LLLEARNER Posted February 21, 2017 Posted February 21, 2017 During John Wick 2 I caught myself recognizing techniques during the fight scenes.I was like "that was a Judo throw I know, but can't think of the name." It got me watching with a slightly different thought process. How many of you do this? PS. I am not thinking all their moves are correctly executed. "Those who know don't talk. Those who talk don't know." ~ Lao-tzu, Tao Te Ching"Walk a single path, becoming neither cocky with victory nor broken with defeat, without forgetting caution when all is quiet or becoming frightened when danger threatens." ~ Jigaro Kano
sensei8 Posted February 21, 2017 Posted February 21, 2017 ME!! I do it all of the time, and have done it for as long as I can remember. I suppose that it's the teacher of the MA that's in me, as well as me just being that MAist. I've a hard time enjoying a MA movie, or a movie with MA in it because I'm too busy being that teacher and MAist. **Proof is on the floor!!!
LLLEARNER Posted February 23, 2017 Author Posted February 23, 2017 ME!! I do it all of the time, and have done it for as long as I can remember. I suppose that it's the teacher of the MA that's in me, as well as me just being that MAist. I've a hard time enjoying a MA movie, or a movie with MA in it because I'm too busy being that teacher and MAist. I don't have that same problem because my knowledge base is not that deep yet.Then again I have always been a scifi fan and am used to suspending my disbelief. We will see what happens when I learn more. "Those who know don't talk. Those who talk don't know." ~ Lao-tzu, Tao Te Ching"Walk a single path, becoming neither cocky with victory nor broken with defeat, without forgetting caution when all is quiet or becoming frightened when danger threatens." ~ Jigaro Kano
Alan Armstrong Posted June 3, 2017 Posted June 3, 2017 Watching with a different perspective is advisable.Recognizing movements from different styles and similarities is all a part of the grand martial art journey.Exercises are also worth noting from different sports.All of this, deepens a martial artist knowledge and understanding.I do find this subject to be very fascinating.A recent similarity for me, was with Wing Chun and Ballet.
mushybees Posted June 4, 2017 Posted June 4, 2017 I annoy my wife doing this.The fight scenes in both john wick film are quite well choreographed so I enjoyed them. If I see something totally unrealistic or a see simply wouldnt work it can take me out of the experience. Probably the same way police officers and the like would find a crime procedural show unwatchable.
Alan Armstrong Posted June 4, 2017 Posted June 4, 2017 I annoy my wife doing this.The fight scenes in both john wick film are quite well choreographed so I enjoyed them. If I see something totally unrealistic or a see simply wouldnt work it can take me out of the experience. Probably the same way police officers and the like would find a crime procedural show unwatchable.Yes it is true; knowing too much can also be a spoiler for others. We see alot of phony martial arts in movies, just need to laugh inwards as not to be a kill joy for others. We are blind also to special effects in movies that are not very convincing to others depending on their interests and expertise.
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