bushido_man96

You're welcome!

Does this lift hit primarily the back muscles, or does it get some of the legs as well?

I see. Thanks for the feedback, from both of you.

Not sure I understand... do you have to do X of them in per sparring match? I personally hate to use them when sparring. For one, my size means I can't disguise it well and two, I just don't find it effective in scoring/hitting. nah, ATA has what are called sparring combinations which are quick umm, i guess what would be considered, example combos of what you might do in sparring. These are for the red belt, you say? My red belt manual doesn't have them listed, so I am unaware of them. Are they standard requirements, or is it something new?

Are you talking about doing a back leg kick, and then returning the kicking leg back to its position behind you?

That is great that he is so helpful. I have a few of his ebooks, and they are quite informative. I just need to get the other books.

Those are some great aspects that you are looking at there, Cross.

That's great to hear, Kez. Enjoy your studies! I am considering jumping back into the fray as well...in Criminal Justice.

I am also quite partial to the song "Simply Irresistible." The classic "Oh What a Night" is another favorite of mine.

Agreed. And anything above is even better...

I played it on what was called the Sega Genesis system. It may have been called something different in the UK, though. The game was titled Bare Knuckle in Japan. Awesome games.

Cool, can't wait! Hopefully, my schedule allows me to catch them.

Sounds like a rough go you've had here, Kez. Hopefully, it all heals up soon. You can still do some solo training, can't you? It is good to see you back!

Thanks for that. So, a straight-legged deadlift, then?

Many of us that have competed have experienced this in some form or another. You can't let it tear you down too much. Use it to motivate your training, and then try to give it another go. It is another experience to learn from.

Ah, I see. Thanks for the translations, John. So, do these share a similarity with Shotokan forms, or a different style?

Eeewww, that sounds rough. Definitely take your time with that. I have been coming off an elbow injury from an impromptu grappling session with a class mate, so I know where you are coming from.

It was Savate.

What is the Romanian dead lift?

Cross has some good ideas there. The places that you mention tend to be the places that put weight on first, and are also the places that the weight comes off last. It will be tough, but diet and exercise are the way to go.

That sounds great. You have a great attitude about the time in your training as well.

I think "chicken beak" after the formation of the hand. In some styles, the fingers will all come together as a point, and the action used is like the "pecking" motion of a chicken. I guess, anyway.

Spectacular! Very, very nice! That is some cool stuff. His leg strength must be amazing. One thing I did notice, though. It is all with his right leg. I didn't see one thing done with his left leg...other than stand on it. Still impressive.

You could do the seated stretches where one leg is tucked into your groin, and the other stretched in front (reverse hurdler, I guess is what it is called). Even if you can only stretch one leg that way, stretch it. Also do this standing with your leg on a support, like a standing front kick or side kick stretch. Here is one you may be able to do. Instead of doing straight leg splits, kneel on the floor, and do the splits from your knees. Just like the splits, stretch as far as you can get your legs apart. Then, lower your body to the floor, and push yourself back into your legs, like a frog stretch. That should help you out somewhat.

Ah, this is a very good idea. I didn't think about that. I would follow this logic.