DeeLovesKarate

I pay nothing for my test, uniform, belt, patches, etc. It's all inclusive in my tuition. Why do you pay to test? The belts in century's cataloge cost like, ten bucks. Except the blackbelts, embroiderd, cost 20 bucks. Grrrrr, Dee

Thank's so much you guys!!! This is really helping. All of you're advice is great. Sometimes what anyone needs is just a little support and a lot of luck (*wink*). Speaking of pushups...wait, I wasn't speaking of pushups. Oh, well. I started thins so now I AM speaking of push-ups. Where do I put my arms? Directly under my shoulders or down by my ribs? That, and keeping my body staight, and bending my arms, is usually my problem. Anyone have a pushup pic for the photo album? lol. Grrr, Dee

I am testing for my brown belt soon and i am extremely nervous for several reasons. 1. I want to live up to my rank. 2. I want to be a good "role model" 3. When you are a brownbelt, you stretch out and warm up the whole class. I am horrible at being in front of people, and pushups. 4. I want to be my best for the test. Anyone have anytips on how to handle nerves, or had this problem yourselves? I could use the advice. Thanks, Grrrrr, Dee

Bowing is not religous. In Japan, it is just like shaking hands or saluting. People shouldn't take these things so seriously. If it offends them,personally, they should speak with their master about alternatives, such as shaking hands. Just a bit of advice, Dee

Mushin. It is hard for me to explain, so this is a stupid question. First, can someone explain it for those who don't get it. And then, tell me if you have achieved it and when. I would like to know, cause I am trying, and don't know anyone who has and is willing to talk about it. If you are, please reply. Grrr, Dee

Since you were quoting me Dee how about if i just respond with what the * are you talking about ? I'm not sure how your response is related to what i posted ? regards LOL. I'll tell you the truth, neither do I. I have NO IDEA how it relates. A little voice in my head prompted that post after reading yours. So, sorry, sometimes I just debate with myself or with no one. It seemed to get a lot of replies, though, didn't it? Grrrrrr, Dee

Started reading Living the martial way. Am learning much. Thanks. Grrrrrr, Dee

I don't agree with the bible on these things. If someone goes up to you and harms you, you won't let them do it, or harm them back. It reminds me of the people who were raped by the priests and told that god would make sure their parents would die if they told. See, I am extremely against those websites. Did anyone notice that they called all non-christian religions "fake" religions? These are bordering on hate crimes. They also pretty much promised me that since I don't believe in organized religion, love rock and roll, love easter, love halloween, love M.A., and don't accept the bible as the word of god, an afterlife with satan. I don't think god said, " thou shalt not love aerosmith, or attempt 360 spinning roundhouses off the living room table." HOW IS THAT WRONG?!??!?!?!?!?! LOL! I've had people loathe me for what i believe, or disagree with how I live with the aforementioned, so-called, sins, but isn't it a little harsh to guarenty me a life with satan? Anyway, I have to go "commune with satan" by practicing my katas. Anyone wanna join me?? Please, please, please reply, Grrrrr, Dee

I dunno. I kinda like John Edward. His book explains what he does, and how he does it. Anyone can do it if they are willing to. Grrrrrr, Dee

It saddens me the catholic church believes that. I went onto a yoga board, and posted how I love yoga. Later, I was drowned in a flood of e-mails accusing me of drinking my own urine and worshipping the devil. Don't I wish I had a portal to the spiritual realm by becoming skilled at sparring? Why do they believe the spirirtual world and the deivl are easily accessed by those who do asian practices such as M.A. and yoga? Are we really so judgemental about what we don't understand?? This reminds me of the salem witch hunt, when millions of innocents burned because of ignorant, predjudace peopla. (half-hearted) grrrrrrrr, Dee

It means grade. The grades, for belt, go backwards in most martial arts, that I've seen. 1st or 0 kyu is usually a blackbelt. Example, I am a high purple belt, high 7th kyu, I believe. I'll check later.

