bushido_man96

Indeed. Sorta like can't beat 'em, join 'em. However, a instructor with grand knowledge of hand tactics, and combat understanding, would have instructed one how to beat these kickers without having one go to them. For example, if someone comes at one with a bo, one would close the gap, evade, etc., to limit the extension. This is very simular to those kicking at one. Also, one cannot beat soneone, say who kicks, because one maybe following their rules of sparring, their environment. From my experiences and observations, not too may kicks, esp fanciful ones, are used in actual confrontations. It is a grand idea to train in multiple arts, though. Provided that there are qualified instructors. The obsticle in training this way, is that one has to "empty their cup" each time they start another art. It would be nice if it worked that way all the time, but it simply doesn't. So, going to find out more about how a kicker kicks, or a Boxer boxes, is a good way to shore up some weaknesses. When it comes to competition especially, learning what different specializations tend to lean towards can be a big help. Out of curiosity, Bob, did learning TKD help you to counter those kicks?

Mine as well. I hope he makes a full recovery, and makes it back to the ring.

11-18-09 Taught TKD class today. Was getting students ready for testing this Friday.

Absolutely right on, RichardZ.

And each person is their own judge as to when that is to be. I don't think Long was limping out of the ring. I don't think her face is busted up. Each individual makes this decision for themselves.

They are strong, whether you think they are or not. Even though they aren't in the same class of strength that power lifters are, they are still strong people, and likely still stronger than the average person who doesn't weight train, or just the average weight trainer. I know of a few guys who competed in body building competitons around my area, and they were all pushing around a lot more weight than I was.

Don't forget feinting's little brother, drawing...

That would be nice, but there aren't any other Aikido black belts around here. The closest might be 2 or 3 hours away. But, we are staying optimistic that we can figure something out.

Hey, me neither.

I don't consider them dorky. They make us think. Any little thing like this can really get us going, and take us in who-knows how many different directions. And besides, if a conversation never starts, than it can't be had.

It has been going really well, Bob, aside from the short hiadus I have been on lately. I have really grown in my confidence in the techniques, and we have been making jumps into the restraint and application of the techniques more and more. Really starting to see some good transitions.

Good point. Living that mindset, and thinking like one is important, and it is also important that your training fit accordingly. I think that it there is also a misconception of what the warrior is. I think I heard once that the average lifespan of a front line Marine in combat was somewhere around 4 seconds (this is during combat, though). That's something to think about. That one warrior moment may pop up in your life, and it might last 10 seconds, and it could include the fact that you step in front of a gunman to get killed by psychopath trying to kill another. And then that's it. Warrior career over. I think that a lot of people, especially Martial Artist training everyday, get caught up in an idea that they may end up "saving the day" and getting patted on the back, chest bumps, and get to swap warrior stories in the coffee shop on Sundays when they get older. Sure, there are some people out there who get to do that. But then, there are other warriors who get killed, just that quick. And that is the reality of it. Just some thoughts to add to the discussion here.

Way to go! Congrats!

Well, we've now got some bad news for the Aikido club. The sensei has terrible back problems, and cannot work out anymore. So, he is retiring at the end of the semester from teaching Aikido. This leaves the club without a black belt, which the university has liability issues with. So, as of January, the dojo will not be allowed to meet anymore. There will still be an Aikido club, that can discuss aspects of Aikido philosophy and conduct, etc., but will not be allowed to practice technique under the embrella of the university as a club. So, we are waiting to see what we can do about this. Crappy news.

11-15-09 Front leg side kicks: 1x10, 3x5 each leg 11-16-09 Front leg side kicks: 6 sets of 5 each leg, not setting foot down between kicks. Front leg front kicks: 3 sets of 5 each leg. Knuckle push-ups: 3x10 Aikido class: 7:30 - 9:30. Felt good to get back, but it sounds like we might have some issues arising. We may not be able to work out as a club after this semester is over. 11-18-09 Push-ups: 25, 20 Yoo Sin hyung: 5 times, and a few impartial run throughs. TKD class: 6:00 - 7:00. I taught class tonight, getting ready for testing this Friday.

Good points here. As for Wagner's quote, I never really fealt that way when training. I feel like I had a pretty good idea that I wouldn't be facing any of the weapons that he mentioned, and my dad had always instructed me in the art of "keep you damned hands up!"

Mine has been in my improvement in Combat Hapkido. I found a good partner, and we really started hitting it hard. I hope to test sometime within the next year.

I thought it was an ok article, but where as the last paragraph may have clicked with some, not so much with me. I'm making myself a better person every day, with or without exposure to the Martial Arts. However, I do agree that anything that you take serious time to apply to doing, does build character.

For the same reason that the army uses rank, I guess. To identify someone's level of knowledge at a glance. Honestly, I could care less if I wore a belt or not. But, my school requires it, so I do.

I think there are times when a Martial Artist may have to make a descion that puts him in danger. At that time, they may become a warrior, for that brief time period. Now, with that said, one can train to have a warrior mind set, and approach life from a warrior point of view, as in always being prepared, checking surroundings, etc. But, I save the warrior title for those enlisted in the armed services. They are the ones likely to go to war, so they encompass it the most. One could make similar arguements in the LEO cirlces, as well, but I think it falls more to the enlisted men and women.

I don't believe it is. I think it came into vogue in America, but may have been invented by the Chinese immigrants. I think I saw that on Food Channel once.

Why? Do they freak seeing your strange underwear? Seriously, I cannot fully understand the pupose of this thread. For be it as it may, if one is all these things when they take off their belt, why bother to put one on in the first place? I think it is a good topic. I think the goal here is to make one think about what the display of rank means, or how it effects those who see it, and those who wear it. When I take off my belt....I don't even notice. Still the same person, even when I put it on.

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Hey, maybe I'm getting the hang of this...

Creative.