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I agree, James Bullock. So, Wallace actually had a seminar in KANSAS??? I didn't know about it!! That would have been great? Where exactly is Columbus?

I think its fairly trivial. Jim Wagner has said some other interesting things in regards to self defence like: “When I hit someone with my fist, the last thing I worry about is injury. I can get it fixed later at the hospital.” His way of rationalising the use of closed fisted techniques to the head. Interesting. I know that Wagner has his own views on things, as we all do. It sounded kind of interesting, though. In his classes, he uses the terminology "cease fire."

I think that this is really the case. You will recover faster if you don't train while sick. However, everyone is different.

Palms are nice for breaking. My middle brother did 3 boards with no problem.

Good luck to you! Its also cool to see you got back into officiating. I have judged at many TKD tournaments, and I know what it can be like. I have the greatest appreciation for the judges.

Nice post, Shorin Ryuu. I like some of your viewpoints. There is just one that I don't agree with....the One Strike, One Kill point. I just feel that this is a concept, more than an actual meaning, and that actually debilitating someone to the point of not continuing with just one technique will not happen that often. I think that there are reasonable exceptions, such as striking the throat, or the eyes, or taking the knee out. However, I think that many people assume that this concept can go for any technique. As I said, I think that it is a good concept to train by. Train a technique as though you will take someone out with it...a maximum effort, so to speak. I am just not sure the reality of it is there.

Vince Lombardi is great! Good one, DancingSteve.

I think we all know where "Superfoot" stands from a competition stand-point. I feel that competition isn't a bad thing. I think that a good Martial Artist can still train for both competition and self-defense. You make a good point here, bearich. I don't think you have to seek out a RBSD instructor to get that kind of training. I don't think anyone would consider Wallace an RBSD instructor, but he still teaches some reality-based views on fighting.

There is nothing wrong with getting a fresh start somewhere else. If you don't like the direction that your school is going, then go elsewhere. Look around, though. Check out every school, even if it is a style you don't think you would like. You never know, it may be just what you are looking for.

I was reading an article in BBMag by Bill Wallace this morning. He was discussing self-defense and reality-based fighting. Towards the end of the article, he makes a statement saying that reality-based fighting represents the roots of the Martial Arts. I know that it is just Wallace's opinion, and know one can really say that he is right, but I think that he makes a very good point. Initially, the Martial Arts were not about stylization and competition. They were about simplicity and efficiency in war. On the battlefield, things had to be as quick as possible. I know that the Martial Arts have come a very long way in its evolution. However, it always seems to go full-circle, back to keeping it simple in times of crises. What do you all think?

I think that another strength that I have is the willingness to listen to new ideas and from others. Keeping an open mind and an open ear are great ways to learn new things.

I read an interesting little article in my Black Belt Magazine by Jim Wagner. He said he does't use the word "stop" in his classes. He says many trained attackers would know that many fighters will stop when they hear the word, thus giving them an advantage. What do you think? I think I will try telling my partner to "stop" the next time I do some sparring, and see what kind of reaction I get.

Standing toe touches, seated reverse hurdler stretches, front and side splits can all help to improve your flexibility. However, also keep in mind that flexibility won't do you much good unless your legs are strong enough to lift themselves that high. Don't neglect leg strenght, either.

Congratulations!

Best of luck to you! Keep us posted...

DancingSteve is right. Your feet will calous in time. Just take care of them, and keep 'em clean. You can get some stuff called mole skin to cover areas that may blister, for when you wear your shoes. There is also some fake skin stuff that you can get, as well, that adds a protective layer of skin to your feet.

I think that it may help with colds, but I don't know about other sicknesses. I think that if you train while sick, your body isn't really focusing itself on healing, like it should be. If you do choose to train while sick, I would recommend training on your own, so you don't risk making others sick as well.

It is nice to see that he is willing to work with you somewhat. Hopefully, it will be intensive enough to suit your needs.

If you were in a TKD school that did ITF style forms, then you may recognize some of the movements in the forms in your Karate. Try to find out what style it is. This should be easy to find out. Welcome to the Forums!

Thanks for the information.

Thanks, baron. I have read the most of them, or am in the process of doing so. I am almost overwhelmed with information!

Ouch, NightOwl! A little rough on Romeo Must Die, huh? I had another thought. Check out some Ken Norton movies, along with Lorenzo Lamas, and Cynthia Rothrock.

I think that Bruce did do quite a bit to aim the MMA revolution. I wonder if he would have delved even more into groundfighting than he did. As for the straight lead, I usually lead with my strong, right hand. Being right handed and fighting southpaw can really mess with some people.

The rebel yell was very effective, but it was done by huge groups of attacking Confederate soldiers trying to incite fear in Northern soldiers in a mob way while blostering their own courage. Kiais are different, in my opinion. Mine too. A war yell is primal and used to raise your adrenaline into a frenzy type level. It's more about the group than about the individual. A kiai is about controlling you energy. It still raises adrenaline levels, but in a far more concentrated, controlled manner, which is focused into a single momentary event. It focuses your whole being on that one fraction of a second. Much different than a war cry. I think that the kiai actually gets its origins from the group war yell of the ancients. It really all goes back to the same thing. The kiai, the war yell, the grunt of exertion when maxing out the bench press, and even when football and basketball players let out a shout when de-cleating someone or stuffing the basket home. They all have essentially the same goal, and the same origins, in my opinion.

Excellent post. I agree completely.