bushido_man96 Posted December 8, 2006 Share Posted December 8, 2006 I didn't care for the "Death Touch Ninja Guy" at all. And I was not at all pleased with the TKD guy, either. He was quick, but he could have worn a shirt.I did see the other night how they had the TKD guy doing the reaction drill against the dummy, where they flashed the light, and he then did a series of hand and foot techniques. The kicks were to, like, the anlkes. I can kick really fast 2 inches off of the ground, too. Why not take me?Oh, yeah, I know....I sport the keg, not the six pack! https://www.haysgym.comhttp://www.sunyis.com/https://www.aikidoofnorthwestkansas.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shukokai2000 Posted December 8, 2006 Share Posted December 8, 2006 I've seen this before and in total agreement that it is very misleading, Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mantis.style Posted December 8, 2006 Share Posted December 8, 2006 I find it quite annoying that the person/people chosen to represent the Chinese martial arts were from Modern Wushu. The same is said for their blanket Karate grouping. In general, it was a bad program to actually learn anything about the styles. I'm not even sure if it was that entertaining, especially with too much commentary of the obvious and too much emphasis on flash and fluff. As well the odd (mis)use of Obata Sensei I also find it strange that they didn't get more out of Guro Inosanto. Then again, considering that in his short segment he managed to explain that simply being strongest doesn't mean much when you add skill into the mix regarding the supposed "weakness" of kali and their use of sticks, I can see that he can very easily undermine what the program makers wanted out of the show. traditional chinese saying:speak much, wrong much Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
okimura Posted December 9, 2006 Share Posted December 9, 2006 I was thoroughly annoyed by the TKD guy using the kitana. He was whipping and spinning the sword around one handed and he even tossed it into the air at one point. I'm no expert but I'm pretty sure that samurai didn't use it that way. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Havoc88 Posted December 9, 2006 Share Posted December 9, 2006 Eventhough it maby wasn't very educative, I did like it. The japanese bo apealed to me! The TKD guy was pretty good with that weapon in my opinion. I study shotokan so I do not know how weapons are taught. Do you really learn to use the japanese bo like that?This is not ment to hyjack the thread or anything.Tom Train harder!Currently: 7th kyu, yellow belt Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brandon Fisher Posted December 9, 2006 Share Posted December 9, 2006 Eventhough it maby wasn't very educative, I did like it. The japanese bo apealed to me! The TKD guy was pretty good with that weapon in my opinion. I study shotokan so I do not know how weapons are taught. Do you really learn to use the japanese bo like that?This is not ment to hyjack the thread or anything.TomTo answer your question on use of the bo. No that was more flash than anything. Keep in mind the it was not a Japanese Bo. The bo was an Okinawan weapon, this was one the inaccuracies in the show. Brandon FisherSeijitsu Shin Do Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bushido_man96 Posted December 10, 2006 Share Posted December 10, 2006 The bo he used on the BOB was a competition toothpick bo. I did not break because of his "speed, skill, and strength." Simply put, it was a cheapo bo. https://www.haysgym.comhttp://www.sunyis.com/https://www.aikidoofnorthwestkansas.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Havoc88 Posted December 10, 2006 Share Posted December 10, 2006 Thanks guy's for the explaining. You all know much more about MA than I do, but I'm learning:DTom Train harder!Currently: 7th kyu, yellow belt Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bushido_man96 Posted December 10, 2006 Share Posted December 10, 2006 Speaking of the show, it was coming on last night while I was at work. I still have not seen all of it, but I refuse to sit through it again. The narrator is so dramatic, it just drives me insane. https://www.haysgym.comhttp://www.sunyis.com/https://www.aikidoofnorthwestkansas.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tropical_fishy Posted December 11, 2006 Share Posted December 11, 2006 Gracie is fantastic to watch. I really enjoy how different these arts are... it always surprises me to remember how LOUD other art forms are... jiu jitsu is so quiet and calm-looking in comparison. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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