bushido_man96

That is a good idea. I may do that, but I'm really not interested in training with legacy, traditional MA weapons such as Okinawan farm implements. Gun, knife, etc defense interests me - modern day weapons. Using a cane or umbrella to defend would be interesting. But I would most likely start fencing again before I did any other weapon training. Knife defense, and some Kali/Arnis training might be up your alley, if you can find a place. That is what I have always wanted to do. You may also want to look into the Combat Cane. That weapon is legal to carry, and they make some very stout, nasty ones. Just something to think about!

Good video! That was great! I particularly enjoyed how he blamed his assistant. If you ask me, that guy holding the boards looked rock solid. I can see the point in your arguement against board breaking, NightOwl. However, board breaking can be of some use. At our higher level colored belt testings, and black belt testings, in TKD, we do board breaks. Usually, it is just on two boards, with 2 holders at each of the stations. It demonstrates technique and power, and the ability to focus and target. Like you said, breaking is not the end-all, be-all, of the martial arts. However, they can be useful, as long as they are not taken out of proportion.

Congratulations!

Though Bushido_man96 may have been joking (I can't tell for sure) I agree with this. If he sees what real contact is, he'll shut up. Otherwise he simply shouldn't be there. Nope, not joking, really. I have seen this done, and, well, maybe been involved in "lessons" such as these in one aspect or another from time to time. Although I do not advocate learning in the martial arts this way, I do think that at times lessons like this are appropriate for students that act in such a manner. Yes, kind of like this! He didn't seem to bark out any drama queen antics when sparring the sempai, from what I can tell in your post. This will end up in one of two ways: 1. he has learned his lesson, and will continue to learn in an undisruptive manner....2. he has discovered that either this school or the MAs in general are not for him, and he will move on. Either way, this should work out well for you, Sibylla.

This is why dojos have the right to refuse to train someone or ask them to leave. If someone is creating a dysfunctional training atmosphere, and the instructors can't control it, they can refund the balance of their money and ask them to find another, more suitable place to train. That, of course, requires the lead instructor or dojo owner to decide. Your personal option is to find yourself a more suitable place to train. These are good points. Hopefully, now that the instructor is aware of the antics that are going on, he will be actively evaluating this individual, and get set to make a decision to either chat with him about what is and is not appropriate in the dojo, or to discuss the possbility of furthering his training elsewhere. It sucks losing students, but sometimes, it is necessary in order to keep the good ones that you have. In my experience, students like this one don't tend to stick around for the long haul, anyway. Have you stated what rank this student is? If so, I think I missed it.

It all depends on what the file names are, some people might have named the images as "so and so perform a side kick after their twisting kick" I dunno... Ah, that makes a little sense.

Someday, I think it would be fun to take digital pictures of myself, and put my forms down in a binder, like book form, almost.

There are some great pics of twist kicks, there. I'm kind of confused, though, as to why some of those pics are there. Some look like side kicks, not twist kicks.

Welcome to KF, Marine!

What are your feelings on the Mariano Rivera signing right now, Patrick? And how do you feel about the whole A-Rod scenario? It seems like that is the big news right now out of Yankee country. I sure hope the Cubs quit messin' around and sign Zambrano to a contract that he deserves. He as been their most consistent pitcher over the last 5 years, and I don't think the Cubs can afford to keep waiting on Prior and Woods to come around and stay off the DL. I am also hyped about Soriano being a Cub. Him, Derrek Lee, and Aramis Ramieriez...what a line-up! Now, to shore up that pitching. Do you wish that the Yankees would have held on to Soriano, Patrick?

That's funny; my wife wants to do the same thing to our kitchen. How much is that little project costing you, if you don't mind me asking?

I think San Diego has been running the 3-4. That is why Jerry Jones hired Wade Phillips to coach the Cowboys...3-4 defense guy. Imagine with Merriman and Edwards back there, tearing up the 4-3, man, what a mess those two make! That is an offensive schemeing nightmare, right there.

