bushido_man96

I find that keeping them focused and active is one of the best ways to avoid acting up. Of course, there are times when you just have to set a kid down, and then play a game with the rest of them, so that they learn a little bit.

When I attended our Ground Fighting Defense seminar, we did some series of movements, where we started from one position, then would work to another, then the partner would reverse, and etc. I really enjoyed that part of the training, and we weren't going full out.

Most Jujitsu methods have many of the same techniques already. I have even seen techniques in Medieval Combat manuals that look very similar to the techniques that are seen in various Eastern Martial styles, like JJJ. In the end, what is usually different are how the techniques are focused on, or the training methodology (Judo and BJJ, for instance). JJJ has pretty much the same curriculum as Judo or BJJ, but the difference is in the training methodolgies. So, I don't think that there is any need to join all the systems; they are pretty much the same sandwich, with different sides and breads.

When I have to fight, I just worry about surviving/winning, in that order.

Those about sum it up, I think.

This may be the case, but the fact of the matter is that these applications are rarely approached with the methodology that they are in arts like Judo or BJJ. Training these applications with resistance is different, and is what makes it stand out in these styles. However, your school may practice them regularly with resistance, and that is great for you, then.

The human body is really quite resiliant. I don't think 10 strikes is just it. It could take more. Of course, you are not going to likely be beating on someone that is completely unable to defend themselves, either.

I am close on here, but I was thinking more of just punching the throat, right to the front, while pulling the head back to expose the target.

This is true of any repetitive exercise that you do. Like I said, you can choose about any exercise, and get endurance out of it.

By "holistic," I mean training in such a way that you can deal with a myriad of attacks. Striking, grappling, clinching, etc. There are only so many ways that the body can attack in (efficiently), and therefore, instead of learning a "form" and then a "form" that counters it, you learn attacks and defenses that can be spread over various scenarios.

Fingertip pushups would do a good job, I think.

I have heard of sling shots and wrist rockets as being restricted, but not stones. I don't know of any local ordinances that deal with it here. I don't think I would use coins as a distraction. I need all the money I can get, so I don't toss my coins, not even into wishing wells or pools. I would try to think of something else to use; maybe a pouch of sand or something. Better yet, OC spray is legal to carry, and would serve the purpose much better.

That is an interesting concept, Cross. I have dealt with individuals who are drunk or high on several occassions, and it is an entirely different fight when they don't feel anything or don't care if they do.

The way I look at it, you need constant sparring so that you can fine tune and work on flowing when it matters, which is in conflict, when things will be active and resistive. Doing this once a year is not a good idea, in my opinion.

Again, I don't know about the "this style trumps this style" ideas. I don't really follow that line of thinking. One should take a holistic approach to fighting.

Ah, mesmerozied by the badness, eh?.....

What exactly do you mean?

If you do decide to leave, though, I would tell him why if he asks.

6-3-08 Combat Hapkido: 11:15 - 12:30. Focused on brown belt material. The more we do things, the more we see familiar movements from earlier belts.

6-2-08 Chest/triceps Bench press: 155x10, 205x6, 215x4 Dips: 3 sets of 4 Abs Hanging knee raises: 5, 7, 7 Decline crunches: 10, 15, 15 Technique work Vertical jab: 10x10, 10, 10 Vertical cross: 10x10, 10, 10 Vertical lead hook: 5x10, 10, 10 Stretch axe kick: 3x10 Lunges: 3x10, alternating Combat Hapkido: 10:45 - 12:00. Worked on blue belt material.

Currently, I get one TKD class a week, and then I do two Combat Hapkido sessions during the week.

The best thing that you can do is go visit each school a few times, and observe the classes objectives, and the instructors' methods. These may weigh in more than the style itself. With what I said above, tallgeese is right on target here. With all of the time I have spent in my MA training, I wish now that I would have Wrestled more, and focused on my Combat Hapkido more. I don't pick up grappling very well, either, but there is no denying its usefulness. Especially in Law Enforcement, where you won't be able to really use striking skills until the situation escalates seriously. By that time, you will be upgrading to weaponry, anyways. BJJ is great for position improvement, whereas Judo will give you a plethora of takedowns. Both use the same moves, but each has a different focus. In the end, check out each school, and then make your choice. The TKD school may even have a Hapkido program to supplement your training as well. Let us know, and welcome to the forums!

You can get around the windmilling with footwork and ring control. If they run at you, plant them with a kick. When you get in close, punches become natural. I like to punch when close, hooks and uppercuts. I then try to clear out with a kick when they begin to back up.

I had not heard about the continuous ducking as defense, nor the flexible sword. The art is an old art, rooted in combat, much like Krabi Krabong is.

Don Wilson was able to adapt his Kung Fu to Kickboxing very well. It can be done. The saying goes "the best defense is a good offense."