bushido_man96

Originally, he did not want to name his art, because it would add a limitiation to it. However, after being convinced that he could market the book better with a name of the style, I think he agreed to do name it.

This is a good point. Whenever you do any kind of body conditioning training, the goal is to be gradual, so that you can keep doing it. When you go too far, and have to wait for the body part to heal, then it becomes detrimental to the training. Take your time, let it heal, and then be gradual.

When you spar, force yourself to only use your hands for attacks and defense. This will force you to change up your strategies, and use your hands more.

I don't think that there is anything wrong with a kiai performed like this...in fact, many cultures have used war yells like this in their histories. You just have to use it in the right place and time.

It is tough to make it all work, sometimes. Remember your priorities, and everything else can fall into place.

I think that this is a good thing. However, I try to give all I can to each of my students. However, I do think it is easier when the students are demonstrating their willingness to go beyond the call of duty.

Yeah, you are on the right track there. It helps to build explosiveness in the muscles, which can help with kicking speed as well.

Welcome back!

The BB of C is right. No matter how nice you are, there is always going to be those who don't like you. You just have to let it go. You will get used to it in time.

Thanks for the information, James. That is good stuff.

I agree! I am still struggling with the pull-ups. I can do some dips, but I do more bench dips right now, to get in some good reps. I do my pull-ups on a weight-assisted machine. They are tough, but I try.

Very interesting. Thanks for sharing.

That's a bummer, cross. However, if you now know what you are looking for, then it is probably for the better.

Thanks for the thread, Sohan. Lots of good information there.

After being at my Jeet Kune Do school on different days for striking, clinching, and grappling - I haven't even done trapping or weapons yet - I can say it really is an MMA school. Even though the instructor calls it JKD, has an Inosanto lineage, and trains some actual classic JKD techniques like the straight lead, modern MMA has taken over for Bruce Lee's concept of JKD. Train what works, eliminate what doesn't, train in all aspects of the fight and tailor your training to your own body and talents. That is so cool, Baron. I think that Bruce Lee was quite the pioneer in the evolution of the martial arts. The best part about JKD is that the concepts can apply across the board, no matter what your initial training is, or even if you have never had any formal training. You do own The Tao of Jeet Kune Do, don't you, Baron?

While I understand why it was outlawed, I think that if competitors were once again allowed to wear gis in high-profile MMA (eg: UFC) it might be taken more seriously by the sorts of people who would allow it into the Olympics, because it drives home the idea that many if not most of these guys are experts in a more traditional style, not just wild bar-room brawlers (although some are both! ). I think they would probably also need to wear more protective gear; remember that Olympic boxing and TKD both require headgear and I wonder how that would interfere with techniques like some of the chokes. You make a good point here. The IFL is taking steps to refine the sport, but I don't think that it will ever adopt that much protective equipment. It would change the sport too much. I do think that they could adopt a uniform, like a wrestling singlet, or something like that.

What the boxer does with those exercises is practice timing, gain conditioning, and prepare for their ring fights. All of them build on each other, and the mitt practice helps them to learn the combinations and set ups. I am not going to disagree with you that forms can be used to help fighting training. What you have pointed out in boxing is the conditioning aspect of thier sport/art. I think that they spend a lot more time sparring than many traditional styles of martial arts spend sparring. Forms are great. Fighting is great. A good balance is a good recommendation, I think.

You make a good point about being on your back in grappling, Baron, and I think that is the only downfall to the training of wrestling as it would relate to self-defense. Other than that, good stuff.

For all the talk about "traditional" punching, it raises a question for me. I feel that punching is truly one of the most basic techniques that we can do. I think that from the first time one human raised his hand against another, the punch has been around. Sure, there are sloppy ones out there, but for the most part, any punches that were used as part of any martial system really don't have much of anything different to offer. I guess, what I am trying to say, is, a punch is a punch.

Very cool. Reminds me of some scenes from some Jackie Chan movies. It is a very unique form. Was he conking himself on the head with that bench, though?

As do I, Baron. There is a lot less confusion, I feel.

Great post, Sohan. I can understand how the frustration continues, though, even under the listed circumstances. I understand how you feel about them quitting, and I think it is the Instructor coming out in you. I would feel the same way as well. No matter the reasons, it is always tough to see students go. It always makes you wonder if you could have done more for them. However, in the end, it is their own decision to make.

Congrats on your accomplishments! It sounds like you are stuck in kind of a similar situation with your training as is mentioned in this thread: http://www.karateforums.com/how-to-improve-vt30977.html Even though it may be tough, try to get training sessions in with those other students as often as you can. Even if it is every other weekend, traveling, try it. Keep at it, and you will continue to improve.

I have been an instructor in the past. In fact, I ran my own school for a time. I do feel that it is important for students to have trust in their instructor. However, it is not our responsibility as instructors to pull the wool over the eyes of our students when comes to the pros/cons of what each of us are capable of doing in regards to teaching and helping our students to become the best that they can. Because instructors can be wrong, too. I will be the first instructor to admit that I neither know it all, nor claim to. All I can do is offer everything within my ability to each and every student that I come into contact with that is willing to learn. If they wish to seek another opinion, then I think that is fine. The only warnings that I would give is if I feel that they are not going to be working at a quality institution. Otherwise, I think everyone is allowed to make their own decisions.

Has anyone seen this yet??? http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OzhfkJHq7SY HILARIOUS!!! I laughed through the whole commercial! Who says Chuck isn't a good sport!!