bushido_man96

I personally think the idea of "mastery" is very amibiguous, especially when it comes to the Martial Arts. Many people say that you need to "master the basics" before moving into another style, and I just don't think that it is necessary. I think it is a cover, really. I think it is verbiage that many instructors use to keep students from wandering off to other styles, and leaving their styles. As people, we are used to putting a lot on our plates at one time, anyways. Look at the way we approach high school and college. How many classes do we take at a time? In high school, it is around 6-8 a day. In college, full time students take around 15 credit hours. We still manage to juggle everything, and accept is as the norm. Martial Arts training can be done in duos as well.

Yeah, I agree with you there. I really do think they are giving up on Culpepper to soon. With that kind of arm, he can make things happen. He just needs an athletic, Moss-like receiver who can go up and get his over-throws.

Hehe. I watched the Coca-Cola 600 today. It was nice, and it didn't get rained out, either.

Hey, dano. That is a good idea. Let us know how you do there.

You just need to build up your side kick muscles more. Trying doing some lifting, and some explosive exersices. That will help build side kick power.

I don't really know much about Kenpo. However, if you look hard enough, you could probably find underlying principles inherent in any Parker off-shoot of Kenpo that would come from the original source that you mention. Of course, I could be very wrong, too.

I agree, Baron. I think you make a good point, Patrick. But when it comes time to make cuts, how many QBs do you want to carry? Some will have to be allocated to NFL Europa, and some to the practice squad.

Do you think that professional boxing should really start to worry?

You bring up a good point, which is similar to one brought up in the book that I finished reading recently. When you get attacked in a surprise manner, it is likely to be a committed attack. When dueling, for lack of a better word, the attacks that you mentioned would be more common. However, it doesn't mean that you can't train for both. There can always be "what ifs" thrown into training. It is good to explore them.

I think the reason that I can say this, is because of the coverage that ESPN is starting to give MMA competitions. They have been covering the events more and more, and it is being accepted as the sport it is. MMA is bringing martial arts more into the mainstream, and it is great.

I saw the highlights on ESPN last night. Well, the highlight, I should say. But hey, it is UFC, and anything can happen.

There you go! Remember, if you are going to do some serious striking, wear gloves, and wrap the hands.

You are on the money here, Patrick. Talking to your instructor may help you get something set up. The other suggestions here are good ones, too. Taking the time off may actually help you out more than the training.

Hey, ps1. Ric Flair was a professional wrestler: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rick_Flair

I couldn't agree more! Just try to pick up and read through a BJJ book written by anyone credible. All the Machado books, all the Gracie books ect... they all start with drills for the same reason. Those drills are the foundation for habits that will save your life. .....Just to add to that, any credible author that I have read also state that they mainly use the basics, as opposed to advanced techniques, and they use them in combinations and setups. They are just really, really good at them.

Thanks, Baron. Every now and then, the words come together.

I took a few face punches when the adrenaline was dumped. I didn't feel them at the time, nor do I remember feeling them afterwards. They weren't the hardest punches, though.

It is hard to tell how many styles are really out there. Just becaue one isn't listed, doesn't mean that it isn't credible, as well. I didn't check the list, but I am sure it is not really complete.

Welcome to KarateForums, and welcome to the Martial Arts world! Enjoy the journey!

I agree, Baron. He knows his stuff, and is very well-spoken. He should do great. On a sidenote.... ....my frustrations continue. I saw that Eric Hicks signed somewhere, which is really not a big loss. He was a good player, but not irreplaceable. Otherwise, the Trent Green anguish continues, and it seems that Peterson is just being....oh I don't know, but he isn't making things move yet. It sounds like we could get a 5th round pick for him now, but we will see.

Well done!

I have seen two month cycles, three month, and some of those listed above. It really depends on the school.

Very cool. Incidentally, I will have some upcoming article on some of Silver's work, and its relations to the Martial Arts. I hope that you enjoy reading them!

That is an interesting point, cross. I remember some heavyweights that got into it at a weigh-in once, and I can't remember who it was. It may have been Tyson/Lewis, but I can't remember for sure. There were no "jabs" thrown, though. There was a wind-up punch, and then a crowd of people covered them.

A heavy punching bag, like for boxing.