RichardZ Posted November 26, 2009 Posted November 26, 2009 I trained with a huge greek guy for a while. He was built like a brick outhouse, and powerful too. Unfortunately he concentrated on bulk so much that he was also pretty slow.Bulk doesnt always equate to "slow".
Kuma Posted November 26, 2009 Posted November 26, 2009 I trained with a huge greek guy for a while. He was built like a brick outhouse, and powerful too. Unfortunately he concentrated on bulk so much that he was also pretty slow.Bulk doesnt always equate to "slow".Exactly. Take a lot at Olympic level sprinters. Some of those guys have very muscular physiques.
RichardZ Posted November 28, 2009 Posted November 28, 2009 So, physical actual size, doesnt always equate to "power"
sensei8 Posted November 29, 2009 Posted November 29, 2009 No, but it can make someone note that there's something there to be aware/forewarned about. The possibility that this very large person might be able to pick up the Empire State Building like it was just a feather or that this very large person can crush the Empire State Building like it was a piece of paper...well... it's a possibility that I can't ignore.I'll only know for sure when the very large person and I engage one another in combat. **Proof is on the floor!!!
WireFrame Posted November 29, 2009 Posted November 29, 2009 I trained with a huge greek guy for a while. He was built like a brick outhouse, and powerful too. Unfortunately he concentrated on bulk so much that he was also pretty slow.Bulk doesnt always equate to "slow".True enough. But the fact remains.
Jay Posted November 29, 2009 Posted November 29, 2009 Interesting,I would just like to state somethingOn average (this being the key) , Lightweights are faster than middleweights who are faster than heavyweights.Anyone disagree? The key to everything is continuity achieved by discipline.
The BB of C Posted November 30, 2009 Posted November 30, 2009 When there is a lack of training, yes. I agree.However, take me and one of my Isshinryu instructors for example. I am working on my first degree (finally I'll be able to live up to my screen name). This particular instructor - named Balthazar, is a fourth degree and significantly bigger than I am. He is one of the fastest in the whole studio on all his techniques and when he shuffles foreword, it's like a train in a sense that it's a massive object coming at you very fast and meanwhile the ground is shaking.
Ichi_Geki Posted November 30, 2009 Posted November 30, 2009 I notice in kata such as Seiyunchin that alot of the blocks and strikes are "reinforced" with the other hand, noting that the kata is meant for a smaller person of Okinawan stature. So...This is a small evidential point that technique can help...but. I think regardless that there are some technique for every body type. Should a 90 pound girl do a Morote uke?...I dont think so. Perhaps a kaishu waza towards the adams apple.
The BB of C Posted November 30, 2009 Posted November 30, 2009 Just out of curiosity - please explain a Morote uke.
RichardZ Posted November 30, 2009 Posted November 30, 2009 Interesting,I would just like to state somethingOn average (this being the key) , Lightweights are faster than middleweights who are faster than heavyweights.Anyone disagree?I dont agree.There are some football players out there, though "heavier", can run faster "backards, than I "forwards".
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