<BLOCKQUOTE><font size="1" face="Verdana, Arial">quote:</font><HR>Originally posted by Jay Sal:
Style - Timing Hand - Bob Campbell
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I know this as a technique, but is it a seperate style? I understand it to be a technique like TC is, but to call it a seperate style, would this be accurate? Excuse me for my lack of understanding as I realize I am most likely wrong on this and if so please tell me. Thanks, I don't mean this to seem disrespectful at all as I have no intentions of being disrespectful but to only fill my lack of understanding.
Thank You,
-David
what about YOU?
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Stryke
what about YOU?
- What is your most memorable moment in Martial Arts personally?
So many moments , I remember one clearly though , I had come across the Australian champ in a tournament , he was somrthing to behold , powerful , fast , controlled , just exuding spirit , we were fighting and it was awesome , then i realised at that point this guy had nothing i dont , was a great fight , and a great feeling .
- Who is the first person you looked up to and tried to resemble?
Ill admit im one of those guys who wanted to be as good as Bruce Lee
How old were you when you began training?
17
- In kumite, what aspect do you feel is most important? (focus, accuracy, control, timing, skill, speed, tempo, etc?)
Timing
- What single technique would you do on the street given a probable situation?
run , otherwise just act dont react.
So many moments , I remember one clearly though , I had come across the Australian champ in a tournament , he was somrthing to behold , powerful , fast , controlled , just exuding spirit , we were fighting and it was awesome , then i realised at that point this guy had nothing i dont , was a great fight , and a great feeling .
- Who is the first person you looked up to and tried to resemble?
Ill admit im one of those guys who wanted to be as good as Bruce Lee
How old were you when you began training?
17
- In kumite, what aspect do you feel is most important? (focus, accuracy, control, timing, skill, speed, tempo, etc?)
Timing
- What single technique would you do on the street given a probable situation?
run , otherwise just act dont react.
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Shoto Tiger
- Posts: 5
- Joined: Wed May 29, 2002 6:01 am
- Location: East Sussex, England
- Contact:
what about YOU?
[QUOTE]Originally posted by sunsu8:
What STYLE are you from? Shotokan
How long have you trained? 2 years
What rank are you? 6th Kyu
What is the ratio of men to women in class? 3 women and 14 men
Do you teach? Nope...but kinda help with white belt kata sometimes.
- What is your most memorable moment in Martial Arts personally? When I went to my first Kata competition and came away with a medal.
- Who is the first person you looked up to and tried to resemble? My first Sensei...corny...but true.
- How old were you when you began training? 25
- In kumite, what aspect do you feel is most important? (focus, accuracy, control, timing, skill, speed, tempo, etc?) Focus = 'cos without it you would have none of the others.
- What single technique would you do on the street given a probable situation? One of two really, deflect and counter or use their own momentum and counter. In real life though my only technique would more than likely be run.
A student of martial arts, is a student for life and a student of life.
Melanie
What STYLE are you from? Shotokan
How long have you trained? 2 years
What rank are you? 6th Kyu
What is the ratio of men to women in class? 3 women and 14 men
Do you teach? Nope...but kinda help with white belt kata sometimes.
- What is your most memorable moment in Martial Arts personally? When I went to my first Kata competition and came away with a medal.
- Who is the first person you looked up to and tried to resemble? My first Sensei...corny...but true.
- How old were you when you began training? 25
- In kumite, what aspect do you feel is most important? (focus, accuracy, control, timing, skill, speed, tempo, etc?) Focus = 'cos without it you would have none of the others.
- What single technique would you do on the street given a probable situation? One of two really, deflect and counter or use their own momentum and counter. In real life though my only technique would more than likely be run.
A student of martial arts, is a student for life and a student of life.
Melanie
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Ted Dinwiddie
- Posts: 537
- Joined: Thu Sep 16, 1999 6:01 am
- Location: Charlottesville,VA,USA
what about YOU?
- What is your most memorable moment in Martial Arts personally?
"YAME!" at the end of my shodan test.
- Who is the first person you looked up to and tried to resemble?
In Life? My Dad; in MA? Ray Berry, my first sensei.
- How old were you when you began training?
20?
- In kumite, what aspect do you feel is most important? (focus, accuracy, control, timing, skill, speed, tempo, etc?)
Kumite is for the development of all those things.
- What single technique would you do on the street given a probable situation?
Number one: I strive for awareness, such that a "probable situation" will not have me in it. Second: For me the situation dictates the response.
- (for teachers) What one moment do you treasure in the journey?
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ted
"I learn by going where I have to go." - Theodore Roethke
"YAME!" at the end of my shodan test.
