Sohan

I would sign up, but my sensei frowns on me taking up another art at this point in my career. With respect, Sohan

I love this video of Sapp and Tyson trash talking each other. Very entertaining. http://youtube.com/watch?v=H-B7qXIzolE&search=mike%20tyson With respect, Sohan

Wow. That's rough. I really can't offer a solution, because your choices seem clear. But I did want to offer my support, albeit electronically. I hope everything works out for you. With respect, Sohan

Here's your chance: http://www.jhoonrhee.com/ He has a seminar coming up June 23-25, and it is open to all instructors, including non-JR certified. With respect, Sohan

Depends. When buying online, it's OK to go size medium if you're of average build (adjust from there), but it's better if you can call the company and they can tell you what/how to measure. Different makers may have size variations among each other. Unfortunately it may be a case of ordering them, seeing if they fit, and exchanging them if necessary. With respect, Sohan

In Atlanta? Feed five people. :D Aodhan Hey hey.... don't be exaggerating like that.... . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ...It's FOUR people.......tops. With respect, Sohan

Free weights are more versatile, allow for greater range of movement, are cheaper, and provide muscle strength gains that translate more easily into athletic power. On the other hand, they take longer to change weight between exercises, have a higher injury risk, sometimes require a spotter, and the exercises are more likely performed incorrectly by a beginner. But I still would go with free weights. With respect, Sohan

I'll have what he's having. With respect, Sohan

Don't back out now, Aodhan. Besides, what am I going to do with 4,000 lbs of babyback ribs? With respect, Sohan

Nothing. Despite any so-called mistakes I have made in my life, without them I would not have followed the path I have to where I have arrived today. I have a wonderful wife, a beautiful son, and a warm and inviting home because of the decisions I have made. I have no regrets, though at times it has been a very daunting journey. With respect, Sohan

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Gatorade, a banana, and some whey protein. But I'd prefer leg of lamb in a rosemary balsamic sauce served with sauteed spinach and potato pancakes finished off with a sampling of creme brulee and tiramisu. Guy's gotta keep his figure, y'know. With respect, Sohan

I own a 21 inch police baton. It folds up and extends quickly and easily and makes a handy protector for a variety of situations. Make sure to really learn how to handle it, because if it gets taken away or dropped it could be used against you, especially if you're in a group of people. Here's one that's similar: http://coolgadget.net/21exbat.html With respect, Sohan

Interesting. We refer to the first Taikyoku as Shodan. I assume they're the same kata...?.. With respect, Sohan

This is so true. The more experience you have in situations where adrenaline and other stress hormones are high, the better you will keep your wits about you and use it to your advantage. With respect, Sohan

Funny! Although, being a dad, I think I already live there! With respect, Sohan

Yep. And that is all technique, my friend, all technique. Aodhan Doesn't the bulk of punching power come from the triceps (along with technique)? True punching power comes from hip rotation. You have much better leverage to create torque with your hips--the kinetic chain transfers energy from your hips to the shoulders, elbow, and fist. Just like hitting a baseball with a bat or taking a golf swing. Although strong pecs, delts, and tris make for a stronger puncher, truly the most powerful punchers get hip rotation on their punches. My sensei calls it the "around the back" punch. When you practice punching in a mirror, check to see if the knot on your belt moves side to side. If it doesn't, then you're not using your hips and you're not getting maximal power. I see this all the time--it's simple biomechanics. With respect, Sohan

Can't wait. I'll have my aluminum foil hat ready. With respect, Sohan

Wish I lived up there because it looks like great fun. Here is the link for anyone who wants to see it: http://www.senishow.com/ With respect, Sohan

These uniforms are great. Thanks for the laugh! With respect, Sohan

Welcome! McDojo? Drive up, get your blackbelt in no time flat, drive home. With respect, Sohan

Perhaps at the annual KF cookout. KarateK is hosting in the UK--Aodhan in the states. I'll bring the babyback ribs. With respect, Sohan

Every sensei is different, and there are variations within styles. Talk to different instructors at a variety of schools and be candid about your limitations. A good instructor will help you train around your limitations. It's probably even more important for you to take several trial sessions in the regular training environment (not private sessions) to see if it fits you. I think a decent karate dojo (japanese or okinawan) or a Korean dojang would be fine, because there really isn't that much emphasis on falling and rolling, IME. There is some, depending on the instructor, but this is easily modified because it is not a major emphasis in these disciplines. With respect, Sohan

I tend to be somewhat unemotional in a fight or in sparring. Always been that way. I don't really feel adrenaline until after, when it all hits me. I prefer to not have to think or overreact and let me body do it's thing. Height indeed has its advantages, but we all have our strengths and weakneeses. It's how we use them that matters. With respect, Sohan

I have not trained with him, but his reputation is very good in Okinawan karate. With respect, Sohan