bushido_man96

I did gain some nicknames when I worked in the jail. Kung Fu Panda was one...

After thinking a bit, and reading all the posts, I like both. At first, I was thinking that 2 is great, because so often in MA training, with one-steps or self-defense applications, we still do not get inside that danger zone, yet remain outside where the techniques still will not hit. This is something I have tried to work with in Combat Hapkido, and is more realistic being inside that danger zone....that is where the hitting in fighting has to happen. Then, I thought about 1, and realized that you can't really have 2 without being decent at 1, in being able to stand without, and then close in at will to engage 2. As I think about my own abilities, 1 is what I need more work at, and then add to my abilities in 2. Thanks for this thread, Tony. Good thoughts!

Also in Judo, you will learn more how to break balance in a lot more ways than you will in Aikido. In Judo at times, you have to create the energy to break balance, as opposed to always waiting for it to come to you. This is a more valuable skill, in my opinion, and it tends to be an art within the art.

You will definitely pick up some kicking ideas in TKD. Some may not seem practical at first, but when you see how some work as counters, you will be pleasantly surprised. The lead leg side kick is also a great kick, for offense and defense. WTF TKD competitions can fight to a knockout, and wear protective gear and chest protectors. ITF style allows hands to the head. As for applications, it will depend on the school, but for many there isn't much there. The forms are more for technique building and curriculum requirements. I've loved it for a long time, and given a chance, you may grow to love it, too.

They're excellent rules, and may be interpreted--just as "no first strike"--that you are practicing self-defense, not bullying others and starting fights to feed your ego. The main reason I don't adhere to or repeat these rules very much is because they are often taken too literally, and people start wondering why things don't work for them. I just prefer layman's terms.

I think the fencing would be a good time. As for your weight, if you get to training, some should come off, and you'll learn to work with it. Good luck!

Instead of trying to figure what is the best for a body style, it is much better to see what's available and what you might like better. Its easy to say that if you have long legs, you should do TKD, or if you are short and squat, to do Judo or something like that. But in the end, personal preference always drives decisions more than trying to fit to a body style. Good luck in your journey, and I look forward to hearing more from you.

I see both the point that DWx is making, and the reasoning behind the adherence to the rules of the Hombu that Bob is beholden to. In life, there are always things we like better, and things that we wish were different. At times, a comprise and a concession on one or another's part is better than segregation of the two over a small matter. But then again, such is the type of politics that divide the Martial Artists.

Sounds interesting, but I don't know if I'd be sold on it. I can see where it would be great training tool; kind of like visualization in HD; but I wonder about the science behind it.

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Welcome to KF, Alex!

Nice to see I'm not the only one who thinks this. In the ITF TKD world we've a similar lark going on, and people need to stop wasting their time learning half-baked hapkido moves from people who don't even know them properly - while delivering them from awkward stances and angles just so they very roughly conform to the kata - and actually learn their basic techniques and core applications! The prime advocates tend to be the people whose grip on the subtleties of basic techniques is so slight that they'd run out of things to teach in 6 months, so they wander off into ninja-fantasy land doing bits of anything from the most unlikely positions. Cheers, Tony It may be a different than "traditional" approach, but it doesn't mean that it isn't effective, and doesn't lend itself to practical applications. Just a different path.

Like mentioned above, you shouldn't have too much trouble. Learn what works for you, and how to get in on the bigger guys so you can work them over.

My brothers have one for me like that....I don't understand why???

Battle does not favor the righteous, or the just. It favors the prepared. Unknown Success is where preparation meets opportunity. Luck is the residue of design. Napolean

7-28-2010 Bike ride with dog in the morning. Afternoon: jogged mile in 10:39. Stretch briefly. The floor was being used by the dance/tumbling class. Weights: back and shoulders.

Very good point. Like learning other styles to add to your tool box.

Very good point people will always be wanting to do the "new" MA because "the grass is always greener on the other side" so I think people get irritated because they feel their Ma is outdated because nobody talks about itIt doesn't have anything to do with what is "new" or "cool." Its been around for over 10 years in America now, so "new" isn't the word to use to describe it. Its popular because it is effective. I think the other main problem that some traditional stylists have with BJJ is coming to the conclusion that spending 20 years learning how to fight on your feet can be nullified very quickly by a guy who has been ground fighting for 6 months to a year. That is a very large humble-pill to swallow, and some people have trouble swallowing it. I think tallgeese really summed it up well in his post.

I don't think that's a fair judgement to make. Kids can hit and kick as hard as an adult if you train them properly. This'll be evident if you have a breaking requirement for grading. Sure they wont break as much as a 200 lb man but neither is a smaller woman. But kids are definitely capable of breaking one board, a lot I know can go through two pine ones easy. Think this goes back to not allowing kids to have a belt purely because of their size. This is another dead-on statement. Its unfair to try to class them in with adults, because of their size. Most kids are never going to be able to out-strength an adult. Comparing kids to adults in these areas is comparing apples to oranges. I know some adults that aren't as big and strong as some high school athletes. Its just tough to use it as a measuring stick.

Is the test different this time around? Do they pay another testing fee this time around?

It sounds to me like you did the right thing. Its good to let him know that you weren't comfortable with it, and that he was able to utilize you as an assistant instead, which will help in building that comfort level up for the future.

Good stuff!

7-27-10 Jogged mile in 10:29. TTA low green belt form and one-steps ATA camo belt form and one-steps Stretch Chest and triceps in the gym. No bench today, just machines. Shoulde doesn't feel so bad, either.

I wonder at times, but I think that for the most part, in order for the trick kicks to be done right, the basics would have to be solid.