- Who is the first person you looked up to and tried to resemble?
In Life? My Dad; in MA? Ray Berry, my first sensei.
- How old were you when you began training?
20?
- In kumite, what aspect do you feel is most important? (focus, accuracy, control, timing, skill, speed, tempo, etc?)
Kumite is for the development of all those things.
- What single technique would you do on the street given a probable situation?
Number one: I strive for awareness, such that a "probable situation" will not have me in it. Second: For me the situation dictates the response.
- (for teachers) What one moment do you treasure in the journey?
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ted
"I learn by going where I have to go." - Theodore Roethke
what about YOU?
<BLOCKQUOTE><font size="1" face="Verdana, Arial">quote:</font><HR>Originally posted by sunsu8:
What STYLE are you from?
** a family style of SHorin-ryu
How long have you trained?
I retired from training in 1978 when my knees started to go south. Just recently started Tai Chi Chuan and am loving it
What rank are you?
I have the honor to have achieved Sandan before retiring.
What is the ratio of men to women in class?
In the dojo I trained in, about 4 women to 36 guys. When I was teaching it was almost exactly the opposite.
Do you teach?
I used to. Not any more, the knees won't take it.
Is so..
How many shodan(or higher) have you promoted?
one
Want to learn more about the martial artists here on the forum. Please answer the ones you are willing to. Thanks ~sunsu<HR></BLOCKQUOTE>
My most memorable moment? So many to choose from... Actually scoring a point on Chuck Norris (then having my assets handed to me in a neatly wrapped paper bag). Getting my Shodan on the same day we won the State Madrigal Championships (I was a Senior in High School at the time). Or the day we got word my Sensei had been killed in Cambodia while visiting his brother. That one still hurts after almost 25 years.
Favorite technique Verbal Self Defense - (if pressed) unarmed - sidekick/;backfist combination - armed (blade) mumblety foot (ask me about that one sometime - it's a very amusing technique, but not for the attacker) Otherwise - exit: stage left because I cannot get hurt in a fight I'm not there for.
Thanks for this little survey! It really helps me get an idea of just how diverse this board really is.
Respectfully,
Lee Darrow, C.Ht.
What STYLE are you from?
** a family style of SHorin-ryu
How long have you trained?
I retired from training in 1978 when my knees started to go south. Just recently started Tai Chi Chuan and am loving it
What rank are you?
I have the honor to have achieved Sandan before retiring.
What is the ratio of men to women in class?
In the dojo I trained in, about 4 women to 36 guys. When I was teaching it was almost exactly the opposite.
Do you teach?
I used to. Not any more, the knees won't take it.
Is so..
How many shodan(or higher) have you promoted?
one
Want to learn more about the martial artists here on the forum. Please answer the ones you are willing to. Thanks ~sunsu<HR></BLOCKQUOTE>
My most memorable moment? So many to choose from... Actually scoring a point on Chuck Norris (then having my assets handed to me in a neatly wrapped paper bag). Getting my Shodan on the same day we won the State Madrigal Championships (I was a Senior in High School at the time). Or the day we got word my Sensei had been killed in Cambodia while visiting his brother. That one still hurts after almost 25 years.
Favorite technique Verbal Self Defense - (if pressed) unarmed - sidekick/;backfist combination - armed (blade) mumblety foot (ask me about that one sometime - it's a very amusing technique, but not for the attacker) Otherwise - exit: stage left because I cannot get hurt in a fight I'm not there for.
Thanks for this little survey! It really helps me get an idea of just how diverse this board really is.
Respectfully,
Lee Darrow, C.Ht.
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Malcolm Wagner
- Posts: 155
- Joined: Thu Apr 06, 2000 6:01 am
- Location: Maurepas, La., USA
what about YOU?
Isshinryu-6 years.
Freestyle Jiu-Jitsu-blended in with the Isshin-6 years.
Shodan-not interested in rank anymore.
Students-three males, I do not rank them, we just train together, their skill or lack of speaks for itself. One is my first cousin who has not trained since he submitted me after about one year of training (made me proud)---guess I taught him too well. Another is my 18 year old neighbor who has a brain-tumor, no short term memory, and very fragile bones. My two year old daughter just laughs and laughs when she watches me run kata---I don't know what she means by that but will ask her one day. She also does Yoga and Wrestling with me, so I guess she is my fourth student.
Funny moment-splitting my gi-pants when I was playing WWF with the kids in the dojo.
Moment that sticks in my mind-when I injured my older brother's knee/I threw him but his foot got stuck in the mat/I can still hear him scream/Never forgave myself.
