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OSU! Evergrey, lol, great minds think alike! Do you know if Semmy Schilt's fight will be on Pay per View on 23rd March? Osu!!!

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That's nothing, . It's in a movie, so it's got to be true Come on, that is nothing, Tony Jaa took out 53 "Bodyguards" and 3 giants in the film "The Protector"

Ip Man, Bruce Lee, what about Sonny Chiba, he's stared in loads of movies and is a Genuine Dan grade in Ninjitsu and Kyokushin. So I would say Sonny Chiba as "The Streetfighter" would beat both Ip Man AND Bruce together Seriously, I would go with Ip Man as the Victor namely due to the experience of Street fights and challenges Ip Man had prior to Bruce being born. Bruce was the original MMA fighter but there's a "Jack of all, master of none" tag with that!

Its a bit like mathematics. as long as you can add, subtract, multiply and divide do you really need Calculus etc OSU!! Sorry, I'm just not catching the analogy. Which is which in the comparison. But then again, I've never been a math guy Sorry, just had an amazing 1-2-1 at work so mind was blown If you compare Calculus as the Kata and the basic Add, Subtract etc as the "self defence" techniques........... Its ok its harder to explain than when I first wrote it down lol

I studied Tang Soo Do but went to Wado Ryu which is slightly different. My Friend and I visited a Shotokan Dojo a few years ago and the TSD version of the Kata was more akin to the Shotokan version than my now Wado version Only difference I think are the Japanese/Korean names. and TSD have some exclusive Hyungs Enjoy but be careful you don't end up doing a form then changing "styles" 1/2 way through the form

I think that yes because of MMA and JKD that other Chinese Martial Arts have lost their place in the market place. I remember it was always a Kung Fu Class, Judo Class and a Karate Class that one could attend and they were all over the place. They were also replaced by Kickboxing classes and Muay Thai Classes. Sanda (Sanshou) never been to a class in my area so can't speak on it. There's a few Wing Chun and variants about but they have small classes. Very valid point and one I feel thesame about

Its a bit like mathematics. as long as you can add, subtract, multiply and divide do you really need Calculus etc OSU!!

Jissen, correct to a point, Ashihara don't practice traditional kata no, but their kata is useabel for 95% of situations Here's some Ashihara kata, I stick to the core of them but amended a few of them. I also practice Naihanchi, Nisieshi, Bassai, Chil Sung Ee Ro Hyung, and Koryo Poomsae. First kata I was taught http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7zNtpGJMQqU I've worked on a Ne Waza version of this kata! and this one and http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KkQ8F7DujTs&feature=related and and 1st Dan Kata These Guys show a majority of the Ashihara Kata with application on the "Tube"

Lol, I must be the acception. My Style Ashihara Karate to starat with is a "Modern Concept" of Karate and is based on Jissen. our kata is based on Jissen and our stances and movements are based on Jissen I've taken it further and amended, added & removed techniques combinations and Kata that I found in my experience would work in what I considered as Jissen situations I think Ed Parker had a saying about this

Jissen I am really looking forward to some really good conversations my friend. I read this book a friend of mine wrote would recommend it to you The Way Of The Internal Gate ~ The Gate To The Truth: Living Principles [Paperback] http://www.amazon.co.uk/Way-Internal-Gate-Truth-Principles/dp/1434377288/ref=cm_cr_pr_product_top Its a book that has no loyalty to any martial art. Its about ethos and other areas

Is This not where Shuhari comes to play ShuHaRi(Kanji: 守破離 Hiragana: しゅはり) is a Japanese martial art concept, and describes the stages of learning to mastery. Shuhari roughly translates to "first learn, then detach, and finally transcend." shu (守?) "protect", "obey" — traditional wisdom — learning fundamentals, techniques, heuristics, proverbs ha (破?) "detach", "digress" — breaking with tradition — detachment from the illusions of self ri (離?) "leave", "separate" — transcendence — there are no techniques or proverbs, all moves are natural, becoming one with spirit alone without clinging to forms; transcending the physical Aikido master Endō Seishirō shihan stated: "It is known that, when we learn or train in something, we pass through the stages of shu, ha, and ri. These stages are explained as follows. In shu, we repeat the forms and discipline ourselves so that our bodies absorb the forms that our forebearers created. We remain faithful to the forms with no deviation. Next, in the stage of ha, once we have disciplined ourselves to acquire the forms and movements, we make innovations. In this process the forms may be broken and discarded. Finally, in ri, we completely depart from the forms, open the door to creative technique, and arrive in a place where we act in accordance with what our heart/mind desires, unhindered while not overstepping laws." The Shuhari concept was first presented by Fuhaku Kawakami as Jo-ha-kyū in Tao of Tea. Then, Zeami Motokiyo, the master of Noh, extended this concept to his dance as Shuhari, which then became a part of the philosophy of Aikido. Shuhari is part of the philosophy of Shorinji Kempo. Shuhari can be considered as concentric circles, with Shu within Ha, and both Shu and Ha within Ri. The fundamental techniques and knowledge do not change. During the Shu phase the student should loyally follow the instruction of a single teacher; the student is not yet ready to explore and compare different paths. Some Chinese martial arts, popularly known as Wushu, have a similar 3 stage concept to Mastery: 地 di (Earth) Basics. To experience movements at the fundamental levels. 人 ren (Human) Ready to learn. (Some Chinese martial grandmasters equates the entry to this level as the Japanese belt system level of black belt 1st Dan (rank) 天 tian (Sky/Heaven) No conscious thought, flows/moves like the elements. This stage takes years of training and coaching from other Grandmasters.

