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It's an interesting curious question. Don't worry about it. Nobody here is going to ream you out. I know that there are legends of warriors in a lot of Asian cultures that defeated many people in battle and/or under extreme circumstances. The only definitive name I can give you is Masumada Oyama; founder of Kyokushin. As far as I know, he's the only person to successfully complete a three-hundred-man kumite. Or, first hand accounts say that Bruce Lee was never defeated in a street fight.

Missing one "K"? I never would have guessed Thank you. Either way, Traffic142, did our advice help at all?

For Isshin Ryu sparring drills, you're only going to gind Yakusou Kumite. By the way there's a possibility I didn't spell that right. There is also eighteen combos taught in most Isshin Ryu schools referred to as sparring combinations. For bunkai on katas; look up Angi Uezu on YouTube. Sanchin is a hard body conditioning drill where one partner performs the kata and the other strikes his hands, stomach, legs and shoulder blades. This is designed to help breathing, condition the body, and help the performer's focus which develops resistance to pain. The kicking drills I know of involve two people. Both stand with your right or left foot foreword and work on the Fumikomi technique back and forth, striking the outside of each others' foreword leg. This is both a conditioning and kicking drill. Likewise, use a low roundhouse kick to the outside of the back leg. Blocking drills are similar. With a partner, strike each others' forearms with the Isshin Ryu style down blocks and side blocks repeatedly. All the other kicking drills should be listed in the fifteen lower-body basics.

I think I would do okay. I know that I work really well in close range. I've got a relatively good understanding of generating power from that range in both hand strikes, elbows, knees and kicks. Recently I've been getting better at using my shins against the thighs. My throws have gotten a lot better since I started Judo. Attacking an opponent anatomically is a great idea. But the key is to not to rely solely on them. "Biting is a great way out of a close quarters situation such as [grappling]. But do not plan on biting. That is a good way to loose your teeth." In short, take what's available. Don't go for the ribs, groin, face, head, neck, joints, throws or sweeps unless you see them open and they happen to be within the flow of movement you're already in. Otherwise you have to waste time switching your strategy which can involve changing your range (which I don't believe should be done unless moving to a different angle and striking at the same time), changing your stance, or taking your eyes off the target.

It would appear to be Versus On Demand. We just recently got Time Warner Cable again in my house. I'll see if I can find the channel.

Even out the weight of the stance. Be balanced on both feet. The stance is a lot more stable than you may think. I sometimes use it to keep my ground in a randori. Are you a beginner? If so, you'll get used to it eventually.

Earn my first degree Earn my first Capoeira cord Earn a Judo yellow belt Finish the martial arts move I made last year Make another martial arts movie Finish writing the martial arts books I started Publish a martial arts book Learn a back handspring Learn both tricking and traditional 540 kicks Ten vertical push ups Balance strength between left and right arms Be able to get through a full Capoeira class with forty pounds strapped to my body

Mine is easily "Jim Carrys: How the Grinch Stole Christmas"

A really cool belt. A book about Dim Mak. A DVD about chi. Some great new training clothes. A basic tool set. Camera case.

The choreography looks like it's going to be good. But I don't think they should have called it a remake to the karate kid. Maybe they should have called it the "Kung Fu Kid."

In Capoeira - Master is an actual rank. Mestre cords/titles are usually earned after between fifteen and twenty years of Capoeira.

This type of clot is usually caused with some kind of injury to the vessel. My family does not have a history of blood clotting. The only other clot related problem in my family is my uncle who ate fast food and smoked two packs of cigarettes every day for several years up to his stroke...and still smokes. So I don't think that was a genetic problem.

I usually refer to anyone over fifth degree as a master and anyone at the top rank of their style (style - not system - style) as grand master.

It depends on the book. Example?

I didn't get much of a storm. But I did get to hit my friend in the back of the head with a snowball. Then it exploded and some of it went down her jacket. She wasn't too happy about that but the reaction was priceless.

I thought this was hilarious.

Go for it. I suggest Isshinryu to start.

It was good. I like the HK choreography. But I made the mistake of seeing it with my friend who practiced Ninjutsu when he lived in Texas lol He didn't like the HK as much as I did and I noticed everything he noticed but it didn't bother me as much. I didn't like the CGI chain whip either. I think that could have been pulled off without the CGI. The blood effects were good. However they got excessive at times and unrealistic. For example, during a fight in a parking garage, one ninja gets cut in half with a sudden backslash counter. I think that ninja would have taken a whole lot of blade to the gut but I'm not sure about a clean cut in half. Some of the writing was cliche but the story was great and wrapped up great. The clan leader was one of the best villains I've ever seen. The healing magic bothered me.

I went back last night and talked to the instructor. He said that if he were in my shoes he would definitely go back and take it up again. I'll be starting again next Tuesday. I was working on my blue belt when I had to stop. Thanks for your help, everyone! Wish me luck.

There is. All martial arts were originally combative. However that doesn't mean that all martial arts schools practice to prepare for self defense or combat anymore.

Given the styles you're studying, I am not surprised you like elbows. I like elbows too and I wish I would think to use them more often. But I don't. I do find myself using knee strikes quite a lot, however. Go with the elbow! But at the same time - if you're worried about breaking your fist, then you should check your punching form for stability, the conditioning for all that it's worth, and work the heavybag with it more often.

Thanks for the replies, everyone! Later tonight I am going back to the Judo school to talk to the instructors about it. They're all talented instructors and I believe they'll point me in the right direction. But I will still be considering everything you have said during my conversations tonight. Wish me luck.

Bring it on. Obviously though I share be declared the indisputable winner. Can you face the pain of losing? Congrats to everyone. I took a pretty hard kick to the groin the other night in a Capoeira class. I think losing would be a pleasant turnaround for my luck

I see what you're getting at. I'm not sure if I was clear on the question though. I have reason to believe the Judo caused it and that I have a 50/50 chance of it recurring by returning to Judo and I can't decide on my own whether to take that risk or not so I'm asking what you would do.

I suggest Wing Chun or Hung Gar kung fu.