bushido_man96

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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.

True, cathal, mental training is important as well. Stepping into the ring, like the UFC fighters do, trains them mentally just as well, I feel.

Here are a few websites that you can check out: https://www.thearma.org https://www.aemma.org This should get you started, or at least wet your appetite!

There are plenty of Christian athletes in the world. The martial arts are just another athletic endeavor.

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.

This is almost as bad. They will try to iterate things about the MA to their children during class, while you may be teaching them. You have to pull them aside and tell them that the child needs to understand that you are the instructor, and that outside interference like this will only hinder their advancement. Kind of a nice way of saying, "Listen, man, you don't know jack about the MA, so just back off, and let me teach."

How would you set up a horizontal motion? Brace the tire against a wall, maybe??

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!!

I think you will be fine, then.