bushido_man96

Maybe its wrong, but I don't prescribe to the whole "let them make the first move" idea. If I am relatively sure that a fight is inevitable, then I am going to take the initiative, and not give someone a chance to take the first shot. I'll deal with the consequences of striking first later. And, if you have some witnesses, that can help your case.

Focus Determination

Good luck to you!

Oh, well, in that case, I understand completely.

Male, age 28 years young!

It's good stuff. Quality entertainment. Not for the whole family, though. Incidentally, I find that this movie contains some great martial concepts.

I feel that drilling is not just a tradition, but absolutely necessary. In all the history of combat, soldiers drilled to learn. The Roman army did it excessively, and medieval warriors as well, in almost all cultures. Drills are the essence to learning anything, whether it is combat, football, soccer, or whatever.

Ah, very nice. Do you ever practice block and counter drills with them?

Didn't think you were mad; its all good.

Very interesting. What was his motivation for creating this organization?

Good luck with that (the weapons training) I'm going to change my name to saiandkamaandnunchukuandboandspearanddaoanddoubledaoandkatanaandescrima

Wouldn't the limited range worrry you, unless they were flying kama? Double dao, hands down. Speed, flexibility, and power. I shall dance around your katana like it is...slow. Unless it hits me. Then I'll fall apart and bleed everywhere. What is double doa?

I'm not that concerned about injuries. Okay, let's just set this straight: I want to just use the basic MMA style hand gear. Here's the question: Do we need headgear to avoid serious injuries, or will my students be better off or just as well without it? Sorry man, just having fun. I would suggest the type of headgear that boxers practice with. It can take a good swat, and provides good protection. I think they use it in Olympic competition as well. Everlast probably makes some like this.

Cool! I always was a Bruce Willis fan. My favorite Willis movie: The Last Boy Scout.

Never heard of this organization before.

Don't have enough weapons exerience to feel too comfortable with a situation like this, but I would say sword and shield.

You could get a Red Man suit.

I think that is a very good article. I think that drilling is one of the most important and useful aspects of training used in the martial arts.

I think the main reason for bag gloves is to prevent the knuckles from being torn up on the canvas from repetitive striking. Otherwise, I am not sure.

Welcome!

Welcome to the forums. Looking forward to your thoughts in the weapons thread!

Welcome to the forums, Chuck. Glad to have ya here.

Welcome to the forums!

Yeah, I saw that too. Hoping I get a chance to watch it while I'm at work.

I would just bridge up a little bit, not too far, and don't lean side to side yet. Just nice and easy, and you should feel a little something with time. As for back exercises, do the superman. Lay on your stomach, arms out in front, like flying. Raise arms and legs off floor, keeping them straight, and hold for 30 or 60 seconds. Do it 3 or so times.