bushido_man96

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.

When I am in a comfortable environment, even with non-MA friends in a non-MA environment, I will mess around with them a little from time to time. But around others, like at a party, I like to keep it low-key. Someone at a party or at a bar hears your into MA, and then you get the challenge match. I don't want that.

Ouch! That stings!

I am going to try. There is this new place in town where I would like to take her to get a drink sometime, because she can finally drink again, but I work nights, and can't really drink before I go to work.

Sounds like a load of a good time to me! Except for getting sick. I hate getting sick.

Good point on the leg lock. Not much point, unless you have back-up. Even though, the legs usually can just be pinned down.

I don't know about that, I got mine in less than a year here!

Ooooh, now that would be fun!

Years ago, I played MechWarrior 2 on-line quite a bit, but nothing really since. I have a brother who does Halo from time to time, and he is big into World of Warcraft. Besides, if I did on-line gaming, I wouldn't have as much time to spend here!

Thanks for the kind words. I have already suggested doing it again, and now that she knows we can do it and she doesn't have to worry about the kids at home the whole time, she will be more willing to do so.