bushido_man96

I would think that you would be able to find a school that would make an exception for you. You may have to buy a pair of MA shoes dedicated for that class only, to be either left there in a changing area, or brought in a bag, so the instructor knows you weren't walking around outside with them on, mainly to preserve his/her floors.

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Ouch. While I was digging for a book in my son's room this evening, which is covered with all kinds of dangers on the floor, I managed to slip and begin to fall. Since everyone in the house was sleeping, I didn't want to wake everyone, so I tried to start catching myself on whatever I could get a hold of. That was the craziest fall I have ever taken. I managed to see everything I could grab onto on the way down, while somehow slowing myself enough to only slightly hurt myself, grinding my left shin on something on the way down to my backside. I tried to grab the bookcase, then the dresser, but managed not to find a hold anywhere. Somehow, I slowed myself some, though. Then, I was so mad afterward, but couldn't let fly with a slew of explitives because I didn't want to wake anyone. So there I was, in silent anger, biting back explitives....man I hate that. And it wasn't even training related....

1/26/2011 Weights: Push day: Military press: 95x10, 105x8, 115x6 Dumbell shoulder press: 40x10, 45x8, 50x6 Iso shoulder press: 45x10, 55x8, 60x6 Rear deltoid fly: 90x10, 105x8, 120x6 Deltoid machine: 115x10, 130x8, 145x6 Legs: Hip sled: 335x10, 385x10, 410x10 Angled standing leg press: 90x10, 110x8, 120x6

Great to hear you're back into it. Have fun!

I'd been shown by someone once how the ready position, with the hand over the fist, is like a move where someone grabs the lapel, and its a techique to secure that hand, and then slam it down as a control technique. We do a similar wrist-twisting motion in Yoo-Sin, simulating a wrist locking motion. The manner he brings it around, from the top, seems odd to me, though. I see from the elbow strike, into two hands grabbing the head, then swinging and thowing the opponent down across the leg as a sweep.

I do think Wado would be interesting to try. From my Aikido experience, I've learned to use entering techniques a bit. I'd like to see how it fits into Wado.

Cool. What level or organization is he fighitng under right now?

NGBs tend to come more into play when international competition is involved. That's why the ITF and WTF formed for TKD, in the competition to become an Olympic game, there needed to be a national governing body for TKD. The WTF won out, and the rest is history. That is what the WKF is trying to accomplish for Karate. If it ever goes Olympic, the WKF is ready and waiting with established rules and regs for Olympic Karate.

What have you been doing that caused all these sprains?

Dan levels depend on the style. In TKD, time between dan levels goes up as you go up the dan ranks. I've seen other styles with only 2 or 3 years between each dan rank, so it will depend on your style. I'd consult with your instructor for some more accurate information.

What I mean is, if you want to terminate the contract, what are the stipulations. Do you have to pay out for 3 years still? That kind of thing. And anyone who would try to control what I learn and who I learn it from would be conerning, as well. But if they refer to teaching, as opposed to learning, then that shouldn't be a problem for your young son.

Perhaps the instruction of bujutsu in Japan has never ceased, but, like Iai, for example, isn't the same as what was taught for the battlefield. Iai has become more of a technical refinement than actual battlefield use. I'm not saying it wouldn't work, but you would likely only unsheath a sword once on the battlefield. Of course, by my own admission, my knowledge of Iai is small. Do you do any weapon-on-weapon work in Iai? And although Medieval Swordsmanship is studied by enthusiasts looking to reconstruct the styles, the study is accurate, and based off two main things: the study of what is in the manuals, and then the application and testing of what is learned through the manuals through live weapons interaction. This kind of training brings out what works and what doesn't in these weapons. The "wards" would be guard positions, where and how the sword is held. Although they might be thought of as "set" positions, they are really transitional throughout the combat, based off actions and reactions involved. The four basic guards used by Sigmund Ringeck in his text are the Vom Tag (from the roof), Alber (the fool), Ochs (ox), and Pflug (the plough). Ochs and Vom Tag are both relatively high guards, Pflug is more of a middle guard, and Alber is a low guard. Also there is Nebenhut, another lower guard, Schrankhut, which is more of a transitional position that a swordsman arrives at, and Langer Ort. Sprechfenster is another that could be mentioned, but Ringeck sees it more as a transition than a ward. This is a pretty crude list, and pretty crudely explained, as the books do a much better job. Hope it enlightens somewhat.

