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1/6/2012 Deffley C Squat: warmup: 45x5, 135x5, 205x3, 225x2; work: 270x3x5 Overhead press: warmup: 45x5, 75x5, 95x3, 115x2; work: 115x3x5 Incline bench press: warmup: 45x5, 65x5, 85x3, 95x2; work: 115x3x5 Seated good-mornings: 115x3x12 Hip thrusts: 3x10 Glute-ham raises: 3x5 Stretch: standing/kneeling quads, front/twist/side kick bar stretch, toe touches, chest/tris/bis. I deloaded on the overhead press, to try to work on some form issues. I also added incline bench press to the routine so I get another day of chest work, hoping to add to my bench along with it. 1/8/2012 I got out the clapper pad, and my boys were working their front kicks on them. My 6 year old is getting pretty good at it; pulling his toes back to kick with the ball of the foot, and getting decent chamber/re-chamber most of the time. My two year old just likes to kick the pad, and only uses his right leg.

Very good stuff. I like it a lot. You do a technique that I've practiced before as the "block/pass/pin." My DT partner is into Hock Hockheim's system, and that is a pretty big staple there, and we've worked with it before. Thanks for sharing this.

We spar with moderate contact at times, but we have a fairly restrictive rule set, as well. Contact level doesn't get terribly high, though, but depending on who I am sparring with, things can get into that "fun" range from time to time. MasterPain makes a lot of good points in his post. There are times for lighter sparring work, and more intense sparring work. Finding the happy medium and knowing when to do each will make for good training.

Thanks for posting this stuff up, guys. I will be spending some time to get through this. I may add it to my youtube channels. The "Bujin" Clan Channel...has a nice ring to it!

Great article. Great attitude! Thanks for sharing that, tallgeese.

I'd say this is kind of similar to what we do, but we try to time the landing of the technique as the foot steps down, as opposed to after the foot sets down; not so much lag, but pretty similar. But not every technique has a step with it, either. I'm a bit different, I guess. When I throw a jab, I do so with hip movement. A little twist of the hip toward the target, and the hand flys out, too. That way, its not just my hand whipping out, but I've got some bodyweight behind it, too.

When I get asked these questions, I just explain that it isn't anything spiritual, but has more to do with the cultural roots of the style in the far East. I explain that bowing isn't much different than shaking hands in the West.

Happy Birthday, Heidi! Hope you have a really great day!

Thanks so much, Patrick. I really appreciate this. Party at my house, guys!

You hold your breath that long?!? Just kidding, Bob. I do agree that some simple deep breathing exercises can help to bring down the level of intensity one is feeling after working out. About 5 minutes worth can make a difference.

Yeah, it was a crappy deal, but in the end, these things tend to happen, especially in combat/contact sports. I'm not terribly worried about anything wrong going on in the practices, either. There are plenty of coaches to go around, and this was just one of those accidents.

1/3/2012 DT: 8 pm - 10 pm. Reviewed use of force, contact/cover, and some cuffing. 1/4/2012 Deffley B Dead lift: warmup: 135x5, 225x5, 315x3; work: 315x5x3. Push press: warmup: 45x5, 65x5, 85x3, 95x2; work: 145x5x5 Rack pulls: 365x3x5. Really worked on lockout at the top of the dead lifts, and used heavy rack pulls to work on locking out with heavy weight. Focused on squeezing the glutes hard. Good workout. 1/5/2012 Forms Poe-Eun: 2 times Naifanchi: 2 times Yoo-Sin: 2 times

We bow mainly out of respect, and according to the Eastern tradition that TKD comes from. At tournaments and testings, bowing is definitely in respect to higher ranks, for sure.

I would say my body leads, and more specifically, the hips, when striking. I'd guess that at times most things move fairly close together. The body works best as a unit, so its important to train it that way.

I definitely don't think size is a determination of "proof." I think the best way to "prove" an MA is, like you say, "on the floor," through constant testing and re-testing through scenario training. I think it important to use scenarios, with varying levels of resistance, to work through tactics and the techniques used there. Constant evaluation and re-evaluation, testing and re-testing, are needed to make sure everything is kept in check, and that things can work well when needed.

I agree. Sometimes, it can't be helped, but I think usually, bad situations like that can be avoided, if prepared for. Things like knowing alterante routs to get to work or school, or even the grocery store ahead of time can help to avoid unfamiliar surroundings.

Yeah, you are probably right about MacYoung's angle, Justice. But, I think both perspectives will shed some great light on both sides of the coins for this topic. Will try to look into getting Miller's book soon.

Very clever, and nicely done!

We have 18 forms in our system. 10 are for the colored belt ranks. 1st through 3rd dan have two form requirements each, then 4th through 7th have only 1 each.

I like how you approach this. I don't think its a bad idea at all. If it were me training with you, though, I'd probably ask your opinion of what level you think I should grade for, as opposed to trying to figure it out myself. I say that because I think it would be tough to take the level of what I've achieved in my current style of training and then try to meld it with whatever level it would equate to in a different style. So I'd just ask for a recommendation. I understand the point tallgeese is making here, and I agree with what he is saying, as well. This is an arguement that can go either way, and I think that many students spend parts of their MA lives on both sides of the fence. In the beginning, students get excited about the opportunity to grade up, and earn that new belt. Its motivational, and it should be; that's part of the reason the belt system was created. Its also good for setting out requirements for each level of a student's learning. As most students go along in their MA lives, they learn that the belt isn't as important as what it is they have learned, and the experiences that come along with it. Now, with all this said, how many of us are going to go to our training schools this week, and not wear our belts? How many of us are going to go to our teachers, or Soke's, or HQ, and tell them we choose to no longer wear our belts, because the rank doesn't matter; the knowledge and experience does? And after that, how many of us are going to try to convince our superiors in rank in our schools or organizations to do the same? And how many are likely to go for it? I'm willing to bet not many. So, even though rank isn't important, it is important.

I appreciate this! Thank you!

I'm not a big sine wave supporter, Bob. I have never trained to use it, and I don't particularly enjoy watching it when I search for forms on youtube. I understand some of the arguements for it, but I don't do it, or try to do it.

If In Ho Lee was in his late 40's when I started TKD around 16 years ago, then I'd say he's close to his 60's then, but this is just a guess. Oriental folks tend to age better, it seems. The ATA forms tend to be more about flow and technical precision. I see a lot of them any more that just don't seem to have that "pop" to the dobok that we used to try to get all the time when I was in the ATA.

Thanks for sharing this, tallgeese. I will be taking a look at it, and likely printing it off, if you don't mind.

Great post, ShoriKid; great responses to sensei8's questions. I think what Bob may have been getting at in his re-evaluation stance, is what is one doing to cause themselves to be placed in a situation like that. Its true that there are times when they just happen to you, but if they happen a lot, then it is likely due to either bad decision making, or through the profession one has chosen.