bushido_man96

Not everything is done in the same manner or process as is done in Wado, however. And if forms were earlier touted as complete systems in and of themselves, then it would make sense to work on the forms applications, once the form is learned.

Are you an ATA black belt, Heidi? No. There was a nice article in one of the Trade Journals I get and it interested me so I checked it out. Anyone can use the workout right from the website...very convenient! Ah, cool. Thanks for the info. I asked because I as a 2nd degree in the ATA prior to my current organization. So I was just curious.

Good advice from everyone here. With that said, I don't think I can add too much more. One thing I would say is not to compare the experiences of others with what you hope to attain; it can lead to disappointment. Your body will react differently to exercise than others do, so you have to take that into account when beginning your training program. I especially agree with starting slow and building up. Welcome to the Forums, as well.

Did you use only one holder, or two?

I think that learning the XMA kind of stuff is a great way to augment one's training athletically, and there isn't any question that it can enhance such attributes like hand-eye coordination, balance, etc. I think that if someone wants to augment their training with XMA stuff, I think that is great. I don't think it is for everyone, though.

I don't think that self-defense is a by-product of all MA training. I think it should be, but not all teachers think the same. I think that it is something that should be considered, though, by all who teach. Just food for thought.

I passed up a chance to pick it up at a bookstore not long ago. Perhaps someday, though, I'll take a look at it. I do like to read up on the Jeet Kune Do subject, but there are several different ideas of what Jeet Kune Do is floating around out there. To me, its all the more reason to check it out, though.

I thought we were talking about everything that can be encompassed with the knowledge of the forms. Therefore, applications would apply, no?

Yeah, on the eBay page, the device was actually called Kindling....the wireless wooden reading device...

So what have you decided to do?

I can't help you with the kanji, but it does look nice.

That seems to be a hold-over habit of forms practice, from what I see. Students like to lock and hold their techniques when doing forms, especially kicks.

Are you an ATA black belt, Heidi? 6-10-09 While on our walk tonight (1 mile).... Alternating leg bounds: 3x10 Alternating middle blocks: 10 Alternating outside blocks: 10 Alternating down blocks: 10 Alternating knifehand strikes: 10 Alternating backfist strikes: 10 Alternating punches: 10 100 Push-ups Week 4, Day 2: 25, 29, 25, 25, 36 = 140 I also appear to be nursing a slight groin pull. I'm not sure where that came from, but I don't like it one bit.

Looks managable. Gets the fingers out of the way, at least. I wonder if two holders could hold it comfortably, though? One person holding might not be stable enough for some breaks.

Ah, quite an honor, then. And now, I'll take some time to do my happy dance, for correctly recalling some correct Karate knowledge!!

I agree that the reasons that you mentioned above for studying a Martial Art are all very valid, good reasons for taking up the journey. However, I feel that along with these things, that good, practical self-defense should be a by-product of any Martial Arts training, especially if it is to be classified as a Martial Art. However, this is up to each instructor to decide for what his/her school will teach, be it right or wrong in how one looks at it...

I think that I have heard of "Real Aikido," and I think it is an organization that has a bit of a different focus than derivatives of Ueshiba's Aikido.

I agree that those are all very important attributes that are attained through forms practice. However, when you get an active partner in front of you, they all tend to change a bit. So, its important to do both. At some point, the building blocks have to become a house.

I did notice that. That alone really makes it worth checking out. I also saw that he has a new hardback edition of his book coming out. I wish he would hurry and get volume 2 out there!

Welcome aboard, and good luck with your grading.

Series is 2-1 now. I'm not sure the Magic have what it takes to win this series, though.

That's pretty nifty. An impressive find.

That looks like quite a load, Bob. Have fun, and good luck!

Just incredible to be able to fight through anything like that.

I see. Perhaps just working on her with tracking the target along the path the kick would travel, without kicking at first, might help her to focus on it a bit more? Just a thought. 6-9-09 I helped a student work on her spinning heel and spinning outer crescent kicks tonight. Working on pivoting and getting the body in proper alignment for executing each of the kicks.