bushido_man96

I don't quite understand what your meaning is here. What is the difference between the material discussed on this website, and that of the Japanese sword arts (which would be considered "traditional")?

I agree here, too. They are always falling over because they are leaning back to throw their kicks.

3-31-08 TKD Class: 6:00 - 7:00. Class was good tonight. Sparring was so-so. I got to class about 30 minutes early, so I spent some time working on my form, which seems to come and go for me. I also spent some time working on some defenses with a friend of mine. After that, I noticed that my knee felt twisted, and it wouldn't support my weight! I was able to walk it off, though, and made it through class. Basics were changed up a bit, and we did a lot of moving up and down the floor. We got a good workout, and got winded.

Its because there really isn't a whole lot that is new under the sun when it comes to fighting and the way the body works.

I am having a bit of trouble reading your descriptions. I am not sure what you are differentiating between these two kicks. I kick with the top of the foot, or the ball, depending on which is needed at the time. As for the chamber, I do it two ways: 1) with the chambered leg parallel to the floor, and with the chamber held high. The advantage here is that I have more choice of what level I throw the kick at, and I feel that I generate more power with the kick. This method requires more pivot on the base leg, and more body movement. The whole body gets involved in the kick. 2) with the chamber leg held at a 45 degree angle, halfway between a front kick and round kick chamber. This one is good for speed, and tends to be a snappier kick. I also feel that the trajectory of this kick is has more of a predetermined line of attack. Some would refer to this version of the kick as the "Olympic" style round kick.

Ok, everyone, look this website over briefly: Association for Renaissance Martial Arts. Is this a "Traditional" Martial Art in your eyes? If so, explain. If not, explain.

Having those hands up around your head can make a big difference.

I like Anslow's work, and I hope he gets another volume out sometime soon! I think he is on the money about the over exaggeration of the sine wave, especially as seen in tournament performances. From many of the ITF form performances that I have seen, the movements are too slow for my taste, and they are not conducive to forming combinations. From viewing Anslow's article that you have posted, I would tend to say that my school performs the Chang On forms the 'very old' way. Maybe between 'very old' and 'original.' We are very linear in how we do the forms.

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?