bushido_man96

7-21-08 Chest/triceps Bench press: 165x10, 205x6, 215x4 Dips: 3x6 Legs Leg extensions: 85x20, 20, 20 Leg curls: 115x20, 20, 100x20 Calf raises: 126x10, 10, 10 Abs Decline crunches: 3x20 Combat Hapkido: 10:15 - 11:00. Today was fun, because one of the TKD black belts has been showing interest in the Combat Hapkido, and I got to start from the beginning with him, and kind of work with some of the curriculum that I have been coming up with for the ranks. It was also good review for me. We started with the breakaways, and then moved into the same side wrist grab defenses. After getting them down, I really slowed him down, and made him break everything down, piece by piece. I had him work on distractions with a kick first, and then with a hand technique. After getting taken down a lot, we slowed down again and focused on the distraction/diminish technique, and then getting the grab down, building the muscle memory up. We then moved on to some simple trapping drills, and then we went into mitt training. It was pretty good training, and it gave me an idea of what I could do if the instructor lets us start the class up again.

Hello, and welcome to the Forums! Regarding the GKR, I have heard some negative things about this organization. With that said, I think that you should go check out the dojo for yourself, and see what you think. In regards to BJJ or Judo, I don't think there would be as much risk to your golfing as you think there is here. In Judo, you would learn how to fall, and in BJJ, as long as you check your ego at the door, and try not to tough your way through everything, you should stay relatively injury free. In order to gain flexibility, some of the more stand-up and kicking emphasized styles may be up your alley for leg flexibility. BJJ and Judo would probably be better for gaining trunk flexibility and arm range of motion. Barring this info, take a look around at what you have available, and visit some schools and ask questions. I am sure that you will find something that you like.

How about punching them until they give up. Thats submission, isn't it?....

Yes, there are parts of the Shotokan and Chang 'On forms that do mirror each other. I have picked up some interesting tidbits from a 3-part article called TKD: An Historical Appraisal. Apparently, the Chung Do Kwan dojang opnened in Seoul in 1944. I get the impression that this was the frist Kwan to open in Korea. Five more Kwans opened between '44 and '46. Then, in the '50s, Choi's attempts to standardize the Kwans under one banner began. There was resistance to this by some (Hwang Kee comes to mind), but by '59, kwa-jang-nims were forced to comply or be driven from their schools and even Korea.

Good luck, and have fun there!

Welcome to the Forums. You should look into these incidences of injuries that you discussed. Do these things happen weekly at these schools? Have you actually had much classroom experiences with these instructors? These are things that I believe you should look into. Go to the classes, and try to partake in some of them. This will give you a feel for what to expect.

I think in the end, you are not trying to compare style vs. style. You are addressing survival. As you and tallgeese mention, the goal of survival is going to be to get away from the threat. And then, it depends on what the goals of your particular combat are. If you are a civlian, then you want to get away. If you are a soldier, it may be to incapacitate and detain, or kill. Here, the option to turn and run are gone. So, your goals can change things a bit.

UFC competitions may have limits, but so does TKD competitions. And, there are many TKD schools out there that only focus on the competition sparring. The UFC does offer combat that takes place in all ranges, and at full strength and speed.

Not really, no. Just not my thing, sorry. That's cool. It isn't everyones.

Yeah, buddy! Loved Contra. But, NES was 8 bit, if I remember right. Genesis and SNES were 12 or 24, can't remember exactly.

It sounds like you are speaking of relaxing more during a fight/match, right? I think it does have its advantages; although I don't have much fight experience, I think that not being tensed up can help to clear you mind.

I think that if you are fighting, then you are being Martial, and thus, being a Martial Artist, in a sense. Therefore, Martial Arts do work in fights, because fighting is Martial Arts/Sciences/Concepts/whatever you want to call it. I see that you list Boxing among your styles; did you punch in this fight? If you did, I would be willing to bet that some of that Boxing skill you have accumulated paid off during the encounter.

Early UFC were a fairly accurate test, and they didn't take place all that long ago. The fist was in 1996, I believe, so a bit over 10 years ago. Now, every competitor sees the advantage of both striking and grappling. Sure, we could try to issue a series of challenge matches like this again, but I don't think anyone would be all that interested in them.

Here is a website that shows some of the lineages of various masters: http://jerrygalloway.com/tma/tmahistory.htm In Black Belt Magazine, V 46, N 1 (January 2008), there is an article by Robert McLain interviewing Kim Soo. Kim Soo was a former Korea correspondent for Black Belt. Soo enrolled in the Chang Moo Kwan under Lee Nam-sok. He also knew that Lee learned Yoon Byung-in. Soo would often research at the bookstores as much as he could, because everyone was pretty quiet about where they learned their Martial Arts. In 1958, he found a book written by Toyama Kanken in 1953 in Japan, and the book listed Yoon Byung-in as a 4th dan. The chart on the website denotes a Shudokan lineage here.

I loved Streets of Rage too, Kez. For me it is a toss-up between the Sega Genesis and the NES.

That's some very cool stuff.

It sounds like they are really trying to use the hype of Slice to build the company up. It is a good marketing strategy, but they need to make sure that they just don't throw out someone that he is just going to demolish in the first round. It'll be interesting to see how they pursue his coming matches. Its obvious that they do want to keep him on the CBS fights, though.

Welcome to the Forums!

Enjoy your classes.

I agree, Heidi, 100%.

Excellent article, NightOwl! This approach to technique work is so important, and many times it is stopped to soon. I see this alot in the DT/Hapkido circles. Aikido gets its fair share of these accusations as well. Aikido/Hapkido techniques can be approached in this manner, past step 3. What is important is to keep safety in mind at all times, and to make sure that the participants have a good feel for when a technique is getting close, is "there," and how to stop it before its too late. Likewise, having the sense to tap comes into play. Even techniques like eye-gouges can be done at full speed, if the proper protection is worn.

Nice save!

I agree, tallgeese. Black Belt mag actually has an article on the MAs used in this movie, and it stated that the fights scenes in this one are the best ones yet. I am looking forward to seeing it.

Congrats, tallgeese! That's great!

That I don't know. Check with other similar programs in your area, or areas like yours, and see what the rates are. Also, call and ask these instructors as well, and see how it works for them.