bushido_man96

Ok, that cover design is the same kind I got from a Walgreens photo lab. My wife took in an MA picture of me, paid the money to get it processed, and then it was printed it out, and she gave it to me as a b-day present. Walgreens does it with several other magazine brands, too. That's what I think, anyhow...

I have mixed feelings about trying to compare prices, too high-too low arguements and the like. There is no doubt that there are guys in the MA business to make a profit. After all, people like to be paid for their time. I don't like the setup of the schedule that is presented, but, I don't have too much problem with the pricing.

Its up to each individual as to when it is time, and as to why it is time, is their business completely, as far as I am concerned. One of the sad facts of life is that as we get older, for many of us, the body just won't continue to operate like it did when we were young. For the most part, the MAs are a physical endeavor, and when you can't do it anymore, then it may be necessary to pass the torch. One can still be involved in other aspects, if they so choose, or one can walk away entirely.

Fight Fight! That's it? Fight! Ok...fair enough...but...fight how? How will fighting satisfy ALL/everyone? You won't. Its weird to say, but there are a lot of people into the Martial Arts who aren't into it for the fighting. So, they are not likely to ever really test anything. Then, you get the other end of the spectrum, those who get into the MAs for the fighting. And then that crew usually gets the once-over by those who reprimand them with the "Martial Arts aren't just about fighting" routine.

Thanks for writing this. Chi Sao has always been interesting to me. I always enjoy watching it, and would like to have a chance to see some applications in person.

Tang Soo Do, although Korean, does have its roots in Karate styles. So, it is related to Karate.

Welcome Mihail!

Welcome to KF!

Welcome!

Welcome to KF.

Hopefully, Patrick, his problems go away in Miami. He is good talent, but his attitude could be a problem.

Is Human Weapon running anything new yet?

4/13/10 Back to TKD. I did manage to remember my form, although the performance of it was less than stellar. Sparring went ok, but I need to work on footwork and reaction time badly. 4/14/10 Nasty ab work, and some leg work. 4/16/10 Worked on back and shoulders today. I need to get back on that treadmill...

Then it becomes more of a use-of-force evaluation, and that is a good way to approach these things.

Toptomcat is right on. Although it is a difficult thing to pull off, with proper set-up tactics, a head kick can be very rewarding.

True, but it has videos on how to do the takedowns and someone explains on how preform themWho will be your partner, though?

What you'll find with a lot of MMA guys is that they are constantly proving what they do, in the ring. I'm not going to say that a ring fight and an actual fight are the same thing, but what it boils down to is applications put together in an environment that is very resistive, has few rules, and is win or lose. Again, MMA is not the end all, be all. It does have its merits, though, as do all other styles. And yes, at one point the MMA scene was very open to learning different things, but this was period in which the style was becoming refined and "tightened" into what most fighters found to be the most effective combination of style/technique/background that ellicited success in the ring. Now, you have more of a set idea in MMA as to what works well, and what tends not to, and with any sport, you play to the rules, so that plays a part in things, as well. Sure, you have guys like Machida that come along and shake things up a bit, which is great, but in the end, he still plays by the same rules the others in his sport do. He just makes something different work for him. Now, here is the other end of the stick. You bring up a lack of open-mindedness on the part of the MMAer you spoke with, but this came about when you pointed out things you didn't like about it. "This is great, but..." tends to lead to the idea that you are closed-minded about some things, just like he probably is toward more traditional things. I think when it all comes down to it, we are all a bit closed-minded on some things, moreso than we may be willing to admit.

Nope. Never happen.

4/13/10 Chest today, and lifted heavy. Mainly doing 5 sets of 3 reps. I had not done this really before, so I did some sets of around 5 reps, trying to guage what I needed. Did decline bench, some flat DB flies, some flat DB bench, and reverse grip flat bench. Should be sore tomorrow! Tonight, first night back to TKD. Looking forward to it.

I thought that was Rourke. It does look good, and am looking forward to seeing it. What is Rourke's character? I'm still hoping for that Hulk sequel, but I'm afraid I won't get my wish.

Best of luck to you, Ryan!

White was probably the easiest. I don't think much more really went into at the time. But, for some reason, it appears that there always has to be some more profound meaning behind things, so, in essence, we dig something up, and then it gets tagged as "tradition."

I think this "Karate Precept" is either very misunderstood, and taken literaly, or if is supposed to be taken literaly, is very bad advice. If you want to take it literaly, then it is necessary to understand that action is always faster than reaction. So, if you always wait for the "first strike" to be delivered, it is likely that you are going to get hit. And then, you are behind the 8-ball from the very beginning. How often in a tournament do you hear coaches or teachers tell you "let the other guy get the first point?" I would reckon not very often. To do so in self-defense situations seems like an even worse idea. Now, if the precept is to be interpretted as something more along the lines of "never start a fight," then I think it makes more sense. If someone is overly aggressive towards you, and is putting in a position where you feel afraid that you may be harmed, then that itself is "the first strike," and you should consider defending yourself at that point.

I second this notion. And you may find that some will try to talk you out of it. But don't let them. Take it and run with it!

hehehe, that's sneaky!