bushido_man96

Probably lots of crunches and other ab work is what you would need to do.

Normally, I'd say no, as well. However, there are a lot of times when I do wish I was taller. At $18,000 a year, its a bit too steep for any budget I'll ever have.

I've heard Kwanjangnim in reference to just grand masters in general; not soley Hwang Kee.

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It would depend, I guess, on what each was capapble of with his/her weapon. I think that the knife is more practical, and probably less likely to cause problems if seen.

It will depend on prior experience, physical ability, and each school's policy on such actions.

That is true, JusticeZero. It's always the wrong guy or sleazey guy that has the good lawyer. If they are someone who is already known to be a regular patron to the local detention facilities, then it is likely that most of the local law enforcement are aware of this, as well. And law enforcement investigators do have ways of seeing through the lies.

Good usage of a flying kick, and even better usage of the camera on the cell phone. Great quick thinking.

I'm not sure how often occurences like seen in the movie ConAir actually happen...

Well, he was under the weight for the weight class involved. They just happened to agree to fight at a specific weight, because the opponent hadn't fought at anything heavier. So, the actual weight class requirement was met, but just not the specifics agreed to for this fight.

Getting it as a sport in a school would be tough. I think it could be done, but you'd have to get enough interest to field the team, and then get other schools to participate.

These are all good thoughts and ideas to consider so far, guys and gals.

Yikes, man. What a leg-killer! 9-25-09 Aikido: 4:20 - 5:00. One-on-one time with the sempai, and it was good time, too. We worked on only two techniques: Katatetori Shihonage (same side wrist grab, 4 directions throw) and Shomenuchi Iriminage (downward strike to head, entering throw). We did shihonage first, and spent a bulk of the time on it, and then iriminage second. We slowed down both of them, and I really focused on the "hookup" of the techniques; the very beginning of each, making the connection and setting everything else up. It was great work, and I came away with some things to consider. It also happens that these were 1) two of the techniques we covered at the seminar, and 2) both are required techniques for my next testing. 9-27-09 Sit-ups: 10, 20 Crunches: 10 Did some running today, too. Not much, but some.

I'd go for the heavy. I think that they wear better than a lighter one.

I'd always heard Sabumnim as just an instructor title, and I was familiar with Kwanjangnim, as well. I think Kwangjangnim also gets referred to as "Grandmaster," does it not?

I'm of the same mind as rogue here. I have been reading the Best Karate series myself, and find the layout helpful. Also, you could look into finding a copy of Funakoshi's Karate-Do Kyohan, as I have heard it is a very valuable piece of MA literature, as well.

Typically, fighting never does end up looking aesthitcally pleasing to most people. But, beauty is in the eye of the beholder...

Well, there are basics and starting points for everything, Tony. That does sound like a good way to enhance training for balance, and is a good consideration.

I'd have to see what you do, observe the concepts behind the mechanics, and generally play around with it a bit before coming to any conclusions about it. In the MAs today, the announcement of a "newly created style" tends to generate a lot of skeptisism. Along the lines of what JZ was mentioning, reasons and specifics are what come to mind when wondering why a new style is created. Creating to create isn't always a good thing.

I believe in this instance, sensei8 is talking about the base foot when kicking and pivoting. I have always been taught that "proper form" for my styles has been with the heel on the floor when kicking. However, in Muay Thai, I believe they emphasize coming up on to the ball of the pivot foot, to facilitate a quick pivot, and I think that they feel it adds power to the kicks. I have experimented with this some, and although it feels ackward to me and my flat-footed tendencies, I don't know if it causes as much problems with balance as others might contest. I think as long as you pick your poison, and stick with it, it should be a boon to you.

Whoa, that guy had some time on his hands. Cute.

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Thanks, guys. I actually took some time to address this at the end of my class the other night. Although I didn't get to do it as a drill, I planted the seeds in their minds.

9-23-09 Bench press: 115x20, 135x15 TKD class: 6:00 - 7:00. Taught class tonight.