bushido_man96

Wait until you can punch the bag without hurting the bruise on the knuckles before getting back to it. It may not sound good, but that's why this kind of training isn't highly advisable. Now, you have down time that won't help you improve. You can punch the air, though. In the future, control how much you punch the bag, or use wraps or gloves. Training equipment like that was invented to make training better and longer.

You seem to be all alone here, Alex! I've been sick, so I hope to get back into training soon.

Yes it is. There is so much out there, and anyone can put anything out there, without any kind of credence.

Journey, yes. One can meander about, or one can have a map and a goal. Yes, to each their own, for sure. But, not all things are equal.

I believe you can do both - you just need to train hard and have a very good sensei. Sojobo I don't agree that both can be done. There are better ways to accomplish some things than others. Its like driving a Model T to get from point a to b in comparison to driving a Cadillac of today. They can both get you there, but the Cadillac is much more efficient.

I doubt it, but we'll see.

Nice.

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Welcome to the Forums. Sorry to hear about your injuries. I wish you a speedy and full recovery so you can get back to your MA training.

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Welcome, Jason. I have experience with the ATA as well. Depending on the school you find, you can get good or bad. The ATA does have some good programs out there. As far as the training on your own to get back into shape before rejoining a class, I would forego that, and just find a class to join up with. That training will likely whip you back into shape quicker than doing so on your own, and the training may be more focused, too. Best of luck to you in finding your training!

haha funny you should say that.. I've always wondered if any of you guys had ever attempted armbar-ing a pole or something and seeing if you could bent it. Think it was Rickson Gracie that armbarred a crash test dummy on Fight Science... A lot of old stories say that Masahiko Kimura practiced his throws on a tree. With how crazy he was about Judo, and how crazy good he was at Judo, I wouldn't doubt it. This is true but it didn't involve much pain. This is done today on poles, and cages in the gym. Probably not what everyone assumes. When I was in junior college, we had some Wreslters there that were from Israel, I think, and they used some big elastic bands they wrapped around a tree or a pole or other fixed object to practice Wrestling throws with. Is this similar to what he did?

I have the same issue with these pressing blocks. I don't see much practicality in them, especially as blocks.

I don't have a problem at all with historic preservation. I do have a problem when those preserving history like that then argue for its effectiveness of efficency after its time has passed.

Knowledge and size can both be dangerous things. What happens when you put them together?

Why at 18? Why the difference?

Also important in flexibility is having strength in your legs, too. If your legs are not strong, then flexibility will do you no good. Must have a good balance of the two.

Good luck!

Its studies like these that make it mandatory for LEOs to get "certified" in things like head and neck restraints.

That's cool to hear. Congrats on your moment.

At the DT club I have been attending, they were doing free rolling at the end of the session, and they started from lying down, side by side, with maybe a foot of space between each, heads facing opposite. I wasn't sure why. I haven't done any of the free rolling yet, but when I do get back there (I've been sick the past week), I intend to try.

The training may not be useless, but the question is whether there are more effective and practical ways to come to the same ends. In the Martial Arts world, there is always resistance to changing a training methodology, or for that fact, getting rid of one to bring in another. This is a terrible thing, too, as it stifles the evolution of the Arts.

Hello, I do not study BJJ so I would not know whether or not it would be of any benefit - in terms of getting better at BJJ. In my experience in Koryu Jujutsu however (which bear in mind is often very different in both its approach and also requirements compared to Gendai Jujutsu) - it is good at what it is designed to do. As I mentioned earlier; ime, idori helps isolate certain movements and restricts others - the end result being greater efficiency of movement. The theory is this "efficiency" of movement is then applied to stand up techniques - making them all the more effective. Sojobo In my time in Aikido, I've seen these done as well. I'm not a big fan of them, either. But, they are required more and more at higher levels. But, the Aikido school doesn't like striking, either, and I still do it, so I'll probably take these on as I get more time in, too. I'll do it, but I don't have to like it!