bushido_man96

FMA would be great to practice as well.

It is the age of the gun, but what happens when you don't have it drawn? Besides that, if hand-to-hand combat wasn't still a threat, then the armed forces of the world wouldn't waste time training it to their troops.

Yep, that makes sense to me.

Will do.. i will post the video. Make sure we see the part where she pops you in the gut after the kiai, when the wind is knocked out of you!!!

Well, I see what you are saying, but their rank from the other style should get some recognition, due to their knowledge. If you want to make them work through the ranks of the new style, then that is fine. But they should still have some recognition, I think.

Best of luck to you!

This is a tough one. You may want to express your concerns to the instructor, and he may help out. Hopefully, things improve for your son. It will be tough for a 7 year old, but you may have to tell him to just try to grin and bare it; don't let someone else stand in his way of performing well.

Right on here. It is important to give them techniques that they can block. You don't want to kick over their head, because then they will end up reaching for the block, and you don't want them learning that. When they just turn and run, then you have to make them stop, drag them back, and then make them stand and block your attacks, even if you have to start slow. They have to build some confidence, and then you can teach them more.

Are you saying that there is another axe kick other than the axe kick that I listed? Well sort of i kinda invented it lol , It has a lower and more forcfull aproach. Ok, like how? I don't understand.

Way to go!

This may be the case, but his knowledge should be recognized.

I don't know why there are so many non-competing Martial Artists out there that automatically think that a ring fighter would not be able to defend themselves on the street. It just doesn't make sense to me. These guys practice every day at a high level. Sure, they are getting ready for the ring, but I am pretty sure that when it comes down to "real" self-defense, they know how to put an end to the fight real quick. Just lower your jab a few inches, and you have a punch to the throat. Lower the target of your thigh kick, and you have a kick to the knee. There isn't that much mystery to it.

I can understand this. However, the range may have something to do with your options as well. If they are clinching you, then the knees are good. However, what if a buddy has your arms behind your back, and his friend approaches? A kick to the knee or groin might be better then. Just depends.

There are some good points here. Full contact with some protective gear should not have any long-lasting effects, I think. Ali is just one case; there are a lot of other professional fighters out there that don't have the same problem. Like Pittbull says, if you do suffer a concussion, you need to stop for the night, and then see a doctor to follow up.

I agree with you here. Especially since most one-steps are done in a controlled, non-defending manner. Sparring is a bit different, especially when some level of contact is expected. At the same time, you get to actively defend, too, reducing the risk of getting hurt somewhat.

Capoeira would be awesome. Even learning to play the berimba would be cool.

So, does that mean that our ideas are wrong now, just because they weren't thought of then?

Hmm. Not really into the "Zen" and the whole spiritual enlightenment thing really, but am looking forward to the answer. Yeah, I hear you, Zanshin. First off, if you have the luxury of knowing that he is pointing a gun at you, then I would turn and walk the other way. Or maybe get down on my belly and army crawl away.

To become more alert and aware, you should try to concentrate more on the things around you. When you drive, try think what street you are going by; and try to think of the name of the next one. Be concious of the fact that you are going to be walking around corners, and take a wider berth. Little things like this can help you to become more aware. When you pass someone in a hallway, try to recollect their eye color. When you see someone writing, take note of which hand they write with. All kinds of little things like this can help you. As for the balance, I would just try to practice more on it.

Congrats!

I am so going to do that. This example erm, isn't from personal experience though right? so am I! I get married in August. Good luck with that guys! And congrats, Throwdown.

I am so going to do that. This example erm, isn't from personal experience though right? No, it wasn't. Just popped in there!

I would tend to agree somewhat here.

I think that each person's philosophy of the art is going to be different. However, many adhere to the principles laid out by Gichin Funakoshi, with ideals like "there is no first strike in Karate" and "Karate is a tool for justice" and the like. I am afraid I can't think of too many more right now.

This depends on how you use the muscles when you kick. If you pull your leg down from the top of the arc of the crescent kick, then it does become an axe kick, with the downward force. If the target you are aiming for is the head, at the apex of the arc, then it really isn't an axe kick at all.