form using in sparing/actual fighting

[isshinryu5toforever]

I wasn't referring to someone's rank in the dojo necessarily. I'm thinking more the age factor. If SS is hosting the get together this summer I am guessing he is a little older than 13. I'm not going to venture into exact number, I'm just guessing a little older. And yes, as snakeeel said, it is about simnple respect. The discussion is open, but a certain level of tact should still be maintained. Besides that we can't swear at eachother on here, certain rules have been put down. We must respect those, I believe that we should respect eachother as well.

 

for the original question, I know what you mean about teaching combos and techniques first, but a couple of places I have been that teach things like Northern Praying Mantis and Tiger Crane have wanted their students to use techniques as they are seen in the forms. Seemed odd to me, but I guess it works.

[Snakeeel]

Each style has its own methods of teaching. Some methods make no sense to outsiders but, the style has lasted for generations so there has to be something to the system. To each his own. Wouldn't be much fun if we all did it the exact same way!

[Chaz]

I completely agree with Shorinryu Sensei first post, it's the principle of the forms and the muscle memory it develops. Even though we don't spare in my art, I can tell you it will surely help in real combat situations...