Goose

Kickchick, will that excercise help to improve balance? As I could do with something to help me with my balance (especially with side kicks). [ This Message was edited by: Goose on 2001-11-17 15:32 ]

Fantasic! Sorry it took so long to reply, but I'm pretty busy at the moment.

Hey Heather how's ya doin? Luv from your favourite ex-Satanist _________________ Goose 8th Kyu Shotokan Karate 10th Kyu Okinawan Kobudo Karate International Black Belt Schools (UK) [ This Message was edited by: Goose on 2001-11-17 15:18 ]

Yeah! I agree. It's okay for doing Tae-Bo Warm ups, but that's all.

I'll second that. ...And there's Okinawan Kobudo as well

Welcome to the forum Enjoy your stay

Hiya Krystina Welcome to Karateforums.com

I prefer Motorhead or Fear Factory for my warm ups. They really put me in the mood for training.

Hi Everyone, I'd just like to welcome bagpuss to Karateforums. To all members of Karate International, can you guess who it is ?

I've got you sussed, matey Welcome to the Karateforums _________________ Goose 8th Kyu Shotokan Karate 10th Kyu Okinawan Kobudo Karate International Black Belt Schools (UK) [ This Message was edited by: Goose on 2001-09-30 01:05 ]

If you go to any bookstore look for any books by T. Kubota, he is the inventor of the Kubotan Keychain. Or you could ask your instructor, he/she may show you how to use one. _________________ Goose 8th Kyu Shotokan Karate 10th Kyu Okinawan Kobudo Karate International Black Belt Schools (UK) [ This Message was edited by: Goose on 2001-09-29 00:05 ]

Okay, here goes.. 1 White Belt 2 Dobok 3 Korea 4 Don't know (I used to study WTF) 5 Dojang 6 General Choi Hong Hi 7 Individual Sparring 8 Roundhouse Kick 9 Chon Ji (guessing) 10 9th Gup _________________ Goose 8th Kyu Shotokan Karate 10th Kyu Okinawan Kobudo Karate International Black Belt Schools (UK) [ This Message was edited by: Goose on 2001-09-22 13:38 ] [ This Message was edited by: Goose on 2001-09-22 13:39 ]

Welcome to Karateforums

I just love MA movies, it doesn't matter who stars in it. So long as its good.

Here's an apology, I got a slight shock last Saturday, aparently foam nunchakus give you a false sense of security. As Shihan O'Connor said to me (whilst swapping my foam nunchakus, for a pair of wooden ones) "Welcome to Kobudo !" _________________ Goose 8th Kyu Shotokan Karate 10th Kyu Okinawan Kobudo Karate International Black Belt Schools (UK) [ This Message was edited by: Goose on 2001-09-14 13:50 ]

I can't get all of those images out of my mind (from what I've seen on the news), it's just horrible...

Thanks guys _________________ Goose 8th Kyu Shotokan Karate 10th Kyu Okinawan Kobudo Karate International Black Belt Schools (UK) [ This Message was edited by: Goose on 2001-09-13 11:48 ]

I Study Okinawan Kobudo as a second art, in fact I was graded 10th Kyu last Saturday by Shihan Albie O'Connor. Sensei O'Connor (as he prefers to be called), also studies an art called 'Monk Fist Boxing' (another Okinawan martial art), which I found rather interesting. It consists of plenty of armlocks and grappling, head butts, biting, pressure point striking etc. There were certain moves, which reminded me a little of Kung Fu with one or two other styles all rolled into one (if you know what I mean). In fact, I wouldn't mind finding out more about it myself _________________ Goose 8th Kyu Shotokan Karate 10th Kyu Okinawan Kobudo Karate International Black Belt Schools (UK) [ This Message was edited by: Goose on 2001-09-10 13:42 ]

Hi James, To my knowledge there are only two schools, at the moment. Best ask Sensei Steve Leak (karateronin) as he is the cheif instructor and owner of Karate International.

Never mind Sensei, I think you do a great job I'm looking forward to Saturday, when I shall be meeting Shihan O'Connor for the first time _________________ Best Wishes Darryl Garrick 9th Kyu Shotokan Karate Karate International Black Belt Schools (UK) [ This Message was edited by: Goose on 2001-09-03 13:49 ]

Hi Sensei (yet again), You could also ask Shihan O'Connor, his website is http://www.martialarts2000.freeserve.co.uk/

That's why I used to bathe my feet, in this stuff. If I remember rightly, it used to stain the soles of my feet. _________________ Best Wishes Darryl Garrick 9th Kyu Shotokan Karate Karate International Black Belt Schools (UK) [ This Message was edited by: Goose on 2001-09-02 13:49 ]

Hi Sensei Tobias, Sensei Dave Wilkins (former student of the late Steve Cattle) practises Kobudo under the watchful eye of Julian Mead (former friend of Steve Cattle). Here's the addresses for both of their websites. https://www.leicesterkarateclub.co.uk This is the Website belonging to Sensei Dave Wilkins. https://www.rkagb.com This is Julian Meads Website. Maybe they can help. _________________ Best Wishes Darryl Garrick 9th Kyu Shotokan Karate Karate International Black Belt Schools (UK) [ This Message was edited by: Goose on 2001-09-02 14:00 ] [ This Message was edited by: Goose on 2001-09-02 14:01 ]

Hi, I like to walk around bare footed, as a means of hardening the soles of my feet. Be careful about where you go walking, though. When I was younger, I used to do a lot of hiking. I used to bathe my feet in something to toughen them, can't remember what it was though. _________________ Best Wishes Darryl Garrick 9th Kyu Shotokan Karate Karate International Black Belt Schools (UK) [ This Message was edited by: Goose on 2001-09-01 13:05 ]

I also agree, I had several roundouse kicks (dolryo chagi, incase your wondering if I know the Korean word) to the head, when I used to study WTF Taekwondo. And Yes they do hurt, even when your wearing headgear. _________________ Best Wishes Darryl Garrick 9th Kyu Shotokan Karate Karate International Black Belt Schools (UK) [ This Message was edited by: Goose on 2001-09-01 12:58 ]