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When blocking you don't use those big windmill looking training blocks like you see in beginner lines. You block so you won't get hit. The more advanced the student the more subtle the block so that you almost look like you are just avoiding the strike. You can deflect, absorb, slip, or even use your block as a strike to open your opponent up. Oh, and even better, the "don't be where the punch is" which is not a block but rather a combination of deft footwork and body control.

I would like to see that. Yes, the animal emphasizes closing distance quickly.

The Leopard that I know likes angles, can hit in transitions and in motion, is a multiple and quick striker but not as powerful as Tiger, favors the leopard paw to soft tissue areas like the ribs, armpits, biceps, etc., slips punches and blocks using strikes.

I agree with this. Throw in a couple of well placed kicks, low of course, to the shins, knees, thigh, hip or groin area and you will help open him up.

Well, as long as we are welcome we are glad to be here.

3. Yes it is suitable for someone with a small build. You will learn to fight from many different perspectives and ultimately be able to pick the one that suits you at the right time. Since you are of a small build, technique will be critical along with shape, balance, and accuracy. More later. Gotta run.

It's got to be killing you (not the toe, I mean not training). Do some crunches and any other calistenics that you can without putting pressure on your toe. I know it's frustrating. Hang in there.

Learn all you can from him. It is a great opportunity. I don't think that you will "hurt" him if you use control.

All good points as on the average team you have to "earn" your spot in order to wrestle. The competition is always looking for your job and conditioning is at a premium.

Its actually harder to use dumbells (given equal weight) because they are not in a fixed position and increase your range of motion making them harder to control. They are better at giving you a full rep (past parallel) because there is no bar in the way. I had to resort to wearing my copper bracelet. The thing works, even if its all in my head.

or hasn't met up with a wrestler yet. My position is that you need to practice against all kinds of attacks. I guess that I am spoiled as where I train we do this. We have guys that have a variety of backgrounds including wrestling, judo and ju-jutsu. I find it difficult to generalize my comments as I know quite a few people that can fight from any range. (Kind of like White Warlock's background). Oh, and just because you think you're fighting a wrestler don't assume that they can't bust you one or that they can't choke. Dangerous is a wrestler that has ju-jutsu combined with stand up. Here are some other points to consider. Keep control of your balance. Over-extending and kicking high can lead to you losing your balance and an experienced wrestler will have you if you do this. Keep to low kicks and strikes that don't take you off your base. Also if you do get taken down try to sprawl and put some elbows into action. If you really get dumped and are on your back, try to work the point of your elbow into the opponents neck, sternum, thigh, whatever you have. It is easy to do and provides much discomfort for the opponent. Knees, thumbs, and knuckles also work. Some of the best moves to get out of an attack are overlooked because of their simplistic nature. But again, there is no substitute for preparation and actually learning the skill set that you will be facing.

I've always thought that HS wrestling was modified freestyle. The modified part takes out the more dangerous moves. I have never heard the term "folk".

Well if you used to be one keep the skills in your arsenal. The best advice I could give you is to have a few solid grappling moves in your material. In order to be a balanced Martial Artist you need to be able to have a clue about this kind of attack. The most dangerous kind of person is one who can mix it up in the stand-up and take you down when they need too. Luckily I have a wrestling background and my school has grappling along with the curriculum. We also do free sparring that allows grappling to be mixed in with low kicks and other banned sparring moves. Here's a link that is worth checking out for more ideas. http://www.karateforums.com/viewtopic.php?t=14272&highlight=

Hello Z-Rex. I have enjoyed your posts while visiting on other forums. Welcome to KF.

Doing front snap kicks to the air at 100% with full extension is a recipe for injury. Take it easy and make sure you don't lock out your knee. If you want to go all out hit a bag. That will give you some resistance.

Well said. So from our thread, how many of you are breaking balance in your first move in your defensive sets? Is it something that is stressed at first or saved for advanced students? In my dojo this concept is constantly evolving with refinements of technique coming at each new level. Just when you think you know something, my sensei will add that little bit to make it better. In regards to oour self defense sets and the issue of breaking balance, I'd have to say that for the most part it comes as the second move, as well as the subsequent follow-up strikes. The first obviously is redirecting the initial attack. I have found that many times in the redirecting the opponent is put off balance as well.

Thanks. I have to highlight the fact that someone agrees with me because it doesn't happen that often!

Welcome Josh Ryer!

Welcome! I don't know of any sites that "show" the moves, however you can surf and see "lists" of moves for belt requirements (which you already have). Good luck and maybe you will join your son.

Keep on running. If you could do a mile this week and walk two for three days, then try 1.5 the following week. Then 2 and 3. In a month you will be able to do a three mile run without much trouble. That's how I started and I worked up to three miles in less than three weeks. Now I am running another Half-Marathon this weekend and it all started with that first 1.3 mile run three years ago because I wanted to get back in shape for Martial Arts. Could this be considered another benefit derived from MA? Good Luck and keep on keepin' on!

Good point. It sounds like you had a good session. You can learn a lot from this training and you may want to let your sensei know that you appreciate it. It is something that many schools neglect, but as you know on the street people have all kinds of backgrounds and with a wrestler or bjj type you need to know enough to escape or prevent from getting taken down. Of course the best reason to learn grappling skills is to become a more rounded martial artist that can fight no matter what the situation dicatates.