rogue2257

What's different about the version that you do?

Anyone know anything about this particular form? Kobudo style three section staff forms seem pretty rare.

I'm tempted to give it a try myself, if I can manage to figure out what all of the actions you're referencing are. I like your idea quite a bit, but I think it needs some kind of accompanying visual to help grasp some of the concepts. Having never fenced or practiced nito sword, I don't quite follow where all of the guards and cuts fall.

This is a bit difficult to follow, but certainly an interesting idea. I'm always interested in unique interpretations of kata. I've turned karate katas into kobudo ones before (and vice versa). I'd be curious to see how these would actually look in practice. Any chance you have any videos of them floating around anywhere?

I've been teaching basic Japanese sword techniques in class the last few weeks and came to the realization that one of the students is left handed. I know Japanese sword is taught primarily right handed, and the grip is always right over left. For now I've been letting the student use a southpaw grip, but I'm not sure if that might result in any problems down the road. Has anyone else run into this?

Fixed the link. I couldn't agree more. I feel strongly that we as stand up strikers in karate need to have SOME techniques for the ground as well. Even if it is just a few simple but effective techniques (which I think are the best kind).

EDIT: FIXED HYPERLINK. I found those same two articles searching last night. I also found another abstract from someone who did some independent research on the subject here: http://jiujitsu365.wordpress.com/2008/03/11/do-most-fights-go-to-the-ground-research-i-conducted/ The article states that "It is probably closer to 42% where both fighters hit the ground and 72% where at least one fighter ends up on the ground." Those LAPD statistics are just for law enforcement, if I understand correctly, while this article uses average individuals. I'm still curious what the differences would be between statistics for self defense situations, law enforcement situations, and bar type fights (where the individuals are fighting just to fight.) I have to imagine that there would be some differences in the results.

While I was teaching tonight, the subject of ground fighting came up and the inevitable "90% of fights go to the ground" got thrown around. I'm convinced this is inaccurate, and I don't have any statistics that support the idea that most fights end up as ground fights. It seems to me that this has to be a gross generalization, or something taken out of context. Self defense fights are different than bar fights, which are different than law enforcement confrontations, and it seems hard to generalize them all in such a way. Has anyone else had this subject come up in class? How did you deal with it?

Which is likely why you prefer the palm heels, Rogue. I remember reading that when boxing was bare-knuckle in the US, body shots dominated. The danger of damaging your own knuckles (break your own hand?) was greater hitting the boney areas of the face, and if to the face, straight punches, not hook shots, dominated, protecting the outer knuckles. I wish I had statistics on it, but I've read that boxers have a tendency to break their knuckles in real fights, particularly their little knuckles. One knuckle injury was enough for me, thanks. I punched a metal pole once after a training session. I couldn't punch anything for a few months afterwards. Lesson definitely learned.

It seems to me that the punches in this technique could be substituted for palm strikes, or slaps just as easily, which would be quite a bit safer on the hands than punching. My biggest problem with the technique as it stands is that it dictates throwing punches into the other person's face, which can do some serious damage to the knuckles, if not done properly.

I always seem to give myself a blood blister on my supporting hand when I practice with my bokken or suburito. Anyone else have this problem, or have any suggestions for treating the issue?

I was browsing youtube and came across the idea of using the straight blast in a self defense situation: I'd only seen it used before in sparring, and it isn't quite in line with a lot of what I've learned about both self defense and close quarters fighting. Do you think this technique would be effective in an ACTUAL physical encounter? Why?

Yea, there is not restriction on a blade were i live, the only weapon i can not carry is nunchuku So you can actually carry a sword down the street but not a nunchaku? Interesting. What country do you live in? Never heard of that before. I'm always a little concerned about people that decide carrying swords around is a good plan.

Not sure how feasible it is, but it was entertaining to watch at least. Enjoy! http://www.break.com/index/rolled-up-magazine-self-defense.html

Anybody practice with sansetsukon or three section staff? Haven't seen a whole lot of information out there on either of those. I suppose because it isn't quite as traditional a weapon as swords, staffs, or tonfa... I'm curious, also, is there a significant difference in how the two are used?

I've seen a number of variations of Chatan Yara no Sai. The version I do starts with one sai in hand and a second in the belt that is drawn several actions into the form. I was asking more about the kata I posted though... Similar name, but the form is completely different. I was just curious if anyone had any experience with this particular form. I know Chatan Yara no Sai is widely practiced.

Mind elaborating? Why is using two sai not right? Nearly ever sai kata I am familiar with uses two sai. What is different about the version you do?

Does this make them responsible and those who cater to it? Goodness no, just the opposite in fact. I was agreeing with you.

Well none, really. But like I said, it hasn't been an issue one way or the other, because nobody under the age of about 15 has gotten near promotable in recent years. Those that have though, in the past, were just given their black belt.

I have trouble realistically imagining that a five year old can truly understand what it means to be a black belt. Some systems, mine included, have a rank called "junior black belt," that youngsters can be promoted to, then when they are of a more reasonable age, then can receive their actual black belt rank. What are the differences between the actual rank, and the junior rank? In truth, mostly the name. In practice, the rank hasn't actually been used at my school in years. We haven't had any youngsters come up for black belt in quite awhile.

I have trouble realistically imagining that a five year old can truly understand what it means to be a black belt. Some systems, mine included, have a rank called "junior black belt," that youngsters can be promoted to, then when they are of a more reasonable age, then can receive their actual black belt rank. You know.... plenty of kids DO do those things...

Can't view the video due to copyright restrictions?

Pretty sure that's fake. It's a cell phone commercial I believe...

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gO3KWkqkLuU Quite a bit different from the classic Chatan Yara no Sai I've seen. Seems like a nice little form though. Anyone have any experience with this particular kata?

I've been involved in karate for a long time and I've seen many many people come and go in that time. If you're truly interested, get involved as soon as you can. Don't worry about your age, physical fitness level, or anything else. If you take the time to get "fit" before joining karate, you might end up never joining. I've seen it happen many times. There is no age limit for those getting involved in martial arts. Many people join in their 40s and 50s and do very very well. You will gain physical fitness from being involved in karate, but you can always work on that outside of class as well. The two don't have to be mutually exclusive. I used to wear glasses in class when I was younger, but I wear contacts now. I'd recommend contacts over glasses because you don't have to worry about them getting smashed or falling off.