turbo wrx Posted June 9, 2007 Posted June 9, 2007 Hi. I recently had a weird dream that I wanted to share with you guys. Some people (myself included) were in some foresty area training. My partner didn't look like a martial arts instructor at all. Anyway, he would strike, while I stepped back and blocked. Then he told me that some people practice such drills in water.After waking up, I thought about the concept of practicing kata and movements (pivoting, body shifting) in a shallow pool. I figured that if one could move well in water because of the resistance, he could move quickly and gracefully on dry land. I just thought it was weird that I had this dream because I don't swim or do any water activities. "First you must know yourself. Then you can know others."
The BB of C Posted June 10, 2007 Posted June 10, 2007 That's really interesting. I think you should try it.
KarateEd Posted June 10, 2007 Posted June 10, 2007 At least your MA dreams make more sense than mine, which you can read about here http://www.karateforums.com/weird-ma-dreams-vt31675.html.Ed Ed
ps1 Posted June 10, 2007 Posted June 10, 2007 It is true though. The resistance that water gives really helps with your technique. I used to have an above ground 4 foot pool at my house. It was great to get in and work out. When I visit the ocean I practice stances. It's fun and refreshing. I suggest you give it a try the next time you can. "It is impossible to make anything foolproof because fools are so ingenius."
lordtariel Posted June 11, 2007 Posted June 11, 2007 This is actually a really good idea. One of my friends teaches an aquatic tai chi class. It's tougher than it sounds. It's a great way to work on your balance and the water adds resistance to your movements. There's no place like 127.0.0.1
Sensei Rick Posted June 12, 2007 Posted June 12, 2007 To ED and TURBO, those are strange indeed, but i think you've reached the wrong number, please hold..... Oprah will be with you in a moment!!! place clever martial arts phrase here
AngryDelldo Posted June 25, 2007 Posted June 25, 2007 I'm gonna have to go buy my pool for sure now! Been thinking on it for awhile, now I have a great reason other than the heat. ~Angry~
gzk Posted June 25, 2007 Posted June 25, 2007 I'm pretty sure I saw Van Damme doing that in the movie Kickboxer Battling biomechanical dyslexia since 2007
bushido_man96 Posted June 25, 2007 Posted June 25, 2007 I'm pretty sure I saw Van Damme doing that in the movie KickboxerAh, yes, I do recall that scene. I worked out at the pool a few weeks ago, and it felt kind of nice. I should do it more often. https://www.haysgym.comhttp://www.sunyis.com/https://www.aikidoofnorthwestkansas.com
Kajukenbopr Posted June 25, 2007 Posted June 25, 2007 ive done kata at the beach and it makes you move really well when on dry land - very tiring though... <> Be humble, train hard, fight dirty
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