bushido_man96

This is a great topic to discuss. Here is something to consider. We have stated how we feel about death and dieing, but what we don't know is how it will really effect us, how we will really feel about it, until we are facing it on our deathbed, or staring down the barrel of a gun, or being held at knifepoint, or how we feel when we start to see "our life flash before our eyes." Honestly, this is when we will truly know how we feel.

That's one I haven't come across before. What's the principle of this idea? This is a great tool for beginners, who have trouble pivoting all the way around to get the kick completed. Say you are in a left leg forward fighting stance, and want to execute a right (back leg) round kick. Start by pivoting the front foot a little bit, like by turning it about 90 degrees so that it points off to a 45 degree angle to the left. Then, you begin the kicking process, and the hips are already opened up a little, making it easier to complete the pivot as the kick is completed. Less time is spent pivoting while kicking, allowing the student to maintain a little bit more balance. Try it...I think you will like it.

I am currently reading the book entitled Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu: Techniuqe and Theory, written by Renzo and Royler Gracie. This book is awesome! It is so well put together, and so easy to follow. I love it. I am going to try to find a partner to work on some basics together. I also have two more of these types of books, and will be digging into them shortly. I should have read them sooner. Let me know if any of y'all have read through them, and what you have gotten from them. Thanks! Opinions welcome!

What is the ITKF? I am not familiar with this federation.

well thats another thing our wonderful cheif instructor has already thought of. It used to be members payed $15 a month to be a member, but now a dojo has to pay $600 a year of $70 a month, even if they only had one student. So it doesn't matter, he still gets the money money. And I can't just quit the organization because my whole dojo is involved in it. The IOGKF is THE organization for goju ryu. And i beleive things will change. This is a world wide orginization, but only the US faction is having these dificulties. Members all throughout the US are writing letters and taking action. It's practicaly a civil war... We get a lot of talk about McDojos around this site. It sounds like your organization is trying to be a McOrganization. I don't like the sound of how things are going, and it sounds like politics as usual for the MAs.

Sounds like ours. When I scan my card, my picture comes up on the screen, and tells how many visits I have had for the month, and total for the year. But mostly, I like the picture .

Oh, ok. I have heard of freerunning. I saw it once on TV, and it was kind of cool, and very athletic. I, however, am not quite that agile. I do like trying to bound things or balance on things from time to time.

That's the way to impress people! Ouch! Did you get the boards with a headbutt, then?

Parkerlineage brings out some good points, here. I feel that a blend of private lessons and regular classes would benefit the students very well. Incidentally, are you testing these two privately as well? Or do just move on to the next form when they have the previous one down? Just curious as to whether or not they are being promoted for rank, or just learning the material.

Hey, this I would be interested in. If you can drop me some info, that would be great! By the way, to the original post: I am 5' 7", and 245 lbs. If I can do it, then you can too!

TKD will depend on the teacher, but you will most likely do a lot of kicking. If it is a fairly traditional school, you should see some similarities from your previous studies. I think that you will enjoy it. Good luck!

Any time that you decrease the student-teacher ratio, you will notice an accelleration in the learning curve. You get to pick things out immediately, and then correct them. The students get instant feedback, and they don't blend into the background. I think this a trend with most private lessons.

At our school, we have a member card that is scanned when the students come in. The computer logs the attendance for us.

Hey, welcome back to the KF!

What is parkour?

You are correct about the feeling you get when they are in line with you. I don't think I will ever be the one making it look easy, though!

I agree with you here. If they are paying the dues, the colored belts should count as members.

First, check with your instructor. Then, check with all of the area schools, because many will have a yearly tournament. Also, check to see if there are any Association schools in the area that will allow non-members compete in their tournaments. This will help you get started.

I have found that if you pivot the base foot just a little before you begin the kick, that it is easier to finish the pivot when the kick is completed. An instructor of mine called this a "pre-pivot."

There are rumors and theories that run around on that stuff all the time. It could happen, but I would not rely on such an idea to end a fight.

It looks pretty unanimous, judging by all the posts. I guess that is why the follow through is so important. This also explains why shorter techniques, or jammed up techniques, aren't as effective.

You want to get a good quality strike in. Punch to the side of the head, tough guys can take it. But a good strike on the nose, bloodying it, and tearing up the eyes, causes distractions as well. It is quality that counts.

Hope you get better soon. Should have just kicked him, might have pushed him out of range!

Very nice additions!

He's a big guy. But he doesn't look too fat. I mean...he looks more like he's built like Bolo Young. Large chest and arms with a body that matches. I think the thread is talking more about guys who are just fat outright. if you actually watch some of his older films, esp the ones he did with jackie chan, he is actually fat, not stocky. edit: sorry, thought you were talking about samo. He is pretty hefty in Enter the Dragon as well, but he could still do back hand springs. I can't even spell bakc hasnspings.