http://www.budoseek.net/vbulletin/ en Sat, 18 May 2013 18:15:24 GMT vBulletin 60 http://www.budoseek.net/vbulletin/images/misc/rss.png http://www.budoseek.net/vbulletin/ http://www.budoseek.net/vbulletin/showthread.php?30447-Makiwara-vs-Heavy-Bag-Training&goto=newpost Fri, 17 May 2013 16:13:47 GMT What is the purpose of the training ? To develop power ? Perfect Technique ? Aerobic workout ?
I'm primarily a grappler so I need to improve my striking ability. I have a heavy bag in the basement and am starting to use again. My kids are taking Hapkido and they have a heavy bag there although they don't use it with their class. I've observed other classes use the heavy bag mostly for going full power against an object.

Is a Makiwara essentially an Asian heavy bag?

Dennis ]]> General Martial Arts Abbax8 http://www.budoseek.net/vbulletin/showthread.php?30447-Makiwara-vs-Heavy-Bag-Training http://www.budoseek.net/vbulletin/showthread.php?30446-New-gun-buyers&goto=newpost Fri, 17 May 2013 12:35:27 GMT A couple years ago, David did a blog on the advantages of a revolver for a new shooter.

I have been thinking and recently there was a thread I was watching on facebook.

I have come to the opinion that asking 'gun guys' what type of firearm to buy is like asking techno nerds what type of stereo or computer to buy. The newbie asking probably has little experience with firearms and doesn't want a lot of experience. They want a firearm kind of like I want a stereo or computer, simple and not something they have to put too much time into in order to use.

But the gun guys tend to try to steer people toward higher- end models. They can't seem to consider that most people asking for a self defense gun won't be putting in the time to do malfunction drills or anything like that. They might go out once or twice a year to shoot, probably less after the first year.

Has anyone else seen this kind of thing? People recommending Glocks (which I own and love) instead of simple revolvers.

Not too long ago, I went shooting with a martial arts student who I also had taught to shoot. He owns a Springfield XD now. At one point, he stuck his support hand thumb over the back so that if I hadn't screamed the slide would have come back into it. He doesn't shoot a lot, but he has been trained and if he can make that sort of mistake, I shudder to think what people with less experience under stress would do.

I think a revolver is a good, simple weapon for someone that does not want to fool around with guns a lot. If all they want is something they can pick up in the middle of the night and shoot someone breaking down their door, it seems to fit the bill. But I don't see that being advised by the gun guys. Again, am I the only one seeing this? ]]> Weapons Arts (Western and Modern) Don Roley http://www.budoseek.net/vbulletin/showthread.php?30446-New-gun-buyers http://www.budoseek.net/vbulletin/showthread.php?30445-New-student-and-resistance&goto=newpost Fri, 17 May 2013 06:33:05 GMT We had a new student in Harimau. Like Judo or JJJ we do a lot of throws and take downs. The new student never lets anyone actually practice the techniques because since he knows what the incoming technique is, he counters it (often poorly but enough to stop the technique) or fakes with the expected... We had a new student in Harimau. Like Judo or JJJ we do a lot of throws and take downs. The new student never lets anyone actually practice the techniques because since he knows what the incoming technique is, he counters it (often poorly but enough to stop the technique) or fakes with the expected attack and then throws another (he did this to me, not a big deal just followed through with a different technique).

We spar with resistance and unknown techniques, but when learning something new what he is doing is a hindrance.

Since I have mostly taken striking arts I have not run into this exactly, if someone is being a tool sparring you can just smack them around a bit until they stop. I guess I could just do a different technique every time but that doesn't help me learn the task at hand.

How do you handle this, or should I just get over it?


~Rob ]]> General Martial Arts rainesr http://www.budoseek.net/vbulletin/showthread.php?30445-New-student-and-resistance http://www.budoseek.net/vbulletin/showthread.php?30444-Wing-Chun-Kung-Fu&goto=newpost Fri, 17 May 2013 04:50:52 GMT Chi Sao does it have any purpose in real fighting?








I know what you must be thinking. Not another article on Chi Sao. It's been done to death, and what else can you say about it that hasn't been covered already. Well Chi Sao in my opinion, has gotten a bad rap due to its misconception and misuse of it. Which is why I feel it's necessary to state what Chi Sao is and what it’s not. Of course this is just my opinion,but hopefully this won't be another typical Chi Sao article. I want to clear up a few points, and explain why I feel Chi Sao is still a relevant component to training and has its place in the Wing Chun system.


First off let me state my position on Chi Sao,which I hope later on will be obvious.First, Chi Sao is not fighting nor has anything to do with real fighting. Like I’ve heard a million times by other Chunners say,”No one is going to Chi Sao you in a real fight”,and I agree.However over the years,there has been some confusion among the many lineages about what Chi Sao represents.Is it fighting or is it a Drill? So this needs to be cleared up. Second,Chi Sao in my opinion should only be used as a training platform to test and refine certain skills which is unique to the Wing Chun system. Even though Chi Sao is not fighting, however it still serves as a very useful training tool to help the student master the basic tools and to learn how to apply the various theories needed for fighting.What Chi Sao practice does is allow two people to pressure test those tools like Tan Sao, Bong Sao, Fuk Sao,etc without the need of conventional sparring or worrying about getting hurt in the process. Chi Sao training provides a very safe environment to practice which is conducive to learning.

