bushido_man96

Good response, cross. I do feel that if you choose to master a system, or achieve a black belt, then having an instructor is the way to go. Otherwise, I think that one could try, but I don't think it would go too well. But to learn efficient self-defense and the like, I think can be done more easily with the like-minded individuals and peers.

No problem! I'm glad you got to it. I disagree with your assessment here. I believe that each trained fighter makes his own decision on whether or not they try to avoid a fight or not. The level of training as far a technique has no effect on this. Only their personal beliefs and philosophy. I have a different viewpoint here as well. I think that if they are focusing and practicing on making these training materials work, and they work on applying them in different situations, then I think the are a trained fighter. They may not be as well trained, but they are still training, in a sense.

Incredible!

I agree. RIP.

Nice reminders, I suppose. I like to think that I have fairly decent grammar usage.

At the same time, the Gracies have been known for their "take all comers, no rules" philosophy. Just playing devil's advocate here, to bring out another point. Yeah, it should not be tolerated if it is against the rules, but Shamrock does have a bit of a point.

I like this set up. Lesnar doesn't have to win to prove himself; just survive. I think he can. I would love to see this fight go all 5 rounds. I love Couture as a fighter. I think he can win this match, but, I think he can lose it, too. We've seen it many times in MMA; it just takes one shot. But, like everyone else, I am not going against Randy. This would be a fun fight to watch. Lesnar is getting better, and soon, he'll be contending for sure.

I'm glad to hear that the transition went well, Truestar. Patience is one of the virtues that I improved upon when I became a kid's instructor. I see these problems in my school as well. The transition can be tough, and some of the kids that do make the transition I sometimes think could use some more time in the Ninjas class. Its important to evaluate the maturity level of each child before he/she is moved up. Some will be able to jump in sooner than others, and that is ok. At times, I think that having a kids program seperate from the adults but above the Ninjas class is what benefits the transition period the best.

Thanks for jumping on board, guys. I appreciate seeing new information, like these quoted below. It was what I had in mind when I started this thread up. I love to exchange ideas, and it allows me to vent out the things that I seem to have trouble with in practice. What is the Horesman's form? I have never heard of it before. What is this? Another new one to me. 9-2-08 Did some full sit-ups today, but that was about it: 20, 15. 9-3-08 Today was a bit more active. Push-ups: 2x15 At the park, from Tae Kwon Do: Axe kick (in to out): fight stance. 10 each leg. Jumping round kick: fighting stance, advancing. 5 each leg. Jumping side kick: fighting stance, advancing. 5 each leg. Doing this kick was funky. It started like a jumping front kick, by using one leg to burst up, and then swithing and kicking with the other leg. Trying to get the hips turned over to do this kick was tough, and ackward. Combat Hapkido: 7:00 - 7:45. I warmed up with some technique work, namely that dastardly jump side kick I was trying earlier. Then stretched a bit, legs and arms. Worked on yellow and orange belt material, and some on red. I worked on fine-tuning little things, and the work is starting to pay off.

Shotokan would expose him to a lot more striking and kicking than he probably saw in Hapkido. This is a good thing, though. Both can integrate quite well.

Like tallgeese alluded to, much of the what you want to know is going to based more on the personal preference of each instructor. So, you would probably be served best by going to visit each school, asking these questions to the instructors, and watching a few classes of each. I think Goju will work more standing locks into its blocking system, a la the more soft aspect, like the Jujitsu techniques. However, Shotokan will have some of these as well. I do think that Shotokan practitioners do work in sweeps with their stand-up work as well. I would visit each school, if I were you. Then, decide what you would like to try. Good luck, and welcome the KarateForums.com and the Martial Arts!

Good advise, joesteph. It is important that he understands that neither of you are benefitting from his politeness. Let him know that it won't happen like that in real time, so he needs to add a bit more to the realism. Then, you both learn more.

Oyama was a frickin' animal. Those are some good clips.

Good move for you to dive in, BB of C. And I agree with your musing on the being ready on the street and for the courts. Even if two get arrested, it doesn't mean that the judge can't drop some of the charges, if you can state your case well.

Good points as well, DWx.

Good advice, tallgeese. Mentally rehearsing these things, along with some physical walk-thrus can go a long way towards preparation.

Yeah, I have a friend in Aikido who pratices moves from seiza as well.

Good points, and I agree.

So am I!! Can't live without the stuff.

I don't think you will lose control and power too much, as long as you make sure to continue to strengthen your legs as you increase your flexibility.

Its working out pretty well so far. And I have lots of stuff to get through, so I will have different stuff for quite some time. My library is a constant source of annoyance for my wife, though.

Perhaps for duels and the like, it was a starting position. I doubt that it had much use on the battlefield.

I would say it is a Martial Art school, but it does need a rework on some of its methods.

That upward strike can work well on a locked elbow, as well.

I think that this could very well be the case. Makes sense to me, anyways.