bushido_man96

I tell the kids "don't move like a Lego Man!"....meaning to punch and use some body movement, and not just the arms, like a Lego Man moves.

Long story. She's not my original instructor in TKD. The original one I had a falling out with. But she has two charter dojangs under his org. I train with her, but I would have to test under him for BB ... won't happen .... But she is such an awsome instructor, I train with her anyway. So, what will you do, then?

You might check the National Geographic website, or whatever website they are affiliated with. Many times, they will sell the episodes, for around $25, I think.

Its not about losing your balance, but about being timed by the opponent.

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There are some interesting tidbits in there. Thanks for sharing, lordtariel.

Back to front bouncing may work for now, but if you get into it with someone who times your bounces, you may get a good thump as you come forward, or knocked over as you go back.

You really have a lot of basic information there. Is this the only exposure that you have to the style? Do you go to a class at all, or do you just train at home?

Its up to you, when you are on your own.

Thanks, ninjer. Good points, there. What you say makes sense. So, even against opponents that are inexperienced in fighting or grappling, do you think the tendency to hold on is going to take hold?

Mondays are a day off for me, and I work nights. Since I have Sundays off, too, I am well rested to work out. I get up in the morning, go lift, then do conditioning afterwards, then, in the afternoon, I will meet for Combat Hapkido for a few hours, then teach an orientation for a half hour, then, I have an hour of TKD class. Just works out, I guess.

It all has to start somewhere!

Very interesting. Thanks for sharing.

It sounds like you need to have a meeting with your instructor, then, to figure out what you can get worked out.

I get to two hour long classes, twice a week. I also lift 4 days a week, for around 1 1/2 hours each day. I also do conditioning for around an hour, 2 days a week. I also get in around 3-4 hours a week of Combat Hapkido. It just depends on the day for me. Mondays and Wednesday are usually my heavy workout days, with the others being just lifting, and maybe some solo workout.

TKD for 14 years. Combat Hapkido and the SCA combat for a little over a year.

That is a very informative article, cleung. Thanks for sharing. I am sure everyone can use useful tournament budget tips like these.

This book was originally written in 1890. C. Phillips-Wolley supplied the section on the Singlestick, and Allanson-Winn was responsible for the rest of the book. Including chapters on the Quarterstaff and Bayonet as well as the Broadsword and Singlestick, this book is a good source of what the weapons of the day were and how they were used. This book makes a great companion for anyone studying the history of weapons in civilian combat. Some of the diagrams can be confusing to the beginner. The attacks are described through a circle, with the appropriate parries described in the circles as well. Although the book does tend to lend a "sporting air" with the weapons, much practical weapons fighting information can be gleened from its pages. As reprints go, it is an average book.

That's good to hear. If you have to adjust, that still allows you to work on something. Keep us posted!

I don't know...I think one of my friends still has dial-up. I know my wife's grandmother has dial-up, too. I wouldn't be able to deal with the slow loading times.

Here is a drill for you to try: When you watch TV, you can listen for certain words, and use them as auditory cues to throw a technique. Use, for instance, the word "and." Whenever that word is said, throw your technique. It will help to build some reaction time.

Very interesting. Not surprised, I guess.

Good post, NinTai. One point I would make is that changing something because it "feels better" can be a legitamate reason, for, like you mentioned, age reasons, previous injury, etc. I think that your body should be in a comfortable position when you fight, so that your body can be as efficient as possible. I think part of it lies there.

Good point, i suppose if your option is to fall and extend your hand out like most people do resulting in broken wrists etc, or to slap, then the slap is a good skill to have. This is a good point. Perhaps being able to train both the rollout and the slap is finding the happy medium.

That's a good post, ninjer. Thanks for the information and the links. I think that both the Judo/Jujitsu players and the Wrestlers all have something in common: they don't have to worry about being struck after the takedowns. On the street, that is a definite possibility to deal with. However, I can understand the points you are making in your post, and they have merit. Upon landing, you have to be ready to deal with being struck or jumped on, and each would be dealt with differently, I think.