bushido_man96

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.

I agree with some strength training. Also, some bag work will help with developing power, and seeing some feedback on the power you've got.

11/29/2010 Finally back to the gym today! Woo-hoo! And now, the sad realization that I have lost soooo much. Push day: bench, incline bench, triceps push-downs and another bench tricep exercise. Also did some abs and some forearm work. I keep telling myself that it will all come back, and just take what I can get for now, and not push it.

Never had the chance. Our instructor said he was going to be getting some for the gym, but they never did show up. I've heard good things about them.

Its good the injury wasn't serious. A torn rotator cuff could put you out for quite some time. A lucky little reminder for you, I'd say.

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I'd agree with the pain tolerance of a zombie. If they do feel pain, it does not deter them, so they probably would never tap out. I'd say ranged weapons are good idea. I like the tank idea, too.

Experience is what helps you figure out when and how to apply the techniques that you know. Experience is key.

I tend to agree that the technique(s) that felled the opponent are the more important ones.

Congrats, Patrick. Outstanding job.

Expectations of entitlement kills ingenuity and innovation and creativity. And many MA schools have begun to cater to this idea, and it does hurt the students. I don't know that it is really the exception anymore, or the rule. I know that not everyone who starts, finishes, but its been that way for years. Those who love it, will likely stick around. Also, many people are a lot busier now than they were ten years ago, too. I know I am busy with work, wife, kids, etc. Its gets tough, and my schedule is not my own.

Perhaps by having typed out syllabii, or even picutres and directions of what the kids are to do, to provide the parents with might help them to understand better how to help their kids. Also, assigning "homework" for the parents to sign off on is a good idea. Maybe doing their form or techniques for 10 minutes at home, and then mom or dad signs off they did it, and had to watch them do it.

It can be embarassing to blow the board break, especially with an audience. I've experienced that myself. Not fun. But, that is also why its called a test. I know we talk alot about preparation for testing, not letting students test who aren't ready, etc, but the very nature of a "test" is the idea that there is the possibility of failure.

At any rate, it is a Romanization of a Japanese word, so the spelling could be done different ways. That is what I am guessing is being presented.

There is always something. I think it can be a good thing, if they get it regulated right.

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Welcome to KF!

It will be interesting to see how Thigpen does with the start. The Chiefs got totally embarassed by the Broncos on Sunday. That was hard to stomach, and now KC has dropped two division games in a row. Not good.

I don't mind that the difficulty in the break technique goes up as rank increases. There may be other options available to you by the instructor, if you check with them, Joe.

Its been quite some time. But, I get nervous at all of my testings, and the first was the same. I don't recall any major foul ups, but I do recall the nervousness.

I agree, Bob, that white belts, and lower ranks in general, tend to have a more broken rhythm to the way they move and strike, and that is part of what I like about sparring with lower ranks. Everything tends to be fresh again. I agree with your comment on forgetting what its like to be "new." That was one thing I have enjoyed about doing Aikido. I have to start over, and learn a whole new set of movement principles. Its is very refreshing.