bushido_man96

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).

I have read a few different articles on the cane as a martial arts weapon. From what I have seen so far, it seems to float around in the Korean style circles for the most part; either in Hapkido or Kuk Sool Won (or Kuk Sool?). I think it is even making its way into some ICHF curriculum. Anyhow, it seems that this instrument has quite a few practical uses. Although the cane may not seem as stylish as many other weapons that float around in the world of kobudo, there is one advantage that it does have over the other traditional weapons: it IS legal to carry around. I think that if I ever get the chance, I will take some lessons on this curved stick. With the way my knees are going on me, it could be fairly practical within several years. What is everyone else's opinion on this weapon?

I just read an article in Black Belt Magazine, contributed by Iain Abernethey. I enjoyed the article, and it has a very straight-forward title: "Making Kata Work." For those of you who are not familiar with Abernethey, he has essentially dedicated his time in Karate to extrapolating the fighting techniques and principles found within the katas of Karate. In the article, he made an interesting analogy. He stated that kata is to Karate what the acorn is to the oak tree. Contained in the acorn is everything needed to become an oak tree. He essentially states that kata is the acorn; it just has to be planted and nurtured properly in order to produce the results that it is meant to. Just thought I would throw this out there. Whether or not you are a fan of kata training, his points are good ones for the kata proponents.

Welcome to KF!

Eh, you know, it may be time. He has been great for Kansas City, but after the concussion last year, he may be thinking about his future. Its hard to say. I can't say that I want him gone, because I don't. However, K.C. does have a history of holding on too long. I heard today that the Broncos traded RB Tatum Bell to Detroit for CB Dre Bly. This could be another good deal for the rival Broncos. Notable releases today: Joe Horn of the Saints, and Joey Porter, LB for the Steelers.

Nah, its up in Omaha. We got a touch of snow last night, but nothing much. It all went North.