bushido_man96

Yeah, Kez, it is kind of depressing. I just keep my head down, and keep working hard and moving forward, and try to avoid the politics. If anyone high up asks me why I won't test, then I'll tell them why, and what I think.

That is essentially rubber tube training. The most popular way to resistance train is by lifting weights.

I saw a clip of a fighter getting his leg broke when another fighter shin blocked him! It was almost unnerving to watch.

That is a good question. What is the English translation for that technique??

Try FitTV. They have a regular program in which a woman who is a black belt in Goju (I think) travels the world, checking out other styles, and training in them for a short time. Also, ESPN will have ISKA fights from time to time, and I have even seen them show some Judo competition as well.

Wow. That is quite a bit. Have you ever had someone collapse on you, and had to take them to the hospital?

I do the 180 degree pivot to help save my knees, as opposed to recovery time. I find that it does not stress my knees as much. As for high kicking, I don't lean back to kick high. If you kick high properly, you body will lean some naturally, as a result of the technique and body mechanics. However, leaning back intentionally to gain height to a kick is counter-productive, and can off balance you.

Use some verbal cues to help increase his speed. Hold out a pad for a backfist or punch, and have him wait in fighting stance. When you kiai, he goes, and has to go fast. Mix up the rythm, so he doesn't start to time your kiais. Also, try flashing the pads, and flash them at different heights and angles for different techniques. Hold a target pad at your side. Flash it high and sideways, and he has to do a backfist. Hold stomach level and facing him, and he does a reverse punch. The key is to flash the pad, hold it for a couple of seconds, and then pull it back. If he misses, then he knows that he needs to pick up the pace a little. One more thing you could do is pick out a 3 move combination, like backfist, rev. punch, roundkick with back leg. He should do each technique at a different level, like hi, then mid, then high with the kick. The idea is that the varying levels cause openings in the opponent's defense. Also, it gives him a combination that is his own, that he can get down, and do without thought. I wish him the best of luck, Kez! Most important, tell him to have fun!

Ok, I consulted my bro, and he had a real good one in mind from the start. Here it is: If they grab you with the left, and have the knife in the right, you begin by stepping behind them with your right leg, and trap their left hand with your left hand at the same time (setting up for wrist lock). As you step out (this is a very quick step), you bend at the waist and get your head under their armpit, and slip it out behind their back, essentially swithing places with them. You must be fast, so that they don't get you in a headlock at the point where you get your head under their arm. When you end up behind them, you will essentially have them placed in a chicken-wing. Secure the chicken-wing by placing the free right hand on the opponent's elbow, and apply pressure accordingly. Another suggestion he made was that if they tell you to give them your wallet, move your hand toward the knife wielding hand, stating that is the side your wallet is on. As your hand goes that way, you could go for the knife wielding hand, much like bearich said. More chance to get cut, and the body doesn't get away as fast. Hope these help you out, Shawn!

Hey, guess what! This weekend is round 2 of my Thanksgiving dinners! I can't wait!!! Turkey, stuffing, tators and gravy, sweet potatoes, and cake to top it off! Yummy! I am also taking some weapons and shields with me, so me and my brother can work off some of those pounds.

I will try to watch it tomorrow. I will be on the road in the morning, recovering from working all night tonight. I don't have a favorite, I am just going to watch to see if it is going to be the game of the century. My focus: Chiefs-Raiders..............I........AM..........FOCUSED!!

Oh, no, not really. The clock runs quite a bit, but they get in a lot of action. Each game lasts on average of 3 hours.

Don't spit on me Llama or I'll knock you out like I did that Camel and I'll be back!

You might check to see if there are any medieval re-enactment groups or medieval weapons groups in your area as well. The quarterstaff was a very popular weapon in medieval Europe.

If I were to use one, I would use it in both of the ways that you described. TV has helped its populartiy, but I have heard of it being used on vehicles by angry people before.

Good deal...

I am pretty sure I know what the fees cover......the inside of his pockets! I had heard that once, a while back (before my time with the organization) that the GM had a fall-out with one of his students. This student was an instructor, and had a lot of students. Well, he left the organization, and took all of his students with him. After that happened, I heard that the testing fees all went up. I'll tell you, I have learned a lot about organized martial arts.

That's one of those moments that make you feel tingly as an instructor.

Yes, we love the updates!

Yep, this really is the best thing you can do. Just get right into it! I would like to do kyokushin karate as well, but I would have to move to do it.

Great! What kind of set sparring drills do you do? Also, do you have any select paddle drills that you do, with movement, or flashing the paddle, or anything like that. I have a few, but I am always wanting more!

I feel that both ways can bring about proper form. It is just a minor difference, much like whether you chamber your hand at your ribs or at your hip.

I agree with this concept as well. I don't feel that it is the responsibility of a fighting style to teach these things...I feel that this responsibility belongs to peers, parents, guardians, etc. The point I was making was in relation to a previous point about a style/art teaching culture or ideals, and I feel that in many activities one can receive such things as discipline, focus, etc.

It is the typical concept of people fearing what they do not understand.

Great point, pegasi.