bushido_man96

I have taken supplements such as these, and ibuprofen, and they don't help. I think it is past that point.

The thing is, I can't lift any heavy weights with my legs, because of the problem. The other day I had a whole whopping 135 lbs on the bar, and my knees were just screaming at me, doing the reps.

Looks cool!

I agree ashworth. i have a friend who has a Black belt in another style and has started training in GKR. when they start sparring my friend is always getting in trouble for using techniques that are not part of the system. they have also asked him to start teaching the kids classes because he is showing SKILLS of becoming a good Black belt. with this he now gets to train in an instructors class. he has worked with some people that are graded higher than him, that have an ego problem. so doing what hes trained to do, he throws different attacks to them and gives it back to them. I know i strayed off track a little but in the end, my friend now teaches GKR with 7 months of training behind him, but luckely has trained for 5 years prior. I still don't think this is common practice in other styles.

The best thing you could do is go to that gym, watch some classes, and talk to the instructor. Aside from that, the site looks nice. Good luck to you, and welcome to KarateForums!

Glad to hear it!

I'd say this is ok, as long as you don't let things get out of hand. Keep control of your emotions, and your actions.

Speaking of the show, it was coming on last night while I was at work. I still have not seen all of it, but I refuse to sit through it again. The narrator is so dramatic, it just drives me insane.

Looks like it was a great time!

I recommend any of the books by the Gracies for the BJJ/grappling information. Also, check out the Research Library sticky: http://www.karateforums.com/viewtopic.php?t=8082

Well, 'tis the season to be sick and miserable, and it has taken my wife in a wave. I feel so bad for her, because she doesn't like being sick (like any of us do, I guess) and she doesn't handle it very well. Her and the baby are taking a nice nap right now, and I am working on getting the laundary done. She is pretty much out of commission for the time being. How is the season treating everyone else thus far? Any illnesses? How does everyone handle them? I'm one of those people who don't really stop. I just keep going, working, and sticking with my schedule.

That's pretty cool! I have never had a knack for the stock market, or the money! My dad has followed the stock market some, and I think he has invested some as well. I think he has money market account, or something like that.

It's never too late as well. With the CD's as well, make sure you get one where you can take it out early if you need to. You'll wind up taking a penalty on the intrest earned, but it's there if and when you need it. (We wound up having to take it out early one time when we had to move) We keep a reasonable amount in savings for emergencies. Every time our CD rolls over, we stuff everything in the savings account above that mark into the new CD. Thanks for the advise. Since my kids don't get into their accounts, I wouldn't have to worry too much about the early withdrawal. I think I will talk to my wife some more about it this week, and see what we can do. Maybe we can get some for ourselves. Heavens knows I may need something like this to save up for my testings!

It looks kind of cool. Is it just a site where you listen to music? Do you set up your own tracks? I saw where you can start for free, but does it stay free?

I think you hit the nail on the head, there! If you think you miss him now, wait until they get older, and start trying to move out! It will be rough on my wife when our kids do, I know that much. But, such is life, right? Can't hold onto them forever, so you gotta cherish the time you get.

I remember in the '80s Coke re-did their formula, and it didn't go over well at all. So, the idea was scrapped, and they came back out with Coca-Cola Classic. I like Dr. Pepper as well; I will usually drink it the most. However, I have been finding that a mix of Coke and Dr. Pepper is quite tasty. The best of both worlds!

Me, either, Patrick. I'll probably just keep on trucking on the same old schedule. I like consistency. I could make one, like, promising not to get angry after Chief losses anymore, but it will never stick!

Well, pooh again. LJ looked average, up until he broke the 40+ yard run he had. He finished with 120 rushing yards, but no touchdowns. I think that maybe the Chiefs tried to run the ball too much. The offensive line, mainly the tackles, is still very suspect. Hopefully, the Chiefs draft offensive lineman next year. Two Chief's streaks were snapped today as well. Trent Green was 12-0 in December in Arrowhead Stadium. The Chiefs also had an 18 game home win streak in December. Both are now snapped. At 3-6 in the AFC, it also looks as though their playoff chances are winding down. Even if they run the table, they could still be a 10-6 team that watches football instead of plays it in January. Also, owner Lamar Hunt is in a hospital in Dallas, Texas, recovering from a partially collapsed lung. He is 74 years old, and has maintained a 40 hour work-week, despite finishing radiation treatments last month. What a work ethic!

Welcome to the Forums! We are gaining quite an entourage from the Pacific Northwest, it appears!

My knees are no good. When I lift with my legs, they hurt. After a night of MA class, they hurt. After I do my running exercises, they hurt. Sometimes, when I am coming up the stairs, I can hear one of them making a creaking, grinding noise. Sometimes, just holding my leg up and flexing it, it will make the creaking noise as well. Here is the worst part. When seated, with my legs bent, like normally in a chair, they will sometimes ache. Standing up from a chair, or going to sit down in a chair even hurts. I am 28, and I don't think it is getting better. What do you think? I am going to try to get to an orthopedist, to see what they can do.

It would be kind of difficult to determine an age-based average, because there are so many variables. Height, weight, muscle build and type, etc. You really can't compare yourself to others of the same age, or any other age for that matter. Just concentrate on what you can do, and on improving, and the leave the rest as it is.

Sounds great...keep us posted!

Books, books, and books. Any martial arts book, I will pretty much read. I would also like some armour: elbow and knee cops, a new helm, and some shield baskets. Oh, and leg armour would be nice, too.

59 Feels like too much. That is a lot of kata.

Lol, I would have to start over in another style again!! As much as I would love to do it, 3rd in my system is on average about 12 to 15 years of training. If I was certified in TKD then maybe we could talk. I am going on 14 years worth of training in TKD. Wouldn't translate well, though, I don't think.