bushido_man96

11/22/2020 Did a light stretching session while watching the game. 11/23/2020 Strength Training Squats: 45x5, 135x5, 155x3, 175x1, 200x5, 200x5, 200x5. Press: 45x5x2, 65x5, 75x2, 95x5, 95x5, 95x5. Lat Pull-downs: 110x12, 110x12, 110x12, 110x12.

Hey, chocolate is good for you! Lowers blood pressure....

This is interesting, and not a format I'm familiar with. In all my competitions, I've only done the form for my rank, or the one below if I have not yet learned my new form. During testings, however, our school is going to start designating an extra form for students to do other than their rank level.

In Synchronized Kata, yes. That's because they're all doing the same Kata at the same time for one total score. That's the only time I've ever seen more than one of the floor at one time. I've never seen, in any capacity, where in the Individual Divisions where two competitors are on the floor at the same time executing the same Kata. I mean, I've not ever seen that in all of the years where I was active as a competitor or judge or Arbitrator. Well, it's a big world, and I've not been to every Karate tournament held. Synchronized kata, I understand; that's a totally different beast.

Oh cool! When I get some time, I'll do that!

Well, that's disappointing. Sorry to hear that, but glad you've got signed up with Muay Thai!

That's awesome that you're pulling so many into Zoom classes! I was pretty surprised the first time it happened as in the summer we'd be at around 10-15 per session. But I think now it's dark and wet outside so the kids are stuck inside rather than enjoying the sunshine Ah yes, that would make sense. Either way, I hope your numbers stay up there, and you continue to see success.

Is it customary in Karate tournaments to run two at a time for traditional katas? I've never seen two custom katas or musical katas run at the same time.

You are welcome! It's great that you're sharing your experiences with us. I am training currently...we'll see how much longer for.

I just viewed it. I might have to watch them back to back to see the differences, but I see much of the same or similar footwork and hand movements.

Expediency could be a thing, for sure. Even though, each form only takes a few minutes for a competitor to do. I don't think doing one at a time would take that much longer, but I could be very wrong.

I'm going to guess they are about 10lbs. They're not all that heavy if you hold them close to the weighted end. However, if you hold them towards the free end of the handle, then the leverage multiplies that effective weight by several times. I'm guessing that since we can't do our traditional kote kitae conditioning, he's going to use these other tools to help us with our conditioning. Sounds cool. How long is that handle? Could a 10lb sledge work as a home substitute?

Good news, Dmitriy. Train hard and train well. Agreed! Perseverance is not easily attained, nor often appreciated until much later on. Keep that in mind as you train.Nor is it honored and/or rewarded properly. No; it is usually on done so within ourselves. A true reward.

Another half-birthday for KF! How wonderful! KF is proof that a warm, fostering, constructive community can be built and maintained on the internet. Bob, your words encapsulate the greatest traits of KF. Thank you for sharing them.

That's not a bad idea....

That sounds like good news most of the way around, Bob! Glad to hear that! Was there a certain reason why you got the shot in the hip this time? Keep us posted on the January appointment!

This statement that Danielle made on another thread got me to thinking about TKD forms competitions: Why do so many TKD tournaments insist on running two people doing forms at the same time? As a judge, I'd much rather focus my full attention on one competitor's entire form, and judge accordingly, as opposed to having to watch one for a few techniques, and then the other for a few techniques, and have to make a decision. As a competitor, I'd much rather be the sole focus of all the judges that I'm performing in front of, rather than having to wonder about how much of my form they actually watched. Does anyone have any idea why it's done this way?

That is an interesting setup; no reason not to utilize the technology. This pandemic may change the way a lot of things are done in the future.

Sorry to hear about your neighbor, and the ensuing lockdown you will be putting yourself into. I wish you the best. The stone mallets sound like they'd be fun to play with. How much do they weigh, do you suppose? It's also cool that your sensei is looking at putting a tournament on. It sounds like he's got a good plan to limit exposure. Hopefully, he gets to pull it off! I always enjoyed doing forms in competition. Part of it is having an idea of what the judges are looking forward, and knowing what techniques to emphasize and when. It's a fun time!

That's awesome that you're pulling so many into Zoom classes!

Good news, Dmitriy. Train hard and train well. Agreed! Perseverance is not easily attained, nor often appreciated until much later on. Keep that in mind as you train.

Keep up the good work, Bob! We're behind you, 100%!

No, I agree. My oldest son has started Wrestling practice at high school, but it sounds as though there is a chance the state could postpone our winter sports season. Crossing my fingers they don't....but it doesn't look good.

JR, I couldn't agree more. I don't like the idea of trying to train with a mask on, nor do I like the idea of training without contact. Sure, I can, and do, walk through my one-steps and three-steps often, but I need the partner work to really stay fresh. And I need the sparring. Everyone will have lost so much timing, distancing, etc. when this is all over and normalcy resumes (if it ever does again). I also agree with your feelings about testing over Zoom or some other electronic platform. It just wouldn't be the same. But Bob and Fat Cobra make good points. I can understand not feeling the motivation to train after putting long days at work, and having a family that needs your attention, as well. But, if you could even find 15 minutes to walk through a kata, work a bag, or anything like that, just 15 minutes, it can make a difference in how you feel and in your mindset. It's a tough time, but we're tougher people, and we'll pull through it. This, too, shall pass.

We've had several discussions about if, when, and how classes are being conducted during the Covid-19 pandemic. But has anyone been to an MA competition of any kind since this all started? I know the UFC has figured out a way to make it work, and so has some Boxing organizations. But they have the money and logistics to do it. What about anything going on locally?