I wouldn't shoot you for this, its an excellent post and I agree with Ed Parker's ethos

From your "Stage Name", It seems you are a Kempoist (Jissen - real Combat, Kempo - an Okinawan/Chinese Art with components similar to Karate or Jujitsu, Jujitsu - A Japanese art with origins within the Chin Na art of Gung Fu system brought to Japan in the 1600's by returning Samurai). Would love to know what kata do you practice as I found that "Kempo Jujitsu" practitioners tend to practice minimal Kata with not much emphasis on the application of these forms. compared to the "Kempo Karate" practitioner who have a lot more Kata and do work on application of the forms etc. That saying All USA Kempo originates from GM Ed Parker who called it Kempo Karate

Sounds like you studied Kyokushin. The only "Traditional" style I know that kicks with the SHIN! Round kick is a Round kick whether you strike with the foot or the shin! Its about practice, practice, practice!!! I would suggest back to basics and break the kick down to its components using a chair for balance then go from there

Chris I would keep with at least one of the styles you mention. If your taking up kick boxing is it at a Gym or via a few videos etc/ The thing is once you're on your own you develop your own "nasty" habits and nobody will be there to correct them! make sure if your're on your own you attend as many seminars as you can get to and make sure you have your own valid insurance if you want to compete, it will so much dearer as an individual than it would be via an instructor/Dojo OSU

Aha!!! You study Ueichi Ryu, An awesome Okinawan Ryu. This has a lot of Kime on points of contact etc in strikes and blocks. Try to be opposite on your techniques. if it a hard strike, deflect it with a soft "block" Yin and Yang, hard and soft, light and Dark etc. Your body gets used to the strikes, you still get bruises but it get to the stage you only notice them and think "....oh where did I get that?"

Yeah, these are the types of Hugs I was describing, Not the same as hugging my Wife etc!!! OSU!!!

Your Boxing Training will come into play here! Just relax (easier said than done, and be more fluid in your techniques)

And that is sad. Black belt is just an acknowledgement that you have mastered the basic techniques. To me, when you reach black belt, you have built a house. Why would you spend all those years building a house and then walk away from it when it is done. I also find that the more I study martial arts, the less I feel I know. In our system, you are no where near done the journey. You still have the following katas to learn and master: Rohai Wanshu Passai Gojushiho Chinto Kusanku Seems like the beginning of a much more challenging and exciting journey than the one through the kyu ranks. Totally agree my friend, I always find the grading syllabus gets in the way of learning sometimes. I tell my 1st kyus that a Mudansha has to be told what to do but a Yudansha already knows what they need to do without being told by Sensei. I find it in comparison to taking Driving lessons, you do all the training take all the tests get your licence then never sit behind the wheel of a car again - it just wouldn't happen! To me the written tests are not required because it doesn't make the writter any more in tune with the martial art they are studying. I point my students to the Forums and if they want to use the time to create articles discuss the ethos of Bushido then I am happy for them too

Totally agree, competition trophies don't make you any better than you are already Get you're injuries sorted first, then maybe when they're healed do you look at what your sensei wants

Totally agree, Gary, pop down to my club, as you're not training at the moment to say hi, OSU!

OUCH!!!!!!!!!!! That must have been an expeerience!!! never been caught full on in the through but had some awesome chokes put on me! Must have been similar to an Asthma attack, cause they are scary!!!!

Sorry, but I'm going to put a damper on this. I personally do not see the need in them! Most people training do this as a hobby and have Work, Family and other commitments to contend with rather thatn having to write a few essays or do a written test etc. If you think about it how many of the Tested Black Belts actually stay with the club after they've tested? Not many comparing it to the number of 2nd and 3rd and 4th Dans there are left in most clubs. Most consider Black belt as the END of the journey not the begining!

These are not true........... The typically bulky athletes such as football players and body builders are not inflexible because of their muscles mass, they are inflexible because they do not stretch adequately. Becoming more streamline increasing body mass which is in fitting with your training etc I agree doesn't make much difference it may even enhance techniques/flexibilty but I'm talking about extremists who want to look like Arnie or American F/ballers or Long Distance Cyclists etc. Weights more small weights high reps as opposed to large weights small reps. Cycling anything but long distance. Pilates, Aerobic Kick/Box Classes, Yoga and Zumba Classes are the best but the Ultimate work Out in Chuck Norris' "Total Gym XLI" I got 1 it an excellent clothes horse!!!