bushido_man96

I think it was good to see what happened. It showed exactly what transpired, there are no questions about who started what, or having to wait for a statement to be disclosed that would have just told a black and white story. Showing the fight, and then the punishment, really sent it home. I am sure it did help ratings, too. But when you are doing reality-type TV, this is what you get. As for Dana White's choice of words, that doesn't really offend me much at all. Heck, I am just as guilty of those choices of words as he is. My class mouth is G-rated, but any other time, not so much. When addressing the audience that he was, I don't really see a problem with it. In a class, however, professionalism has to settle in.

First off, good for you for breaking the situation up. Its also good that the guy you pulled off didn't take after you for stopping him. As for your point, I think you are right. However, rules and what seems right in our eyes don't always add up. I can see the point that the school is trying to make, though. Things have changed so much since I was in high school about 10 years ago (damn, has it been that long!!! ). What needs to be in place is a process that interrogates each of the students to analyze what caused the situation to take place. That way, each student could have been evaluated and punished accordingly. However, as scared as some administrative professionals may be of liability suits, I don't know if it will change or not.

9-11-07 Back, shoulders, biceps Assisted pull-ups: plate 11x10, plate 11x10, plate 10x10 Back hyperextensions: 3x10 Seated row: 110x10, 120x10, 130x8 Dumbell shoulder press: 40x10, 45x8, 45x6 Dumbell raises: 25x10, 25x10, 25x10 Barbell curls: 60x10, 65x8, 70x6 Legs Hip abduction: 115x10, 115x10 115x10, each leg Hip adduction: 115x10, 115x10, 115x10, each leg Hip flexion: 85x10, 85x10, 85x10 Hip extension: 100x10, 115x10, 130x10, each leg. May need more weight. Abs Physio ball crunches: 3x15 Physio ball roll-outs: 3x10, hold each for 5 seconds. Trunk twists: 3x20x45 lbs. Arms are tired today! Very sore. My legs, on the other hand, feel great. The knees don't hurt much at all. I hope this is a sign of things to come. Taught Kids Class from 4:00 - 5:00. I reviewed low rank forms with them, and focused on stances and completion of techniques in basics.

Yes, true. But, to an extent, you are trying to cause pain. Just not permanent injury, like you said. Temporary pain, I guess.

I saw this clip while looking at one that Cross posted. I thought it showed some good boxing concepts; hands up, move your feet, good solid straight punches. He even did a good job of keeping everyone in line, and not facing too many at a time. http://uk.youtube.com/watch?v=6iDlzL7zrNU&mode=related&search=

The other students are going to test you, to see what they can get away with. Kids will do this, too. You will just have to put your foot down to them, and let them know what to expect from you. It may take some time, but they will get used to it.

Just because you don't have a "certification" to teach things that are simple and effective, and stray from you standardized styles, doesn't mean that you can't teach them. However, training and gaining some certification would not hurt, either. Maybe you can work towards both of those goals. If you don't believe in your "traditional" techniques, and don't want to teach them, then don't. However, if you like the idea of doing them for the sake of TKD or whatever style, and want to teach the physical fitness/sport aspect along with your self-defense stuff, then that is an option as well. As for the money, you should come up with a business plan before venturing out on this. Look at some places to teach at, and figure up the total rent, utilities, insurance, and other expenses involved in running a school, and figure on having at least 3 months worth of funds built up to pay these things before opening your doors. This will help you to overcome a slow start. You may even choose to go for more than 3 months, which wouldn't hurt a bit. Best of luck to you, and let us know what you decide to do.

Well, that was quite a fight. The one guy kept trying to get armbars or triangles, but kept getting picked up and slammed. I think that Dana White did the right thing by sending them home. This is not the image that the UFC and MMA in general want to portray. White sent a message to them. As for the fight, I think that this can be a representation of using MMA techniques in defense. Having skills like that will not hurt you in a street fight.

Agreed. I've ran into many self-taught martial artists over the past 30+ years and one thing they all have in common (I'm not saying you do) is very weak technique, sloppy, exposed, poor stances/foundations, no understanding of what they are really doing (the mechanics) and the list could go on. Instruction from a qualified teacher is essential to iron our deficiencies and short comings in order to progress and improve. I can see the points that you guys are making. However, if someone has no other options, then trying to figure things out on your own is the only other option that you have. It may not be the best option, but it may be the only one. I also understand what you are saying, Montana, about the stances, technique, etc. However, I think that most of the "self-taught" people out there are mainly working on fighting concepts and principles. In this instance, knowing a proper front or middle stance will not be of as much importance. Hand techniques may not have as much technique involved either; they will punch more like a Boxer (not bad technique, just different technique) and other simpler moves as well. Not as much "style" involved, I guess.

I was trying to think of all of the TKD organizations that are out there, and thought I would see how many we could list. If you can find it, also list how the organization spells the word "Taekwondo." The ones I could think of: ATA - American Taekwondo Association (Including WTTU - World Traditional Taekwondo Union; STF - Songham Taekwondo Federation) TTA - Traditional Taekwondo Association ITF - International Taekown-do Federation WTF - World Tae Kwon Do Federation (I believe the USTU is under this umbrella as well - United States Tae Kwon Do Union) UTA - Universal Taekowndo (sp?) Association ITA - International Taekwondo (sp?) Association ITA - Independent Taekwondo (sp?) Association Those are the ones that I can come up with off the top of my head right now. Any others that anyone is a part of or knows about?

