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Pretty cool. I always enjoyed playing my Sega Genesis.
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Both of those are awesome. I do know that Mega Bloks has put out some pretty big sets, too. They are quite a bit cheaper than Legos, as well. And of course, completely compatible....
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Not cool, man...not cool at all!
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Western swordsmanship getting some love...
bushido_man96 replied to bushido_man96's topic in Martial Arts Weapons
Tallgeese is on the money here. The SCA, although not completely accurate as far as historical swordsmanship goes, is still a lot of fun, and it gives you some ideas as to how to work a sword. You can still learn the cuts and parrys, but what you have to watch for is that the SCA runs on almost like a point system for their fights. When a limb is "rent" then it must be removed from the fight, like arm behnd the back, or kneeling when a leg is cut, etc. In the end, it is fun, and I think you would enjoy it, if you like Medieval European culture and history. -
Motivating Younger and Older Students
bushido_man96 replied to tsdprime93's topic in Instructors and School Owners
Providing them with applications to work on that they can use is a good way. Give them some back and forth drills in which each gets to apply different applications, and help to interpret them. Bag work and mitt work are also good for breaking up monotony as well. -
The Martial Artists' Training Log
bushido_man96 replied to bushido_man96's topic in Health and Fitness
8-18-08 I was sick yesterday, and feel pretty weak today. I am taking the day off. It really sucks, being sick. -
Karate Ni Sente Nashi-There is no first attack in Karate...
bushido_man96 replied to bushido_man96's topic in Karate
It will also depend on your interpretations of the moves in the forms. Is that a downward block, or a downward hammerfist strike to the groin? It just depends. -
MA Training: Mind, Body & Spirit...
bushido_man96 replied to bushido_man96's topic in General Martial Arts Discussion
I agree here as well. At the age of 30, I already have my outlooks on life pretty well set, and unless someone has a pretty convincing arguement, then I am unlikely to change my views of right/wrong, my moral and ethical outlooks on life, and my spiritual viewpoints. A high-dan instructor or MA style founder's ideals don't necessarily translate to my ideals. -
I haven't but I hope to someday. I have read The Way of Sanchin Kata, by one of the same authors, and really enjoyed it. I have heard good things about the book.
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Online Training to study other arts?
bushido_man96 replied to jiujitsufan10's topic in General Martial Arts Discussion
From the reading that I have done, I don't think that this is the case. Neither has every Samurai warrior or Master of old been the most benevolent souls to walk the earth, either. -
Online Training to study other arts?
bushido_man96 replied to jiujitsufan10's topic in General Martial Arts Discussion
True Karate is not about competition though. So you don't think it is possible for someone to Box into their 70s? I think it is. -
Calling MMA Fans for KarateForums.com MMA Picks!
bushido_man96 replied to Patrick's topic in KarateForums.com Announcements
Ah, more Fantasy for me! Thanks! -
Online Training to study other arts?
bushido_man96 replied to jiujitsufan10's topic in General Martial Arts Discussion
They may not be competing. 70 year old Karatekas don't, either. -
What does this ideal mean to you, in sport fighitng, and in self-defense?
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Next Harry Potter Film Pushed Back 8 Months
bushido_man96 replied to Patrick's topic in General Chat
Bummer. -
Gotta love those NES games for challenge! Castlevania was tough. I loved those games.
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Ruby Tuesday Blowing Up Last "Old" Restaurant
bushido_man96 replied to Patrick's topic in General Chat
Hehe. Nice. -
Floating Soccer/Football Pitch in Singapore
bushido_man96 replied to Patrick's topic in General Chat
Interesting idea. -
Then, you sucker punch him!
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Western swordsmanship getting some love...
bushido_man96 replied to bushido_man96's topic in Martial Arts Weapons
No, you're not missing anything. The truth is that there are many similarities between Medieval European and Japanese Swordsmanship, technique wise.Pick up some Medieval Combat manuals, and you can really see the similarities. Truly, combat is universal. -
Breaking Today
bushido_man96 replied to Truestar's topic in Share Your Testing, Grading, or Promotion
Congrats on the break. Breaking always feels good when you get it. -
Post note: Bare in mind here that I am talking about fighting, not competition. So: Does anyone think that it is possible to "fight dirty?" Or does the very nature of fighting lend itself to the fact that there is no such thing? Likewise, is there any such thing as a "fair fight?"
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Number of Sparring Techniques Needed?
bushido_man96 replied to Johnlogic121's topic in General Martial Arts Discussion
Yeah, it always seems the moves we like aren't always the moves that work. Its hard to ditch them at times, too. -
You might just check the Yellow Pages when you get there. That may be the only place the local schools are listed. Also, the college may have a club or two for you to look into, or better yet, it may have an MA course that is offered for credit hours! (I have around 9 college credit hours dedicated to MA training myself ) Otherwise, just ask around when you get down there, to see what is around.
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I concur here. I have a friend that works Defensive Tactics and Combat Hapkido with me, but he started out in our Taekwondo class. He says that he will come back to TKD sometime, when he gets his forms back down, or something. I keep telling him that he won't unless he gets back into class. Just go. Get it started now. You won't regret it, thats for sure. Welcome to KF.