bushido_man96

That all sounds like it has worked out for him, kkennedy. It sounds like he was just really nervous about that sparring thing, and that could have stemmed this whole thing. I'm glad to hear that he has gotten over this bump in the road.

Sounds like a good deal, ps1. I wish I could be there for it as well!

Sounds like fun! Is this pretty regular for you on like weekends and stuff now?

Hehe, that is an interesting way to portray it. It definitely involves a passion. And pacience.

The last episode that I saw they did kind of a recap episode on what they had done so far, and they also showed some behind-the-scenes glimpses. It was ok, but they tried to break down what they thought was the best of the strikes, locks, throws, and chokes that they learned and saw. I think a recap would have been better than finishing them with "but the best .... they encountered was" approach. However, to each their own. If it is their opinion, then they are certainly allowed to portray it.

Right you are here. I think the myths still grow, too. It's interesting to think about the myths that will exist about him when all of us are dead and gone. Some of the claims about him on wikipedia.org are unbelievable. I suggest going and checking them out for yourselves though. Oh boy, you are right there. He was a great Martial Artist, and he was capable of many things that many of us are not. However, his stories don't need to become fish stories, either.

I used to do the burpees, but haven't for a while. I should really start them up again, too. They are good for overall fitness levels. For what you want, flexibility is important, along with leg strength, so make sure to work on both. You will also notice that the typical squat, leg curl, and leg extension exercises may not focus on the more "supportive" muscles that will be involved in holding up your leg like that. Doing slow leg raises and holds will also help you get used to controlling your leg up to the position, and then holding it in position. Something like hatha yoga, or even some figure skating/gymnastic exercises may be the kind of exercises that will supplement your weight training workouts to help you meet your goals. Welcome to the Forums, and good luck in your endeavours!

Hey, that is a pretty good response!

I think that this is one of the more challenging and fun aspects of being a teacher.

It appears to me that in the way that Judo changed its training methods to modify JJJ, BJJ has done the same to Judo, really. BJJ expounded even more on the Judo type of randori, making it ok to work from the bottom, not worrying about being pinned, etc. In the end, it boils down more to training methods. I have seen all of the Judo techniques in BJJ; that is where they have come from. However, Helio Gracie wasn't afraid to adapt and make changes to his Judo (or Jujitsu, or whatever) to account for his abilities. Let me know if I am off-base here. This is just what I have kind of felt I have learned in my readings.

That would be a good thing, especially when the fights go to the cards. Having a balance as to how things score will be beneficial. I don't know how they score them now, really. Are takedowns pretty heavily favored?

You can always check out YouTube for videos. The selection will be huge, so you will have to kind of know what you are looking at to know how good it is or is not. That would be a good place to start.

I have not heard anyone, from ATA HQ to other ATA school owners, state that we are now required to offer the XMA curriculum. Matt Thanks for the info, Matt.

Not at all. It's just that most wives (and girlfriends) work under the golden rule. "No matter who's right, you're wrong." Hehe, that is where my terribly stubborn nature comes into play. It's clear you don't give up easily Bushido. Afterall, you are a Chiefs fan! That takes alot of character and patients. Haha, you are right on there! I have to admit, staring into the face of utter defeat without flinching it quite the character builder!! But, I like to view stubbornness as one of my higher qualities. Dad says I get it from my mom. I get it from both of them.

Right you are here. I think the myths still grow, too.

I am guessing this was more of an instructor's philosophy as opposed to an organizational one. After all, Gen. Choi was trying like mad to get ITF TKD into the Olympics for quite some time.

That sounds good. Has the instructor spoke to him yet?

Not at all. It's just that most wives (and girlfriends) work under the golden rule. "No matter who's right, you're wrong." Hehe, that is where my terribly stubborn nature comes into play.

When was this? I imagine that the two sparred a little when they worked out together. Who made the report?

I agree, but such is life.

Kids get burned out easily, and this very well could be his problem. Friends of his may be talking about things that they do for fun, but he can't do them with them, because of the Karate class. That is one thing it could be. There are others as well. If he really thinks that it is hard for him, then try to talk with him about how he does it well, even though it is hard. Try to relate to him about how sometimes things will challenge you, and you can't just give up on them and quit because it makes you have to work and try harder. This may click with him, and it may not. One other option is to give him a short break, by reducing the number of classes he goes to a week, or the like. That may help him get over the burnout, and renew his interest. Kids are tough this way, and the kid that starts the Martial Arts at that early of an age and grows up with it as a part of him are few and far between. Listen to what he says, and try to help him out. In the end, if you force it on him, it will end up driving him away from it. He will have plenty of time to take it back up, and with some more maturity, may understand the challenges better.

What does his scoring system include?

That is interesting, ps1. I am surprised that the ATA now requires schools to offer an XMA class. I wonder what else they try to make all of the schools offer now, too.

Happy Hollidays, everyone!

Ah. I see then. Doing work behind the scenes more will probably keep him very involved, then. I would love to be able to check out his gym.