bushido_man96

I don't think I could have said this better myself. No, I'm know that I could not have said it better. Especially after re-reading it. So, one thing I do know is that I don't know everything. Sometimes, my wife would wonder if I do know anything...at all...

I think this is a great attitude to have towards approaching every day of training. I think it helps to keep the mind open to new ideas and information from any source. (Just need to be aware of the good sources and the bad...) Well, as I said, I think my very general (although somewhat objective, I'll admit) basis is kyu ranks=beginner, dan ranks=beyond beginner (maybe intermediate). But again, it's all semantics. I see what both of you are getting at here, and think both of you could present validations to your points very successfully, so I don't know that I can add much to it. I do like seeing both sides of this, though. What I will add, is that in a journey that most of us will agree should last a lifetime, and not knowing how long our life will be, then we never even know when we are halfway there.

Nice pics. Thanks for sharing them. I have never had the opportunity to really spar with someone out of a different style, but have had the opportunities to work with BJJ guys, Aikidokas, and other general DT practitioners. I would like to have the chance to spar with some guys like that to learn some different things, though. It would be a great experience.

My school would be one of those that DWx mentioned that "teach the ITF stuff." We do most of the ITF forms for our gradings, but only have one per belt at black belt levels, but having a few "recommended" levels of black belt at 1st and 2nd dan. However, our sparring is more along the WTF rules, and we wear the chest protectors. However, we stick to a more traditional form of kicking, with less emphasis on the fancy stuff. We learn the fancier stuff from time to time, but don't focus on it.

It would be interesting to see. I wouldn't take it too seriously, but it would be fun to try. I'd like to see something more involved with kicking, but I think there would be fewer moves than what something like Tekken can offer. The swordfighting on the Wii Sports Resort is very disappointing to me, especially the dueling. There isn't much precision involved, and just a lot of thwacking. I've also found troubles getting the Wii Sports Boxing to do what I want. But, its ok, for some fun.

12/1/2010 Pull day: back exercises for the most part.

Very informative. I love reading about Capeoria, and this article provides some good information. I'd love to read some more about the mechanics of how the moves work. Thanks for sharing this.

I don't think people are born that way. I think they make decisions to become that way, or things affect them early on that lead them into it.

11/29/2010 Made it back to TKD class last night, too. Did mainly basics and forms review, which was good, because I sorely needed it. My legs are really sore now. I forget how much regular training does for my body.

I think Judo would complement your Karate more than the others. Dancing would teach some different coordination and footwork skills. Fencing would be fun, but not as practical as Judo, in my opinion.

Those ACCIDENTS will happen. I remember once ACCIDENTALLY kicking a guy in the back. Really hard.

Yes, I had heard that. Lincoln was also a fan of just about any feat of strength. Very interesting guy. I read he also had a sword duel at one time, if I remember correctly.

I think they groom and train poodles when no one is looking. Zombie poodles. I knew I didn't like poodles; now I know why.

The two can have a bit of a crossover, I think. Not all experiences will have anything to do with our Martial Arts, but some will, and that experience benefits our Martial Arts training.

I don't change in front of every member of my family, though.

I don't think the UFC is a "game." Its a fight competition, like other fight competitions, but is more inclusive than all others, minus a street fight. In ways, the UFC is better now than it was. Its availability has increased, and there are more events now than before. Yes, there is advertising, but, it takes money to promote these events, and to get the best quality fighters out there to compete. Another point that isn't being brought up when comparing UFC now to UFC then, is the quality of the fighters. The fighters are better atheletes today than they were when the UFC first began. Training has gotten better, and the fighters are more well-rounded. This makes a difference, as well. Everyone that competes in the UFC now has a modicum of experience in all ranges of the fight, unlike the early UFCs, where there were many single-disciplined fighters. So, with the amount of skill that is out there, I don't think allowing head stomps to a downed opponent would make a whole lot of difference in the fights. Would you see it from time to time? Sure. Could it make a difference from time to time? Sure. But overall, I don't think that fact that it isn't allowed doesn't affect or alter who wins or loses all that much.

I always felt like I breathed well during forms, but afterwards, I am tired, and tend to breath heavier and more quickly. I recover, and then go to the next form.

I would say, though, that you wouldn't have to worry about any "skilled zombie grapplers" out there. Once turned, any skills learned as a living being, or non-undead being, or whatever, pretty much go out the window. They have no skills, just a drive to feed and.....I'm not sure what else.

Most cultures have some form of folk wrestling in their history, so this would not surprise me.

I've heard this so much over the last several years it makes me want to puke! It is hard to stomach that for so long. I can't imagine what its like to be a Lions fan. They have been suffering for a while now. The Chiefs have put together back to back wins now, and Dwayne Bowe is becoming an elite receiver in the league. Its awesome to see this transformation from dropping passes every game to making the big plays and setting KC TD records. Charles is awesome, too, and looks to be making a name for himself. I'd love to see Jones get on track a bit better, but I think he just needs more carres to get going. But, the tandem work great together, and they are great opposites. Now, the Chiefs really need to win their upcoming division games. I'd like to see them get to 10 wins, which is still possible for them. They still have some work to do, but I can see them getting better every week, and this is so much fun to watch. Keep going, KC!

I have to buy larger pants, like 7s and 8s, and then get them hemmed up all the time. You could go to a tailer and get one personally made...

Looks good, Joe. Nicely done!

This is a good point you bring up, and one I didn't really consider. When I saw the word "fell," I thought "defeat." But, the way you explain your point here makes sense, and I can see how you viewed it differently, too. And I agree that just because someone falls down, the fight isn't necessarily over. Thanks for elaborating on your viewpoint here. It makes for more interesting conversation.

The thing about experience is that it takes time to build up. So, in a Martial Arts sense, we need to practice our techniques early and often (but not necessarily hundreds of them), so that when it comes time to build experience, we are properly prepared to engage in that experience.

Yeah, other than core building, I'd say using protection of some sort will prevent more injury.