bushido_man96

12-19-07 DB Bicep curls: 3x10x20 lbs. DB Triceps kick-backs: 3x10x20 lbs. Overhead DB shoulder press: 3x10x20 lbs.

12-18-07 Taught Kid's Traditional Class: 4:00 -5:00. Only 3 kids in class today, but it went well.

It doesn't seem like there would be much time between the sets to me. It would be a killer, though. Burpees are tough enough as it is.

Man, Killer, thats a tough break! I would keep a close eye on those books. Well, I guess I do keep a close eye on all my books. I am pretty possessive of them.

That sounds like a nice setup there. We don't do much of anything like that at our school. Sometimes we have black belt dinners, but that is about it.

I have not heard of it either. From what I know, the Heian series are the first in most Shotokan Karate schools.

In a tournament setting, they do have some applications. Outside of it though, you do have to take them into context.

Merry Christmas to you and all as well! For me this Christmas, I am hoping to get some gift certificates from places like Amazon and Barnes and Nobles booksellers so that I can increase my Martial Arts library. That is all I am really hoping for.

Congrats!

Sounds good. A bit more hardcore will be interesting to see as well. We'll see how it pairs up with The Human Weapon. Comparisons are always nice, but I hope they don't try to be too much the same.

It really depends on what your focus for your workout is, or what you want it to be. If you have few hard classes at the school during the week, then you may want to take some slower days at home, to work on technique, or forms, or whatever. You can get some good solo workouts in, and only spend around 20 to 30 minutes at a time on them. You can control the pace, and get a good workout, but still have time to recover, and not be so tired all of the time.

I think that many times people get caught up with a certain Art, due to exposure, previous experiences, or some other reasons. Although going to what you are familiar with is good and comfortable, it is always worthwhile to explore other options, to see who and what is available out there.

That is a good comment about building up strength, ps1. I think many people used to view the Martial Arts as ways for "the weak to beat the strong." Being strong, in itself, is a help as well.

You're welcome, and I hope that all goes well.

You have some good choices there, but you should take a quick look at each of the schools, to see what they exactly have to offer. That is how I would approach it.

I thought it was kind of interesting as well. I hear that Lennox Lewis is quite good at chess, too...

They may have been easy on them, but it is hard to say. Like NightOwl says, that challenge idea was come up with on the spot, kind of, so it put both parties on pretty even ground. Even with that said, if you don't have any weapons experience, then the weapons-experienced are usually going to pick apart that person.

I really don't carry much to class. For my Monday morning DT classes, I usually bring a notebook with material listed in it, along with my cell phone, in case I get a call. For my TKD class, I have a locker at the school in which I keep my other stuff, like sparring gear and bag. So its kind of nice not having to hall all of that stuff back and forth, just my uniform.

I understand where you are coming from here. I am very habitual too, and these last few weeks I have not been on my regular schedule at all, and it is killing me. But, as soon as I get back, I'll be back in my usual groove. I think that is what helps the most.

That 360 Degree round kick can be a great counter move, as seen in the second video by DWx. In the first video, it had great results as well, but I wouldn't throw it as an offensive kick like that. I also would have made sure to have my hands up as well. Good vids, guys!

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Good definition and description, Ed. Thanks for that. I was pretty clueless on it.

Way to go, Zorbs! What all did the test consist of?

You have a great attitude, kkennedy. You also bring out some good points in your post. It is tough to compare all students together, and hold them all to exactly the same levels of ability; people are just too different to do that. Everyone has different abilities and weaknesses, and it is important to judge them on 1) how well they use their talents, and 2) how well they try to overcome their shortcomings. Therefore, earlier gradings may tend to look how you described, but as they move up and up, then it should begin to change a bit, and level out more.

I think I said the exact same thing!