bushido_man96

Well, sure, you never have to strike. But you may get your butt handed back to you if you don't. Personally, I am a big fan of the pre-emptive strike, and feel that it is very valid to use in defending yourself. Maybe its just me, but I don't like getting socked in the face, so I won't wait for it. Anyone can say "just block it." But that is easier said than done.

Well, you have a good start. You need to talk to other schools in your area, and make sure that they have an instructor/coach around that can get the other schools started. As far as equipment goes, you may try to start with what you have, and try to borrow from your school. The less the start-up costs, the more enticing it will seem. Also, keep Title 9 in mind, and make sure you offer it as a women's sport as well.

OK, that makes sense. Is everything not consistent from school to school? If not, then there needs to be some meetings going on.

Have you tried the Century of Adidas web sites? They may have some ordering information you can use.

Speaking of MLB, look at what they have done to Pete Rose. That is about the only star punishment that I have seen followed through.

I am pretty sure it was karate, just a different idiogram.

You could just do a Wikipedia search on it, and I am sure you will come up with a history of the subject.

We had a female in the other night on disorderly conduct, who claimed she was just defending herself. Her idea of defending herself was evident to the officer, who saw her bent over the other girl, reigning blows down on her. She could have gotten a battery charge, but the officer took it easy on her. So, about the only way that I have seen so far to avoid getting brought in on charges in a fight is to just take it. If you swing back, and officers see it, they will charge you as well. Then most likely you will have to sort it out at court.

You are welcome. We look forward to your input.

Wow! Cool!

The first step to finding answers is to ask questions. Get all the info you can, and then find out what you need to do next. Make a plan of action.

I think the difference is that the teens are used to a more active lifestyle. Well I am in my early 30's and was asked to stick with the under 30 group when practicing. I wonder if it is because my instructor thinks that I am equally active or if it is that he thinks I am immature Just kidding, I think he sees I get more out of that group and can be more aggressive (and immature ) Hey, this is great. Your instructor is doing what he can to help you the most. He is looking out for your best interest, and that is wonderful!

I don't quite understand what is being said here. Are you going to be a private student, then? Or are you going to different classes at the same school?

Oh, yeah, right. I forgot.

Hey, I like Big Macs, and are you saying that ITF patterns and Shotokan kata are different but both crappy? I am pretty sure he isn't saying that. After all, he is a TKD guy!

Outside of class, I sometimes get addressed as Mr. Walker by lower ranking students, and almost always by the kids. I don't require it of adult students, because I don't feel that it is right. I don't tell friends I have that don't do martial arts to call me Mr. Walker or anything like that, so I don't treat friends that are in martial arts any differently.

I don't worry so much about what they do before they perform, as many people get nervous, and have different ways of handling it. Usually, there is so much noise in building anyways, that it doesn't matter. The forms I am used to seeing usually have just a few kihaps, and I listen to see if they have a good yell or a lame one. I don't see a lot of fancy forms, so I don't have to worry about judging them.

Try the Turtle Press web site. There are several kicking DVDs and videos there: https://www.turtlepress.com

Cool, there are lots of ways to soften belts. I never would have thought of half of these!

Ballistic stretching is not bad for you, but it has to be done properly in order to gain benefits from it. Just like anything else, it has to be done right. Stretch kicks are a good example of ballistic stretching.

I have a book written by Joe Lewis, and it talks about drills that he and Bruce Lee did together. It is a great book. I would love to learn from him. My instrucotor has a friend who kickboxes, and he fought an opponent trained by Joe Lewis. After the fight, they got their pictures taken together. Awesome.

Here's one of the differences I just mentioned. I have a second job as a bouncer. Women act up just as much as men do. I have had women swing on me on several occasions. Am I a bad martial artist for having to restrain them and put them out? what about cops trained in MA who have to detain women? I say no. They must still be detained and controlled when they get out of control. Should they be smacked around? No, I don't believe so. But, if a woman swings at you, would you try to block? I would, even if it is out of reflex action. The thing is, they may still get hurt. However, you are right, that women and children should never be attacked.

That is a nice first post, EclecticFighter. Welcome to KarateForums!

It is setting in today. I am not happy about it But, hey, I am going to deal with this. I will do some deep breating, and then beat the crap out of my bag. Naaa, on second thought, I'll just beat the crap out of the bag. Ouch. Hurt wrist on bag. Done with that. I'll just do angry forms. My fantasy team is down about 8 points right now, and I have a linebacker playing tonight. Maybe he can get an interception returned for a TD or something, but I won't hold my breath. He'll probably end up with a few tackles, and that is all. Oh, well, such is life!

Boy, this sounds very odd. Doesn't sound like it approves of mobility.