What is your bread and butter for technique(s)?

[Nagasu]

Junzuki (lunge punch).

It's one of the first things you practice in a Wado dojo - and for a reason!

It's one of the hardest things to master.

Most Wadoka will tell you junzuki is their "bread and butter".

Contains a lot of what it takes to grow.

[Kuma]

Most of you just want to tear me down and discredit my MA when really you don't have any idea what is going on. Thanks to everyone who actually answered my thread questions. I'm tired of arguing.

I don't think anyone has been trying to "tear you down" but simply try to make you take a realistic view of things. Martial systems were never created willy-nilly; when your life depends on your training you don't take it lightly. If you can't answer these simple questions now the harder stuff will be virtually impossible.

[sensei8]

Most of you just want to tear me down and discredit my MA when really you don't have any idea what is going on. Thanks to everyone who actually answered my thread questions. I'm tired of arguing.

I don't think anyone has been trying to "tear you down" but simply try to make you take a realistic view of things. Martial systems were never created willy-nilly; when your life depends on your training you don't take it lightly. If you can't answer these simple questions now the harder stuff will be virtually impossible.

Solid post!!

[ShoriKid]

Most of you just want to tear me down and discredit my MA when really you don't have any idea what is going on. Thanks to everyone who actually answered my thread questions. I'm tired of arguing.

People here aren't trying to tear you down Alpha. They are trying to offer you hard earned experience from years of training under good instructors. They are asking fundamental questions you need to be able to answer. Not only as part of your training, but if you're serious about this, questions you will have to answer down the road for those you train with.

If in a year you have been shown all of the techniques within the system you are training in now, you have not had time to internalize each one. Know them inside and out, front to back, so that you can break them down for others and help them adapt their bodies to them. You haven't had time to "learn" the kata yet. You may be able to walk them, but it takes a ton of hours with each kata to learn them. Master Nagamine said it took 3 years of daily work to learn a basic kata, as much as 10 years for an advanced one. Even some of the most talented masters of Okinawa spent 7 to 10 years training with various instructors before formulating a new style.

If you are really set on forming your own style, consider that it is a long path. That you need to have specific goals as to what you want to constitute a style and how it will be taught. What are the governing principles that will guide the style in examining techniques and strategies? From what styles will you gather the experience with strategies, tactics and training methods? How will they form the blend you will be teaching? Is this something that you can accomplish with another style or organization, only with a change in approach?

Those are some fundamental things you need to consider going forward. A style is more than a catalog of techniques and a collection of katas. It's a fundamental approach to the problem of interpersonal combat. That is the key thing to remember when looking at a style.

[yamesu]

I support you in this, but (as others have stated on more or less words) there are two ways this could go.

-It could end up being a really great style, comparable to the tried and tested styles that still live on today, or;

-It could end up being something which people put untried and untested faith in to protect themselves with knowledge that may not necessarily work.

Which way this goes is completely up to you, and not just your experiences and knowledge, but also how well you can teach and impart knowledge onto others. That is an art in itself.

If you do want recognition, then I'd say enter and perform well in a highly regarded cometition such as competing at Lumpinee Stadium in Thailand, competing in Pride FC, or the World Kyokushin Championships in Japan.

That could potentially give you stong recognition off the bat.

[Dobbersky]

Most of you just want to tear me down and discredit my MA when really you don't have any idea what is going on. Thanks to everyone who actually answered my thread questions. I'm tired of arguing.

So AOF, Tell me what makes YOUR style effective?

What is your current grade in your core style and will you continue to train under your current instructor?

Have got a written syllabus with levels from basic entry to at least 4th Dan/Degree level?

Are you in it for the money or for the art itself (I ask because you may have tone totally on your own at times with noone to assist you or any students)?

Now before you think I'm "tearing you down" I'm asking because I have created my own style and is finally becoming rather successful. I've been there done that and believe me the people on here will give you the best advice you'll get from than from other Forums I could mention where they would tear you down and spit you out. One I know was that bad its been closed down

[darksoul]

So I've been thinking about this quite a bit and while there are a few techniques I really enjoy, I think my bread and butter techniques are the simple round-house kick, the side-blade kick, and the thrust punch. My side-blade I will rarely do higher than the ribs because that's exactly where I want to land it. Either in the floating rib or, if opportunity presents itself, right below the armpit.

As for the round house, I keep it low. I generally use it to kick out the front leg by hitting behind the knee. This is where the thrust punch comes in - BAM, right in the ribs, spine, or temple. We learn to put our mass behind the thrust punch so it usually hits with quite an impact.

I might edit this later, but as for now, I think those 3 are my go to techniques since I know I can execute them quickly and efficiently.

[Alpha One Four]

Most of you just want to tear me down and discredit my MA when really you don't have any idea what is going on. Thanks to everyone who actually answered my thread questions. I'm tired of arguing.

So AOF, Tell me what makes YOUR style effective?

What is your current grade in your core style and will you continue to train under your current instructor?

Have got a written syllabus with levels from basic entry to at least 4th Dan/Degree level?

Are you in it for the money or for the art itself (I ask because you may have tone totally on your own at times with noone to assist you or any students)?

Now before you think I'm "tearing you down" I'm asking because I have created my own style and is finally becoming rather successful. I've been there done that and believe me the people on here will give you the best advice you'll get from than from other Forums I could mention where they would tear you down and spit you out. One I know was that bad its been closed down

I don't want a popular MA or even one where I make a lot of money. The only cash I need is to cover the overhead of the dojo. I decline to reveal my belt levels, because it has no bearing on one's true skill. A brown in one style may be the same as a 5th Dan master in another style.

As far as in tournaments I have done very well, but they are all local. We will see what happens when I get to compete against better opponents.

[Tzu-Logic]

Alpha One Four,

I think this has been a great thread. Lot's of interesting techniques posted.

I think there is also a lot of wisdom coming from the experienced folks on this thread. I honestly can't see their skepticism as personal attacks on you. I truly believe they were asking you with respect. I think it's a good idea to already be able to respond to skepticism before you even officially announce your art. You are going to need be very sure of yourself because you will need to be able to show people how much you believe in your style. Without firm confidence and ability to answer any and all questions about your style, you won't win many students.

So basically I'm not commenting on your intentions of starting an art at all. But rather encouraging you to be very well prepared if you are going to 100% go for it.

Perhaps try imagining a scenerio where your first week of opening a dojo you have to explain your art to skeptic potental customers. Use the questions in this thread to train yourself mentally.

Best of luck to you with your journey my friend.

edit: I accidentally a word

Edited November 14, 2012 by Tzu-Logic

[JusticeZero]

Bread and butter for me..

Spinning shin kick with both hands on the floor. Footwork drift. Back fall to macaco (aack walkover-ish) or au (caotwheel walkover-ish) in compasso (hook-ish kick) or chibata (...fall on them-ish)