bushido_man96

4-16-08 Day at the park! Tried to do pull-ups again, got 3 1/2 pull-ups done. Held the last one for a bit, too. I also hung and swung the monkey bars 3 times. Also did 2 sets of 3 dips.

I see. That makes sense, then. However, doesn't Fedor compete in some strictly Sambo competitions still? I don't know how it relates to Submission Grappling, but I don't think they do any striking.

Toughness is one of many aspects that can be taken into consideration when fighting. Granted, not everyone has the same level of toughness. If it is a strength that you have, then you should definitely play to it.

This is very true. One of the problems that I see with exceedingly high rank is that those that have it don't really approach anyone about learning anything; i.e., asking questions about something new or different. I have never had a problem with asking a lower rank for any advise on how to do something, especially if they have better technique than I do, or a different way of doing it. I think that this is one of the things that styles like Jeet Kune Do, Muay Thai, Wrestling, etc, that don't have rank, have as an advantage over other styles; the perception of who is higher ranked than the other. The lack of this perception allows for more vertical integration in a class in both an up and down scale, and not just down the ladder.

I agree here. Along with my TKD classmates, two of them are also Aikidoists, and talking to them about what they do in that class, and what they have learned, is always enlightening and educational. Along side them, I have a partner in Combat Hapkido and Defensive Tactics who used to be in TKD, but isn't anymore. We always have good classes and conversations covering various aspects of the Martial Arts. Always a good time.

I am sorry that your son is being taken advantage of. However, it may be part of his requirment as a black belt to do some teaching. It sounds to me, though, that he may be doing too much teaching. If that is the case, then he needs to discuss his situation with the instructor, and figure something out. Teaching is a valuble form of learning. However, teaching is not for everyone. This is something that also must be considered. Saying that, I do also think that it is possible to learn something from everyone.

A log roll. That is pretty funny!

I think I own a book of his, on TKD forms. Good book, too. Yeah, he's pretty amazing. When I read the article that said he's built his MA career on a part time school at the YMCA (with 200+ students), I was really impressed! That certainly is saying something.

4-14-08 Push-ups: 3x10...a few of these reps were with my son crawling on my back. Sit-ups: 3x10 Standing chambering legs, alternating: 3x20 TKD Class: 6:00 - 7:00. Good class tonight. Basics wore me down. My form felt good tonight, too. Sparring was good; I worked on some things that the 4th dan in the class helped me with. I worked on closing the gap with some sliding forward side kicks, and then proceding to follow up with more offense. It worked well, but made me tired. I am usually much more defensive when fighitng.

You may not consider them Martial Artists, but that doesn't mean that they are not. I would take training by any of those guys. There is always something to learn.

That is a good way to look at things. Great attitude!

Fedor is like one of the best Sambo guys in the world, though (from what I understand). Even with his Sambo training, he would still get dominated by Saulo?

Thanks for the info. I look forward to seeing more.

Those guys do have skills. Granted, they may not be the same skill set that some of the more flashy or "strategic" fighters have, but they are skills just the same. And they do train them. I am pretty sure that once you get to that level, everyone is putting in pretty much the same amount of training time.

Those are some good staples, but not every style has a rank of 10th dan.

I agree! There are few things as rewarding as teaching.

Welcome to KF! Why is it that you have been kept from opening your own dojo?

My wife and son are fighting that cough now. My wife was up all night, not being able to sleep because of it. It is really bad.

Getting away, especially if you feel that you are still in danger, is not a bad idea. What is a bad idea is not reporting the incident. Once you feel safe, you should report it immediately, for you own sake. That way, you can give a statement from your point of view while the actions are fresh in your mind, and you can justify your actions.

That is a nice poem. Thanks for sharing. I have read Eden's columns in TKDTimes Magazine. She has some pretty good stuff most of the time.

Sometime those lessons in humility really work.

I think that it is important for students to work with as many different partners as they can. I have found that when kids line up with their buddies, it can get a bit too much like play time. I like to pair them with friends, but with different students at times as well. It is also good for them to experience different body types, different target areas, and different ranks in front of them, too.

I think I own a book of his, on TKD forms. Good book, too.

That was freakin' cool!!!Don't forget about dips, either. Those are good for the upper body, too.

Never heard of it. What is it?