cathal Posted July 29, 2006 Share Posted July 29, 2006 As you all know there is at least one technique where we trained and trained and trained and trained and just weren't getting it. Then...one day out of the blue for some reason...it clicked. Then you can do it every time, without fail. For me, I had two experiences: straight punch, and side thrust kick.What was it for you? .The best victory is when the opponent surrendersof its own accord before there are any actualhostilities...It is best to win without fighting.- Sun-tzu Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shui Tora Posted July 29, 2006 Share Posted July 29, 2006 Roundhouse kick... Could never get it right, until now! To know the road ahead; ask those coming back... ~ Chinese Proverb" The ultimate aim of Karate lies not in victory or defeat, but in the perfection of the character of its participants. " ~ Master Funakoshi Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
parkerlineage Posted July 29, 2006 Share Posted July 29, 2006 I've noticed this phenomenon over and over and over in my years...even just maybe..a year and a half ago, right after my black belt test, something inside my head just told me, "You're a black belt, and you've been doing this for 10+ years. You know this." Out of the blue, I was faster, stronger, and cleaner than I ever was before. The mind is weird that way. American Kenpo Karate- First Degree Black Belt"He who hesitates, meditates in a horizontal position."Ed Parker Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ps1 Posted July 29, 2006 Share Posted July 29, 2006 Reverse punch for me. I had always cut it short and, although my hips were moving, I wasn't really using them. I had faked it pretty well for several years and even earned black belt. One day I just concentrated hard and BANG. There it was, now my very best technique. The simple reverse punch. "It is impossible to make anything foolproof because fools are so ingenius." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bushido_man96 Posted July 29, 2006 Share Posted July 29, 2006 For me, it was a few colored belt forms. Couldn't get them down, and then, right before testing, they were there. https://www.haysgym.comhttp://www.sunyis.com/https://www.aikidoofnorthwestkansas.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
legkicker Posted July 30, 2006 Share Posted July 30, 2006 yeah, colored belt kata for me too. Oh, and unlearning the karate way of kicking when I got into muay thai and keeping my hands up. I got punched a lot in the face my first year of muay thai Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brandon Fisher Posted July 30, 2006 Share Posted July 30, 2006 Jion was one for me. I don't learn kata easily but this one for some reason the hand movements messed with me. Then I bought the video JKA Kata - Jion that Nakyama made years ago and bang I finally figured it out.Hand and foot techniques were fairly easy for me. There were some joint locks and throws that were a little difficult for me though. Brandon FisherSeijitsu Shin Do Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bushido_man96 Posted July 30, 2006 Share Posted July 30, 2006 Joint locks give me fits, too. https://www.haysgym.comhttp://www.sunyis.com/https://www.aikidoofnorthwestkansas.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brandon Fisher Posted July 30, 2006 Share Posted July 30, 2006 Joint locks give me fits, too.Yeah they can be difficult but I had to pretty much learn them trial and error because my instructor at taught them did them by pure muscle and had no idea how to really make it work without forcing it. It was very sloppy with him. I learned the dynamics of them and then was able to drop people that weighed in at 250 fairly easily and these are people he had some fits with because of their size. Not bad for a guy that now weighs 160 and then only went at 135. If you ever need help with them I would be happy to help a little where I can. Brandon FisherSeijitsu Shin Do Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bushido_man96 Posted July 30, 2006 Share Posted July 30, 2006 Joint locks give me fits, too.Yeah they can be difficult but I had to pretty much learn them trial and error because my instructor at taught them did them by pure muscle and had no idea how to really make it work without forcing it. It was very sloppy with him. I learned the dynamics of them and then was able to drop people that weighed in at 250 fairly easily and these are people he had some fits with because of their size. Not bad for a guy that now weighs 160 and then only went at 135. If you ever need help with them I would be happy to help a little where I can.Sounds good. When I start reviewing my ICHF, I'll be corresponding with you if I have questions. https://www.haysgym.comhttp://www.sunyis.com/https://www.aikidoofnorthwestkansas.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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