bushido_man96

This is how I teach/explain it: start by doing a side kick, but instead of coming straight off the hip, you kick at a 45 degree angle, then, you rechamber it like a round kick, and I pull the heel of my kicking foot all the way back to my butt. I also make sure to drive the heel through the target, and finish with an exaggerated round kick rechamber motion. Hope that helps, and isn't too confusing. Pictures would help, but I don't know if I can do anything like that.

1. Perhaps you need to spend more time sparring with others to correct this problem. Is the sparring you do with your sifu a bit slower? 2. If you are sparring naturally, then I don't think I would worry about changing much, especially if you are successful. Just keep working on refining your technique in practice, and try to add one or two things at a time in your training, so you don't get overwhelmed. 3. When you talk about fighting in general, you are talking about trying to thrive in chaos. When you do this, you can't just bend every situation to your will, and then execute your perfect technique. I think that MMA tends to mimic this "chaos" rather well. Don't worry about looking good, just worry about effectiveness.

I have viewed an ICHF DVD called "Combat Throws," and the throws were all based on the lack of garment grabs to facilitate the throw. It was a very interesting DVD, but I have not worked with too many of them yet. I have done some throwing in which I don't use much clothing grabbing, but it is there in case I want to grab it. What does everyone think of the adaptation of throws to not using the garments?

I've heard that one before, apparently though its not true (click) and there is evidence for its use in Roman and Greek times. I had seen that similar story before as well.

That's not such a bad thing. I think those are interesting ideas that you point out. Do you think, however, that fighting inside/outside is due more to preference than style? For example, I have heard that there are Boxers who like to fight inside, and those who like to fight outside. I imagine the same is for some Thai fighters. Do you think this is true? Also, do you think that fighting inside gives makes circular strikes (elbows, uppercuts, hooks) more applicable, and fighting outside tends to lend itself to more linear motions? Just curious as to what your opinion on this is.

Cool. Thanks for sharing. DII, or DI school?

You may want to get your knees checked out, and begin taking glucosimine/chongroident. That may help.

Since I know little about TSD, both you and John have been very helpful, and I enjoy listening to you both. I still think you are a closet TSD practitioner you just don't know it yet BTW, anyone can call me John. When I get my MD, you can call me Doc if you want. But even if I get a 4th, I'll still be just John. Hehe, you may be right!!!

Yeah, you're right, he should try and do more equal work out on both legs to be completely perfect, uhh..even though I'm probably not as good as him, I do try and keep both legs even. Yeah, me too. I try not to be dominant with one side. It can make you predictable. That is one thing I did like about the ATA forms; everything got repeated on both sides.

I would think that spending time on those in class would be a focal point, especially if they are testing material. Maybe you can spend some extra time after the class to memorize them, working with some partners.

This is a good point. He did have his flaws, and when everyone mentions Bruce Lee, many people dance around the issues regarding his passing. I think it is important to understand these things as well.

ps1 has some good points. I too believe that he was a bit on the brash side, but he was a hard worker, and never settled for second best. I believe that the eventually would have wanted to act in a movie that was not Martial Arts based, and may have wanted to eventually take on an Oscar-worthy role. I too think he would have been open minded and receptive to this day.

Welcome to the Forums! Where did you play your college football at?

Hehe, no shackles.

You are welcome. Let me know how it works out for you. I have trouble with returning the leg like that as well, except on front kicks. Round kicks are the worst, I think, because they follow through in an arc.

10-22-07 Combat Hapkido/DT: 10:30 - 12:00. We worked on Green belt curriculum today, and applied it to cuffing and restraint procedures. Good training today.

I may have to add it to my leg routines then. It doesn't look like it would impact the knees too much. Should I do it on the day I do my back exercises?

That looks interesting. I may have to give that a try.

Perhaps. There is no doubt that his takedown would be brutal to deal with. He is very quick and explosive. I wonder what weight he would fight in, and who he would challenge?

Since I know little about TSD, both you and John have been very helpful, and I enjoy listening to you both.

Ok. When I do a back leg kick, I don't normally return it to the back leg position in sparring. Instead, I like to try to advance, so I set it down forward to continue to press my opponent. However, if you are looking at returning leg to the back-leg starting position, try doing an uncoiling motion with your upper body upon completion of the kick, to help get your body back to position. But make sure you get the full extension; don't cut your kick short. It is definitely easier to do if you make contact; you can use the contact to kind of push off, and get back to your position.

I am wondering which you like better, and why? What does each bring for you strategically? I kind of know what some of the answers will be. I have heard that gi grappling is a bit slower, and lets you work technique a bit better. Some will say that no-gi is more realistic, and better for MMA. However, some will also say that gi is realistic, because most self-defense situations will take place with clothes on. What I am looking for aside from these (feel free to share these, anyways) is whatever else each brings to you, why you like one more than the other, and what you think each may have to offer. One thing that I am curious about is how tough the no-gi game would be when the two get really sweaty and hard to hang on to. Share anything that you can or want to on the subject. I have damn little grappling experience, and am curious.

So, is that like saying fighting 3 guys for 1 minute = fighting 3 one minute rounds with one guy each?? On a serious note, I do believe that even fun sparring with rules with multiple opponents can teach you some value lessons in things like strategy and movement.

If that is the case, then I think he could hold his own. I am not sure if he would be able to compete for the title immediately, but I think he could get in there and make some waves. Cung Le has been named as Black Belt Magazine Hall of Fame Kung Fu Artist of the Year. The article stated that he has been training in BJJ lately under Garth Taylor, a black belt under Claudio Franca (don't know who these people are, but I am sure they are legit). The article also stated that he had Wrestled at one point. Perhaps he is better geared up than I realize. Perhaps he is preparing himself for the bigger stage of the UFC.