I see lots of posts like this, yet I notice that in my own dojang we don't really have this problem with the mixed classes. The kids are pretty well behaved, for the most part. The only time they tend to get kiddish is when they do partner work in one-steps and sparring, but it usually doesn't last too long, because the instructor jumps their case pretty quick. What kind of actions does your Sensei take when they act this way?

Thanks for the site, cross. I'll be sure to bookmark it!

Been there, done that. My suggestion to you is that when the colored belts of the Kempo class help you with material, just look at the movement order (i.e., forms order, etc.) and not at the move itself. Unless there are some serious technical differences, you will probably have a handle on the technique. As far as correcting the techniques of the colored belts in Kempo, I would only do this if the instructor is ok with it. Otherwise, I think you are in a good postition to learn a lot of new things.

I don't really think that it would be, however, that is just my experience and training. Many people love open-hand strikes. I am not so sure I would ever use a finger-tip thrust, though. Maybe to the eyes, if the opportunity was there.

I think you are right, NightOwl, and I think you have a good arguement. However, I do think that sometimes in a test the unexpected should be expected. It keeps us on our toes. You make very good points, though, and I respect them.

2-16-07 Me and my dad decided to start chopping and scooping about 25 feet of 2 foot deep snow and ice. That was a good time. I will count that as a workout. Thankfully, my youngest brother showed up to help out as well. It took us about an hour to do, I think.

It's not in any of our hyung, but we have had to break with it a few times at testing and tourneyment. As a warm up before applying bushido's suggestions; sit on the ground, lean back a little bit on 1 hand (as if in the air) and practice the scissor action a few (hundred ) times. Then, as bushido said, practice popping that jumping leg up to the chest & out to the side kick. Try it a few times with just the side kick but bring the jumping leg up to chamber as you kick. Also, I find it a little easier if I lean back just slightly (like on the floor). After you've done the jump & single kick a few times, mentally picture the other leg going out at the same time as the side kick. After a dozen of so jumps, you should have a good feel of your timing, then try and insert the reverse round kick. In other words, try breaking it down into pieces and work up to the full kick. Wow, that is a great explanation, Doug! Thanks for elaborating further! I will use that as well. Another think I would add, is use that scissor motion both when chambering your legs, and when kicking. Make the chambers kind of violent and dynamic as well.

Boy, that is a good question. Thinking about my training, I think that I would have a harder time at this point learning to do it, than dropping it, because of my natural tendency to try to piece together combinations in forms. That is just me, though. What about you???

I never learned sine wave, but each time I see it it just looks too exaggerated for me...I think you can have plenty of power without all of that upper body movement. If I ever joined a school that did it, though, I would just adapt...in the end, I don't think it's right or wrong, just different. Good information on the scissor kick...I hope to do a break with it so I'm starting to work on it. Flexibility and getting enough height are the main things I'm working on now -- just need lots more practice. I could use a lot of practice on it, myself. I would like to do it as a break, just to demonstrate that big guys can move, too! You are welcome for the information.

In all actuality, it did happen sooner; much sooner. Ancient Greek Pankration.

Just go to the testing, with everything in mind, and do whatever it is that he asks of you. He may ask you to demonstrate all of that stuff, and depending on how you do, he may advance you accordingly. Just be prepared. And if you don't know something, don't worry about it.

I think there is a common misconception that "point fighting" means "light contact." I think there is another misconception that "light contact" means "slower techniques."

I have written them down before, and I also have found them on the internet and printed them off to put in the curriculum sections of the notebook that I keep. I also have several books on the forms that I do, and some that I don't. Now that you mention it, I just remembered that I need to update some of the forms curriculum that I have. Any good places to look for said notes? Darn, it, I'm on a different computer back home, at my folks, so I don't have my bookmarks available to me right now. However, when I get a chance, I'll get some to you!