The purpose of pressure testing of the basic tools in Chi Sao helps to see if one has mastered these skills and can apply them at will.If one has not mastered these basic skills it will easily show up in their Chi Sao. These mistakes or what I call holes need to be fixed,so Chi Sao can serve that purpose.In Chi Sao,and in fighting,basic skill sets have to be mastered first before one can be effective in fighting. One has to have the ability to be able to maintain proper body a lineament under constant multi-directional force from the opponent while maintaining balance, mobility, and structural integrity.One also has to be able to deliver force from a stable base. All these basic skills are needed in combat,and can come from proper training in Chi Sao and later be carried over and applied in sparring or fighting.



Therefore,Chi Sao can serve as a very useful training tool in the Wing Chun system.Chi Sao is the testing ground before one engages in sparring,so if one’s Chi Sao is very poor it is not likely one is ready to move on to sparring or fighting.Chi Sao can serve as that critical stage before fighting.So even though Chi Sao is not fighting,nor was it ever intended to be used in that way,Chi Sao still is an invaluable tool. Which if used correctly can lead the student to mastery and eventually unlock the keys to the Wing Chun system.



Sifu Michael Mc Ilwrath
April 25, 2013
]]> Kung Fu SifuMcIlwrath http://www.budoseek.net/vbulletin/showthread.php?30444-Wing-Chun-Kung-Fu http://www.budoseek.net/vbulletin/showthread.php?30443-Our-New-quot-Friends-quot-the-Syrian-Rebels&goto=newpost Fri, 17 May 2013 04:18:11 GMT Our New "Friends", the Syrian Rebels...

Warning, disturbing video. What animals. The Obama Administration's Mid-East policy of supporting jihadist "freedom fighters" is just about the worst in American history:


]]> Politics and Current Events Jonathan Randall http://www.budoseek.net/vbulletin/showthread.php?30443-Our-New-quot-Friends-quot-the-Syrian-Rebels http://www.budoseek.net/vbulletin/showthread.php?30442-Speak-up-and-get-targeted&goto=newpost Thu, 16 May 2013 22:36:59 GMT Not long ago, our president said that we should ignore the voices saying that tyranny is around the corner. Well, the simple fact is if we let it, we will face tyranny again. It is not some secret cabal sitting around smoking cigars and plotting that worry me, it is my fellow American. Lets face... Not long ago, our president said that we should ignore the voices saying that tyranny is around the corner.

Well, the simple fact is if we let it, we will face tyranny again. It is not some secret cabal sitting around smoking cigars and plotting that worry me, it is my fellow American. Lets face it, under this democracy we have seen slavery, Jim Crow laws, Indian children ripped from their homes, concentration camps for nisei Americans and the voters were all fine with that at the time.

I look at Venezuela, I look at Russia and I look at Zimbabwe and I see tyranny. And the sad thing is, it is not some government elite that really is the cause, but the people themselves who are suppressing anyone who disagrees with their agenda.

Now, we see it starting in America. We have lost the desire for freedom and respect for others to live their lives without interference. The goals our political leaders have set before the masses seem so admirable (while appealing to their greed and envy- health care's promise to make things cheaper for most supporters being an example) that anyone that stands up and does not support it is somehow seen as the devil.

This story is a good example of how dissent is now being suppressed. You either give your support for the goal of one people, one country and one leader or you are harassed into silence. We've brought this on ourselves, and I am sad to see the death of the American dream.

http://news.yahoo.com/why-obamacare-...162300286.html ]]> Politics and Current Events Don Roley http://www.budoseek.net/vbulletin/showthread.php?30442-Speak-up-and-get-targeted http://www.budoseek.net/vbulletin/showthread.php?30441-Pressure-testing-small-surfance-strikes-using-a-makiwara&goto=newpost Thu, 16 May 2013 20:03:31 GMT Interesting. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kTP-mYyE4YI Interesting.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kTP-mYyE4YI ]]> Karate TonyU http://www.budoseek.net/vbulletin/showthread.php?30441-Pressure-testing-small-surfance-strikes-using-a-makiwara http://www.budoseek.net/vbulletin/showthread.php?30440-It-s-Just-Another-Brick-In-THe-Wall&goto=newpost Thu, 16 May 2013 14:54:04 GMT http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U13xOvDa19U ]]> The Chat Lounge CEB http://www.budoseek.net/vbulletin/showthread.php?30440-It-s-Just-Another-Brick-In-THe-Wall http://www.budoseek.net/vbulletin/showthread.php?30439-Information-on-and-from-Donn-Draeger&goto=newpost Wed, 15 May 2013 23:46:03 GMT Found this page poking around looking for something else. The letters from Draeger are fascinating and could apply to Judo today

http://www.ozmaforums.host56.com/For...&t=117&start=0

Dennis ]]> Judo Abbax8 http://www.budoseek.net/vbulletin/showthread.php?30439-Information-on-and-from-Donn-Draeger http://www.budoseek.net/vbulletin/showthread.php?30438-American-politburo&goto=newpost Wed, 15 May 2013 22:22:35 GMT I'm surprised no one has posted this yet.

