attract too much unwanted attention to themselves.

Yes. Last summer, actually, sensei8 actually came to visit me, and he showed me some of his Shindokan, and even taught me Naifanchi kata, which I still practice. I've also trained in Combat Hapkido, Aikido, and Defensive Tactics. No. Yes. Its ok, but I prefer training indoors. No, never that hard. I've had dreams about fighting. No. No. Yes. No. Not that I can think of. Not that I can think of. Maybe at work, maybe.

Very nice little piece. Brief and to the point, hits all the important points. Thanks for pieceing this together. Very helpful.

And if that doesn't work, keep shooting, then throw your gun at it. and then scream like a little girl? No. Empty all mags, then retreat to truck to retrieve AR-15. When that is empty, retrieve shotgun. Backup should have arrived by then. However, if what Bob is describing is like an offensive onslaught of some kind, then working an angle to get an advantage, and then commencing one's own offensive onslaught would be a way to start. Easily said, though.

I think everyone is going to have a different mindset here. In the past, I was more passive when sparring. It never really served me well. So, switching and becoming more aggressive has taken me some time, but it has worked out better for me. I think each is going to be different, just depending on their personality and mind set. There is something to be said about the best defense being a good offense. Whereas Montana feels comfortable waiting for a strike, I don't feel comfortable with that at all, and would not teach others to wait for one, either. Action is faster than reaction, and I don't want to end up behind the 8-ball in an encounter.

Most Korean versions of weapons aren't going to vary much from the Japanese/Chinese counterparts; they are all pretty well linked. A standard sized bo should serve you fine.

Agreed.

I drive my improvised weapon every day.

Welcome Johnny!

Welcome to KF, Van!

If you bought an Olympic bar, you shouldn't have to worry about it breaking. If you are concerned about it breaking, then you probably bought something cheap, and should reconsider purchasing higher quality equipment.

4/17/2012 8 am - 9 am: Use-of-force training for the department, involving Taser and sim guns. We did hour blocks, and I ran through 3 or 4 scenarios. Weapons transitons were involved, which is quite tricky when the blood gets up. Sadly, I got to fire no sim rounds. 4/18/2012 Texas Method: Recovery day Squats: warmup: 45x5, 135x5; work: 200x2x5 Overhead press: warmup: 45x5, 95x5, 105x3; work: 115x3x5 Barbell rows: warmup: 135x5, 155x3, 175x2; work: 190x3x5 Back hyperextensions: 45x2x10, BWx3x10 Assisted chinups: 3x10 Naifanchix5

I don't disagree with Ueshirokarate's suggestions. But, you can also look into some programs like Starting Strength, Stonglifts 5x5, and Wendler's 5/3/1 programs. Of the three, for a beginner, I'd say Mark Rippetoe's Starting Strength will probably have the best layout for you. SS and 5/3/1 have books available to learn the programs from the men that put them together, and both Rippetoe and Jim Wendler are experienced, accomplished lifters with lots of time under the bar. Rippetoe and Mark Kilgore have also written a book titled Practical Programing for Strength Training, which is a very well researched and put-together book. You won't go wrong with any of those resources. Stronglifts 5x5 is what I started out on, when I figured out I wasn't getting anywhere in the weight room. Its basically a rehashed version of older 5x5 programs, and is probably a bit more simplistic than Starting Strength, but it is a good place to start, and you can find info at https://www.stronglifts.com. Don't buy into all of the guy's claims of "burning fat while building muscle," and other such things. But, the strength gaining aspects of the program are great for beginners. He recommends starting with an empty bar, but if you've got some lifting under your belt, don't worry about starting empty, just start light enough to make the weekly gains. Hope this helps out. As you get more advanced in your strength gains, then it comes time to add in things like plyometrics and what not. And good luck!

I have to agree with Justice. Gen. Choi's name used to be on all ITF TKD dan certificates but after his death this then changed to whoever was president and now their signature is the one validating the dan. I think both make valid points here. How can one no longer among us sign a certificate and grant rank? Bob, I know exactly where you are coming from here, and your loyalty to the Soke and Dai-Soke is unmatched anywhere; therefore, I understand why you have taken the stand you have. I admire you for your loyalty. What you might consider doing is leaving Soke's name on the cert, and list him as such: founder. List Dai-Soke accordingly. That way, the names stay on the certs. However, it does sound to me that your name and Greg's names should likely fall on the cert somewhere, as you are the ones that are basically in charge of granting rank on others in Shindokan. I think this arrangement would suit everyone's needs within Shindokan, and would respectfully retain Soke and Dai-Soke's names on the certificates.

4/4/2012 Deffley B Dead lift: warmup: 135x5, 225x5, 315x3; work: 380x3,3,2,2,3; lift & hold: 225x3x1. 4/5/2012 Stretch 4/6/2012 Deffley C Squats: warmup: 135x5, 205x3, 225x2; work: 270x3x5 Overhead press: warmup: 45x5, 95x5, 115x3, 120x2; work: 127.4x3x3 4/8/2012 Stretch 4/10/2012 Stretch 4/14/2012 Stretch Missed a week in the gym, due to wife being sick, working mad overtime and sleeping away one day, and other family engagements. So, a deload week, and then a switch to the Texas Method. 4/16/2012 Texas Method: Volume day Squats: warmup: 45x5, 135x5, 205x3, 225x2; work: 250x5x5 Bench press: warmup: 45x5, 135x5, 205x3, 225x2; work: 235x5x5 Dead lift: warmup: 135x5, 225x5, 315x3; work: 365x5 Dips: 3x5 Barbell curls: 70x3x10 Forms Naifanchi x1 Yoo Sin x2 Stretch If you're noticing a theme, I'm trying to stretch a bit more now.

Congrats!

Very nice; very well written. Thanks for sharing this with us.

Respectfully, I ask how you know for sure Aikido will keep you off the ground? I've trained in Aikido some (not extensively, but some), and although I see the merit in the style, I don't see it as a grappling defense answer.

I agree with JusticeZero. If you absolutely have no options but to video train, then by all means, give it your best effort. However, if you do have someplace you can go train with an instructor, especially if you have no prior experience, then that would be the better route to take. You'll likely get some better technical advise, and immediate feedback, which will increase the quality of your training. Good luck to you.

Thanks for the word, Yamesu. I really appreciate them. I do find I more responsibilities with my family, but I don't view that as something detracting from other things. Eventually, I'll get more time back for TKD and other training, so I just be patient with it. Who knows, maybe my kids will pick up an interest in it, too, and we'll all be there together.

Nice pics. It looks like you were having all kinds of fun! Maybe next time you'll get a more deversified turnout.

I agree with you, tallgeese. You may not want to go to the ground, but that doesn't mean you won't end up there. Knowing how to move and get back up is important. Snapping a bone while on the ground really quick would be a good way to drop one of the attackers out of the mix.

Being ambidextrious won't be necessary; just make sure to practice executing on both sides. Proficiency will come with time and practice.

I could not agree more. In fact, if the goal is fighting strength then the destabilised lifting is probably more beneficial than isolated weight training. I don't really think so here. Barbell training is going to help you build the stabilizing muscles by maintaining a strong core throughout the movement of heavy weight. There really isn't much call for a bunch of accessory "stablizing" exercises if you weight train properly.

Nice analogy, Bob. As life ebbs and flows, this is for certain; we change, and how and what we do changes with us. I'm at a point right now where organized MA practice isn't as high a priority as it once was, just due to being busy with the family and their priorities. So, the molding process has slowed right now. But, the time I do spend is hopefully more quality.