bushido_man96

Thanks for the tips. I am pretty sure I can defend the kick, it is actually doing the kick that I have trouble with. As for your initial question, it is a popular kick in TKD Olympic style tournament sparring. That does help. Thanks, DWx.

I try to visualize each technique striking, blocking, or kicking something. Sometimes I am vivid about it. Sometime, I just go with as much power as I can, destroying whatever could be in the way. It may not be right, but it leaves me exhausted, and feeling like I poured all I could into it. To Shorin Ryuu: I think that all of this information about Chosin Chibana (hope I spelled that right) is very interesting. I love learning new things about the Martial Arts, and I love the history of it as well. If you do put some literature out there, I would love to know about it.

Keep at it, Baron. You will learn more that way, I think, having that kind of experience to work with.

Thanks for the link, Hart.

Sweet place there, Baron. Looks like they offer quite a bit. A question for Jame Bullock: So, is the Combat Sciences that you teach basically a methodolgy of strategies and tactics used to implement your Kenpo and other styles training?

Nice post, NightOwl. Things coming full-circle, huh?

Now, I may be wrong here, but as the slaves were taken into custody, they may have had to use their skills against lightly amored opponents. I may be on the wrong track (thinking of something else), but if this was the case, the amount of power in their spinning kick movements would have enough momentum knock over some guys wearing more protection. Just a thought, and it may be waaaay off.

Awesome, Tom. Great post.

The European medieval sword could cut and slice, just like the Japanese katana could, even in the same scenario that you describe. The use of the medieval long sword was a very controlled usage; not big brutes just swinging at each other as if they were using baseball bats. Medieval European swordsmanship is very involved, just like katana usage.

Good luck to you!

Wow, that is interesting. It appears that the market has been conveniently cornered as far as MMA competition goes now. However, will Pride stay seperate of the UFC, or will they begin to combine? I would like to see some UFC/Pride crossover matches, and that could happen more easily, now. I think that a major part of Pride's success is its involvement in Japan. I wonder if it will be moved more towards the U.S. now?

There are plenty of streetfighters out there that can do what your friend has done. They just don't name it a style. They just call it fighting. You don't have to have stylized training to be a good fighter. Fighting can make you a good fighter. However, ordering a black belt and calling yourself one, sounds kind of shady to me. This kind of goes down the line of the McDojo arguement.

If you are that concerned about the food that you fix for your kids, check out some internet sites to find some lower fat/calorie foods that are similar to what they eat. My wife does this often, and the food is good, too. Do you do cardio work every day? If you don't, starting that may help to increase your weight loss. It's all about managing your ins and outs.

Thanks, Baron. Have fun with them new gloves!!

Well done on your promotion! May I ask you what Black Belt stances are?

Good post, James. Very good points, indeed.

Just an addition to my earlier post: Most Koreans who practice/compete with TKD aren't going to be the same size as the TKD guy in the show.

Glad to hear your training is going well bushido_man96, its these little improvements that make it all worth while. Thanks, cross.

How was this? I would like to see it (I am an old Turtle fan!) Last night, I watched Rocky Balboa. I really enjoyed this movie. Rocky is a great success story. If you ever need inspiration, all you have to do is watch a Rocky movie!

By that logic wouldnt criminals and foreign armed forces know that many trained law enforcement, armed forces etc will stop shooting when they hear the word "cease fire" thus giving them an advantage... Not likely. Very good point.

No problem. I figured that was what you were getting at!

3-26-07 Chest and triceps today. Chest: Bench press: 185x8, 205x6, 215x4 Incline bench: 135x8, 145x5, 155x4 I noticed an improvement here. Cable Crossovers: 50x10, 60x6, 70x4 Triceps: Dip machine: 177x10, 186x8, 196x8 Next week, I will up the weight here. Bench dips: 3x10 Abs: Decline abs: 3x20 Side raises: 3x25x25 lbs. Added reps to each set here. Hanging knee raises: 3x12 Did Combat Hapkido from 3:45 - 5:15. Then, I taught Orientation from 5:30 - 6:00. I had Traditional Class from 6:00 - 7:00. Tonight in class, I found a new level in basics. I worked my arms so hard, and it felt very good. They still ache today! Sparring at the end of class was better today as well. I did well sparring the 6'3" 1st dan; I was able to get in close and jam him up. I was surprised that when I fought the 4th dan, that I was able to do the same thing. I fought really well against him, and I usually don't. I took a different attitude this night, and I felt very good about it. I will continue to do the same.

Everyone experiences this in some point of their training. It is called the plateau. You gain, gain, gain, and then it seems like the body tops out. Now, you have to just keep plugging away. It will take longer to notice some gains, but they will still come, only in smaller increments. One thing that can help to break the plateau is to change up some of your training routines, yet still keep the same goals in mind. That will help get your body out of the rut you may have worked it into by doing the same routine for a long period of time. Loren Christensen says: "You can't do the same thing everyday and expect different results. Do something different!"

I prefer to use the terminology "stretching to discomfort, as opposed to pain." It should be uncomfortable, but not painful, to stretch.

I enjoy doing this as well. Also, using the cable crossover machine in the gym can let you work punches, backfists, etc., in much the same manner.