bushido_man96

Tallgeese hit on what I have been trying to say. Just because we haven't seen it yet, doesn't mean that its not an effective way of training. As time goes by, I do think that we will see this happen more. Now, that isn't to say that figters still won't have their preferences. That will always be the case. But I think you will begin to see things done more as a compilation.

You might look into getting with some high school or college Westlers in your area to work on some ground fighting skills. That way, you won't be totally foreign to grappling.

I have trouble realistically imagining that a five year old can truly understand what it means to be a black belt. Some systems, mine included, have a rank called "junior black belt," that youngsters can be promoted to, then when they are of a more reasonable age, then can receive their actual black belt rank. What are the differences between the actual rank, and the junior rank?

What is important here is that you both learn from this situation. After a cooling off period, you should both sit down and discuss the event, and learn from it. Another important aspect of this situation is that both of you take identify and take responsibility for your actions. This is just as important in the healing and learning process.

Welcome to KF, Bryan.

I think its all set now.

Wow. Uncalled for.

I pity the fool who don't like breakfast!!!

Don't forget that Funakoshi was born and raised in Okinawa, as well. It is natural that he would take those ethics with him in his Karate. Good points on Kyan, as well.

These are good examples, but it doesn't mean that someone who is well rounded won't come along and dominate. Machida does hold rank in BJJ as well, doesn't he? Just because he doesn't use it as much, doesn't mean that he isn't good at it. He just doesn't have to.

I never knew that, Rateh. Thanks.

Interesting form. Thanks for sharing it.

I agree, Heidi and Bob. Very much the case when it comes to a test.

Way to go, Joe!

Congrats!

Yeah, but still cool.

I have seen Savate, too. Not bad at all.

11-6-09 Little jog. Bench dips: 15, 15, 10 with my 4 year old sitting on me. Knee-ins: 30, 20 11-8-09 Intermitten jogging. Knuckle push-ups: 15, 10. These didn't bother my bicep like regular push-ups and bench press do.

You can work with the ankle weights, just do it carefully. Kick at a moderate speed. Also, get in the gym and do some leg weight lifting. That will help, too.

Go check with the physiotherapist. Who knows what it could be? Be safe, Keri, and get it checked out.

That is nice history, guys. Thanks for sharing it.

I can take it or leave it. Neither bothers me, and I have worn my belt both ways.

Possibly they LIKED it! Their style of sparring fit into their needs! The Kumite they practiced was effective! These are just some of the possible reasons as to why certain styles of Karate "get attached to one particular style of sparring." And aside from this, competition drives a vast amount of people, and Martial Artist fall into this, as well. So, different ways of competing come into vogue.

Our school has a 5 colored belt system, but each has a low and a high rank (except white). Brown has 3 levels, actually. So, don't be turned off by it. Its a legit system of ranking.

What do you mean by head work??