bushido_man96

Go against a fully resistning opponent, and you may find that applying a wrist lock is more difficult than expected. Also, the size and strength of the individual comes into play. They do have their uses, but you have to be smart when applying them.

I always understood randori to be "free" practice, and not prearranged. We do what are called one-steps, that are prearranged, and then work up to free sparring.

Chuck Norris was a big one for me. I grew up watching shows like Lone Wolf McQuade and the Missing in Action series. My dad was also an inspiration for me as well.

How do you recomend grabbing the hands weilding the knives, John? Most likely, they will be slashing and trying to cut you. Grabbing them is going to be difficult.

Perhaps this is part of the reason that Capoeiristas play to the music in the rodas.

It sounds kind of fishy to me. I don't really buy into the chi being week at certain times of the day. Perhaps I don't think it would be weak enough to make that much of a difference. What I would like to know is how the study was conducted to deduce where the chi was flowing and when. To my knowledge, I don't believe there is any system in place to track this "flow" throughout the body.

mmmm True but not 100% of the time, reaction can be faster believe me. How? Anticipation may be faster, but there are some simple drills you can try out to see. Put a towel on your shoulder, with it hanging evenly in the middle. Now, you stand with your hands down, and when you partner tries to grab the towel, try to stop him. Most of the time, you won't be able to, because you can't react until he acts. This automatically puts you behind the curve. You move quick grasshopper. sounds like a good idea to try? is there any others?? To add to this drill, after doing it like you did above, you change things a bit. Now, as the defender, get your hands up in a fence position, or an interview position, and then allow your partner to grab for the towel. Now try to stop him. You will have a much better chance at stopping him now.

What you should do then is go to the classes, and learn what you can, and then spend time on your own with a partner applying the stuff in more of a "free" manner, without the structure of the class and teacher.

That is interesting. Different. It does show you what is likely happen when you go to defend againts a knife, though.

A free standing bag with a water filled base may be the way to go.

This was my impression as well. There is an art to it. It is not something a lot of people really train for...just those who have a knack for it. Have you ever seen the movie Over the Top with Sylvester Stallone? Good stuff! "It's like a switch when I turn my hat around." Awesome stuff!!!!

Ooooh, I would love to do Pankration. I envy you there.

BJJ actually has much of the curriculum of Judo. It is just the training methods and focus that are really different.

I love the speed bag! I used to work on one all of the time when I lived with my folks. No more, I fear.

I love your honesty, ps1! I think you could make it work, but it would need to be quick. My partner and I do some takedowns like this for our DT training.

They don't really start off with throws. They start on the ground, and work the control positions.

I agree with ps1. Most times it is a formality more than anything. You should be able to fight much better than the colored belts. I would think that the contact level may be different at this tourney, so I would look into that if I were you.

It would be really tough, especially if he is at an angle behind you. How would you punch?

At the black belt levels, I have seen the time in rank increase for each dan grade. At colored belt, the time was always the same.

Cool. Thanks for the info.

LOL!!! I ate a whole bag of Oreo's this morning!! Its good to know that I am not the only one here who is weak...

Pankration, Wreslting, and Boxing were all part of the original Olympic games. Pitting man against man in competition has been around for centruies, in all kinds of feats of strength.

I would like to see how one of those tourneys run.

A Game of Thrones; Catelyn Cat and Rodrick are heading back north on the Kingsroad. They pass a group of riders; Ser Jason Mallister, a bannerman to Lord Hoster Tully, and the riders did not recognize Cat or Rodrick. They decide then to stay at an inn, since they look so tired and battered. Cat remembered the innkeeper, Masha Heddle, who was sweet and kind. Upon entering, she was not of the same demeanor Cat remembered when she was young. At the crossroads, she considered her options: west to Riverrun, with her father lived in failing health, or east to the Mountains of the Moon and the Vale of Arryn through a dangerous mountain pass. She decides to continue north, back to Winterfell. She reviewed the bannerman of House Tully in her mind, and if it came to war, who would come. There were those who had fought for the Targaryens, and she wondered if they would fight for the North. At supper, Tyrion and his entourage arrive, and recognize Cat. He announces them as well, and Cat can think of nothing other than Bran and the assassin. In the end, Cat ends up having Tyrion arrested as the attempted assassin of her son. Notes: We learn of Lord Frey, among the bannerman of the Tulleys, who is called the Late Lord Frey for showing up after the battle was won for Robert. This man has also outlived 7 wives, and has more children, grandchildren, and greats than most houses have total. We also meet a singer named Marillion, who figures in later.

Good points here. I have done some research on the "Boxers vs. Wrestlers" over the centuries, and the ability to take someone to the ground and nullify their striking ability is hard to overlook.