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Red J

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  1. Punching your bag after a tough day at work is certainly different than punching your car when a cop is writing you a ticket, or punching the water cooler because you didn't get that big raise. Hopefully we all know the difference.
  2. I wouldn't recommend either as a way to release anger. Maybe some anger management techniques would be in order....LOL.
  3. A leveled headed fighter is in a better mindset than an emotional fighter. Too often emotions can cause you to lose your focus.
  4. Good advice...I had heard once that humility is always remaining teachable.
  5. This is also true of the Shaolin Kempo school that I attend. I know people that have tested for advanced ranks (green and brown) in 3 months (prior experience and hard work help) and others that took 12 months or more for the same rank. There is no set time but you do not get put up unless you are ready. No one really keeps track on the amount of classes or months per se (obviously good attendance and frequent practice will be a factor in acquiring greater skill), just if you can demonstrate proficiency, growth and of course know the new material required for the rank you are testing for.
  6. I'll go along with the Warlock's initial response as sparring is about learning and practicing technique. When sparring with fellow students in my school intimidation does not enter the equation as we respect each other too much to pull that.
  7. I'll go along with Bretty on this one.
  8. Welcome back, train hard. Pretty cool to have a friend on a different continent keeping an eye on ya.
  9. I like to see people that are eager to get out there and mix it up regardless of rank. I will spar anyone and for that some think I'm crazy. I always say what's the worst that can happen? Gee, I might learn something. People that hang back and "forget" their gear get lame after a while. You only get better by challenging and pushing yourself.
  10. Pick a major that you are truely interested in. It could be your back-up plan. If its business or sports medicine then great. Accounting, marketing, and business law are core classes for business degrees and you can take classes specifically for small business owners. Starting a club or joining an existing studio will give you extra income. Going with an existing place will be less head-aches and responsibilities and could be a great place to gain experience and become affiliated with a new organization. Just make sure to have an open mind so that you can take advantage of opportunities that come your way. Good luck.
  11. Black, no bleach needed....black signifies advanced rank students, beginning ranks wear white.
  12. Asics wrestling shoes...
  13. I believe the main concept here is that the withdrawal comes after the punch/kick is applied to a target behind the contact point, not before or just at the point, which is a common novice misunderstanding.
  14. When the force object moves through the contact point you have much greater results. The contact point then becomes the "bounce", it contracts and moves away from the force giving object. Here are some simple examples that come to mind. 1. Baseball bat/golf club hitting a ball: Better players follow through past impact. Many are taught as the swing is the full motion with the ball just getting in the way at the midpoint of the swing. 2. Football/soccer: You kick through the ball. 3. Hammering a nail: You aim for the head but drive the hammer. Now apply these concepts to a punch to someone's chest. To burry it and move the person you must be rooted and drive through them. You may be able to jab someone but it is not the "knockout blow" because the jab has a greater chance of recoiling or bouncing. Hopefully when you strike you are the "bouncer" and your target is the "bouncee". Anyway, this is my understanding. Anyone else care to share?
  15. Doug, people like you do make a difference. Thanks for sharing your story.
  16. Welcome and make sure that you take advantage of the wrestling at your high school. It is great training for fitness, strength, and grappling. Good luck.
  17. It's nice that the instructor taught you something instead of trying to just sign you up. So far you have given a good impression of the school. I agree with Delta1 as Kenpo/Kempo definitely has flow and efficiency. Good luck.
  18. I think his four months were up about 2 years ago..... Talk about an old thread.
  19. Books and tapes are good supplements to your training. I think that they are more valuable to an experienced person than to a newbie trying to learn. For example, I picked up Yang's book on Chin Na. Since I have an understanding in the principles and I practice them regularly, I was able to pick up some of the variations of techniques that I already know. I also "found" a few moves that I had "lost" (if only in my mind!). I look at it as a resource not the "end all", as that would require studying under the author/instructor to truly have a multi-sensory experience that I believe is necessary for significant martial arts growth.
  20. If you are warming up and doing a split then you are not showing off. However, if you are sparring and win a point and jump up in the air, land in a full split and shout "I'm the Man!", then, possibly, you could be a show off.....
  21. Let your knuckles heal so that you can post on this forum without pain....
  22. 75 in a row on a good day....a real good day...HAHA.
  23. Ask the instructor how it works. Since it was not covered in the course, you would not be insulting him/her. You may have to join their regular classes for the next rank, (if it is affiliated with the University then it could be a minimal fee).
  24. Well, I guess the verdict is in, so now you need to find a place, start training, and let us know how you are doing. Good luck.
  25. IMO, balance is the key (remember yin/yang?). You make some good points. Hopefully, a martial artist will develop the higher consciousness to be a complete human being capable of restraint, compassion, empathy, etc. and can "take care of business" if necessary. Common sense and judgement are paramount in living on a day to day basis not only in MA but in every level of life. Good post Delta1.
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