bushido_man96

Working in mixed classes is ok, but I truly believe that the majority of them need to be seperated by age group, for the benefit of both groups. Adults simply benefit more from training with adults, and kids tend to learn differently than adults, thus changing the focus and atmosphere of the class.

This sounds like the route to go. In my opinion, the fella should have known better, and it sounds like he may be trying to save face. It sounds like he is trying to take away one of your weapons against him in sparring. I would be. Over and over again. I don't see any reason to stop, other than giving in to his demands. I agree, it should be common sense. As for the light tap and kiai, I don't see anything wrong with that, either. It sounds to me like this guy needs to get a grip.

I think that this is debateable. I think that when some aspect of training is adhered to for so long, and then someone decides to try something new without it, it freaks people out, and they don't like to refer to it as "real" anymore, when I don't think this is necessarily the case.

I was very disappointed with KC this weekend. They really just kind of rolled over for the Texans. I don't know what happened there, but the offense couldn't drive on the last drive when they needed to, and then defense gave up the one drive they couldn't afford to. I was just angry about that game. I think KC still leads the division, which is good, but things need to tighten back up a bit.

Giants are up 2-1 on the Phillies, which surprises me. I felt the Phils had a better advantage, but we'll see yet. Ranger are looking good again tonight. Molina hit a 3 run blast just now, so Burnett may be finished.

No sir! You made more than valid points. I have some very different views than some. Just expressing myself. I think both of you make good points. The system can be very frustrating, and I do think that it is important that when civilians do take matters of protection into their own hands, that it is important to back them on it. To be honest, I think the reason bullying is getting so much more of a problem is because of society's perception that it should be ignored, and tell those in charge (teachers, etc) what is going on after the fact, at which point no real punishment is passed off, and then the bullying becomes worse. Whereas, if victims were encouraged to and allowed to deal with bullying on their own, I think it would cut back a lot more on the terrible incidents that we see as results of bullying. I've been bullyied in the past, so that is just my take on it. I will in no way allow my kids to be bullyied. I tell them to deal with it, right then and there, and I will deal with the teachers later. Being in trouble at school will not necessarily equal being in trouble at home. Now, I can see the point Kuma is making, too. In a technical sense, this guy essentially chased the other guy down and became an attacker. You should defend your home and properties, but once its off the property, you lose some of that legal cover from trouble. Its also easy to look back and say, "what if he had this or that." Like Kuma said, this guy got lucky. He may not, next time. But, there is also the comfort that comes from having this kind of courage, too. Great points.

No we dont but he teaches it to others as a legit martial art not just saying he knows moves and just makes them up. this kid may be a talented fighter but that isnt what MA is about to me that is what thugs r for i dont care if people challenge others to a fight but dont wear the belt because it doesnt mean anything if u can just fight like i said earlier a true black belt has taken his time done things right learned his stuff and tested on it. i could go to my school challenge people in a fight and if i just kept winning i wouldnt say to myself well if i am this good i should probably be a black belt because i am good at one thing...fighting I would disagree with you first point: MAs are about fighting. Being able to fight well does mean something. Now, as for the black belt. Typically, a black belt it earned by meeting a set curriculum of some type, evaluated through class participations and testings, much like degrees are earned. So, I think that one should earn a black belt to be considered one.

I have never been in a school that charged for the testing after a failure/no change. The testing after is usually free. Now, if they fail a second time, it may not be free. But, they shouldn't fail a second time. Parents have to understand and come to terms with these things, should they arise. If they cannot, then it is perhaps time to part ways with the student and parents. This is unfortunate, but as was mentioned earlier, parents cannot be allowed to be make the rules and decisions of the school. If that is allowed to happen, then all integrity goes out the window.

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Agreed here.

I wondered about breaking with this kick since it was brought up, Danielle, and I watched board-breaking with kicks at the dojang just this Friday. I understand it has to be with the ball of the foot, but is it more challenging than a regular roundhouse; i.e., that you don't strike with the toes? Is the board placed at a certain angle? And if this kick is used, is it really useful only to the face? I think it is more challenging, took a few goes for me to get it and we were doing the low section version, aimed at the inside of the opponent's thigh or knee. It's a really difficult kick with respect to keeping the toes pulled back and ensuring that its the ball of the foot that connects because you have to get the full twist on it. Also harder because you can't swing your mass into the same as a roundhouse, it is a lot more technical. You place the board directly to the side and step through and kick outwards. Same position for a middle kick. High twisting kicks for us are directed back over the shoulder as if the person was behind you so the board is held behind. The link was what I would call the twist kick. This is a tough kick, and I am better on my right leg with it than my left. I haven't tried any breaks with it, and I usually don't throw it very high.

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I would just ask them in the school you go to how to refer to everyone, and what to do as far as rank recognition in class.

I may be misinterpreting what you are saying here, but it sounds like you think that the type of system I have described is neither complete nor comprehensive, and I don't think that is the case. Its just the paths and methodologies that are different.

Female Kickboxing great Kathy Long trained exclusively with men. It worked out well for her career.

Scenario-based training would be a great way to send the message home. Why not give it a shot? Do some bullying scenarios, where some good padding, and really let them tune off and see how things do and don't work. Agreed, Bob!

There may also be some books on caligraphy out there that may focus on the Japanese written language.

That's great that your hard work has been noticed and is being rewarded. You can learn a lot when you start teaching, so have fun and enjoy!

I've got a nice Marty-J I could sell ya! Just kidding buddy.

I don't think it will be effortless, to be sure. The Rangers really laid an egg in game 1. They knock out Sabathia in 4, have a 5-1 lead with someone not named Cliff Lee as the starter, and then the bullpen blows it. Not a good sign, and not a good start for the Rangers.

Not to knock ATA for I did it for a couple years but there weapon training is very....bad and not practical, they use plastic $10 chucks for competition and practice with a nylon rope, it is certainly for show and not for use as a real weapon by any means, and I agree that you should practice hitting the chucks against an object/tree/bag whatever however you can do that all day but its not like you can carry around chucks as a concealed weapon anyway, so training will just for your knowledge and not really for general use in the streets. I never said I liked their method, hehe. I just knew of it, and had done it some. But, I haven't seen many other methods that do anything practical with the chucks, either, other than slinging them around for an XMA type of form to look good.

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Maybe a bit rash, but, hindsight is always 20/20. I agree with the comment that people grow tired of putting up with crimes happening to them. He accomplished his safety, I think, when he chased the guy off. By following, he put himself at real risk of getting killed. Now, if you try to run the guy off, and he stays to fight, then that's different; fight for your stuff-you have the right to. I guess if it were me, and my stuff was being burglarized regularly, I might take after him, too (but after running 100 feet, I'm sure I'd get tired and just go home ). Who knows? We all can say "I'd this" or "I'd that." But, once it happens, our state of mind can change, and we can do something totally out of character for ourself.