bushido_man96

I have never seen those numbers on the Napoleonic Wars...I don't know about those. What was your source? As for capture vs. killing...this is mainly a question that will be approached by law enforcement or military. For law enforcement, capture is going to be the prevailing option, depending on the level of force the perp is using. As far as the military is concerned, it will depend on the objective of the mission. As for the many standard, run-of-the-mill, everyday Martial Artists, like those of us on this forum, many of us are more concerned with escape and survive as opposed to capturing someone, or thinking about killing them. About the only time the thought of killing would come about would depend again on the level of force used by the attacker; armed, threatening a family member or friend's life, etc.

If I remember right, the early UFCs allowed groin shots, but it never really seemed to be a major factor in the fights. Of course, the MMA fights that we see will not be "the real thing," but it is very close in the facts that it is full speed, with many targets available, and with a fully resisting opponent. As far as military combat goes, it is 90% weapons trained first, with the hand-to-hand concepts used only if need be. Many special forces train a bit more extensively in hand-to-hand, but there again the bulk of their training will be with weapons as well. Military tactics will also use tactics such as stealth to negate detection, in which many attacks will happen from behind or a flank. The military doesn't care if it takes one or three guys to take out the objective, either, so often times a soldier will have assistance with a threat. It really isn't fair to compare the two. The UFC may not be the most realisitc, but when you train in more of an RBSD setting, you have to tone things down in either speed or resistance levels in order to make the training safe enough for all. There is give and take, no matter which way you practice.

It sounds like the first of these endurance forms that you mention could be done with just about any forward attacking technique, and all you have to do is perform the movements over and over again. I don't know that I would necessarily call it an "endurance form," so to speak; but just moves done for endurance purposes.

I have never heard of these letter forms before. Going along with one letter being better than another; I don't understand how this exactly works. If some letters are inferior, then why bother with them in the first place? Wouldn't you just got with the ones that are superior?

What I find important about the kiai, kihap, or "spirit yell" is that it should come from the abdomen, and not from the throat. You should expel the air from your body in a forceful manner. I thought that the Chinese styles didn't put as much emphasis on shouting as other styles tended to. I could be wrong, though.

That is probably one of the best things you can do. Let him know how he impacted you. I am sure he will feel greatful. Maybe it will be enough to get him back into it.

I have never broke them open on the bag before. Just on boards. The last time it happened was at a testing. When I bounced, I was so angry, all I could think about was putting my fist through that board. Well, the GM told me to change my technique. This hacked me off even more, and then I looked down and saw that my knuckle was bleeding profusely. I kind of understood then. I was still mad, though.

I have noticed that when I hook punch the bag or BOB, I have a tendency to get my thumb caught in the strike, which might really hurt if I am striking someone's head. Putting the thumb on the side seems to take care of this problem, but I don't feel like the fist is as tight, then.

Loren W. Christensen's book Fighter's Fact Book 2 has some good tips on doggy defense, should you need to use it. Using objects to keep you and the dog seperate can be of use. Things like boxes, or tricycles, or any obstruction. Strikes to the neck and chest, and even chokes can be used. Look him up; he has a whole section on dog defense.

Harleyt26, that is some interesting history on the Isshinryu punching ideals. Thanks for sharing it. These are interesting points. I had never looked at is as such before. However, it does make sense. I try to work on both, full rotation and vertical. However, when I strike vertically, I strike with the last 3 knuckles. When striking horizontally, I strike with the first 2 knuckles.

Man, that looked like it really stung! The last few times when I was trying to break with a punch, I ended up breaking open my knuckles on the boards.

6-1-08 I went to the range today with a couple of friends. We shot the .40 and the AR15. It was fun, but I need a lot of work.

Breaking the forms down into pieces, and focusing on the tougher parts, is something I have done in the past. As for the sparring, I think tallgeese gives some excellent advise.

Our school doesn't necessarily have an alcohol policy. We expect our instructors and students to refrain from drinking before coming to class. If a student had a problem, I would do what could be done to get them help, and try to support them.

I try not to interact with those that I don't know too much. I don't think I would have let myself get too caught up in that conversation before I left.

Thanks, pittbull.

Gotta love the classics!

Sounds like your stacked, Kez. Good luck with all that! When your done, I recommend lots of bag work!

These facts are true, but we see the better fighter get beat all the time now in UFC. It would just depend.

Well put, tallgeese.

Well, that is a good idea, too. It follows along with the parrying idea.

I love to read up on stories like this. Its cool to see the crossover from other sports with MA.

To help with your energy levels, you may want to shift from aerobic training to more of a focus on anaeorbic training using intervals. When fighting, you fight in short bursts, as opposed to a long marathon or jog.

I think that TKD already has the kicks that Tae Kyon is using now. What's different is the how they are applied. The revival Tae Kyon is a bit more flashy, and tends to have a Capoeria roda flavor to it.

That makes sense, rmclain. Thanks for that bit of knowledge; given the extent to which the Japanese occupied the Koreans, this makes more sense to me now.