bushido_man96

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.

Another thing I have noticed when performing high kicks on BOB: I was recently doing a spinning hook kick on BOB. I found that the higher I had to kick, the closer I had to be to the bag to hit it. By the time I finished spinning and connected the kick, I looked where I was standing. I was close enough to punch. So, I think the higher that you kick, the less that you get the extended range factor. Your optimum range will be right at waste level.

It is important to consider the training methods involved when looking into self-defense/combative methods. Not the art, but the way it is approached.

It appears so. He even still considers the UFC.

That does sound tough. I would be hard pressed to make it through. But, there would definitely be goals to train for!

There is some good info in there, bigpoparob. I think that many people shy away from doing dynamic stretching, because of the risk of injury. The key is to moderate what you do, and don't overdo it. PNF stetching is another good way to supplement static stretching to improve flexibility.

I guess....

9-1-08 Defensive Tactics/Combat Hapkido: 10:15 - 11:30. We worked on some circular throws from Hock's curriculum today. We did head twist takedowns, arm/torso twist throws, and a wrist takedown. Also did push-ups: 2x15.

8-31-08 From Tae Kwon Do, The Ultimate.... again: Rising kick (stretching kick): 10 each leg. Front kick: front stance, advancing. 10 each leg. Outside crossing kick (crescent kick): 10 each leg. Inside crossing kick (crescent kick): 10 each leg. Jumping front kick: back stance, advancing. 10 each leg. Hook kick: from fighting stance, front leg. 10 each leg. Spinning back kick (with step forward): fighting stance, advancing. 10 each leg. Spinning hook kick: fighting stance. 10 each leg. I was focusing on not over-rotating on the spin back kick, and on getting good base foot rotation for the spin hook kicks.

8-29-08 At the park again, working solo, using Tae Kwon Do, The Ultimate Reference Guide to the World's Most Popular Martial Art as a reference point again: Straight punching: sitting stance. 10 each arm. Side punching: from sitting stance. 10 each side. Jab: fighting stance. 10 each side. Reverse punch (cross): fighting stance. 10 each side. Double punch (jab/cross combo): fighting stance. 10 combos from each side. Knife hand strike (upset): front stance, advancing. 10 each side. Spear hand strike: front stance, advancing. 10 each side. Side kick: I used the method discussed/demonstrated in the Side Kick thread here. Stepping together and kicking from a fighting stance. 10 each side. This has always been a tough kick for me, and it was tough today. Made my hips sore, too. Round kick: back leg, advancing. 10 each leg.[/url]