bushido_man96

Ah, that makes some sense. It sounds kind of fun to me! Make sure you complete each kick, and don't hurry into the next kick at the expense of the first. As for stepping, experiment with setting the kicking foot down next to the base foot, or crossing it over the base foot. On the hook kicks, it may be easiest to cross behind the base leg. Otherwise, if you have some questions, just ask away!

What are the English equivalents of these terms? Just curious...my Japanese isn't up to snuff. I know some of the terms, but these throw me off. Thanks in advance!

Hehe, thanks, Ed. I can kind of relate to your post as well, Ottman. I have been known to block with my elbows at times....that really makes them think twice about kicking!

Sometimes taking a little break is one of the best things you can do. It gives you a little time away to re-focus, and re-charge your training. As for those that slack in class, just push them a little more, try to talk them up. If that doesn't work, then I would go with obiwansbane suggestions.

Very nice. Thanks for sharing. I have heard a lot about Paul Vunak, but I have never had a chance to read any of his stuff.

Thanks for that information, Bajifan. Lots of good stuff there.

Hey, we all started right there, though. Every one of us was in your shoes at one point. Just keep at it!

No worries, man!

That's great, Matt. Let us know how it goes for you.

If you're in wrist-grab range, you're probably in elbow range too, and they tend to cut nicely, if you throw an overhand elbow. Or, you could try an upward elbow to the underside of the chin, if you can reach with it. Drive up with your legs a la an uppercut punch. Jerking your controlled arm back toward you may give that elbow extra leverage too, though against a much stronger person, maybe not. Good idea. Those elbows are very nasty. It is good to train all different ideas and targets when you are there, to see what you can and can't do. You could also grab them with your free hand, and maybe deliver a headbutt.

Seconded. I have the 1st one. They really are some great books. You can just open it up to a page, and take a workout into all kinds of variations. I love these books. The drill I listed is actually in one of them, I think.

I would do some round-robin sparring rounds, to get your endurance up and keep it up. I don't recommend a lot of really hard contact before the event, that way you are healthy when you get there. Have fun, and good luck! I think the full-contact thing would be a good time.

Try this site: http://tkd.paperwindow.com/ I know it is a TKD site, but it does have the Shotokan forms on it as well. You should be able to print them.

Just keep your chin up, Kez. Everything will come to you, in time.

Hey, that's good enough! Good for you, Laurie.

I don't think that it is disrespectful. I think that some people get worked over things sometimes, for no reason. Maybe they felt like they were being tested or something. Who knows.

This is not the case that I have ever been exposed to. How do you get it to happen this way?

Good post, cross. You make some good points about the strength difference, and I have noticed them myself. Distractions are the key. Also, if you have a free hand, PUNCH them with it, or palm, as you stated. In this case, it is usually the LEO that will be doing the grabbing, to move someone who doesn't want to be moved. Then, you have to deal with the resistance.

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.

Welcome to the Forums!

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.