bushido_man96

Ok, Aodhan, I found a substitute for the one leg squat: Set on a chair. Extend one leg. Stand up. Sit down. Not a full one-leg squat, but I can feel it, and it will help me build up to it eventually.

atalaya, you make a good point. Perhaps these qualities can be identified by having the students write essays throughout the ranks, dealing with things like integrity, and perserverance, and other qualities that make people who they are.

There is some pretty good info in there that everyone should consider when joining a martial art.

It looks like something that would be great to break out every now and then for the class to check power levels and such, and see what kind of advances have been made. I wouldn't see myself using it everyday, though.

Commenting on the blocking/absorbing thought, I find that I block most kicks thrown at me, stopping them directly. With punches, I tend to try to deflect them more, if that makes sense. I suppose both can be used, depending on what's coming. The other night at class while sparring, I did deflect a kick as well, instead of blocking it, but I think that was a direct result of the distance between me and my partner. (Wow, this thread has been around for a while! Maybe I'll go digging up some other old threads; see what I can find! )

Are you on a good, consistent sleep schedule? If not, that can tax your energy. Also, try to catch a 10 to 20 minute nap a day. That may help.

I checked in my TKD encyclopedias, put together by General Choi Hong Hi, and could not find that name. Are there any other spellings that it goes by? Maybe I'll do a Wiki search and see.

I have heard very good things about Parker Kenpo. In fact parkerlineage is a student of this style, and is very informative on the subject. You may drop him a PM.

I am a Korean stylist, but this form is unfamiliar to me. Is it a higher rank form? I haven't seen it in TKD, so maybe I am missing out.

There is a question about this in the Korean Arts forum as well. Maybe some cross-examination will help enlighten the situation!

You won't be disappointed.

Welcome to the Forums! Hope you enjoy!

I think your reaction was appropriate. Good to stay on your toes.

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?