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I've jumped back into it. It's been some time since I've been able to find what I'd consider another promising TKD book to read, but I found one that I really enjoyed. It's titled Old School Perspectives on Taekwon-do, by Ciaran McDonald. It's another TKD book in which the author's goal is to dig out possible applications to forms. He lays out a nice outline of the how's and why's, and rather than spend chapters showing a form, and then applications for each move, he worked a different route. He first laid out comparisons that TKD forms have with various Karate katas, through identifying "templates" with in the TKD forms that have been transplanted into TKD forms. From there, he spends time breaking down the "traditional" blocking methods and shows how they can be used in application. He has another section on the applications of stances, and how the stance in use can demonstrate what the techniques are possibly being used for. So, instead of providing a book that says, "here are the applications," it instead provides an outline for digging in. He does layout some examples in the book, but again, it's not a straight dishing of what he thinks the forms applications are. He mentioned at the end of the book that he is publishing two more volumes, so I'm looking forward to them. With that book finished, I got in the mail today a new Bruce Lee book: Jeet Kune Do: Bruce Lee's Commentaries on the Martial Way, published by Tuttle Publishing and edited by John Little. When this collection came out years ago, I picked up several volumes, but not this one, because I thought it was just a rehashing of Tao of Jeet Kune Do, but I appear to have been wrong. So I look forward to digging into it. It also appears I'm short another volume, titled Bruce Lee: Artist of Life. Looks like that's another added to the list...

What are latkes?

Those times when instructors really seem to open up and present things to you like that are especially enlightening. Especially with a good instructor. Since I'm not a Karate stylist, and I've not retained much of what I've learned of the Karate vocabulary, can you please explain to me what "shime" is?

I'm curious about these differences. If the SKA likes to do this technique as a "thrusting" technique, but without rotating the hips, where does the power come from? Only arm strength?

Merry Christmas and Happy New Year, and Happy Holidays, everyone! 2021 can't be worse....can it? Bring on the new year!

Thanks, Danielle! Just knowing this thread exists makes me focus on getting something done a couple of times a week at the least. It's good motivation, I guess.When I first started the thread, my hope was that other people would join in with what they've done for training during their weeks. At first, there were several people who jumped in and posted, but they kind of fell off. But that's what I really want out of it; to see what others are doing, too, and see what I can do to affect my training. So, with that said.... PLEASE, EVERYONE, FEEL FREE TO JUMP IN HERE AND POST YOUR TRAINING ALONG WITH ME! IT'S LONELY IN HERE! So, today's training: 12/15/2020 Strength Training Deadlifts: 135x5, 165x5, 195x3, 210x1, 240x5. Press: 45x5x2, 70x5, 95x1, 130x3, 130x3, 130x3, 130x3, 130x3. Since I'm doing press on back to back days, and with the weight getting heavier and being a little harder to manage, I decided to go with sets of 3 and still get the same total volume. It was still pretty hard today, and likely is because of no recovery days between. So, moving forward, I may adjust and have the second day be a push press day, and see how that goes. Then, after catching up here at KF, I'm going to sit and read Old School Perspectives on Taekwon-do for a little while in a light stretch.

Yes, very much so.

Coming back around on this, after having some more years of experience, lends itself to coming up with some ideas. In my experience with Krav Maga, especially in regards to weapons defenses, they have a tactical outline: Redirect, Control, Attack, Takeaway. You start by redirecting the weapon; once you are out of the line of fire, you stay out of the line of fire. Although directed primarily to firearms defense, it holds true against edged weapons, too. Don't get back in line with the edge. Usually established at the same time as redirecting, you take control of the weapon, therefore preventing it from coming back on-line. Once again, usually performed at about the same time as the redirection/control aspect, this tactic is about breaking down the person with the weapon. A simultaneous counter-attack is initiated (which is more than just one strike or kick), to break the attacker down and facilitate the last part of the tactical approach; Take away. Finish by taking the weapon away from the bad guy, and presenting it or your own, if you have one. There are specific techniques that get taught along the way, but they aren't as important as the tactics are; first, get out of the line of fire; don't care how, and once you are out of the line of fire, stay out. The same applies for how you move into controlling and attacking, and getting the weapon away. I think these tactics can be applied somewhat to weaponless attacks, as well. Redirect their attack while gaining control of them and counter-attacking.

Those are very interesting interactions, aurik. Thanks for sharing them. In the first video, the two practitioners appeared much "tighter" than in the second one; that is, the circling techniques appeared much tighter to me. But in the second one, they moved pretty quickly.

I can't say exactly what all TKD would do; undoubtedly, DWx would probably have some different responses than I would. What I would probably do and teach, though, is to raise the left hand to cover while closing the gap, and deliver a straight right to whatever target is available as the punch is absorbed on the arm. By stepping inside the strike, I can kill some of the power of it, and put myself into a better position. Straight punch to the solar plexus, or palm strike (or punch if comfortable) to the head. A palm could drive nicely into the chin, which can then be used to gain control of the head, in turn controlling the body. Try to drive them to the ground. This technique would be very similar to our first white belt one-step; Step forward front stance to left high block, followed by a right palm strike to the chin, followed by a right punch to the solar plexus. I just augment the high block to the cover. If you are able to step in close enough (and they are stepping, too), you can use your forward stepping leg to disrupt or hopefully destroy their balance in the process. This is just a side note from watching the two videos in the OP, but I didn't like the "cover out," especially crossing the feet. I'd rather assess from where I finish, and if I've already got the distance closed, I don't want to move myself out of position if the fight continues. The only way I'm going to back out is if I plan on leaving the scene to get to safety entirely. It's just a little thing, but I think it can make a difference.