http://mobile.nytimes.com/2013/05/14...zed-by-us.html


Is this legal ...is there at least a warrant needed? ]]> Politics and Current Events Ramirez http://www.budoseek.net/vbulletin/showthread.php?30438-American-politburo http://www.budoseek.net/vbulletin/showthread.php?30433-Questions-on-the-chambered-hand&goto=newpost Mon, 13 May 2013 19:25:35 GMT I have recently started to study Shotokan Karate. I have a couple of questions regarding the chambered hand, when punching. Just thought I would get some thoughts from the folks here. 1. My Sensei has us chamber the hand, that is not punching, to the side at the belt. One of the other schools... I have recently started to study Shotokan Karate. I have a couple of questions regarding the chambered hand, when punching. Just thought I would get some thoughts from the folks here.

1. My Sensei has us chamber the hand, that is not punching, to the side at the belt. One of the other schools that we cross train with, teaches to chamber the hand to the side, but higher up, at the floating rib level. Both Senseis are very particular about having the hand chambered at their level and not the other guys level. Why the difference? Is it just due to different lineage? Are they doing different things?

2. What is going on with the chambered hand. When you punch with the right hand, the left hand is pulled back into chamber, with the same amount of power. At first, I was told that this uses reverse torque to add power to the punch. It engages both sides of the body. This makes some sense, but boxers don't chamber their other hand, and studies show that boxers hit the hardest and the fastest. I have been told that chambering the other hand is practicing pulling your opponent into the punch. I can see and appreciate this, from my jujitsu, some the locks work really well, in this fashion. But, in jujitsu, I want the lock on my center line, not to the side. Another option I was given, was that you are practicing a front punch and a rear elbow at the same time. What are your thoughts about what is going on here?

3. My first bits of striking were learned, doing boxing. About the only thing I really picked up, was keeping my hands up. After studying Shotokan for a bit, and working on chambering the other hand, I seem to have reverted into dropping my hand when I punch, when sparring. I get caught clean, because my other hand is not up to block, and I know better. I am getting hit with shots I am used to blocking easily, because my blocking hand is going into chamber. Are there any ways to address this? (aside from abandoning Shotokan? I think this is a flaw in the student more than a flaw in the art... hence my questions about the chambered hand.) ]]> Karate wab25 http://www.budoseek.net/vbulletin/showthread.php?30433-Questions-on-the-chambered-hand http://www.budoseek.net/vbulletin/showthread.php?30432-New-Kama&goto=newpost Sun, 12 May 2013 00:15:37 GMT So, one our sister dojo has a student now making kobudo weapons. I managed to see pictures of some of his stuff on Facebook and liked what I saw.
I took a chance and ordered a pair. I gotta say I'm impressed. Beautifully made.
Watcha think?
]]> Other Weapons Arts TonyU http://www.budoseek.net/vbulletin/showthread.php?30432-New-Kama http://www.budoseek.net/vbulletin/showthread.php?30431-The-Power-of-Concentration-Wow!&goto=newpost Sat, 11 May 2013 11:02:09 GMT Incredible concentration, balance, muscle control and focus: http://www.flixxy.com/the-incredible-power-of-concentration-miyoko-shida.htm#.UY4kKrWG285 Incredible concentration, balance, muscle control and focus:

http://www.flixxy.com/the-incredible...m#.UY4kKrWG285 ]]> Budo and Martial Arts Philosophy Jonathan Randall http://www.budoseek.net/vbulletin/showthread.php?30431-The-Power-of-Concentration-Wow! http://www.budoseek.net/vbulletin/showthread.php?30430-Forward-stance&goto=newpost Fri, 10 May 2013 04:30:43 GMT In Tang Soo Do the forward stance (Chungul Jaseh/Zenkutsu Dachi) was taught to me with the back leg straight, I have been noticing that some Okinawan and Japanese practitioners have some bend in the back leg. Is this something that is taught different or are the guys I am seeing just not... In Tang Soo Do the forward stance (Chungul Jaseh/Zenkutsu Dachi) was taught to me with the back leg straight, I have been noticing that some Okinawan and Japanese practitioners have some bend in the back leg.

Is this something that is taught different or are the guys I am seeing just not straightening their leg?



~Rob ]]> General Martial Arts rainesr http://www.budoseek.net/vbulletin/showthread.php?30430-Forward-stance http://www.budoseek.net/vbulletin/showthread.php?30429-New-craft-beer&goto=newpost Thu, 09 May 2013 18:19:51 GMT Got to get some of this!

http://www.blabbermouth.net/news.asp...medium=twitter ]]> The Chat Lounge Ramirez http://www.budoseek.net/vbulletin/showthread.php?30429-New-craft-beer