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Likewise, I would probably struggle with the more circular blocks that you mention. But, with time, one can adjust, and perhaps take the best of both worlds. At any rate, what is important in my mind is if you can take what you know, and make it work efficiently for you. That is the essence, I think.

I have also found this to be true. Falling and rolling seems to focus a lot on the core. I do appreciate it. Yeah, seiza pretty much sucks. I can't sit in it for too long, and it is nice that our dojo isn't too strict on it when doing the demonstrations. I'm getting better, but I don't care for it.

I agree that having some information on exactly what you are talking about would be most helpful. But, as tallgeese stated, just bringing it up in a "what do you think of this" kind of way will do two things; 1) get it out in the open, and 2) get the instructor thinking about different approaches. And it won't make you look like a know-it-all.

Congrats to you, Patrick, for putting together such a constructive place for all of us to spend some time.

:lol: That's great!

That's pretty cool. I wonder how hard it is to take apart?

My TKD school had a testing tonight, and there were 4 white belts that tested. One of them was so nervous that she almost couldn't contain herself. It reminded me of what it was like when I first tested as a white belt. I used to get really nervous, and still do, but not to the extent that I used to. I would get pretty wound up, the butterflies would kill me, and I wouldn't eat before hand (and for me, that's saying something! ). So, I was wondering how many here remember their first testing, and how nervous they were at the time? Do you still get really nervous?

I agree here as well. Arcing attacks like the hook and uppercut punches would apply as well. These are good shots to throw in close, and they should not be discounted.

I have never taught it, and have only experienced it a few times. I really enjoy the stuff that we do from Hock's system when we get to it. I don't remember much about PPCT, but I do remember this technique, the dead-leg round kick to the common peroneal, and the front pushing kick to the bladder, along with the way that the hands were held out in front. Could you give me more specifics on what you don't like about it? 11-20-08 TKD testing: 6:30 - 7:30. No workout or demo today. Led the floor for the testing.

That must be pretty nice to be able to go to class 5 days a week. I get 2 at my TKD school, and one Aikido, if I'm having a good week. With the Hapkido session, I might get 4 training sessions in a week.

My concern here lies in these statements. You state that you can play basketball at a high level, and not have these problems. If this is the case, then I don't understand why warming up at a high level would be any different. It seems inconsistent. Perhaps you should take about 15 to 20 minutes of your own time before class to do a light warm-up, prior to going into class. That may help.

It was "Your thoughts?" that tipped me off first.

I agree. I think that saying that if one claims that MMA is more of a strategy than a style, then I think you can say that about most styles in general. Each style tends to have something about it that defines it, which is why there end up being so many different ones. What works for one doesn't necessarily work for another, so variations come about.

You got your hands full there, eh ? It really isn't too bad. I do one Combat Hapkido class on Monday mornings right now, I got to TKD 2 days a week, and I attend Aikido on Saturday mornings, if nothing else is going on.

With the holidays coming around, you could offer some holiday special to potential customers.

I like this one!

Welcome, John. Don't I know you?

Looks good. Its nice to see another DC movie, as well.

Very cool. Really creative.

I would like to see it, but I don't know that I'll make it a priority. Maybe when it hits DVD.

There are some wild ideas there. Crazy stuff.

Being on your knees won't allow you to be near as mobile as you need to be to fight well. It may take away some targets for your opponent, but it may not be worth it. Like you mentioned, though, Aikido does many techniques from the kneeling position; in fact, some Aikido schools require all techniques done standing to be done from kneeling as well, at some point in their ranks. I think it can be a useful training tool, but other than that, I doubt I would try it for combat purposes.

It looks like it got a few good reviews. It may be worth checking out.

I like the brachial stun, too. I actually had that done to me once, as a dummy for an instructor of mine. He was doing a demo for a criminal justice class he was taking, and he was demonstrating PPCT stuff. He whacked me, and I almost went to sleep. 11-18-08 Legs Hip adduction: 100x10x3 Hip abduction: 100x10x3 Chest/triceps Triceps press: 177x10, 215x10, 10 Back/shoulders/biceps 1 arm dumbell row: 40x10, 10, 50x8 Barbell curls: 70x10, 75x8, 80x6 TKD class: 6:00 - 7:00. We got to spar without pads on tonight, and it was a nice change. It really makes people want to stand and slug it out less.

Not as far as I could tell. It seems to be a Korean deal at this point. But perhaps we shall see some of their fighters make their way into some of the bigger promotions.