bushido_man96

Thank you for the explanation.

I think that we have the stuff to do it. I just have never tried it.

Way to go!

I would like to see it, because it looks like it would put a funny spin on the Martial Arts. The commercials looked good to me, and if they make me laugh, then I expect the movie to be about the same throughout.

I think that getting someone who is not an MAist to throw attacks at you is a great way to train from time to time. We see this at times when we spar low ranks, whose technique may not be quite up to snuff. We expect techniques to come in a certain way, but when there is something about it that we as higher ranks see as "wrong," it may contact us, because we are used to defending against it the "right" way. It is important to not get into this mindset too much.

I had heard that there was a show in the works that would follow Canseco, and Hershel Walker, who is a TKD 5th dan, I believe, through training regimens, and they would meet to fight for the last show. Is this it?

I enjoy Human Weapon. I never get to see TUF.

I had not heard of this before. However, giving the recent actions of Ortiz, I don't think I would be inclined to watch him.

I always liked to watch Randy as well.

I have never done anything like this, but it isn't a bad idea. Keeping it short may be the best. You may want to ask questions that aren't too open-ended, and that relate more to what you are able to do as far as making changes in your classes.

In this case, what we as Martial Artists have to do is educate those who are shopping as to what the quality of the MAs they are getting is. I think that eventually the public does come around, and realize what they need and what they have. In the end, I don't think it is a matter of training in the "old methods." At any rate, I think that there are a lot of misconceptions of what all the "old methods" were. At any rate, just because they are the "old methods," doesn't mean that they were the right methods. It is important to be able to train safely so that you can keep coming back for more training. That doesn't mean that your training is watered down. It is important to have some level of contact in training. But it doesn't always have to be full contact. It is important to train your concepts and understand your methods of fighting.

I think its this kind of thinking that turns many away from martial arts and is frankly a terrific way to injure yourself so you dont train for a while. In one steps the idea is to let the other person practice a return technique without the substancial damage that comes along with it. I agree here. MMA fighters don't have any problems taking full contact shots in fights, but they don't train that way. Rarely are their sparring sessions as intense as their fights are.

I do agree with Zanshin on the natural abilities of some over others. There are some people who can naturally fight, or have the desire to do so. Not everyone wants to; some people welcome it. I also feel that many women have a more natural ability or will to defend, especially when it comes to children.

Perhaps, yes, in Okinawan systems. However, the weapon that is taught first, as far as a military force is concerned, is going to be the primary weapon used in the unit. Nowadays, it is some form of firearm. Before firearms, it would have been whatever the unit would fight with; usually a blade of some kind, sword or polearm, or ranged weapons for archers. In Medieval Europe, the quarterstaff would be an economical choice for the average person who would have to travel, who made his living other than fighting.

The Tae Gueks and Pal Gwe forms have elemental meanings behind them, and they are covered well in a few of the TKD books I have. They reflect what the mental aspects of doing the forms should be.

Does each of the punches actually utilize different ways of using the hips? When I do either, I try to use the same hip motion in both. Otherwise, I would just end up punching with my arms.

This scenario that you bring up here raises an interesting point. We have to keep in mind that when we all rough house and goof around, it is a different mindset than when someone may be trying to subdue or kill. The goal-orientation changes things, and someone may be willing to withstand a blow to the groin, standing or lying, in order to accomplish their goals.

I enjoy Gae Baek, and Yul Kuk would be second.

I am not really sure what would classify as a "beginner book." However, the Tao of Jeet Kune Do does have a lot of good information in it. However, it is important to keep in mind that the book is one person's take on what he felt that the Martial Arts were to him.

6-5-08 Push-ups: 10, 10, 12, 12, 15 Crunches: 15, 10

Welcome back!

Thanks for the links.

Good presentation, NightOwl.

Um, I think you would have to talk with some kind of governing body that would acknowledge your qualifications, I guess....

I am not telling anyone to water down their training. However, there is a difference in doing one-steps where you stand and offer targets to your partner without moving, and then sparring, when you are both actively trying to block and score hits. If you want to take full powered shots to the ribs, holding your arms over your head, without blocking, then that is fine. But it could be a detriment to your training, especially if you suffer an injury.