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This is true, but if the person you borrow from has two sets (one of each color), then there is the chance that you can wear the other color.

I don't know that any such "style" actually existed. I have heard claims that Korean jumping kicks were designed for this manner. However, I doubt that is the case, and don't think that there is any evidence to prove that it was so.

8-28-07 My arms and chest are sore today! Back Assisted pull-ups: plate 12x10, plate 11x10, plate 10x10 Back hyperextensions: 3x15 Seated row: 120x10, 130x8, 140x6 Abs Physio ball crunches: 3x15 I taught Kids Class from 4:00 - 5:00 today. Before the class, I had about 10 minutes, so I spent that time going over my new form again and again. I did it 5 or 6 times, working on power and footwork.

8-27-07 Chest/triceps Bench press: 195x8, 205x6, 215x4 Dumbell bench superset: I did one-arm dumbell presses, followed by pressing with both arms - 8x50 each arm, then 4x50 with both x 3 sets. These made my arms feel like Jello! Dips: 2x5 Forearms Gripper machine: 3x15x25 lbs. Wrist curls: 3x15x20 lbs. Abs Roman chair crunches: 2x20 Side raises: 2x20x30 lbs. Did 1 hour of Combat Hapkido/Defensive Tactics. I am really enjoying these sessions. We usually start with Combat Hapkido curriculum, and then begin to branch off and modify the moves to work for our LEO situations. I am learning a lot. I also had Traditional Class from 6:00 - 6:45 tonight; I had to leave early to go to Open House at the middle school with the family.

Well, you could practice Jujitsu on your own, but you just have to be a bit more creative about it.

I have practiced a toned-down version of trapping in my ICHF sessions.

You may be able to borrow at the tourney.

The flat 90, for lack of knowing the Japanese term (shame on me) is a stance rather similar to the cat stance. Rather then being up on the ball of the front foot with all weight over the back leg, the front foot is flat with a weight distrobution of about 70/30 (back/front). We refer to this as the back stance. The Japanese would be Kokutsu Dachi, according to my source.

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Wow!!! I can't believe she actually agreed to that!

Cool. Thanks. I may have to consider getting one now!

I can't find the controller option. If you can find it, let me know.

That looks pretty good. On the first link, I saw the name Wally Jay in the list, who is grappling legend. I actually have a book of his called Small-Circle Jujitsu. You might have a pretty good deal there.

Yikes, that kind of sucks. If sparring is your thing, then I would say get both sets. Maybe your parents could dish for one set, and you could dish for the second. That would make it a bit easier on you.

Eh, who knows? Everyone's idea of acceptable is different.

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I have calmed, now. I would just use my MA skills to hit my opponents, as opposed to striking them with it!

Congrats! Good job!

Wrestling is a Martial Art.

There are some books available on Pankration that may whet your appetite about the reconstruction of the style. Here are a few I can find: http://search.barnesandnoble.com/booksearch/results.asp?WRD=Pankration&z=y&cds2Pid=9481 Anything by Jim Arvanitis will be a good source; he is the ringleader in the revival of the art. I have also seen some advertised in Black Belt Magazine called Game of the Gods.

Talk to both, and tell them your feelings. Then you will have to decide based on what they think, and on what directions you want your training to take.

Knee push-ups, like the others mentioned, will get you started. You could also by some dumbells. They don't take up much space, and you can get light ones to start with, and then get heavier ones as you get stronger. You could do some arm curls and triceps extensions/kickbacks with those, to get some muscle into your arms.

You could go look for another TKD school to get back into, if you like. Or, if you want to learn fighting techniques, you could look for an MMA gym or a Thai/Boxing gym. As far as learning new, advanced techniques goes, keep this in mind: Keep It Simple. Just because a technique is "advanced" doesn't mean it is better. The basics are there for a reason. Don't get caught up in "cool" at the expense of practicality. I hope you can find what you are looking for. Best wishes, and keep looking.

I would check out the Jujitsu-only school, and then the Shotokan/Jujitsu schools, and compare the Jujitsu components of each school. I would bet that the Jujisu-only school will be more focused and specialized in that aspect than the Shotokan school would be. If you want a balance, though, then a school that provides both would be convenient, if it suits your needs. As far as the kicking in TKD goes, kicking high is nice, but not always important. As a TKDer, some of my best kicks are below waist level. As for not being flexible, and unable to kick high, you won't be able to with negativity and no practice. You never know, you might enjoy it, and get really good at it. As far as training for the mental aspects of any style, I believe that depends on how the person approaches the training. Sure, some schools will get more heavily into that than others, but if you adjust your mindset to what you want as far as the mental aspects go, I think you can achieve it no matter which art you study. Good luck, and let us know what you decide.