bushido_man96

I have seen some of the big toe breaks, but with front kicks. Really nasty, and I don't see myself doing anything like that....ever. Those guys with the conditioning to do it, though, are something else.

That makes sense, then.

I don't know why the "ground and pound" fighters always get knocked on. The way they fight is just as legitimate as any other style. Yet they get knocked because it doesn't look as "good" as other styles.

Sounds interesting. I have not heard of it, either. Sounds like a make shift type of kubotan.

4-8-08 Training is kind of off this week. I don't think I will be making class this week, so it is up to some solo time at home. I took about 10 or 15 minutes to work on just the first 15-20 moves of my form, Yoo Sin. I worked on the hip movement and getting power into the techniques, by trying to increase speed. Just doing this much, and working on the sitting stances, got my legs a little bit sore. Doing lots of reps in a little time got the wind going, too.

Sylva may not be able to beat Jones. There is no questioning Jones' skill in the ring; even at his age now. But the match would be fun to watch. You are taking two athletes that are both in the upper echelon of their respective disciplines. It would be fun to watch, and kind of a historical type of challenge match.

I have placed a couple of books on order on the history of Karate: Karate Chronicles, and The History of Shotokan, both by Harry Cook. I look forward to receiving them. Perhaps they are some you could look into.

hehehehe....

I remember reading about it as well. It shows that what these guys do, and anyone who competes on a regular basis in a full contact event, is pretty serious.My thoughts and prayers go out to his family.

Very well written. In any kind of physical training, we reach plateaus. Your discussion of the depth and breadth of learning are a great way to attempt to refocus and get past these plateaus.

Perhaps he needs a hiatus before he picks it back up again. Whenever you work with kids, it is a good idea to bring them along on a trial basis, to see how they will handle it. If they are not mature enough, then it may be necessary to hold them off for another 6 months or a year. It can make a big difference.

I would be surprised if one of those guys came to a club, and then asked to start training for rank. If they did, however, I imagine they would start out on the bottom, and work their way up. They may work through the ranks faster, because of their experience, though. In the end, it will depend on what the instructor decides to do.

I do think that humans experience fear. I think in the animal kingdom, it has more to do with survival instinct.

When did this happen? I don't know of any such feat...could you elaborate?

Welcome to the Forums!

Yeah, no sense it getting into it over something like that. Life goes on, and the sun will come up tomorrow.

Yep, that's right.

I don't think I would want to be part of the switch. I would rather split off and do my own thing, I think, than be a part of the franchise like that. Especially if your ideals and those of the others are not the same. There would be no point in teaching something you don't believe in.

Heh. That'll learn ya. (On the other hand, you're clearly a good teacher if you're advice worked ) I guess that is one way to look at it!

This is a tactic that I have used, and it usually gets results. If it doesn't work, then it would be in your best interest to discontinue the student. Otherwise, his disruptfulness will take away from those who are there to learn. Don't fall victim to this. Just because you need the money, it is not a good enough reason to keep around students that are going to act this way. If you start this now, then it will continue on, and it could lead to bad publicity eventually.

4-6-08 I took my son to the park today, and did my own little workout while playing with him. I tried to do some pull-ups. I got quite a ways up on the first one, but hit a point where I couldn't get past. It felt like I was about half-way there, or a bit better, but couldn't complete it. I did a few more after that, each of which went less and less the way up. I also did some dips on some other bars, and also scaled the monkey bars once.

Yeah, the government will fund it when the government is going to be represented internationally. That is why the race that was won by the WTF hurt the ITF so bad.

Right on, NightOwl. That is how I see it as well.

I can't offer you much, other than luck!

Congrats on coming out with something new learned. That is what is great about competitions; you learn something everytime you go.