1/25/2011 Weights: Pull day: Lat pull-down: 130x10, 140x8, 150x6 Seated rows (close grip): 120x10, 130x8, 140x6 Lat pull-over: 90x10, 100x8, 110x6 Iso pull-down (alternating): 70x10, 75x8, 80x6, each side. Bent-over rows: 70x10, 80x8, 90x6 Upright rows: 75x10, 80x8, 85x6 Dumbell rows: 45x10, 50x8, 55x6 Abs: Ab coaster: 20x12x3 Thera crunch: 25x12x3 Smith crunch: 25x15x3 Also did some slow walk-throughs of Gae Baek and Se Jong hyungs, two times each, just to refresh.

Which of the 2 koreas owns created TKD? Or maybe one "owns" WTF and the other one "owns" ITF? The ITF forms were created under South Korea, but when there began to be some competition between Choi and some others, Choi left and went to North Korea, because they offered to sponsor his TKD there through the government. So, he jumped ship, and in South Korea, the WTF came about with the goal of becoming an Olympic sport. Choi was trying to reach this goal, as well.

This is true, and it is unfortunate for European weapon arts. But, thankfully, there are quite a few manuals still around that have been studied and translated, and several groups are working to reconstruct these Arts as they were, and they are doing a good job with them. Since their goals are to study the combat effectiveness of these styles, they do a good job of figuring out what works and what doesn't.

That's where having a good attorney should come into play.

That is not the case in the United States, that I'm aware of. Its a big myth that tends to float around. And throwing the first punch doesn't always make your "liable." It depends on the circumstances, and how you articulate your case.

That contract isn't like anything I've ever heard of before. If that is the actual deal, then its pretty darn good, if your kids stay with it. I'm not as set against contracts like sensei8 is, but I have a different view of them. I'm actually on a contract with my school, because I know I'm going to be regular for quite some time yet. So, its just easier for the money to be drawn from my account than me having to remember to right a check every month. A lot depends on how the termination of the contract comes out, as well. Be sure to check on that.

In the Martial Arts, there is a modicum of danger involved in any technique you do. There is a reason why the punch is one of the first moves you learn: simple, effective, and popular. Anyone can do one. So, anyone who gets involved in the Martial Arts should already hold themselves accountable for any technique they might try to do, regardless of rank.

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1/19/2011 Kicking: from a right sparring stance, I'd do 5 on the front leg, then 5 on the back, then switch to the opposite stance, and do 5 front leg and 5 back, and that was one set. Each set ended in 20 total kicks: Front kick: 20 Round Kick: 20 Side kick: 20 Outside crescent kick: 20 Inside crescent kick: 20 Hook kick: 20 Back kick: 20 Outside axe kick: 20 Inside axe kick: 20 Twist kick: 20 Total of 200 kicks. 1/20/2011 Weights: Push day: Bench press: 185x10, 195x8, 205x6 increasing the weight here really affected the entire workout. Incline bench: 135x10, 145x8, 160x6 Decline bench: 165x10, 175x8, 185x6 Triceps push-down: 90x10, 110x10, 120x8, 130x6 Overhead triceps extension: 90x10, 100x8, 110x6 Cross body dumbell press: 20x10, 25x8, 30x6 Legs: Leg extension: 130x10, 145x8, 160x6 Leg curls: 90x10, 110x10, 130x6 Calf raise: 140x10, 160x8, 180x6 Tibia dorsi flexion: 75x10, 80x8, 85x6 Taught TKD class: 6:00 - 7:30. Not as heavy on the basics, but did do forms, and worked some sparring drills and sparring with the students. Taught Orientation: till 8:00. 1/21/2011 Floor kicks: Side kick: 3x10 each side. Round kick: 3x10 each side. Hook kick: 3x10 each side.

Go get it checked on anyway. Most doctor's offices will allow you to make payments, instead of paying the amount outright. Check with them and see.

It would depend on work and when we have basketball games to go to. I am working at 3pm now.

Thanks, Brandon. It was a good time.