Who I look up to-Rickson Gracie-a humble warrior, and any Kyu.
Sunsu-you have a wonderful open spirit that comes through in your posts; guard it well.
Mal
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Freestyle Jiu-Jitsu-blended in with the Isshin-6 years.
Shodan-not interested in rank anymore.
Students-three males, I do not rank them, we just train together, their skill or lack of speaks for itself. One is my first cousin who has not trained since he submitted me after about one year of training (made me proud)---guess I taught him too well. Another is my 18 year old neighbor who has a brain-tumor, no short term memory, and very fragile bones. My two year old daughter just laughs and laughs when she watches me run kata---I don't know what she means by that but will ask her one day. She also does Yoga and Wrestling with me, so I guess she is my fourth student.
Funny moment-splitting my gi-pants when I was playing WWF with the kids in the dojo.
Moment that sticks in my mind-when I injured my older brother's knee/I threw him but his foot got stuck in the mat/I can still hear him scream/Never forgave myself.
Who I look up to-Rickson Gracie-a humble warrior, and any Kyu.
Sunsu-you have a wonderful open spirit that comes through in your posts; guard it well.
Mal
[This message has been edited by Malcolm Wagner (edited July 01, 2002).]
what about YOU?
Like your idea stryke- RUNNNN!!!! lol cool idea
Shoto tiger- like the taisakbaki in combat situation. I would probably counter too now that I think about it... Looking up to your SENSEI is very important and I agree... I looked up to him until I saw a girl with rank - cool to see
Ted- as for "..the situation dictates the response..." that is well spoken! I will remember this one.
Lee, Sensei- I know many martial artists like yourself with incredible potential but there knees will not hold up. And congrads on the point on Chuck Norris! pretty cool memory.
Mal- nice to hear from you. I think that it would be hard to get over hurting my brother or sister. I thank you for the compliment!
THANK YOU ALL FOR THE POSTS! SURPRISED AT SOME OF THE STORIES AND THE WONDERFUL RESPONSE! There are some very awesome martial artists here and this just familarises uswith each others' background! Cannot think of any more questions at the moment... but feel free to add MANY STORIES ABOUT MARTIAL ARTS THAT YOU HAVE! I would enjoy the reading! ~ sunsu
Shoto tiger- like the taisakbaki in combat situation. I would probably counter too now that I think about it... Looking up to your SENSEI is very important and I agree... I looked up to him until I saw a girl with rank - cool to see
Ted- as for "..the situation dictates the response..." that is well spoken! I will remember this one.
Lee, Sensei- I know many martial artists like yourself with incredible potential but there knees will not hold up. And congrads on the point on Chuck Norris! pretty cool memory.
Mal- nice to hear from you. I think that it would be hard to get over hurting my brother or sister. I thank you for the compliment!
THANK YOU ALL FOR THE POSTS! SURPRISED AT SOME OF THE STORIES AND THE WONDERFUL RESPONSE! There are some very awesome martial artists here and this just familarises uswith each others' background! Cannot think of any more questions at the moment... but feel free to add MANY STORIES ABOUT MARTIAL ARTS THAT YOU HAVE! I would enjoy the reading! ~ sunsu
what about YOU?
Style(s): Uechi-Ryu and Iaido
Length of Training: about 2 years in both.
Uechi Rank: Yonkyu
Iaido Rank: Sankyu
Ratio W:M in Uechi: 2:7
Ratio W:M in Iaido: All guys mainly, one or two women, but she hasn't been there in a while
Only teach in Iaido when my sensei is gone or can't make it to class (I'm "head sempai" in Iaido, small class)
My most memorable moment in my MA career would be watching Thomas Hooper (highest ranked american in Iaido (kinda like Mattson Sensei, 'cept for Iaido)) perform a single cut. It was SO graceful and soft and not forced at all....yet could cut through anything. Truly beauty in motion, and he made it look SO simple. I will never forget it.
First person I looked up to and tried to resemble in martial ars...my father, although not the highest ranked person, he sure has been doing Uechi for a while! on and off though.
Age when started: 13
In kumite I would say skill/focus are the most important.
In a street fight I would probably either run or if forced kick them in the stomach to knock the wind out...may or may not work.
Fun post!
-David
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Length of Training: about 2 years in both.
