bushido_man96

That's just crazy, to think that society has become like that in some places.

I hope you have an occupation where a criminal record is not a liability. I am not a criminal, nor do I have a criminal record. I just don't think that if I feel physically threatened by someone, that I should have to wait for them to strike me.

Actually, we got beat by terrible refs.In all 3 games?

Ah, I see. Kind of like a continuous, interactive one-step?

You make a very good point here. I enjoyed the article, but I do disagree with some of the points. I know I signed up to learn how to defend myself. I don't normally start fights, but I will fight if I have to. And I will NOT, under any circumstances, if I feel threatened, wait for the first shot to be thrown. I'll go first, if I have to.

You will need both to cover all of your bases in the martial arts. Strength for the individual techniques, and endurance for sparring/fighting.

Arenas made some comments about the American soccer team's performance in the World Cup. You know what? We just got beat. By better teams. It is just the way it is. Now, we have to go back, re-evaluate ourselves, and get back on the horse, and try to avoid the same thing next time. The American team just needs to get better. The Americans have been behind in soccer for so many years, that it says quite a bit just qualifying for the World Cup. You can't win them all, you can only do your best. I think the American Team did what they could.

Oh yes. It looks pretty good, definitely want to see that one!

I love getting together with the guys and watching the fights. Its great being able to talk about them, the strategies, and all that good stuff.

I think for the most part people think it is just a sport, and has rules that are too restriciting, and that they restrict too much contact. Also, it seems like most of the "belt factories" or "McDojos" tend to be TKD schools. This draws negative attention to them. I am not making these generalizations, they are just what I hear. I attend a very good TKD school, and feel confident in the training that I receive.

I know that George Dillman is the foremost expert on pressure point attacks. You are correct in the fact that pressure points are biomechanics. The reason you don't see many experts is because these types of attacks have to be very precise, and they take many, many years to become proficient at it. Now, the touchless knockout, I am not so sure I buy. It looked kind of goofy to me, and the fact that he could not affect any of the ju-jitsu students seems a little odd.

Very interesting idea. Maybe get some fake money to put in it? Don't know if I would carry one. But I live in a low population area.

Very nice...inspiring.

This is very nice. There are so many body mechanics involved in MA movement. This is a very nice breakdown, and it is very well written.

I was the high rank student in class tonight. But sometimes I get to assist a little here and there. I usually teach a kids class, but anyway. We were doing onesteps, and I was trying to help one of the black belt kids with a spin heel kick. I was explaining different things to her, and she was picking it up, but still needed something. Realizing that she maybe needed a different angle, I asked the Jr. Master to come over. I told him what we were working on, explained her problem, and asked if maybe he could relay anything different, or in a different way. So he kid, and it helped the student out some more. I guess what I am saying is that it is nice to be able to teach something, and then have another person around to bounce things off of, or to give a different method. Everyone learns in a different way, and it is good to know that there is always somewhere to go for help. By teaching what I could, and then listening to another teacher, I was able to learn more as well. Makes the world go round, eh?

Just go watch one class of each, pay attention to the instructor, ask questions, and then go from there.

If it is an Olympic style TKD place, you will get good drills and fitness levels. If it is more traditional, then that and the Karate place may be a toss up. If you like to kick, try TKD. But you will still learn how to kick at the Karate place, too. The most important thing to check out is the instructors. That could make your decision right there.

The Olympic style I know is continuous, but I think the point fighting is a stop point. Have to check though, I'll ask my instructor tonight. Thanks! Yep, checked tonight, and they break for point in the point matches.

I agree with UseoForce. There are some belt factories out there, but there are also a lot of good schools. What is important to remember is that the martial arts are individualistic challenges. A person gets out what they put in. I had class tonight, only an hour long, but I was dying the whole time. I am not in the best shape in the world, but I feel that I get good training, and I enjoy it. You also have to keep in mind peoples abilities as well. Not everyone has the same abilities. If a professional athlete comes in and starts class, he won't be the same as the 50 year old that started 2 months ago.

Sounds like the Tasmanian Devil spinning around. Maybe you could download a clip for us to see? I have trouble learning without visuals sometimes, and I think some of the others would like to see it too.

I only had cats and dogs to work off of from the family menagerie to make my previous lists. But my son just got a hamster, so who knows? With respect, Sohan Looking forward to it!

I just finished reading a book on Medieval Quarterstaff techniques. I am very excited about finding some 7' pieces of wood an training with my wife. I was suprised that she volunteered for that! The family that kicks together, sticks together

The Olympic style I know is continuous, but I think the point fighting is a stop point. Have to check though, I'll ask my instructor tonight.

What kind of heightened training should we do? More traditional training? More hours per day? Most of us work for a living, and have trouble getting the sponsorships to quit our jobs and fight for a living. I will have to read Arenas' remarks, but I am not sure what we should do.

I don't see many people get down low enough to try and block a low round kick. Not that noone could, but I have never seen it.