I agree. Blackbelt is supposed to be your personal best. Unfortunatly, not all blackbelts fit the standard of what a blackbelt should be. I am not saying they're not good, some of them just don't care, or work hard enough, to get these " bragging rights" of being a blackbelt. I know that when I become a blackbelt, I will work to do justice to my belt, fellow students, and my school. Most of all, to myself. In the end, you are all that YOU have to answer to. If you are happy with yourself, you know you have done well, but that is only if you set your standards high. Measure yourself, in the way you measure other martial artists, but always remember; you are NOT them, and don't try to be, because that is the way it should be. Write down what it means to be a blackbelt, or a true martial artist, to you. Use that as the guidlines for grading your performance. Grrrrrrrrr, Dee

THANKS!!! I've been debating over whether or not to buy those books for months. I can't find the latter, except online. Grrrrrr, Dee

Thank you. You left no more to be said.Though, (contradictorally)( Did I spell that correctly? Is that even a word?) I do have one thing to say. I don't give in. The battle is not over. This is round one. Halfway in. I have a few tricks up my sleeve. Grrrrrrrr, Dee

Very Cool. Grrrrrr, Dee

No, Patrick, I do not copy others work. The reason being, I take pride in my own. I personally, am insulted that this was suggested. The first post is a true story, about a child in my state. I did not copy it, for how can you copy the truth. As an aspiring writer and poet, I take very much offense, and am surprised that this comment came from you, patrick, although I am sure it was not meant to insult, it cut me deep, man. GRRRRRRRRRR, Dee

Patrick, where, and how, do I change my avatar? I can't figure it out!!!

[color=blue][/color] [size=6][/size] Did anyone read in the paper about the 8 year old blackbelt??? Am I the only one who finds it rediculous that one of the few times M.A. get's media attention, it's for an 8 year old blackbelt? No one is gonna taker us seriously. In my school, the tigers ( little kids) blackbelt, when they come of age, changes into a young adult green belt, or something of that nature, and when the young adult becomes one, it changes into an adult purple belt, or something of that nature. Am I the only one who thinks that an 8 year old blackbelt is really not possible? I mean, the belt says his rank, but what are they basing it on? He can't be old enough. For a TIGER blackbelt, maybe, but an adult shodan blackbelt?? Come ON!! Any responses, please??? Please, please, please, please reply, Grrrrrrrrr, Dee [/img]

Taichi is good if your opponent is really really slow, like, in a coma. It's a good exercise but useless in real combat.

1. Why would I cry? I just want to instill a little knowledge into the hard heads and steel hearts of the ignorant, which I know you may recognize. 2. My dojo is a real dojo, and that guy is in my age group. 3. I'm grown up. 4. I am definatly tough, and you can not prove me differently. 5. I am not a wuss, and please, use spell check, and try to form complete sentances. Grrrrrrrrrr, Dee Laughing at the ignorant

My style would be called dee do. We would eat cheeto's. LOL. J/k. My style would be a mix of shotokan, brazilian jujitsu ( which I tried and loved), and either judo, or kempo. That would be ideal for me. Although, my sensei takes brazillian ju-jitsu also and tries to incorperate that, so that's great for me!! What'd ya think? Grrrrr, Dee (do) P.S. My style would probobly be called any japanese word for " true victory is peace" or something deep and meaningful like that. Or " Cheeto's for better living".

I know this is resembling another thread right now, but it is easier to see reply's this way, if any. PLEASE REPLY!!! I'M BEGGING!!!. Anyway, here goes : You'd think people would show more respect towards us since respect is what martial arts is all about. I've had people yell to me " hey kung fu, wanna take me on??" I consider this ignorance run amok. First of all, I don't take kung fu. Second of all, martial arts is about peace. Last of all, if he knew i was trained and thought i could and WOULD beat the snot out of him, why provoke me?? What is wrong with our society?? Why do they disrespect us so? People laugh at Martial arts as if it were some deadly circus. It's like going up to the lions cage and climbing inside with steaks tied to your body. It's stupid, dangerous, and makes you look really bad. Plus, what you're provoking is possibly one of the mightiest and greatest creatures on earth, but you're not even treating it like it deserves to coexist with you. Any thoughts? Grrrrrrrrrrrrrr, Dee

You'd think people would show more respect towards us since respect is what martial arts is all about. I've had people yell to me " hey kung fu, wanna take me on??" I consider this ignorance run amok. First of all, I don't take kung fu. Second of all, martial arts is about peace. Third of all, if he knew i was trained and thought i could and WOULD beat the snot out of him, why provoke me?? What is wrong with our society?? LOL. Back in 1942.... Grrrrrrrrrrrrrr, Dee

I'm not that great at splits, and I've had 7 years of dance training, and 2 2/12 years of M.A. The front one I can't do. I am about 10" off the floor on that one. I can do a full split on both sides, though. I dunno why. But to be in our full split club, you have to fo a full middle one and pose with your fists in en garde position ( i dunno what that's called). Anywayy, luck w/ yours, Grrrrrr, Dee P.s. Be sure to never stretch cold. You'll be in danger of pulling something even more. Like your hammy, Karatekid. Didn't you pull it while doing an ax kick??????? Were you trying it cold or warm??