bushido_man96

That's some pretty cool stuff. Maybe we should all start carrying a deck of cards for protection?

I like this idea. I think I'll give it a look-over, and give it a go.

If I did that, I'd have some terrible gas during comps. I'd have to throw out an extra kihap to cover up a fart!

The conditioning that WTF players usually have is awesome. Taking that conditoning and focusing on more of an SD aspect, would benefit them greatly.

Christopher Paolini's Inheritance Cycle is fun, too.

These are good books, and gets you into the history of things really nicely. Gives you some background on the LOR stuff, too. I had heard that he had passed on. Is that the case? Did he finish out the series? I am a big fan of George R. R. Martin's Song of Ice and Fire. It has kind of a Rated-R LOR feel to it, but the rich history seems to come in a simpler fashion. Good books, and the series develops characters very nicely.

I don't have a lot of experience in this area, but in the Ground Defense class that I did put on by the KLETC, this idea was part of the training. We would work on a sweep from the guard, and then work into transitioning to the mount, or something. After we had a few different things down, one guy would start on the bottom, work his way out, and the other would then work to something. He called it a "series," but it pretty much the same idea. I'd love to get more of it in.

Although you mentioned that your thought here was rhetorical, I'd like to address it anyway. Calling it a waste of time won't necessarily be true, especially if it does hold value to you, and especially if you do enjoy doing it. As I mentioned earlier, I do enjoy doing forms. Its fun, and provides a challenge for me. That said, although forms are fun, I don't think that they are the most efficient vehicle for propogating self-defense. With that said, I still will do them for the enjoyment and challenge of them. ...And that's what is important, isn't it?

I think this situation brings up another good point. The section I placed in bold is what I want to discuss: these ideals tend to be most popular in Eastern Martial Arts; Karate, TKD, Tang Soo Do, Aikido, etc. So, my question is, can tradition only come from the East? We have Western traditions, so why can't a Martial Art that has Western traditions in it be considered a "traditional" art, as well? Another point to bring up is how a tradition comes to be. Basically, it has to be a habit that becomes established over time. Therefore, how long does this habit have to be in place before you can determine that is a "tradition?" I hadn't considered this, but it might be worth considering, if the MAs really need one more sub-division. Can you elaborate more as to what it would contain?

Welcome, Kuma!

This ain't no joke! Any kick above the waist goes pretty much out the window (not that I would have tried one, anyway). But even low level kicking motions can be hampered with all that gear hanging off of you. Rolling is a different matter entirely. Its a lot harder to shrimp and roll half to one side when you have a gun, or a TASER, or cuffs, or a radio blocking your motion.

I would like to have a pair of the mitt/gloves for the mitt work I want to do in Hapkido. Perhaps thats the route I can take. Thanks for the reviews.

Thank you for elaborating, Dobbersky.

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Thank you for clarifying that. I didn't realize that was the drive behind it, I guess.

I hear ya, sensei8. I think you make a good point. Talking, and then not doing.

Very nice. Thanks for sharing.

Its not the blood so much, its getting STABBED!

When me and my few training partners get together to train our Hapkido, I wear one of my old brown belts, because that is my rank in Hapkido. No need to wear my black belt from TKD.

No offense taken, Kuma. I just don't think that kind of reaction is something that coaches or teachers tell their students to do when they get a point. I see it a lot in Olympic TKD, and I think it is silly. I spar with those rules myself, but would never drop my guard or turn around in the middle of a match. Its just a bad idea.

That's a good question. Is it? I don't know for sure. Another question is, does it matter if its taught the way Ueshiba taught it? I'd imagine that many would say that no, it isn't the "traditional" approach. However, we always wear clothing, no matter what we do, so should it be relegated to the attire as to what "tradition" is? Here is another point: Ueshiba changed his Aiki-jutsu to his Aikido. If he made changes to a "traditional" style, then how can his style be "traditional" itself? It can get confusing.

That is crazy. RIP

That is why I prefer monthly payments. Usually, they can tell if they won't be around much of the month. But, things do happen. I agree that you have to take care of your students. After a time, I would give a courtesy call, just to let them know that we miss them at the class.

I think that a monthly fee would be the way to go. I do like the class block idea, but I wonder how well it would be received. Best of luck to you! Those prices are high.

I hear you there. I hate needles, and don't like shots, blood draws, etc. No way am I volunteering for acupuncture!