bushido_man96

I think that this is a fair example, and I don't think it is something that everyone will be able to do right away. However, the nice thing about the Martial Arts is that you don't have to hurry. Yes, one still is working for a grade, in a way, but I don't quite line it up the same as cheating on tests in classes to pass both. Everyone will be affected differently by their training, for sure.

Welcome, Luvshak. Newcomers are more than welcome to play along.

That's pretty crazy.

It really is something that should be taken seriously. It is driving while impaired, and is wreckless. Not much different than driving under the influence of alcohol, when you consider what the consequences could be.

Does that really connotate "advanced," though? In my mind, not really. Even in the videos that Joe posted, I don't think that those techniques are that complicated. At any rate, how much time would you have to spend learning the "double punch" before you went on to adding the "collapsing" elbow? Not much. That could be done in the first 15 minutes of class, easily, I think. The footwork isn't complex, even with the follow-ups. I do think that there are some basics concepts behind body movement involved in learning self-defense techniques. But in the end, the wrist only moves 4 ways; forward, back, and a bit to each side. There's a bit of angle in there, but that's the meat of it. So, there are only so many ways to manipulate the wrist. Once one starts to tag something as "advanced" self-defense, I think it comes at the risk of adding flair or flash to the technique that is not needed, and loading too much fine motor skill into a technique that hopefully pops out in a situation where adrenaline has numbed those fine motor skills considerably.

8-25-09 Weights Leg press: 370x10x3 Assisted pull-ups: 9, 7, 6, max sets. Lunges: 25x10x3 Bar curls: 70x10x3 Calf raises: 3x15 Stretch: 10 minutes MA Session TKD: 3:30 - 3:50. Worked on black belt forms. Se-Jong x 2, Gae-Baek x 2, Po-Eun x 2, Kwang-Gae x 2. Defensive Tactics: 4:00 - 4:50. Worked on some spontaneous knife defense, against underhand stabs, overhead stabs, and slashes. This was a really good session. We then did some kick exchange exercises, and some low line kicks. My DT partner made an interesting comment, about doing some techniques differently, or approaching a drill that is different than something we do in sparring in TKD class. He said "I don't want to mess up your TKD..." and I told him that wouldn't happen. I said, "why do you think I take TKD, anyways? Its so I can apply this stuff."

I'm with tg again here. If you want to give it a go, then do. I think that even having an interest in checking something else out is a good enough reason. You may learn some different concepts in the different schools, and you can apply them accordingly. If you begin to feel overwhelmed, then back down to just one art. Just do what you can.

Perhaps, but I didn't see that the punches in this kata rose that high.

Well, its like anything that you do a lot of. The more you study it, the more you see. Naturally, this can only come with time and experience. I don't like to put the shodan rank on such a high pedestal. It is an achievement to be proud of, and it should be taken seriously, but in the end, its just another step that you take....and you can't take it until you get there.

I tend to agree with tallgeese here. If you want to do both, and have the time and resources to do so, then go for it. If you find it a bit overwhelming, then stick to one for a while. I also think that you can master/perfect/whatever you want to refer to it as, more than one art. Its all about how well you can pick it up, and how hard you work on them. Its possible. Maybe not easy, but hey, if it were easy, then everyone would do it.

My deal here is that these guys have to start somewhere, and have to get that experience from somewhere, so I don't have a problem in working with someone who doesn't have as much experience as others do. One can only become great one day at a time. Who knows? You may end up becoming a part of something special.

I agree with your sentiments here. I like to gain the control and maintain it, especially since its more applicable to cuffing and the like. Yes, I have noticed this, too. Aikido movement, for lack of better terminology, seems to be a lot more technical than the Hapkido movement that I do. However, I have found spots where I do a bit of cross-over with each. Of these two 'soft' styles, I find that Hapkido is the 'harder' of the two styles. However, in reading books put out by the Yoshinkan, I've seen more serious striking involved. The system I study in tends to be less aggressive with the strikes. Thanks for the comments thus far, guys.

That is something that bothers me about Fencing footwork, that it is all back and forth, with no lateral movement. Its good footwork for what it is, but having that lateral movement is a big helper, in my opinion.

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I have been studying Combat Hapkido for several years now, and I have also been studying Aikido for a while now too, although the college break has put me on hiatus from Aikido. I have seen some difference in the two, and wanted to share them here. 1. Energy. In Aikido, there is more focus on energy. It may be given by the attacker, in the form of a push or a pull, or the defender can give some energy to create movement for projection. In Combat Hapkido, this isn't always the case. Attacks with punches or kicks will produce some energy, but grabs are not usually accompanied by a push or a pulling motion. 2. Rolls/breakfalls. Many of the Aikido techniques end in a throw, or a "projection" of the attacker; the attacker is thrown, and rolls back to a standing position many times. However, there are some breakfalls, and there are also pins and locks taught, as well. However, I feel that Combat Hapkido does a lot more takedowns and restraints/holds, which means for the attacker, that there is less rolling, and more breakfalling, and more tapping out. 3. Striking. Combat Hapkido contains strikes, and they are usually part of every technique done. They are used as distraction techniques, as well as finishes. In Aikido, there isn't near as much striking as the defender, and striking technique is not worked on as a part of the curriculum. It is in Combat Hapkido.

8-24-09 Bench press: 165x10, 175x8, 185x6, 195x4, 215x2, 235x1. I may go up on the early sets. Crunches: 4x25 Sit-ups: 20, 15. I used less foot brace on these today. Push-ups: 30, 25, max sets. I don't seem to be making gains here. Dumbell military press: 30x15x3 Dips: 10, 8 max sets.

In watching one of the videos posted on a thread, the instructor started by stating that they were demonstrating "advanced" self-defense techniques. I don't like the use of the term "advanced" so much in regards to self-defense. What exactly would "advanced" entail? Is there anything that you can't learn self-defense to early on? I don't like to think so. I like to think that you have self-defense; no titles or otherwise. I think that if an instructor has a good system of concepts and strategies, then those things will reach across the board for most, if not all, self-defense scenarios. Just my take, though. Thoughts?

Welcome to KF, and welcome to the world of Martial Arts.

Congrats!

You'll get varying degrees of answers on this one, but as far as I'm concerned, I wouldn't rule the dojo out until you have viewed any of the classes the shodan teaches. Many will say that no, not as a shodan. But, the person may have a good grasp of the material, and have a good teaching method. If he does, then there isn't any reason to give them a shot.

I like the elaboration on hitting and pushing. My sentiments, as well.

I agree with JusticeZero and work on other things. Focus on your other hand. Maybe lead with the other side, and do things that way. Rest that particular finger, but work around it, and keep your training going.

8-20-09 Got 5 minutes of doing shome akitaiso, then got interrupted. 8-21-09 Warm-up: Bike with dog 1 mile, 5 minute stretch. Leg press: 255x20x3 Assisted pull-ups: 10, 7 max sets. Dead lift: 205x5x3 Crunches: 4x25 Lat pull-down: 110x15x3 Lunges: 3x10 Dumbell row: 35x10x3 Dumbell curls: 25x10x3 Bar curls: 70x10x3 8-22-09 Ex. bike: 7 miles Walk: 12 minutes 8-23-09 Bike 1 mile with dog, stretched out legs.

Typically, that stuff isn't going to get you the results you want, in a healthy way. The best thing to do is watch your caloric intake, and exercise. Always has worked, and always will work. And no side effects.

I hear lasik sugery works wonders.