bushido_man96

nice one. reflex kick. wouldn't think you could get enough push off the side of the cage. Ah man, I can't view it right now! Is it a spin hook?

I agree that the kids that young should be seperated. This isn't always viable, but if there are enough of them, then they should be in their own class.

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Welcome aboard!

Welcome to KF, Richy! Glad to have you here!

This is craziness. Sorry to hear about all that. What point are they trying to make through this legislation? Trying to prevent injuries? I'm guessing they don't really understand what is going on in the ring, and have never trained thus.

Thank you! I am not hating on BJJ because I would actually like to try it out but I just wanted to capitalize on what you said because it seems like everybody I talk to thinks that BJJ did not come from JJJ, and when I type in JUJUTSU on youtube or google all the searches that come up are brazilian jiujiutsu and it kinda bothers me seeing traditional martial arts being sort of swept under the rug by all the newer MA's Its not just the popularity of BJJ that brings this about; it is popular because it is so effective. Yes, it did come from JJJ via Judo, but, the training methodology is different, and is what brings on its effectiveness. Just like randori was for making Judo training more popular than JJJ training, BJJ's ground fighting focus has done the same thing.

I'd like to stick with my TKD training, and add in some BJJ.

JusticeZero makes good points. Slow down, and don't overwhelm yourself with a sense of training with one guy who might be greater than another due to reputation. It seems you are easily swayed by the grass appearing greener on the other side of the fence. Now, you should discipline yourself to follow one set of protocol, and stick with it for a time. This will benefit you more in the long run than trying to run between two different schools and teachers.

I like this ethos, excellent, thank you my friend Thank you, Dobbersky!

I don't think there is anything wrong with asking. If they feel insulted, and tell you to pack sand, then I think that answers your questions for the most part. If they have no ego, then they should feel no problem with openly discussing their training background and the like.

So WTF TKD? Have you started any sparring yet?

I like Lee's idea of strong side forward, and sparred that way for a very long time. I still do from time to time, but now I try to work with my strong side back more often, because its a better habit for defensive tactics usage when I am at work. My strong side is my gun side, so I want to keep my gun side back away from the bad guys as much as possible.

Our forms are part and parcel with the testing requirements. Each rank has a form to test on. We don't do a lot of applications, unfortunately, as it really isn't in the nature of TKD. There are some applications there, and some instructors have made a point to draw applications out of TKD forms to add to the student's experience; which I think is a good thing. However, by and large, I don't see it much in TKD. The forms have more to do with technique development through advancing ranks. One thing that I can say about the ATA forms is that they are made with a clear goal of advancing technique in mind. The ITF forms do this as well, but to a lesser degree, I think.

It sounds to me like the "flight or fight" response kicked in, and that you haven't trained under those conditions much. Look into what is called adrenal-stress training. Basically, what will help you out here, is getting you training environment set so that you are pushed into this "feeling" you had when you had your fight. By doing this, you will learn to better control yourself when this happens, and override your body's natural response a bit.

I agree. Hit that tire!

6/27/2011 SL 5x5B Squats: warmup: 45x5x2, 115x5, 135x5, 160x3, 180x2; work: 245x5x5 Overhead press: warmup: 45x5x2, 55x3, 65x2; work: 100x5x5 Dead lift: warmup: 65x5x2, 115x3, 135x2; work: 255x5 Wow! The dead lift was really tough! Squats really wiped the legs out, too. Basketball in the driveway, 1 on 1 with my daughter. She won, 5 to 2, but it was fun. Stretch: seated straddle, left and right, butterfly. 6/29/2011 SL 5x5A Squats: warmup: 45x5x2, 115x5, 135x5, 160x3, 180x2; work: 250x5x5 Bench press: warmup: 45x5x2, 115x3, 135x2; work: 185x5x5 Barbell rows: warmup: 65x5x2, 85x3, 95x2; work: 125x5x5 Power cleans: 75x5 I decided to add the power cleans to the routine. It fits the other types of lifts (compound, barbell exercises), and I've always like it. Starting light to work technique. 7/1/2011 SL 5x5B Squats: warmup: 45x5x2, 115x5, 135x5, 160x4, 180x2; work: 255x5x5 Overhead press: warmup: 45x5x2, 65x3, 75x2; work: 105x5x5 Dead lift: warmup: 115x5, 135x5, 155x3, 175x2; work: 265x5 Stretch: front and side swing kicks, toe touches, standing straddle, left and right. The work set of dead lifts was hard to hold on to. I did some reading, and I am going to switch to a mixed grip on the work set from now on, to see how that changes things. I could lift the weight, it was just hard to hold. 7/3/2011 Stretched out the hip flexors today. I don't get sore from squats anymore, but my legs do get a bit tight.

Its great that you've found something to start in now. Keep at it, and let the results come!

Its nice to know that someone has such expectations of you, isn't it?

Its that whole learning process that takes place; the belt means something early on, and keeps us motivated. Eventually, the belt fades, and all that's left is the training.

Keep us informed as to how it goes.

I agree with the Wally Jay recommendations. I don't know much about Dillman's books, though. A guy named Scott Shaw also has some books out on Hapkido that might be worth a look. Gozo Shioda's Aikido books are good, too.

This is interesting. I can now get somewhat philosphical....that which I rarely do... ...so here goes..... "Studies" are those subjects we are taught to by another, learn, practice, do more of, and then test on, for the most part (in school and in the Martial Arts). Once the test is taken, it has been Studied. But, nothing says you can't Study your Studies again. And not just for review. You begin to analyze it, pick it apart, put it back together, and keep doing those things. Studies are Studied continually. Reviewed constantly. So, we truly never do stop learning.

I learn something every day from my instructor. Even if it is some little thing in basics or something, or some reminder, or even being made to teach a Little Lions class now and then, I learn something from him. I also learn something of my own each time I train. I am not my instructor, so I cannot be like my instructor that much; he is 6 foot 3 inches, probably 170 - 180 pounds. I'm 5' 8", 254 pounds; needless to say, our TKD will not be the same. So, although I can (and do) learn much from him, I am also everyday becoming more of "myself" as a Martial Artist. I think its this way with everyone.

In our organization, I don't think there are any physical testings after 6th dan. My current instructor is a 6th dan, so we'll see when he comes eligible. I think the ATA has physical requirements through their 9th degree rank, along with other requirements.