bushido_man96

Gotta love the "old school!"

Hey, that sounds alright. It doesn't mean that your school is lower grade than others. It is just a difference in how some view what testings are to be about.

Yeah, I just wish my 3rd dan wouldn't be an $800 milestone!

Welcome to the Forums! I think you have an interesting story there, and I can relate to some of what you say. Politics suck, plain and simple. However, the history side of it can be hit or miss. I know some, but not all. However, knowing the history, I feel, makes you a historian, not a Martial Artist. That is just my view on it, though. I like history, so I do a lot of reading on it. I don't retain all of it, but I will look it up! Anyhow, I look forward to reading your correspondence!

Thanks, everyone, for the advise. I understand what you are saying about the throws and such, ps1, but hey, if we are struggling, and it causes a "fall," then oh well for the bad guy. Most of the time, we do have several of us around, and if someone is in a cell area, and we need to move them out, we will call up several more people to help out. I like your suggestions, elbows_and_knees, and I think I will try to work on them. Thanks again, everyone. If you have any more suggestions, keep them coming. I know of the grab you are describing on the thigh, bearich. We call it a "moose bite."

I don't believe that this case holds much water. There are people out there who are naturally aggressive. There are those that are not. The only way to fully develop this ability is to put yourself in situations in which it turns on....i.e., the street fight, the bar fight, or stepping into a full contact ring. Just training at class everyday is not going to develop it. Have you ever heard of adrenale-stess training?

Find a different path to walk. Or better yet, don't walk any more. At least, not by yourself.

I have heard of Combat Tai Chi, but have not seen much of it. If you have actually found someone who teaches it, it could be a great opportunity to learn something not many get the chance to experience. That said, check it out, and ask questions.

Hmm, it is a little muddy to me. I have trouble figuring out what is going on there. Is the NGB fudging, or Karate England? "Trading insolvently" stumps me.

Does she have a base style, in which she holds rank?

Hello all! I was wondering from the grappling experts what holds and wrist locks, etc, would be the best for me to learn and concentrate on when getting into jail house scraps. In case I have to 'rock' with an inmate, I want to be ready. I have a workout buddy all lined up, so any comments would be appreciated!

I understand, Kerry. I would be upset as well.

We have a Juvenile hall in a town near by. I hear that they can be kind of rough, too.

Are you saying that the smack to the pressure point would kill him?

Barnes and Noble....great site!! Also, Chivalry Bookshelf!!

Good luck to you!

I'm at about 10 reps at 25 lbs.

That is really cool, Brandon. A very nice gesture on your part.

Well put.

I agree with pretty much all of that. What I like about wrestling so much is mainly because it is readily available in many areas. I think that if wrestling is available to my boy, I will see if he gets into it, so he has a good base on the ground. It is definitely a good starting point.

I think if I was him, and knowing where I stand, I would not bow to them. Respect only goes so far if it is superficial. So very true, but it shows he is the bigger man. Yeah, that is true. I guess I can understand, but that is where I would differ from others.

You know, I have never seen Billy Jack. Should I look into it?

Just think if you were just a few inches off! Ouch, aside from not smoking, he may not have been chewing food either!

You are probably right there. Last year, the Chiefs were 10-6, and missed the playoffs. The AFC seems to be the better division right now.

I'll bet he is having a blast, Kerry! He will have so much to share with you when he gets back. I remember when my wife and I came back from Jamaica; we had a bottle of champaigne and 2 bottles of rum in our suit cases! My wife can finally drink now, so maybe we will crack them open on the new year!