bushido_man96 Posted February 4, 2008 Share Posted February 4, 2008 I would like to try a cap block someday.What is a cap block?12L 8W 2T concrete slab basically.Ah, nice. https://www.haysgym.comhttp://www.sunyis.com/https://www.aikidoofnorthwestkansas.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NightOwl Posted February 10, 2008 Share Posted February 10, 2008 Roundhouse with the end of my foot- not quite sure whether my foot or the board broke more but I was proud of it Don't hit at all if it is honorably possible to avoid hitting; but never hit soft.~Theodore Roosevelt Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
S.Q.A.I Posted February 10, 2008 Share Posted February 10, 2008 My favorite break is well, break-fast. Ok only kidding (not completely) I like breaking with a ridgehand. I used a knife hand and sometimes hurt my pinky finger, so the ridgehand seems to correct that problem for me. Breaking is not a large part of what I do, so rarely do I do it. If on occasion I do, it will be with a ridgehand strike. A clever person solves a problem. A wise person avoids it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NewEnglands_KyoSa Posted February 10, 2008 Author Share Posted February 10, 2008 so as a new favorite break, and simply because boards are ridiculously expensive im breaking 3 slabs of ice with a downward elbow on wednesday at a demo. hopefully the clean-up won't be too bad if i put towels underneath. i hope it looks as cool as i picture! "Smile. Show everyone that today you're stronger than you were yesterday." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pineapple Posted February 11, 2008 Share Posted February 11, 2008 10 concrete tile caps with a punch and 1 2" x 2" post with a roundrouse kick. Tile caps had chopsticks as spacers. What works works Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shotokan-kez Posted February 11, 2008 Share Posted February 11, 2008 We don't do breaks at our dojo. I have never attempted it before, although i must admit it looks awesome. To be honest i would be to scared of hurting myself lol Walk away and your always a winner. https://www.shikata-shotokan.co.uk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pittbullJudoka Posted February 12, 2008 Share Posted February 12, 2008 We don't do breaks at our dojo. I have never attempted it before, although i must admit it looks awesome. To be honest i would be to scared of hurting myself lol It's not as bad as you might think. You just have to focus and believe in your technique. Also start with something easy like some pine board. It's kinda fun when you get to do it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KarateEd Posted February 12, 2008 Share Posted February 12, 2008 My favorite break with a kick is what we call an offensive jump round house. It isn't all that hard to do, the jump allows for more force in the technique (at least for me), and looks kind of flashy. My favorite break with a hand is probably a ridge hand strike, though it usually bruises up and hurts the next day. Ed Ed Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pegasi Posted February 12, 2008 Share Posted February 12, 2008 I had fun doing a 360 roundhouse kick at shoulder height to break a 12x12x1 pine board at my last testing. We don't usually practice breaking outside of the tests. what goes around, comes around Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pittbullJudoka Posted February 20, 2008 Share Posted February 20, 2008 Well I broke the cap block I mention in an earlier post. I'm not happy with the fact I had to use an axe kick. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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