bushido_man96

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."

Well, all tourneys are learning experiences. If she came away with something new, then she did ok. I don't know if I could say congrats, but she should feel good about her experience.

ps1 is right about the stances being transitional, I think. Tallgeese is also on point, using a singular stance to be ready in, and then you use your transitions from there.

The spear hand can be a good weapon, but I wouldn't concern myself 6 years of conditioning to use it. I would use it to the eyes, but otherwise, I would choose a different tool for other targets. The spear hand does have different forms; the two-finger spear, usually to the eyes, or the spread finger spear, in which you can rake afterwards.

I have never been one much for weapons katas. I would much rather see how the two-person drills work. I would be more intested in the applications of the movements. The kata looks nice, though.

All of these questions would be best answered by taking them directly to a school and asking an instructor. Even different schools of the same style will have different ideals. Check with them; they will give the best answers for them.

ps1 is right. Accidents like this will happen. If he gets upset, then so be it. Listen to him rant, and then be done with the matter. We are all human. I am sure he has lost some things along the way as well.

Right, I had read about the Koma references. Basically, it was Judo curriculum, but a different focus.

Does he have a bit of califlouer ear? I have heard that the Gracies are really laid back and informal about their training. I think a seminar would be great.

I think that I would rather learn how to incapacitate someone with a blunt weapon, and then tie them up. I think that would be a bit easier.