bushido_man96

Well, I would say for class, do what he says. This is the problem with stylized forms of guards. The boxing guard has proven its worth over and over, and personally, I prefer it, and it is essentially what I fight with in TKD. I would just try to keep straight what you are doing in which class, but on the street, or when sparring (in either sport), use what you feel gives you the best defense, and is most comfortable.

That's a pretty bold assumption. The guy is 6'6" and 320; and he is always angry.....I don't think you just "put him down."

Always welcome!!

I disagree with you here. When being held in an armbar, you can apply pressure to the point where there is pain, but not breakage. It still hurts, and that is how they know when to tap out; it hurts, and sends a signal that the next level is breakage.

You make very good points about when to do ballistic stretches. It is very important to be warmed-up, but this is also the case with any kind of stretching, if you want to see gains. Ballistic stretching can offer many benefits, if they are done correctly. During competitions and/or fighting, you may end up in situations that cause you to do a very ballistic type of movement, and if your muscles have not trained to be adapted to this, injury could occur. If you use ballistics properly, then the muscles will be at least familiar with the action of over strectching slightly, and it may save an injury.

There is a lot of good advice here already, so I don't have much to add. However, your attitude will determine a lot of what you will get out of your training. If you work hard, and give it your all, and listen dilligently, any martial art you undertake will benefit you. There is just one concern that I have. One of the comments you made stated that people think you don't have any "guts." Don't be so eager to just go out and prove to people that you do after you have trained for some time. What people think about you is not important. What is important is that you believe in yourself, and your capabilities. Your confidence will come from within you; perhaps karate will help you unlock it. Best of luck to you in your training, and welcome to KarateForums!

There are MANY MANY ways to get into a goose neck. You can cease the arm from a punch or grab and get into it. It works from a hostile handshake situation or where you have done a take down and still have their arm. From a bouncer point of view, it also is a very effective lock when approaching from behined. Of all the techniques I have used as a bouncer, goose neck and reverse goose neck would be the most common.Very nice. I will have to work on some of the variations. What I do like about it is that if you can secure it with one arm, you can use the free hand to grab the hair, block, etc.

Is that like in the movie Road House when Patrcik Swayze says its a job its nothing personal That is an interesting example. I think that for the most part, being in a situation as a corrections officer or security officer is one of the most difficult things to do, because you are disadvantaged from the very beginning as to what you can and cannot do. In my job, I cannot strike anyone, even if they are being combative. We have to try to restrain people who are activley fighting us, and that is why the playing field is not level. If someone swings at me, and I block and counter out of reaction, I will most likely have a suit brought against me for striking the detainee. Is that fair?? Not in my view. However, that is the way it is, so we have to work with what we can, restraint and control. Of course, we do get some fun toys to play with, too, like Pepper Spray and Tasers. I have yet to pull those out, though. I don't know about how it goes with elbow's job, but restraint I am sure is still a big part of it. The problem I have with maintaining my martial values in those situations is that I don't think they served me well if I get my face kicked in.

I personally enjoy learning the history and culture behind the martial arts, but I just like history in general, especially ancient warfare. However, and everyone make sure they are sitting down for this,...........................I don't feel that the study of history and culture are necessary requisites to becoming a good martial artist . Sure, it is great to learn, if you are into that stuff, but it has nothing to do with the focal points of the martial arts, which is either fighting or learning how to defend yourself. It is fun to learn, but unless you plan to bore your opponent with a history lesson, it will not serve much use when it comes time to fight for your life. There is time for everything. From my point of view, you can start telling them some small pieces of information about the story of Martial Arts during class, if they are related with what you are teaching at the moment, but not becoming an obsession from the first class. Martial Artist road is long, and everything must happen at the correct time. Oh, yes, you are right here. I am not saying that I don't teach it, or that it shouldn't be taught. It is just that the level of necessity is not high, in my opinion. Case in point: Boxing. I love boxing, and its history, but it is hard to find anything on boxing other than the newest fights getting set up. I like to learn about the development of the art, and it is hard to some times.

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Good deal!!!

Well, many people say that it's harder to gain weight than to loose it... So I wouldn't be too sure about what you just said. I don't have any problems gaining weight!! Well, I don't have any problems sticking at my current weight either. But ok, you get my point. Yeah, I understand. I hope that you can meet your goals. Good luck to you.

How would you set up a horizontal motion? Brace the tire against a wall, maybe?? Actually, I hang it from a hanging bag stand and secure it to the base. With respect, Sohan Could you elaborate a little bit more, or post a picture? I am a little confused.

That's the spirit!!

I like the sound of your system, especially with the improvised weapons. Very useful stuff, I think.

I am not really aware of who he is, but I will do a search and see what I can learn. Regardless of my lack of knowledge, hopefully you are right.

I agree with this theory of teaching as well. When the adrenaline dumps, that muscle memory is important, and the repetitive drilling of a combination of techniques or locks, etc., will be what helps them get through a situation. I also feel that different combinations are better for different people, due to body structures and such. This is great, because everyone can find out their own, and work it over and over.

I hear you there. Big turn off for me.

That is an odd one, for sure.

That is a nice drill. I like the sound of it, and it could easily be rearranged and adapted. Thanks, cathal.

Congrats!!! Glad we could help!

Congratualtions, Zorbs!

Welcome to KarateForums, Chase!!

Welcome to KF, Brad!! I am a TKD guy, myself!

In a book I have on TKD forms applications, the cat stance was used while stepping in to perform an elbow break, and this stance was used because it did not step as far forward, which kept the distance right for the application. Would have to look exactly like a cat stance in acutall self-defense? No, it wouldn't.