bushido_man96

Very interesting points on the pressing with technique and pressing with movement. Can you give me an idea or two on how I might be able to apply this myself?

Best of luck to you!

What does their curriculum consist of? I know they do some weapons, but do they have hand-to-hand as well?

That is cool. I think that most of the Capoeira artists are in very good shape, and can move very well. Imagine how well they can move with more simplified footwork? And the value of conditioning cannot be overlooked, especially when it comes to the time to defend yourself.

You are very welcome. We enjoy any kind of feedback that you are willing to pitch in, or any other questions that you might have. I'm sure there are things that you could help the rest of us with as well.

I used to have an alarm clock like that, and I loved it. When I wake up to the other ones, it is like I have been jolted awake, and my heart gets to racing. Now, I usually wake up to music, so it isn't so bad.

These are some great ideas, Kez! Also, thanks for the site. Very nice. Damn you bushido_man96, give Kez credit for my hard work! Sorry 'bout that, cross! I try to give you props when I can!

These exercises are great for building explosive power as well.

4-11-07 I was reading The Tao of Jeet Kune Do early this morning, and was going over some of Lee's notes on feinting. I came up with a few ideas to try when I spar. I want to try to start feinting some jabs to set up some side kicks or round kicks. Even if it means taking a few hits when I deliver my real jabs the first few times, it will help to sell the feints. I may try it with some longer, stepping lead punches as well. Also, I want to feint with a back leg round kick, to draw the spin side kick counter, and then counter the counter. Conditioning Sledgehammers: 3x1:30, 1 min. rest Stairs: 3x45 sec, 1 min. rest Steppers: 3x30 sec, 1 min. rest Jump rope: 3x1 min. rounds....I pretty much suck at this. The last set was the best, though. Ab roller: 3x10....OUCH. Now, when I cough, it HURTS! When I started the second set, I thought, "oh, boy, only 9 more!" Technique Cable reverse punch: 10x50, 10x60, 10x70 At the 50 and 60 pound sets, I can put a little speed on the punches, and control them all the way back. At 70 pounds, there is more resistance to work with. I really feel it in the triceps, and then back behind the shoulders later on. Cable lead backfist from on-guard position: 20x10, 3 sets, each side. This was ackward--I think that next time I may just do a lead punch instead. Flying side kicks, over 3 obstacles, into heavy bags: 10 each leg. I need more work on targeting my foot, and keeping my body aligned when I strike. I also needs some more work on jumping power. Forms: Chon ji - Jung Gun, then Gae Baek twice = 9 forms in all. Flying side kicks over 3 obstacles, with no bags: 5 each side. These were very bad, and I need more work on not having a target to hit, and getting full extension. Also need jumping height. Spin heel kick: 10 each side. I did a very whipping variation of the kick, more like a spin hook/heel hybrid, to gain some speed. Worked well, I think.

I'm definitely going to get some of these ! Thanks! You are sure welcome. And welcome to the Forums!

Don't just say that it isn't useful. You just have to use it in the right place. Try this: the next time you are sparring, feint, draw, or do whatever to get you opponent throw a back leg round kick. As they throw the kick, do your jump spin cresent kick as a counter. Here is the important variation....your jump is not high...instead, you barley come off of the floor, doing a "switching foot" motion, instead of jumping. You should get some use out of that. Let me know how it goes!

These are some great ideas, Kez! Also, thanks for the site. Very nice.

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!