bushido_man96

I would think that the field experts should be the one to give the description. You wouldn't ask a layman to define what a brain surgeon does, or a neurosurgeon.

That definition of Kiai helps to clear up the way it was used in a work of fiction I was reading up just last week. The hero of a story was describing how his opponent was a practitioner of Kiai, and would immerse himself in it...

Thanks for digging that up for me, ps1. I have been out the past few days! That is basically the same form I do, but the way our school does it is much quicker, and without the sine wave (bouncing) motions, and the hand techniques are not as circular. Also, when we finish the downward X-block, we are much lower to the ground, and squatting more.

I think that this is a natural progression with the arrival of the submission grappling events that have come along. When people with slightly different styles show up and roll, you are bound to see something new, and pick up on something that works well. Then, people begin to train with it to see how it works. Kind of like when the UFC first started, and everyone saw how effective ground fighting was. You either had to learn it, or learn to get around it. What's wrong with Wrestling from your back? Someday, it may be something that you need to know how to do.

Are we talking about fear now, or survival instinct? I think that there may be a difference.

This may be the case, but why would we let the layman define what we do, when we are the ones experienced in it? The problem with bringing the definition along for the Western arts is because most of them have gone the route of sports, and no one wants to call a combat sport a Martial Art.

Tough deal for Shamrock. I missed the fight. That must have been one hell of a kick from Le.

I would love to hear your response. Thanks for taking the time to read it.

I think that this book looks interesting as well. I am considering picking it up here in a month or two. When you get into it, let us know what its like.

Those are some great knockouts, DWx. One thing I have to say, though: "get your freakin' hands up, guys!"

I would start by checking with your local Chamber of Commerce. You might also get in touch with the Small Business Bureau.

What you usually have to do is try to pull your leg back, bringing you and the other fighter together. At that point, clinching up and attacking with your arms would be a good way to start regaining your lost leg. If you stay way outside, with your leg straighter, then I think it puts you in bigger peril, and leaves the opponent holding your leg with more options to attack than you have to defend.

It would be interesting to see if Anderson's fast pace would wear him out. If they used Boxing rules, and Boxing gloves, I don't know if the fast pace would be as coducive as it would be in an MMA match. With the lighter gloves, the knockouts come more easily. With the bigger Boxing gloves, it would change the strategy a bit, I think. Either way, if he is good condition, he may be able to set a quick pace, and possibly overwhelm Jones. You can't count out Jones, though. That guy is a great all-around athlete. He tried out for some semi-pro basketball at one point. He's got a good stroke.

I understand why you stated this. At times, it can be appropriate. However, it is also an indication of letting your ego dictate how people act towards you, and at times, you don't want to involve your ego.

Thanks, Zanshin. I know that many times the bunkai of the techniques doesn't really match what it appears to in the form. In our TKD form Toi Gye, we have a similar move.

These, again, are mostly Eastern procedures for doing Martial Arts. We just don't do those things in the West as a natural thing. So, does that mean that because the West has a more "liberal" approach to things, that there can be no "traditional" Western Martial Arts? I don't believe so.

After the single leg, where would you go from there? Would you attempt to mount and attack, or could you just try to get away from them?

He is definitely one of the most dominant fighters in the world right now. Couture would love to fight him, and I think the two are pretty evenly matched. I think it would be a good fight.

The UFC is currently working with Fedor in an attempt to bring him into a one-fight deal in which he would face Randy Couture: http://www.mmafightline.com/news/2008/313/fedor_emelianenko_318666.shtml I would love to see this fight, as it would be a great match for both men, who are at the top of their game.

What do you think of this matchup: Roy Jones Jr. vs. Anderson Silva? Apparently, this seems to be something that may be in the works. According to the article, Silva looks up to Jones, and would love to prove the worth of the UFC fighters in the Boxing ring. This match would be fought under Boxing rules, in an attempt to stoke some of the comments heard from fighters like Floyd Mayweather Jr. I think that this would be great match to see. Who would tune in to it? Who would you take?

Man, I would love to see this fight! I think it is going to be televised on NBC, so perhaps I will get my wish! Le seems fairly confident in his ability to defeat Shamrock. I think that Shamrock will be a very tough opponent for Le, and this should be a good fight. What do you think the outcome will be?

3-26-08 TKD Testing: 6:00 - 7:30. Testing included a demo by the Black Belts. Demo included basics, some one-steps, some Ho Sin Sul, and some board breaking. I did a jump 360 degree round kick, through two boards. We also demonstrated our forms for the audience. Testing when well for the students, and we had one that tested for 1st Dan. Her technique was really good, and she nailed her board breaks. She also did well with sparring.

This, I wouldn't have a problem with. Let them think what they want. I don't care what they think. However, if it continues, then you need to act in some way, I think. Sometimes just getting chest to chest with them, and showing them that they may have to fight you, might be enough for them to try and save face and walk away. If not, then it may be time to take your shot.

I haven't looked back in a while, but what would the move represent, in your eyes, Zanshin?

What makes it valuable for self-defense is for when you get into the situation where you get taken down, or clinched. If you don't know what to do when you are there, then you can end up in a world of hurt.