bushido_man96

I think that respect is general across the board. I respect my white belt kids as much as any 4th degree adult. I think that is the way it should be.

In most fights, I really don't think a situation would last long enough to figure out that the opponent was trained, and then to strange the strategy. It will usually be so fast, and then broken up or over. I would say, just bring your best stuff each time. Fight like they are trained every time.

ps1 is right. You just have to get in there and go at it. You will eventually learn how to move and block. It all comes with experience. Different things work for different people. You will find your favorite moves and combinations, counters, etc. It just takes time.

This pretty much sums it up. Let you body heal, or you won't be able to do any kind of productive training. Also, try to find an instructor near by that can teach you. That is the best route, as long as you find a good one. Welcome to KF!

If you don't like the high number of the kid population in your school, then moving on is probably best for you. As far as the "traditional" side of the schools, I wouldn't get too caught up in that aspect of it. As long as the instructor is good, is there to help, and teaches practically and effectively, then you should benefit well. When the instructor mentions that he has elements of all the styles that you mention, you have to wonder how long he has been around, and how long he has been in each style to add them in. It can be a red flag. Or, he could be name dropping to draw interest, and not mean any real harm. Just something to think about in the future.

In my recent TKDTimes magazine, I saw another brief article on a college offering an MA degree, but this time, it is strictly a TKD degree. The students who complete the program would have a bachelors degree, and would be able to pass cerification processes in Kukkiwon for up to 4th degree black belt, along with the processes for being a judge/official. Here is a link to information on the college and the degree: https://www.cui.edu/academicprograms/undergraduate/athletics/index_ektid1226.aspx Here is a link to Elite Fitness TKD: https://www.elitefitnesstkd.com/3.html The GM of this school is the one who is to head up the above program. He seems to have great credentials. I have sent an email to one of the officials in charge of the program, asking some questions on classes, time, etc. I'll fill in more information when I get a response. What do you guys think? What I question the most is coming out with a 4th degree after 4 years. But, I can hopefully clarify that with one of my questions.

6-4-07 Chest/Triceps: Bench press: 135x10, 225x5, 235x4 (with assistance), 245x2 (with assistance) Triceps push-down: 105x8, 105x8, 105x6 Overhead triceps ext: 90x10 90x8, 90x8 Roman Chair crunches: 2x20 Conditioning: Jump rope: 3x1 min. Did Combat Hapkido/Close Quarters Combatives from 3:30 - 4:30. We spent most of the time on finger attacks, mainly to the eyes, working in various scenarios. We worked standing, kneeling, and on the ground. The ground work was tiring, too! From 5:00 - 6:00, I did Forms work. I did 17 forms in all. I was tired! And then, I had Traditional Class from 6:00 - 7:00. I hadn't slept well the night before, and with the combination of the forms from before, I was very worn out for class.

Funny! I don't think I would have been standing so close to that guy, though. I would have been backtracking quick!

I'm not sure that there can really be a difference in the brutality of one sword attack over another. In combat, if a warrior took someone's arm off, they may naturally flow right into another attack, dispatching the attacker. Who knows? What if you didn't take off their sword arm? As far as it being called a "black art" because of the killing moves.....well, I think that is what the sword was made to do....kill, not maim.

That is a bad deal. I hope your friend has a really good lawyer, and lots of luck coming his way. I don't see anything good coming out of that. Just getting pushed...I can understand if he thought that the man was going to continue, and it was probaby just a fluke that he was killed, but why run that risk?

It really is about taking good care of yourself. Genetics can play a part in it as well. Some people just age better than others. Another part of it is adjusting your training routine as your body gets older, so as not to push it too far.

Oh, sure!!! I just find my treasures, and now you want me to send them around the world for others to share....well, I guess I could....

I would kind of agree. It shouldn't be that hard to find, I don't think. Have you watched any of the classes yet? That may be something that you want to do as well.

I don't think "internalness" would necessarily have to relate to a style in particular. Anyone can study Chinese medicine. Once having studied it, you could put its methods into practice in anything that you do. So, if a Karate guy studied Chinese medicine, and then taught its internal practices to his Karate students, then they get an "internal" facet of the Martial Arts.

Welcome to KF!

Welcome to KF!

The more that you spar, the better that you will get at it. By doing so, you will learn to read the telegraphs, and that can help you out a lot. Welcome to the Forums!

Quite funny!

If you are learning to use a sword, then there should be no misconceptions about what the moves you do with the sword are designed to do, or what the weapon itself was designed to do. It is a killing implement, and it was meant to be used efficiently. Iado, for example, isn't just the art of drawing the sword, it is the art of drawing and slicing/cutting at once, resulting, in the eye of the warrrior, in death.

Way to go!

I agree. Many people just assume that if they claim "self-defense," that they can coast out of some charges, when in fact, you have to be very careful. You don't want to be tried by 12, and then sentenced for 5!

Make the students do things that force them to think. Create new combinations of basic techniques and drill them in multiple directions and with variations etc. If the student is busy thinking what they have to do all the time this will not only be a huge benefit to their training but also wont give them enough time to get bored. Don't give them too much time to figure the combos out either. Show them once quickly then make them do it. It's the basics so they should be able to figure it out without much help. Then when it looks like they've just about got it, jump to another one. It'll drive them nuts and keep them paying attention because they'll know they don't get much time to get it down. Those are both great ideas. Especially jumping to new combos quickly. I always enjoyed classes like that.

Good advise. Rest and re-evaluate constantly.

NASTY!!! "Hey, Chuck, punch me!!" Good one! Thanks for sharing!

I love that old video. Very nice.