bushido_man96

There are several disadvantages to no-contact sparring. A major one is the fact that you learn to block or evade techniques that aren't going to hit you anyways. When you learn to block head-high round kicks that aren't supposed to touch you anyway, and then someone comes along with the intent to make contact, you find out how much difference there is between the two.

That is a cool gesture, Kez. I would do Japanese instead of Chinese, and i would sit down and talk to your instructor about it as well. He may have some good ideas you might like as well. My belt has my name on one side, and in Korean, and the association name in English and Korean on the other side, plus two dan stripes on each side.

I don't think I would be able to grapple with a woman in training. I just think there could be too many rules that could be broken there.

Its cool that you have a tight rivalry to look forward to like that. That will help to push you harder! You are right on about the basics. Make them sharp, and that will open the door for other techniques as well. I wish you luck!

Some nice ideas there! Thankyou - but I'm not quite sure what you mean by the last bit - after the jump spin hook/low sweep kick.... It is a hand spring back to your feet while lying down:http://www.karateforums.com/viewtopic.php?t=29276 Check it out. There is actually a description down a ways on the page in Wikipedia. Here is a video link:http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yT1hAireRAU

it keeps giving me 1 second penalty. You are waiting till it goes yellow before clicking aren't you! First go was .24 No, it's against my philosophy, i hit it as soon as it tries to change the color, That's anticipation, not reaction! There is a difference!! I just went again: .189. Yeah, baby!!!

A mourning star; now there's a chain weapon for you!!

Once you get your 1st dan, you have to wait a year and a half before you are eligible to test for 2nd dan. Then, once you do test, you are promoted to 2nd dan recommended (if you pass). Then, within the next 6 months, you have to test for 2nd dan decided, or go back to 1st dan. After you get your 2nd dan, you have to wait for 2 and a half years before you are eligible to test for 3rd dan. Then it is the rec/decided dance again. Then you have to wait 3 and a half years before you are eligible to test for 4th dan. There is no recommended at 4th dan, unless the GM thinks you are a slacker. However, my instructor is going to be testing for his 6th dan in February, I think, and I don't even want to know how much that testing is going to cost him.

I do like this kick, and I like to use it as a counter, because I think it is faster than my spin hook or spin heel. It doesn't require as much body positioning as the hook or heel does, either.

Yeah, it was just nasty watching his lower leg just flop around like it was.

Fortune favors the bold. By taking a risk like that, it may get you the competitive edge that you need.

A jump spinning hook kick (or heel kick), and then when you land, you keep spinning into a low hooking sweep kick. Then, instead of standing up after the sweep, you do a kip-up. High kick combinations look nice, with some spinning worked in.

I like sizing up pieces of wood and asking myself, "Wonder if I can break that?" Hehe, goofy, I guess, but we live for it, right?

Well, the Chiefs and Raiders made it a game, like they usually do. 17-13 nailbiter, with LJ stealing the show. He had 53 yards rushing on the OPENING DRIVE; I thought he would rush for 200, but the offense went to sleep for a while. Still, he finished with 150+, so that is an excellent day anyways. Trent Green looked ok coming back, and he will get better if the line can start protecting a little better. He made some great key passes, and used the play action well. Now, we'll find out if I will truly have a happy Thanksgiving, because the Chiefs need to beat the Broncos on that day! Hey, Patrick....did I see that the Dolphins won, and had -3 rushing yards? Man, that is crazy!

We made some pizza here at home last night. Nothing fancy, just beef on it. Still can't be beat, though. I have some leftovers for lunch today as well!

Sorry to hear that, badclams. I knew that area of the country was bad about that.....its all the rain and dreary weather. You should find somewhere to spend it. See if some friends invite you over, and take advantage of that. Or, have one of your own, post-Thanksgiving, to invite your friends over.

Thanks, Carolyn. I did finish off round two this weekend...it was grand!! Turkey, stuffing, sweet potatoes, mashed potatoes, gravy, hot rolls, chocolate pie, and chocolate cake. Has anyone seen Sohan around? I think I need to start some serious training....to burn off the holidays!!

Sounds like a bigfoot encounter! That would be so cool to see. Are there many reports around that area?

I don't do much hunting or anything like that. However, I think it would be cool to try those outdoor games, like the wood chopping and things like that. Those guys are studs!

First try was .244. I can do BETTER!!!!!!!!

Thanks for that, Kez. Makes me feel good! I am a 2nd dan right now. Looks like it may stay that way for some time, too!

You are welcome! Glad I could help, well, with my brother's help, that is! One thing I would be wary about is that you don't gain control of the weapon hand right away. So, you have to move fast, and get around to their back, and then get a hold of the weapon hand, or break the other arm.

I have the same problem.....the cursed baby-face! I don't think I could look tough if I tried. I need some scars on my face, or somehting! Seriously, though, I think the key to intimidation is in the eyes. Some people can just get that cold-blooded look in their eyes. That is where the power of intimidation lies, IMHO.

Man, it was nasty. Makes you cringe, because after the kick, you see the leg break, and then he goes to set it down, and puts his weight on it.....eeeewwwwww!!!! Here is the video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MPctXPp8VDA&mode=related&search=

Thanks for translating. I assume that with this technique, your body is spinning. I chamber the kick still; I feel that I am quicker with the technique this way as opposed to keeping the leg straight.