bushido_man96

Ah, plyometrics are WONDERFUL! Aren't they? I know how much they can hurt! 2-28-07 Technique work: 5:00 - 5:30 Cable machine Reverse punches in front stance: 10x40 lbs, 10x50 lbs, 10x60 lbs. Form work: I was going through my form, Gae-Baek, and taking notes on it for written documentation purposes. You can really learn quite a lot about a form this way. Combat Hapkido from 5:30 - 6:00. Kicking Class from 6:00 - 7:00. We started out with about 15 minutes of footwork drills. Then, we moved on to doing paddle/reaction time drills. We also did some work on the kicking shields, doing fast kicks, returning the foot to the ground, and firing off with the other leg. We finished the paddle drills with the some axe kicks. Then, before ending class, I did some jump scissor kick practice, and also worked on a jumping kick between to kicking shields, jumping off the right, and kicking with the right leg into the bag on the left (round kick), and then firing the same leg back into the bag on the right (side kick) before setting down. I wasn't very high in the air, but both kicks were in the air!

Here is the video of the Muay Thai fighter vs. a TKD fighter. Watch what happens as the TKD fighter tries to throw his side kicks: http://video.google.com/videoplay?docid=-5585460401345378983&q=Muay+THai&pl=true

I agree with your methods, here. I think it is important to be approachable and professional when in comes to school management. I think that is it is important for the students to know that they are also ambassadors of the school. I like it that way as well!

I think with WikiPedia, people sign up to be members, and they have discussions and what not based on the topics that they want to add their level of expertise to. I think it is often edited and updated.

I agree; these are good points. I just don't see any reason to take a full on shot in the gut from a guy who has been punching things for most of his life. And as you said, most likely, in the street, the punches come to the head. That leaves me questioning the reasoning of the concept. It may just sound like I don't want to take an open shot in the gut. Well, I confess, that is the case. I just think there are better training methods than that out there, like the way boxers and Thai fighters prepare for it.

What were the outcomes of the above mentioned fights?

I agree with you here. However, as a Detention Officer, if I choke someone out, I have to deal more with the way it looks to everyone else, and not the effectiveness of the move.

I think it is good, but in moderation. I like to put a kihap on a move to really give it some umf, like when making contact with a spin heel kick, or something like that. I kihap on board breaks as well.

In some styles, I think it can work, because the forms get progressively harder as you go up in rank. Therefore, you have new skill sets to practice, in order to test to the next level. Sometimes it works, sometimes not.

What exposure have you had to the style? What do you know about it?

That's what I thought as well. I kind of like they drill, though. The forms were fun to watch as well. Thanks, again!

I agree with you here, Sohan. I want to learn defense, not how to get hit. I know how to do that already. I wouldn't train anyone to learn to cross the street by letting them get hit by vehicles. To me, this kind of training seems to go right along with that kind of thinking.

Wow, this is kind of a bum situation here. I am surprised that he never tested you, after making mention of it. Its good to see that things worked out for you when you went back. Preservation is the key. This is a good way to look at it, Sohan. Probably a good thing, in the end. Sure, they may move on, and get a black belt elsewhere, but I don't think they will be able to appreciate it as much in the long run (unless they really are that self-centered). They may end up in a full contact style, or MMA gym, get pummelled a few times, and then quit because they aren't the "big dogs" that they thought they were. Only time will tell.

Congratulations. Well done!

That could be the case. Maybe Cleveland? The Chiefs signed Huard to 3 years, $7.5 million. I think he will be the starter before the 3 years is up, though. I think they are going to talk to Green about taking a pay cut, and it sounds like he is willing to. They better get Allen signed, though.

Let us know how it turns out for you.

Best of luck, Sensei Tom!

I would practice slowly, with tension, as well.

I agree with this mindset. However, boxers don't line up in their first class and just take hits. There is no doubt that they can take a punch, though. Besides that, I don't see any of them taking those unblocked shots to the face. I would think that would be a high priority target on the streets. If you are going to take a cheap shot, that is probably where it is going to be directed.

Wow. His movements were very smooth. Thanks for the link.

It does sound kind of silly to me. I also see the reciprocal situation; those who earn the black belt, and then quit, like you mentioned, Sohan. I agree that they are close, and should at least seal the deal. It sounds kind of fishy. I wonder if they have not had discussions with someone else about their 'feelings' on the martial arts, and perhaps this third party has offered them a chance to test out at their respective ranks, in order to gain a few students. As far as their attitudes go, I am not sure I would be allowing them to test at that level in my school. The self-centered, egotistical attitudes are not going to help them very much in any endeavor they embark on, MA or otherwise. It may be a blessing in disquise; they don't sound like someone I would want to represent a school that I would be affiliated with.

Maybe I should! I deserve it!

Thanks for the link, Baron. I'll give it a look later on. More news: The Joey Harrington will not be back with the Dolphins next year; they are letting him go. Jeff Garcia is likely not to be back with the Eagles next year, either. Willis McGahee may end up in a Giants uniform, if they can work out a trade with Buffaloe. And the BIG news:.......The Chiefs signed Damon Huard to a 3 year contract, involving some decent money. OH, NO!!!! Just read bad news: Jared Allen wants out of KC. He wants a trade. I guess the Chiefs think that he wants too much money. They are talking about High Tender, and the Chiefs thinks that makes Allen overpaid. Personally, I would have signed the guy by now. He is fast, and an impact player. He is one step closer to the defense being what it needs to be to make it to the next level, and losing him would be a major step back.

My mom is currently taking post-graduate classes online....she is 50.