bushido_man96

This is one of the reasons that I would tend to shy away from the junior rank, and it has bothered me in the past. I can't see a reason to test someone twice for the same rank. Now, if the requirements are a bit different, then I can understand things a bit more. But, if this is the case, then what is the difference between this junior rank, and an adult rank of the same requirements, that is a colored belt? Why not just make them both wear colored belts?

I agree with the general consensus here. I think it is good to train a technique like you want to take someone out with one shot. However, you have to also train to chain all of your one-hit-wonders together, just in case it doesn't work.

I don't quite understand what you are looking for in a tournament. If a tournament doesn't use a point system, then how do you judge the competitors? Tournaments are supposed to be displays of superiority of skill against others. If you don't go with points (in sparring), then you have to look into other avenues, which basically leaves the knock-out. That's about it. Perhaps what you are looking for is a seminar, or interschool workout, or something like that. People would be more willing to share information and work with you in a setting like that, as opposed to a tournament setting. Competitions definitely are not for everyone. Although I have done my share, they aren't for me. But I do respect those that can go and compete and do well; it is not an easy thing to do.

Well, I should be able to get an extra post in....

Man, that is quite extensive. I too feel that abandoned places tend to have an aura about them. It makes you think about the past so much.

Ah, thanks. That helps. However, I don't know where you could find the kind you are looking for.

I see what you are saying, Joe, but I still stand by what I stated. However, I see that you are vexed by the rules you have to spar with, and therefore mean kicking good within those parameters. I would not say that heavy lifting with your legs decreased your flexibility; improper stretching exercises (those not conducive to kicking) would have contributed to your flexibility. What I mean to say is that being a good kicker can translate to more than just a sparring medium. I truly think that you can be a good kicker, even if it is only in the self-defense realm of low-line kicking.

Just doing it more is good advise. Try to limit yourself in sparring, to work on things that you might not be as good at. Try to find drills to do away from sparring that allows you to develop your kicking, and then take it to sparring with you.

Hehe, well, I don't know all. I just don't mind looking around to find out. Or asking...

How big is your group?

This is a good idea. I may have to revisit the rope. Fu Man: the book looks like a good deal, too. Thanks for sharing it.

12-8-08 Defensive Tactics: 8:45 - 10:30. It was good to get back into this. We worked on outside armwraps for the most part, which is going to be what we cover a lot of in the next session he is teaching to the PD this week. I really liked what we went over, and I think that it would be good stuff for our jail staff to learn as well. Chest/triceps Bench press: 155x10, 185x10, 205x5 Triceps push-downs: 105x10, 120x8, 6 Legs Leg press: 320x15x3 Leg extensions: 95x15x3 Leg curls: 160x15x3 Abs Cable crunches: 90x15, 105x15, 15 Cable trunk twists: 70x10x3 12-9-08 Floor side kicks: 3x10 each side Doggy side kicks: 2x10 each side

Well, there's nothing wrong with bruises, now is there?

I agree with you here, and the more I read about Abernthey's approach to training, the more I wouldn't mind spending more time focusing on a single hyung.

With my first few exposures, I really liked the irimi-nage movements and motions, so I tried to work off of them for a time. I think when it picks back up, I'll ask for a few pointers there, and then work with it on my own to get them down.

This is a good observation, ps1. I would not have pieced this together, but it makes good sense.

Our org had some age limits, too. But they changed when the GMs kids got to where they had the time in to test, but not the age yet. Nepotism.

Never tried it either. I don't think I would, though.

Burpees are a great exercise to try.

Thanks for the review, tallgeese. It sounds like if it allows the attacker to simulate actual attacks and responses, then how can you go wrong with it?

I know what you mean there, Ozpunker. It sucks when you go to a tourney, and your division isn't that big. I like having bigger divisions.

"Sijak" is the Korean term for begin.

It would depend on which style of Karate you are referring to. Can you give us some specifics? Maybe then we could help better.

Thanks for the tips, John. I have noticed that the Aikido classes tend to be a bit more helter-skelter in what they teach. It just seems to go on a whim of the class teacher. When we did the seminar, however, it was a bit different. We started with a technique, and we did it from one particular instance, like the same side grab. Then, we moved to doing it from a punch. Then, from maybe a grab and punch. I liked this approach, and I would like to see more of it in a class.

I would love to have a go at some BJJ. I have no ground game, so that or Wrestling would be great to do.