bushido_man96

Chuck Norris would just do a roundhouse kick. Doesn't matter where it hits. Heck, doesn't matter if it lands, if you saw it, you have a limited time to live!

Try to draw out the opponent's attacks. Lower a hand to fake an opening, or throw a lazy kick and see how they react. One thing you can do is give a lead foot stomp, real quick, to see if they throw a kick or something. Then, you dive in at a 45 degree angle, and then switch foot round kick, or side kick, or drive in with a blast of punches to drive them back. Creating angles can be very fun in fighting. It really starts to draw on the strategies.

I don't really think there is a side advantage. I am right handed, and I always lead with my right. I can switch sides if I like, but usually start out leading with the right. When someone gives an opposite stance, like fighting southpaw, it changes the game, depending on the rules. Like for my TKD sparring, if they are leading left, and I lead right, my options are back leg kick to the body or head, or front leg kick to the head, or attack the body with punches, because the back is not a legal target. It also changes my defense a little, and whether I counter a front leg or back leg attack. I think it is mostly a matter of familiarizing yourself with fighting from both sides, and facing someone fighting from each side. The main advantage comes from lack of experience with facing the unorthodox.

I love George Carlin. The bad thing is, that is about the only one you can quote on the site!

That was a good video. Both of those guys are quick. I would have like to see some hand techniques; get in and punch.

Lastly, I wanted to see if I could get a charity started for the TKD guy so he could buy himself a shirt...... I'll put down money says he does XMA. Very funny! Looking at the way he did that series of kicks towards the end of the show, I would guess XMA and probably a lot of olympic style sparring.

Hello, and welcome to KF!

Sounds like you got the Rocky IV soundtrack going there! Good stuff!

I could add steak, tators and gravy to this as well, along with tons of hot rolls. You know, come to think of it, I think that food in general is my weakness..........I am getting hungry! Unfortunately, the self-control I learned from my MA training has not yet transferred to the table! (Man, I am hungry!)

Here is my take on the jack-of-all-trades thing. Really, what it comes down to is time. Here is my example. Say you train 4 days a week in Karate, for 2 hours per session, from 6:00 to 8:00 pm. Let's say you have done this for 8 years. You probably have obtained a high level of proficiency in the art, and probably are a black belt. You train Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, for the sake of argument. Now, let's say that you want to take up Brazilian Jui-jitsu on your off days. So, you train Wednesday and Saturday, for 2 hours each day. As far as the Karate training goes, you will not begin to decline, because you still maintain the same training routine for Karate that you have had for the last 8 years. It will not likely suffer because you have added to your training regimine, because you have not taken away from the Karate regimine. Now, this is likely a best case scenario, where one actually has the time to put in to do these things. In this scenario, the consideration of things like work and family may be present, and may not. But, considering that one had the time to make this work, then I don't think it would be a jack-of-all-trades scenario. The main aspect, the karate, is not compromised, and one will make new gains in BJJ.

I enjoy Chung moo, as well. I also like Hwa-Rang and Toi-Gye.

It's not so much that I'm uncomfortable with the approach my instructor is giving me with the kicks, but more of the fact that in Shotokan, I focused so much on my hand techniques, that my kicks were neglected and I'm a little discouraged with kicking as a whole. Even in sparring, my instructor is always yelling "Kick" at me, but I don't like to be caught with my feet off the ground. I'm thinking "why kick as long as my hands are working?" I can quickly move in close range to use my hands and crowd my opponent and they are unable to chamber tight enough to throw their kicks. I think my problem is mostly mental with these kicks. You've got the right attitude, here, in my opinion. Just keep plugging away, and the kicks will come. Also, I like the way you spar in tight to the other TKD practitioners. It will make them better as well. And when you get to where you can round out your game and do both, you will be able to really work the others over!

I was wondering what CTF stands for? I am not familiar with this one.

My little brother that is.....he is 5'10" maybe, and 350+....yeah, big boy. I weigh 245, and he picks me up and tosses me like a rag doll.

Very cool. I am wanting to put together bunkai for my TKD forms, and I think it is going to be a challenge. I respect your accomplishment!

This would be a very cool idea.

I have been doing TKD for 13+ years now, so I enjoy it very much. It will really depend on the school, as to whether they focus on sport or a more traditional aspect. Check with the instructor. Even if they do focus sport, they will have some fun drills that they do to build reaction time and coordination. I do a more traditional style, with a pretty heavy emphasis on forms. We do spar, but don't focus on it. I have experience with Combat Hapkido, and have enjoyed it. I think Hapkido will benefit you well. If you can get both TKD and Hapkido in one package at that school, you would be doing well, I think.

Right now, if I compete, I use Gae-Baek.

When training in any MA, it is best to get at least 2 days in per week. It is hard to make gains with just one day a week.

You are very welcome. For a more specific idea, you could give Sohan a PM. He very knowedgable about the subject.

Welcome to KF, muadib! Glad to have you. Try doing a Google search in your area, and see if you come up with something.

CHOCOLATE!!!!!!!! I can't stay away from it. Love it. It is probably in the top 5 of my heirarchy of needs to survive. Can't live without it. Must take in large quantities daily.

Contrary to popular belief, bulking up will not necessarily slow you down. Joe Lewis was an avid weight trainer before he started his martial arts career, and he was an incredible fighter, and he was not slow. When you are doing your reps, you have to think about what you want from your training. Lighter weights, and higher reps (10 -12) will help with muscular endurance, whereas higher weight and lower reps (4-6) will help to build strength. These are just general numbers, and by no means completely accurate. That being said, you should try to build a program based on what you want. For the Martial Arts, both strength and endurance are important, so you may want to try a balance of the two. Hope this helps! And welcome to KF!

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You could do a Google search of your area, or check the listings in your local phone book. These are usually very helpful.