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I think you hit on the head and did not go off on a tangent. Rules define the game and the game of classical martial arts was: usually outdoors,unpredictable footing, multiple opponents, weapons of...

Go check out Harry Cook's book on history of shotokan:

http://www.dragon-tsunami.org/Shotokan/Pages/Shohome.htm

I think a combination of deliberate decision and lack of knowledge led to loss of...

Since a shepard can live up to about 12-15 years and Dakota was 5 years old. I think the appropriate sentence would be about oh 70 years, 7 years for every one Dakota lost. :cry::cry::cry::cry:

Per the book, katas are almost identical. Maybe its the kungfu that changed and not the goju ryu considering the mess that has been China in the last 150 years?

I recall that Morio Higaonna's book on Goju Ryu history states that goju originates from white crane kungfu in Fuchow, Fukien province.

It's clear you haven't read this entire thread. Start reading.

But Hector, that would require them to R-E-A-D many words some with more than 2 syllables.

M

OK cheapshot but who can resist? not me! :D

Hi Wayne,
I feel like I should write you, Jeff and Kit a tuition check for this thread/seminar. As to the late great Tetsuhiko Asai, I and several others never forgot his seminar about the...

How gay - not that there's anything wrong with that-seriously!!! Here in the US it was recently "National Coming Out Day" a day for gay people to declare themselves. Usually this is a saturday...

Well since I discovered this thread a year ago, I've really really enjoyed traditional JJ with Dr. Fabian in NJ. We train outdoors year round and that has helped me tremendously. I've gotten 3...

I'm having trouble visualizing your point, I find myself much more stable with hips square with my back foot flat and pushing against the ground with my heel/midfoot. With hips at hanmi, my reach is...

Oizuki is an old technique and arises from conditions other than sport - which spawned the lead hand/reverse hand combinations of boxing, kickboxing and jiyu kumite.

What might be the conditions...

If the attacker faces an unbalancing technique, the squared shoulder is important in minimizing opportunity for unbalance, since it retains the shoulder on top of the hip. But if you face only...

Consider branching out. Japanese sword use and bo technique will show that lower body technique will resemble oi zuki advancement, you have to step to balance the weapon.

M

It is necessary mechanics for future weapons training.

I found online that he passed away August 15, 2006. Was lucky enough to attend his seminars once and he made a profound impression on me. He was a really creative personality. He made karate his own...

I started training in karate because it was cheaper than psych therapy as in $70.00 per month for as many classes as you can withstand vs. $70.00 per hour! I guess I still need therapy. :)

M

Oh she's sooo gorgeous! And she drives as beautifully as she looks.

Hmm in the same house? Probably less painful to perform seppuku with a KFC plastic spork. :D I have several Chinese friends whose grandfathers had several wives, but each had her own house and...

Looks like Tony U's been slacking off, and all he can give is a Jersey 2 cents worth. Where are your priorities Tony U? And by the way...Thanks!
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You know you surrendered all power when you said "I do" you fool!!! When she had your baby, your liability became securitized by your DNA. Your only hope is to beg your mother for help. She can...

And that's why I carry my rokushaku bo (white oak beauty) with me at all times, whether I'm on the Turnpike or the Garden State, or that crazy mob scene of parking in downtown Princeton!! I'm best...

How did you make payment? If by credit card and not yet charged, you can call your credit card company and cancel the transaction. Or you can stop a check...but not sure how to do it if you paid by...

B&B
Thanks for clearing up our misunderstanding. You mentioned earlier that in self defense situations you had to take on a boxer. Did you endup kicking him or succeed with hand techniques?

M

You're right Martin, I was unclear, its ISKF (Mr. Okazaki) and Shotokan Karate-do America (Mr. Mori) that are still JKA affiliated. I only meant that they are all JKA styled shotokan.

As to...