bushido_man96

Forms have changed throughout their existense, depending on how different people interpret them. I have seen this with my TKD forms as well, the ITF forms. In some organizations, where they have standardization across the board, you will see very few differences in the forms (the ATA is a good example). However, when you get so many people that "break away" and "do their own thing," you notice the different philosophies and teaching concepts worked into the forms. Welcome to the Forums, by the way!

Even if you take 10 minutes between homework projects to do your form, it is 10 more minutes of training. Even in small, spread-out bursts, you can still work a little something in. Can't believe I didn't think of that before. Thanks for the advice bushido_man, that's something I'll try out. It ought to have other benefits too - whenever I get stressed whilst doing homework, I could get up and practice a few forms and techniques, calm myself down and then get back to work. =) There you go! You are more than welcome. I agree. You are training in a time that is designated for something else, so it is not the same as putting aside an hour or whatever to get in some training. Like you said, it may not be a full-on workout, but it gets you moving, and helps to keep things fresh.

Too bad for Diego. I kind of like him. He has done well, but they say you learn more from your losses, right?

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I just tried that with the movie Cheech and Chong Up In Smoke and the word "man". Man, am I tired! That's nice! I find that using some words that aren't as popular can help with working kicks, or combinations. They give you some space to react in, before having to jump right into the next move.

Good luck to you!

4-10-17 Back Assisted pull-ups: I decided to set the machine with all the plates that I could: 20 plates: did 35 reps, almost to failure; then, moved it down to 10 plates, and did 20 reps...to failure.

Hmmm maybe I shoulda specified.... anything you could recommend not requireing Gym equipment/weights? Squats maybe? Lunges (though I think these could potentially do way more harm than good)? I really think that some weight training would benefit you the most.

I agree. Great for clinches, and takedowns. I think if you could just take the rule set away when you practice, who knows what else you could find that would work, technique-wise, out of wrestling. Overall, I think it is still a great style to study. The conditioning is great, as well.

I agree. That was a problem that I had a while back. Persistence and practice help to break those habits, though.

Good points, Marie curie. I know that Ken Shamrock broke his hands a time or two in MMA competitions, before they all started wearing the gloves. There is a reason why they wear those gloves.

Even if you take 10 minutes between homework projects to do your form, it is 10 more minutes of training. Even in small, spread-out bursts, you can still work a little something in.

Only 25!!! Wow, I didn't realize that he was that young! Very cool, he should have quite a long career ahead of him. Imagine if he competes until he is Couture's age!

Good stuff. The other night in class, I worked on some stepping during sparring, and it worked to kind of throw off my partners a little bit. I also usually fight southpaw, but have been switching more recently, to really throw people off.

Moving in at angles is great for getting inside of kicks, especially back leg kicks. I find that this helps me out a lot. It also opens up their line to you, while keeping yours sealed off.

Very nice, cross and Baron. I think that interaction during and after the training like that is important. You can't do enough of that, in my opinion.

That is cool. I may have to check that out.

Welcome aboard!

Welcome to KF!

Hey, good finish!

I did hear about that. Bad deal, indeed.

If you do some standard strength training, that should help you to start building the muscles to help protect the joints. Leg curls and extensions, arm curls, etc.

I have seen their advertisements around. It looks interesting, but no where near me.

Very nice!

4-9-07 Chest and Triceps Chest Bench press: 195x8, 205x6, 215x4 Incline bench: 135x8, 145x5, 155x4 Triceps Dip Machine: 215x6 repsx3 sets Abs Decline abs: 3x20 Side raises: 3x25x25 Hanging knee raises: 3x12 Did Combat Hapkido from 3:45 - 5:00. We did some wrestling around today, and it was fun. I got a good throw on one partner, and I didn't end up tapping out, so it was a good roll, I guess. Bag Work: Jab: 10 each side Cross: 10 each side Jab/cross: 10 combinations, each side Jab/lead hook: 10 combinations each side Jab/cross/lead hook: 10 combinations each side Jab/cross/lead hook/rear uppercut: 10 combinations each side I tried to focus on punching through the bag each time. However, my partner said that it looked like my lead jab was a little weak. I guess I will have to work on that. From 5:30 - 6:00, I taught Orientation. Two of the kids should be ready for the regular class by the end of this week! From 6:00 - 7:00, I had Traditional Class. It went well, and I busted out my form really powerfully, I felt. We also had a 3-for-all sparring at the end of class, which went ok. I was really tired, and could feel it in my legs. However, I did get some good shots in.