bushido_man96

I know I am playing both sides of the fence here, but hey, I can do that! The thing about forms is that it was used as a tool to remember the principles of a system. It was great, in its time. However, the martial arts have evolved to a point where it is not as necessary as it used to be as a training tool. I know that there are many who feel this way. It may be the case. However, I still like forms for what they are, and for the variety that they offer. I can see benefits in both forms training and non-forms training.

Good luck to you and your school. Let us know how it turns out!

I think you have the key there, Baron.....low risk=high percentage. Perhaps the key to victory, if not survival.

Unfotunatly not, i have tried both boxing instructors in my area, both have the same view on training. Competition only. What a bummer. That kind of stinks.

Yeah, I think the triceps are the primary movers in the punch. However, that doesn't mean that you should neglect developing the biceps. Balance is a good thing. Tricep exercises will help to build the strenght, and then adding the explosive pushing exercises of plyometrics will help to develop some more speed.

It sounds like the Patriots have been busy, notably signing Adaleus Thomas at LB. And how about Nate Clements, to the 49ers for 8 years, $80 M, and a $22 M signing bonus! Wow! The first $10 M a year defensive player in league history. How much will Champ Bailey want to make now???

I really don't think learning the cane will be any more difficult than learning any other weapon. And when in doubt, it can be used much like a kali stick.

I don't think that a judge would really ask that kind of question. It will be based on level of threat, and how it was handled. It all goes back to use of force.

Thanks, BB of C. Those weren't so bad! I enjoyed!

Well, I think that skill level will still play a part. Howerver, height does weigh heavily if the two are very close in skill. However, there are ways to get inside and shut things down. It depends on how well each can adapt to the others.

Ah, yes, that one is fun to watch. The kicker that he fights toward the end; that guy has some crazy stuff!

This is a good point. However, what you have to deal with is what you are doing at the time, and how it is perceived by those around you. Many times, regardless of how things started, the woman will be viewed as the victim, making the situation very difficult for you to deal with. More than likely, parties will intervene on the side of the female.

Good point. Although the stepping wind up will generate power, the opportunity to set it up will not always be present. Even in tournaments, just getting one step in and a kick off is very telegraphic.

They would most likely divide by rank, then age, then male/female, if there are enough participants.

I would like to sit down and interview the Grandmaster of my current organization, and ask him questions about his training, his seniors, if he actually knew Gen. Choi or not, and also ask him why he doesn't use the Ju-che pattern in his system. I wonder if it was dropped because of the difficulty of that kick, and of the average student's ability to be able to perform it.

What I don't understand is why didn't the TKD fighter adapt his kicks to be lower, and take a different strategy when fighting the Thai fighter. I think it looked more like "TKD rules" vs. "Modified Muay Thai rules" than a fight between to opponents. I don't know, but that is just how it looked. Realistically, it wouldn't have been difficult for the TKD fighter to lower his kicks. Now, if they had allowed clinching, he may not have been too sure on how to deal with that.

That's a bummer, cross. Is there any boxing trainers around your area that would be willing to train you just for you to work on your fitness and self-defense levels? I think that boxing has so much to offer, even if you choose not to compete. Besides, you still get the sparring work done in class, so you will always be learning something.

Here are two equations for power: Speed + Technique = Power Power= Mass x Velocity(squared) Just some food for thought.

I think the crescent kick can work on the street; you just have to re-evaluate your target area. I think it can work well to the side of the leg. You can do it straight legged, and throw it into the leg like it is dead weight, much like a Thai roundhouse, but you don't have to turn your body quite as much.

Harry Haymaker. I like that one!

I can see your points, cross. Look at it this way, though. You learn the form. Let's say this takes the majority of the class. Then, in the next class, you spend time ironing out the techniques of the form. Then, you take the first one, and begin applying it. I think this can be a practical approach, and can work, in a shorter amount of time. Although I admit that it can be done without kata, this shows how it can be done. Although, their is the argument that the time taken learning the kata could be used to applying the techniques themselves. This is a point that kata will always have to deal with.

No worries!

3-2-07 Legs today. Power clean: 135x6, 145x6, 155x4 Squats: 275x8, 295x8, 315x6 Lunges: 20x45 lbs bar on shoulders, alternating; 12x55 lbs. dumbells, alternating.

Congrats, cross!

I agree, cross. But, if you get a chance to read any of Abernethey's material, I think you may see that it is possible to get on the right track with kata practice and interpretation. Unfortunately, I don't think enough schools and instructors do it this way (my school and myself included).