bushido_man96

As an instuctor, and as an MA/parent, like yourself, these are the wonderful things that you get to experience throughout the student's training time. It is wonderful to see.

One thing that I would add to this is the fact that the football players simply aren't used to doing that kind of work. The BJJ workout is so different from their football workouts that they need some time to adjust to that kind of work. Give them about 3 months of steady training, and then see where they are at.

He could kick with his instep.

You can find the win/loss and bios on websites. You can find them on the Pride FC and UFC sites.

It looks to me like you are doing a fair amount of work, and you don't seem to eat as much as I do, so I would say just keep it up, weigh yourself today, and take measurements, and then weigh yourself in 2 or 3 months, and take measurements, to see what has changed.

On my Christmas list: pay off the bills.

I had heard some talk from an MA buddy of mine who was in the Reserve. He said that the army was beginning to implement a progressive combatives type of course, and he was very interested in it. I haven't heard much more about it, but I think I will talk to him, to see what else he has figured out. Thanks for the link, E&K.

I'm just learning Gae Bek...it's a nice form and it's definitely a step up from the previous one I learned (Po Eun). I like the flying side kick although I know that will take some time to get right. My weakest area is in the roundhouse kicks... What height do you do the twisting kick at? Fortunately for this over-40 person, we do that kick to the groin. In my version of Gae-Baek, we don't do the flying side kick. It is just a hopping side kick. The twist kick, I do right at around waist level. I don't do it very high, and the instructor doesn't recommend it very high.

Another idea is to tell your partner that you want to work on something specific, like counter attacks, and such. That way, you can get used to seeing the attacks that you want to counter, and then practice the counter specific to the attack.

Wow, I would not think so.

Awesome post. Lots of good points there.

You can't compare the abilities of a 75 year old to those of an 18 year old. That said, there are some things that stay consistent: target areas (centerline), proper technique (not based on speed or height), and attitude and work ethic.

The major con to testings is that many people see them now as just another way for an instructor to bring in additional income.

That's how I got my kick good, but then I had to unlearn the arms part because I was dropping my arms while doing the kick the hands should be at chest hight away from the kicking leg ,this way you can maintain good balance and utilise the hands to land in a good firm stance after the kick has hit the target.this could be practiced in slow motion with some tention to improve and perfect the kick . shoulder must also be leaning away from the kicking leg . When I do the kick, I can put my hands in either posistion.

For balance, stand on one leg, and practice the kicks slowly, at about waist hieght. Then do it with the leg coming from the floor into the chamber position.

Personally, I think this is one of the many areas that stinks about point fighting. The problems that I have had is that if you block something partially, but it still slides through, the opponent gets the point anyways. These point rules end up making for guards that don't really work otherwise. I would say just keep your hands up, so you can guard your head, and learn to move your arms and body around to protect yourself. In the long run, you'll be glad you did.

I am glad to hear that you have a great situation with your sensie, Kerry. It sounds like he is a good person, and a great instructor.

I don't think the judo training will hurt your training on the back foot rooted thing. In judo, you will be concentrating more on the throwing, locking, and grappling as opposed to worry about a stance. In your WC classes, you will worry about the stance. This is a good point. In some situations, just going to the ground before you get taken or thown down is better.

I think that this is a very good statement. It is important to know what your strengths are, what weaknesses they have, and how to counteract those weaknesses.

did you even read my post? I meant for YOU in a street encounter, not a policeman..... You had the words police man in the top line, and as I read it, you were talking about LEOs.

We have taken our TKD classes outside from time to time.

don't rely on those. they often don't work in altercations. I have been kicked in the groin in an altercation and didn't feel it until after the altercation was over - it was too late then. Use them, but don't rely on them. Although this may sound unrealistic, what about getting off multiple groin shots, consecutively?

I can kick head high, but my jump side kicks may be right around head height. When I do a jumping side kick, my leg goes straight off of my hip. I can't make my leg go up while jumping, like I can when standing. There are some who can, but it takes quite a dynamic leg ability. When it comes to jump kicks, it is more about the height of the jump, not the kick, in my experience.

Ok, disregard the hourglass stance. However, I still need the others. Thanks!

Thanks for the drill, cathal. I think I will maybe give it a try sometime. I may have enough room to do it in the kitchen at work at night! You had me up until this section here, though: Could you translate those moves for me? Also, I am a little off as to what the hour glass stance. Could you give me a simple equivalent? Thanks, cathal.