This was a very interesting read. So much to learning human behavior.

12/14/2020 Strength Training Squats: 45x5, 135x5, 155x3, 185x1, 220x5, 220x5, 220x5. Press: 45x5x2, 70x5, 95x1, 125x5, 125x5, 125x5, 125x5. Lat Pull-downs: 135x10, 135x10, 135x10, 135x10. Squats are starting to grind. This sporadic training schedule I have is tough. MA Training TKD Class: 6:30 - 7:30 pm. Black Belt Class. Opened with some review on Do-Kangs, doing 1, 2 twice, 3 twice, and 4. Next was some forms review. I did Toi Gye, Hwa Rang, and took the two kids through Yul Gok. I took the adult black belt through Choong Moo. We finished class up by starting Hae Sul on the first two moves of Chon Ji. I think everyone really enjoyed that, and I look forward to having more opportunities to do it. Did a brief stretching session at home, while reviewing some books in my TKD libarary.

I can't believe I've never seen this until now. That was quite an interesting video, and I loved his discussions. Footwork is so important! Great channel, Danielle. I've subscribed.

I've you've seen the Season 3 trailer, it strongly hints at this in a couple of places. I have to say that I've really enjoyed watching Johnny change as a character. He has certainly grown and matured quite a bit in his 2 seasons on Cobra Kai, and I hope he grows even more in Season 3. Prison? Maybe juvenile detention; I believe the character is 16 or something like that? Maybe 17? I've really enjoyed Johnny's character, learning what things are like from his perspective, his challenges in the home he grew up in, etc.

Boy, the very first one? No. I do remember classes around that time, though. I must have been 7 or 8 being toted to class with my dad. I remember doing line drills of stances and blocking and striking, that kind of thing. I have vague memories of my dad (red belt) and some of the black belts doing a demo breaking boards.

That's a great attitude to have, BalkanDragon! Congrats on the first of many promotions, and welcome to KF!

Well, Kreese has to be dealt with, for one. Perhaps Daniel and Johnny finally put their pasts aside and work together?

Agreed, welcome! That certificate sounds like quite the heirloom.

Best of luck in your endeavors moving forward, Alex. It's been a privilege working with you as a moderator, and an honor to have you as a continuing member. Thank you for all of you contributed to KarateForums over the years. You're the epitome of what a KF member should be. Thank you!

I had forgotten about Reddit. I've never posted on it before, and don't really plan to.

12/10/2020 Strength Training Deadlifts: 135x5, 155x5, 185x3, 210x1, 235x5. Press: 45x5x2, 70x5, 85x2, 120x5, 120x5, 120x5. Did the more dynamic set on set 2 of the press, and finished the last few reps of set 3 that way. TKD Testing: 6:00 - 7:00 pm. It was a pretty light testing tonight; only 5 testing, but not bad, considering Covid and all that. Even though it was a light testing, it was a very good testing. I saw adjustments the orange belts had made, a young white belt with good stances and techniques (just needs to add some power), and a green belt and a brown belt who was testing for skunk belt both did really well. Prior to testing, I spent 10 minutes working on the third segment of my form, Choong Jang. Breaking the form into segments is really benefiting me. Finished the night at home stretching and reading through Tao of Jeet Kune Do.

Exactly, explained it much better than me, thanks My current organisation hasn’t been too helpful during COVID, but this potential new one has been great so far, feel like they are really going out of their way to help clubs recover and get back on their feet. Makes sense all, thanks. I think that kind of clears up a question I've had for years. Many organizations around here must be able to be their own governing body; like the ATA, when I was in it. It's really part of three organizations; the ATA (North America), the Songham TKD Federation (South America ATA basically), and the WTTU (World Traditional TKD Union, for Europe, Asia, etc). Either the ATA is the umbrella it all falls under, or the WTTU is, but I think it's the ATA.Now, my current school, Sun Yi's Academy of Hays, is a member of the TTA (Traditional TKD Association). I always wondered why there was an association when the only schools in it were the Sun Yi's branch schools. I think this is why. The basically provided themselves with a governing body, I think. I've also learned over the past few years, a few different schools have been brought in under the umbrella of the TTA.

That sounds like a great piece of training equipment!

That's pretty cool, Bob. Pretty special.

I'm re-reading Bruce Lee's Tao of Jeet Kune Do. This book is fairly iconic in the Martial Arts world, and many have read it. I think there is a lot of value to be found in the book, and would like to explore it, with everyone here, if y'all are up for it. Here's what I thought I'd do. Starting with the philosophical text in the beginning, I'd like to post a quote, and then ask how that affects or is viewed by others here. I'll admit, I wouldn't consider myself a deeply philosophical type, and find myself rather perplexed by some of the readings. So I'd like to start by posting a quote up, and reflecting on it. As I get deeper through the book, I'd like to do the same with the training ideas and philosophies, how they can relate to us each, etc. So, what's the KF community think? Shall we try this?