bushido_man96

I know that General Choi used destruction as a way of demonstrating technique and power. I am not sure who started it, though.

TKD: I learned how important good technique is. Also, I learned that I like to kick, and like to push my body, seeing what it can do. Hapkido: I have learned the little footwork involved with trying to manipulate someone. I also learned a little about striking when in close.

TigerDude has some good pointers. What you can do to help yourself out is shadow box in front of a mirror, and watch how you move. Watch your arm motions when you kick, watch your footwork whenever you set up a technique, and watch what your other arm does when you punch. This exercise will help you to figure out what you are doing, and then you can work on fixing it. It is nearly impossible to get rid of every little telegraphing move, but you can get rid of the major ones.

Those are good points, but I still think that maybe Vary could get rid of Littlefinger if he wanted to. He just seems to be in control. I think he has a plan for Petyr; I am just not sure what.

I prefer to use a hand-held calculator, but if there is no other, I will use the one on the computer. My wife, however, is one of those 10-key 9th dan black belts, and can zing out numbers on the 10-key pad faster than I can get through a buffet line on half-price night. So, she prefers the keyboard and computer.

I don't know why this is, but for some reason no one thinks that any Western civilizations or cultures developed any useful weapons or fighting forms. It seems that the only sword ever created is the Japanese Samurai sword.

I don't think that a katana will really have that easy of a time cutting up a quarterstaff made of oak. If anything, what would likely happen is that it would get wedged into the bo, and then probably be wrenched away from you. The other condition is that you are considering trying to strike the weapon. Usually, you will be too worried about trying to defend the other weapon as opposed to trying to set up a well-placed strike to destroy another weapon.

Have fun with it, P.A.L. If being left-handed concerns you, you could just start it out right handed, and then switch back and forth. Or, you may get lucky, and have a left-handed teacher. However, as a rule, being left-handed shouldn't cause a problem for you. If anything, whatever he shows you, just reverse the motion for being left-handed. It may prove to be an advantage for you, as the others will have to adjust to fighting a southpaw, and it may take them some time to catch on. When me and my friends get together and weapons fight, I still get caught up by the lefty in our group. When I line up with righties, my sword is on their shield side, and their sword is on my shield side. When I line up with a lefty, our swords and shields are on the same side. It can make things wierd, and takes some time to adjust. Also, let us know if the Korean kendo has any differences that you would know of from Japanese kendo.

Just try to slip in 20 minutes here, 15 minutes there. You can still do it, you just have to budget your time better. Here is an article that is a good reference for this matter, courtesy of PSBN Doug: http://www.karateforums.com/viewtopic.php?t=14047 This should help you out a lot. Good luck, and stay positive!

What's wrong with this!! When I listen to music, if I even remotely know the song, it turns into a kareoke session.

Good suggestion, in fact thats a really good starting point.Thanks, Brandon!

I simply call it timing, but yeah, same thing. One of the pieces of logic I use to explain rechambering a kick is that a kick is a strike, just like a punch. You wouldn't throw a punch and leave the arm out and let it drop for multiple reasons including: 1) it gives you opponent something to attack or grab, 2) it creates a weaker guard position, and 3) it doesn't set you up for any kind of follow up. These same three principles can be applied to a kick, however, with a kick you would also have to worry about that if you don't chamber and just let you foot fall, but you also have to worry about your balance on the way down. By rechambering your kick you get to bring it back down in a controlled manner rather than just letting it fall where it may and hope it doesn't slip on something--potentially putting you on the ground. Bingo, bearich. Those are all important points in kicking technique. Very similar to the way I approach teaching them myself.

Thanks for the explanations, Ottman. I didn't realize that it was a defined rules set, as opposed to a style all it's own. But, judging from your words, it really could become it's own style. If it is always kept seperate from the Kung Fu that it echos, it most likely will become it's own, soon.

This a great explanation, ps1. It is important to realize that everyone in the martial arts moves at their own pace, and not that of others in the class. Excelling in the martial arts is about overcoming personal obstacles; not about competing with others in the class.

Welcome to KF!

Merry Christmas to you!

This is true. However, wasn't Ser Jorah being paid to keep track of her? He also was aware of the assassination attempt to be made on her, but stepped in, because he "fell in love" with her. I think he wanted her dead as well, but it went awry. I finished reading the teaser at the end of the fourth book for the fifth, and it was kind of interesting. I don't think that Dany is behaving how he wanted her to, and I am not sure if he expected the death of Viseris (can't spell). Also, what about the death of Drogo? How do you think that affected Varys' plans? One other thing is why hasn't he kept a tighter leash on Petyr Baelish? Doesn't it seem like he is in the lead at this point? Of course, that don't mean jack in Martin's books.

Yes, Isnt it interesting how Batman is the only one without powers but he still fights crime as good or even better than a "Super"Hero... Definitely. I've always thought that he was one of the "super-er" heroes. Yeah, it is easy when they write it that way. And, in defense of the "super" heroes, they all have some villians with "super" powers. I don't think Batman has many like that.

lol. "Why is this open?" "That darn sales clerk! Say, mind if I give it a go first?" I just wonder what she'll say when she sees that there is already a saved game on it!!!!

Thanks, savedbygrace. Happy Holidays to you as well. Be safe, everyone!

Since I was born on the NES, I would have to stick with my roots, and go with the Wii. I also like Mario, and was also a fan of Metroid. Also, the more and more I see of the interactive motion control, the more I think I like it.

Oh, wow. Well, the number one favorite of mine is CHOCOLATE!!!! Not any fancy chocolate, so those that want to send a package for Christmas, don't send chocolate-covered cherries or any of that stuff. Just good 'ol chocolate bars...Snickers, Hershey's (and with almonds), M&Ms, etc. Otherwise, I love a deep-fat fried turkey. Good stuff. I also like spaghetti, and chicken parmesean.

Here, here!!! Hey, its all good!! Actually, I am feeling better today. It gets a little bit better every day, so it feeling great. Thanks for listening to me whine, everyone!

I have found it challenging to get my kids to do this, but I hold out hope that at some point they'll "get" it. They do it during drills, but they all lose it in kata. With respect, Sohan Try this Sohan: have them do the form at your count, and every time they do a kick, make them hold the re-chamber position, until you give the next count, and then they set it down, and perform the following hand technique (if there is one) with the hand-foot timing. It should help them relate it to the forms better, help them to memorize the movement better.