I was reading an interesting article in a 2003 issue of Black Belt Magazine wherein a question was asked about taking a shot in an encounter in order to be able to file a law suit against the attacking party. When first seeing a statement like this, my initial thought was "duh, bad idea!" However, in the letigous society that we live in, I began to think about it, and I guess that there are people that think this way. The article was written by Sgt. Jim Wagner, and he made some good points, including ones stating that you shouldn't assume the outcome of a strike like that; you could end up injured or dead in a worst-case scenario. His last paragraph was the most attention-getting for me, as I know where he is coming from. He stated that you have to consider if the person preparing to attack you is a criminal or not. Many times, you won't get anything out of suing a criminal. They won't have much of anything to get from them, if anything at all. Often times, going back to jail for a criminal is just another day at the office. In the end, yeah, I would say bad idea, for lots of reasons.

9-9-07 6x10 crunches 9-10-07 Chest/Triceps Bench press: 195x8, 205x6, 215x4 One-arm alt. dumbell press, followed by 2 hand press: 45x8, then 8, 3 grueling sets! Triceps push-down: 90x10, 105x6, 105x6 Bench dips: 3x10 Legs Hip sled: 230x10, 320x10, 320x10 Physio ball curls: 3x10 Abs Roman chair crunches: 3x15 Side raises: 3x20x30 lbs. Forearms Gripper machine: 3x15x25 lbs. Combat Hapkido: 9:20 - 10:50. We started out working on the curriculum from where we left off, and then modified the defenses to go from being "grabbed" to performing the technique by initiating the contact. This kind of work is very helpful for my job, as I am going to have to be the one that initiates the contact by grabbing, as opposed to being grabbed myself. Here is another note that my partner made to me about our Hapkido/DT training: I made a comment that I hadn't gotten all of the curriculum requirements memorized for the previous rank we had worked on. He told me, "Yeah, you do. You may not know them in order, but you know the basics of them. You just don't know them like you know TKD stuff"...the TKD stuff being more laid out, and easily memorized. Traditional TKD Class: 6:00 - 7:00. I was tired after basics today, especially the hand technique basics, stemming from my workout earlier in the day. However, I felt like my basics are improving a bit, getting faster with the footwork, and putting the combinations together better. I only sparred a few matches at the end of class, but it went well, and I pushed even though I was tired. One thing I need to work on in sparring is getting a technique off right after I block an attack, in order to utilize my power and the brief moment when the opponent is "stuck" between the block and setting the technique down.

Well, by taking a few weeks off, maybe I can get caught up.

I agree. When it comes to sporting events, even fighting ones, one of the most important elements to incorporate are safety measures to ensure that the fighters are able to come back and fight again. It helps to build the fan base, I think.

Hello, Descartes, and welcome to the Forums! If your main goal is improving your physical fitness, then I think that Muay Thai would suit your needs the best of the styles that are available to you. They will focus a lot on techniques/physical movement and repetitions, and the sparring is done in rounds, which is great for fitness improvement. As a side effect, you will probably pick some notes on fighting in competitions, and may find you will want to do that down the road. I imagine that the Thai training would be pretty demanding on your body at first, so taking on an additional style may overwhelm you for a time. However, if you feel that you have the energy, and more importantly, the time, to contribute to another style, then go for it. Best of luck, and enjoy the journey!

I agree with KarateEd's suggestions as well. Slowing down and breaking your technique down will definitely help. Just make sure that you know what you are breaking down. Have your instructor or a high-rank student watch and help point out to you what area it is you need to correct. Remember, practice doesn't make perfect, perfect practice makes perfect. Always ask questions, too!

Well, it is back! Did everyone enjoy week 1? I would have to say that I did not. However, I figured as much. This year, I look for the Chiefs to finish 3rd in the AFC West, and maybe win 5 or 6 games. However, we will always have the fantasy leagues to fall back on! Right, Patrick!

Huh, that may be cool. I wonder if he will play the role of Youngblood (was Jack his first name?), or if it will be some other character. A buddy of mine and I used to play BattleTech on the old IBM computer, and I got into playing Mechwarrior 2 on the computer when I was still in high school/early college years.

You mean like clinching?

It appears that the Krav Maga episode is the last for now. Does anyone know when they will pick up again?

It is a good point, but I really think that a situation like this is most likely the exception rather than the rule. You can't take complete solace in a technique like that, but you can't abandon it, either. Also, makes you think that if you do get your finger into that eye, then the next step is to dig with that finger.

I think that perhaps that comment was made in direction toward their style of competition. TKD and Karate have elbow strikes, but you don't see them done in TKD or Karate Competitions. I would guess that this is what they were getting at.

I have never heard of this term. Are you perhaps doing too much of an exaggerated movement of the hips when performing your hand techniques?

I guess that is where the proper safety equipment comes into play. That, combined with the proper training methods, should make for the right mindset.

I remember hearing about this incident as well. I was actually quite surprised when I heard about the fighter going on to win the fight, and later the sight in that eye. Very interesting, and very thought-provoking.