Uechi Rank: Yonkyu
Iaido Rank: Sankyu
Ratio W:M in Uechi: 2:7
Ratio W:M in Iaido: All guys mainly, one or two women, but she hasn't been there in a while
Only teach in Iaido when my sensei is gone or can't make it to class (I'm "head sempai" in Iaido, small class)
My most memorable moment in my MA career would be watching Thomas Hooper (highest ranked american in Iaido (kinda like Mattson Sensei, 'cept for Iaido)) perform a single cut. It was SO graceful and soft and not forced at all....yet could cut through anything. Truly beauty in motion, and he made it look SO simple. I will never forget it.
First person I looked up to and tried to resemble in martial ars...my father, although not the highest ranked person, he sure has been doing Uechi for a while! on and off though.
Age when started: 13
In kumite I would say skill/focus are the most important.
In a street fight I would probably either run or if forced kick them in the stomach to knock the wind out...may or may not work.
Fun post!
-David
[This message has been edited by dominiuno (edited July 01, 2002).]
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Guest
what about YOU?
Style: Uechi-ryu
Have dabbled in boxing, judo, sticks,firearms,and have recently begun to explore edged weapons.
Lenght of training:
Uechi-Ryu 1st time 18 mo dojo 12 mo solo
2nd time 24 mo solo,
(took a twenty year break
)
Uechi rank yonkyu 1st time, juku 2nd time
ratio w/m 1st time about 3/100
2nd time only males 0/2
teach: I'm not qualified but I do train my
training partners.
Most memorable : when sensei promoted me to
gokyu he had some very nice
things to say about me, I've
not forgotten his words.
Martial artists most admired:
Jim Maloney,
Age started Uechi: 1st time 25, 2nd time 46.
In Kumite I would say spirit is most important.
In street situations the response is a reaction to the threat. It will not be the same every time. The opponent provides the opourtunities.
That being said in the majority of my physical encounters I find that I have favoured grabbing a hand full of neck meat in a bushiken grab and pulling the opponent into a palm heel to the chin and/or knee to the belly.
Laird
Have dabbled in boxing, judo, sticks,firearms,and have recently begun to explore edged weapons.
Lenght of training:
Uechi-Ryu 1st time 18 mo dojo 12 mo solo
2nd time 24 mo solo,
(took a twenty year break
)Uechi rank yonkyu 1st time, juku 2nd time
ratio w/m 1st time about 3/100
2nd time only males 0/2
teach: I'm not qualified but I do train my
training partners.
Most memorable : when sensei promoted me to
gokyu he had some very nice
things to say about me, I've
not forgotten his words.
Martial artists most admired:
Jim Maloney,
Age started Uechi: 1st time 25, 2nd time 46.
In Kumite I would say spirit is most important.
In street situations the response is a reaction to the threat. It will not be the same every time. The opponent provides the opourtunities.
That being said in the majority of my physical encounters I find that I have favoured grabbing a hand full of neck meat in a bushiken grab and pulling the opponent into a palm heel to the chin and/or knee to the belly.
Laird
what about YOU?
...since the thread is still open...the second part of the questions:
1: Most memorable moment: My 1st stripe on my very-white belt almost four years ago. To me, I had "graduated; invited to the next level.
2: My 3rd (now current)teacher was the first person I'd met in a long time who had qualities I admire and would wish to emulate. This happens much less as you get older!
3:I started training at 47 years old.
4: Most important aspect of Kumite?
REALISM! Very hard to maintain since you know what is coming.
5: Favourite technique? Very tough question as expressed by all.
However, in a defensive situation I have come to regard the palm-heel strike as the most powerful, low-risk of injury hand strike available.
In close, if the thrust side-kick is offline, then the shin-delivered mid-trunk kick. Or straight knee into the gut.
If grabbed by the lapels up close: no question: grab the BG's lapels and snap his nose into your upper forehead as hard as you possibly can.
When you open your eyes there will very likely be a flat-out body on the sidewalk and an ambulance on the way...not for you.
NM
1: Most memorable moment: My 1st stripe on my very-white belt almost four years ago. To me, I had "graduated; invited to the next level.
2: My 3rd (now current)teacher was the first person I'd met in a long time who had qualities I admire and would wish to emulate. This happens much less as you get older!
3:I started training at 47 years old.
4: Most important aspect of Kumite?
REALISM! Very hard to maintain since you know what is coming.
5: Favourite technique? Very tough question as expressed by all.
However, in a defensive situation I have come to regard the palm-heel strike as the most powerful, low-risk of injury hand strike available.
In close, if the thrust side-kick is offline, then the shin-delivered mid-trunk kick. Or straight knee into the gut.
If grabbed by the lapels up close: no question: grab the BG's lapels and snap his nose into your upper forehead as hard as you possibly can.
When you open your eyes there will very likely be a flat-out body on the sidewalk and an ambulance on the way...not for you.
NM
