bushido_man96

Its unfortunate, but it has been the trend of many 1st generation KMA masters (after the occupations ending) to take that route...Can't say I blame them, the Japanese did some pretty bad things to Korea, and Korean culture in general...So there is/was some bitterness to that end. This just makes it MUCH harder to do good, coherent research though... This is pretty much the case with many Korean MAs, when you attempt to read the histories of the likes of TKD, attempts are made to link the art to ancient styles like SuBak and Taek Kyon, when there really isn't anything to link to. TKD has mostly Shotokan origins, with some Chinese influences, depending on the Kwan, and Hapkido has Daito Ryu origins.

I love two person work. Working with scenarios is a great time, and one of the most realistic ways to train, in my opinion.

Thanks for the expanation, Dobbersky. I appreciate it.

I think that this is a good training focus, for that moment when combat begins. After that, training the Boxing guard, like what tallgeese mentions, is one of the better ways to cover, in my opinion.

Ok, the title is a bit clumsy, but I want all comers in here to discuss it, so I just made up a style. The idea pegs from a piece of a quote made by unkownstyle in the Sweeps thread on page 3: I think this brings up an interesting concept. It is easy to see in MMA that each fighter has an individual style. Likewise, Bruce Lee stated the same idea. But, can't we translate this to any style of MA, regardless? I do TKD, a primarily kicking art. I do kick quite a bit, but I don't count it as my strength. I like to get in and punch a lot, and then kick in close as they back away. I don't jump much any more either, but some TKDers do. So, in your style of MA, what "styles" do you see pop up between fellow students and competitors?

I do know bits of Japanse, just not too many of the techniques names. I know Rei is bow, Seiza is the sitting on knees posture, and a few basic things. As for what the basics were called, I really couldn't catch the name. I will this Saturday, though!

My style, which pretty well corresponds to DWx's, has a set of tenets that are supposed to be viewed as the way we should carry ourselves in society as well as class. I wouldn't say that I have molded myself to these tenets, though, because my folks pretty much raised me to do things the way the tenets flow. Its just a coincidence that my parents raised me to follow rules similar to the tenets. Or, it isn't a coincidence, as the tenets are just about the kinds of things that you expect upstanding citizens to adhere to. As far as anything religious goes, I have my beliefs, and I live by them. MA training fits into them well. Nothing really hard and fast, though.

I think you are right on top of it here, tallgeese. I had an "empty your cup" moment at the Aikido seminar I attended last weekend. I went in with my prior knowledge, and even had to stop myself from my natural TKD tendencies (which was my "it hits all by itself moment" ). But, what I had to do, was try not to do my natural TKD/Hapkido stuff, and just do things the way the Sensei was showing us to do it. This worked surprisingly well for me, too. I still used my Hapkido knowledge of wrist cranking and joint locking, etc., to work on some of the locks and stuff, but with the new Tai Sabaki and such, emptying my cup was the only way to go. Man, I'm getting all spiritual and stuff....

This is true. However, what made the difference was the training methods that Kano introduced in his Judo. He made randori a full-on event, more like Wrestling is, stripping away the stuff that couldn't be done full speed, and focusing on the throws, pins, and locks that can submit an opponent, but allow him to get up and randori again. It wasn't really that the Judo was better than the Jujitsu, but the training methodology made the acquisition and use of Judo skills quicker to attain while being more realistic.

This is how I approach the situations as well. I always try to spar with my top speed, but I monitor the contact and the intensity as much as I can so that my partner can still have an opportunity to learn and assimilate whats going on. I agree with unknownstyle when it comes down to each individual.

Finding time to train is one of the hard things, especially when you have other committments, like work. Driving an hour and a half would also suck because of the gas prices. There may be some other low-key clubs nearby that don't advertise, and work out in an armory or something that you haven't heard about. Keep checking around. I also would not discount the Y right away either. The people may take a while to warm up to you, but in the end, are you going to make friends, or are you going in to train? Keep your goals in mind, and do what you can to achieve them. Welcome to the Forums!

I think shuffling is like what Rateh has explained, crossing the legs, and then kicking. We also do a replacement step, which can be done hopping or stepping. Crossovers are usually done with the back leg stepping behind, except for doing basics.

Hey, its no accident.....

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That is frickin' cool!

I imagine it didn't!

Well, I have updated my Aikido experience in the Martial Artists' Training Log thread, so I won't rehash all of it here. But, I will throw in some information here as well. I really enjoyed the seminar, and I learned a lot of new things about how to move, and how to stay more relaxed and use my "center" to help with techniques. Several of the guys there commented that I had a good center (which means I have a use for my big hips! ), if I can just take the time to work on it. The basics were kind of confusing, but with time, I can get them down. The seminar was put on by the Fort Hays State University Aikido Club, and this club is under the Aikido Association of America. Sensei Stephen Toyoda was the seminar instructor, and I thought that he was a very nice, genuine person. He was very helpful when we had questions, and I thought that he was a very good instructor. The best news that I found out over the course of the weekend was that the Aikido Club has a class on Saturday mornings, and the club is free of tuition. So, I may go back on Saturday for a class.

I'll probably buy it.

You know, they do have practice knives that shock you when contact is made....they are adjustable and everything....that might be an idea for you to try.... It should help with student retention, at least...

Ah, now I see. Our organizations' senior black belt is a 7th dan, and he usually comes to one of our testings a year. He does that form. Our organization tends to have a different flow to the forms, but I'm sure it is the same form. Thanks for posting that. That was a very different form that what I have been use to seeing. I liked it, and I liked the bunkai as well. Pretty straightforward stuff. Is that a form unique to Ashihara style?

I think you are right. It would be fun to see.

This may sound strange, but that is exactly why we teach our students initially step in front. It makes them focus extra hard on getting that knee around, and getting into good position to execute a powerful kick. It seems counter-intuitive, but it does yield pretty good results.

Thanks for getting back with us on this. It sounds like that young man has some serious control issues, if you ask me. I'm not so sure you daughter really "lost control." I think she accomplished exactly what she wanted to. She may not have taken the high road, but we can't always do so, either (at least, in my opinion). I think that joesteph made some good points as well. Kudos to you, USCMAAI!