bushido_man96

I think that strength is defenitely important, but when on the ground, you can take away some of the strength advantage a larger person would have. What I think is important on the ground is muscular endurance, more than sheer strength.

Awesome. Very good point. If it was easy, then everyone would do it, huh?

Best of luck to you. It's natural to be nervous; just do the best you can, and he will see it. Remember, though, the only person you have anything to prove to is yourself.

Just noticed that one too. Can you bookmark anything else???

Congrats, Syphax!

Welcome, jacksonsalt!

I have been told that it just takes time to adapt to it; building up pain tolerance. If it hurts too bad, you should rest it for a while before jumping back in to those kicks again.

You are welcome. That's cool. I agree with what you are saying. I think you are right on the money here. However, I have always enjoyed partner drilling more than solo drilling. That is just me, though. We do too. These are our basics, the warm-up in class. It is a great warm-up, however it is the same set of basics for every traditional class.

Zapatista pretty much summed it up, as far as the two styles go. Judoka usually have slightly better throwing and stand-up skills, and BJJ likes the ground and positioning. Both would be good. Here are some books to look into: BJJ: Brazilain JuiJitsu: Theory and Technique I think by Renzo and Roylier Gracie. Judo: Kodokan Judo by Jigoro Kano.

I think you are correct: one is a philosophy, and the other is a religion. I, too, know someone who incorporates the two. And, he is not a martial artist.

Yeah, for sure. Thats an exellent point, I was just throwing an idea out there that I thought about the subject. I wish I could have gotten that point across like that, but I just added that to cover another extreme in blocking misconception. Its all good!

He he, sounds good to me!

Yeah, I saw that video, too. It all looked pretty good as well. Brings me back memories....

Good call, Jiffy. The video camera is great for feedback, and you can slow it down and freeze it to really evaluate the details.

Oh, blast!

Ah, I see. I didn't know that. I guess some things are lost in translation.

I heard that the UFC actually has a patent or copyright on the Octogan, so you won't see other organizations using it. They may use square cages, but no octogan.

Which do you prefer to watch? Why? Do you think one of the organizations has better fighters than the other? Which one has the rule set you prefer? I have been partial to the UFC lately, as it is the one I get to watch the most. However, there are some excellent fighters in Pride as well, and I would love to see some inter-organizational competition.

Cats. We had 3 cats before my son came along. I will never have that many in one house again! Just too much work, between vacuuming up hair, and changing litter boxes. And the vet bills....holy cow!

I was wondering which forms system you prefer to practice? I have done some of the Tae-Guks, but currently practice the Chang 'On System. I have also used the Songahm System of the ATA in the past. Right now, I prefer the Chang 'On system, because of the applications that I have found can be applied to them. How about everyone else? Feel free to include Tang Soo Do forms, as well as any other system you might know, like MDK.

I see your point.

There are many option for partner drills in arts like TKD and Karate, I just think that they aren't used very much. Olympic TKD stylists do a lot partner work with hogu (chest pad) drills, kicking paddle drills, and include footwork and attack/counter drills. You are correct Jiffy, stating that Karate and TKD styles don't do all partner drills, but we could do a lot more if we wanted to.

Ah, yes, good addition.

I understand what you are saying, Menjo, and I agree with you. However, I feel that many people are misled into thinking that self-defense is encompassed by one big block, and one counter technique, and don't think about continuation, like the other punch that is coming in right behind the first, or the fact that the first was just a feint. I just don't see it happening this way, even with someone who is inexperienced. I know that most martial artists don't think this way, either, but it is the perception that is given to others that causes the problem.

Sounds like you had a good time.