quote: Originally posted by KendoSurf DAN "Lived for Martial Arts" according to family & friends at the time he offered to take me as a student. He was a genuine prodigy. [:)] Later online: HAPKIDO had become his central focus. [8D] He and I were both involved in separate band projects when he was my mma instructor. I sometimes brought my Fender HM Strat along to his class, when I had band practice after. I got tired of having my bass amp settings wimped out by the lead singer/guitarist, so I abandoned that project. Obviously, DAN stayed in his! [^] http://www.sonicbids.com/band/greytide/ [8D][8D][8D] btw: an enlarged photo... http://www.newyorkunderbelly.com/bands/thegreytide

Here's more, pertinent to this threads' focus: https://answers.yahoo.com/question/index?qid=20141203063248AAwYcvw Seems convoluted (I find I must use that word a lot about current happenings) but thought-provoking also. Traditional, simply stated, means martial arts for real life. Sports, simply stated means martial arts for spectators and referees and judges. Comments? [8)] [?][?][?]

A footnote which describes some of the arts: http://www.buffalotkd.com/types-of-martial-arts.php [;)]

Jiu-Jitsu is grappling. I like this video. I learned mostly stand-up techniques with grappling secondary. [8)] https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6L1Cb-rDKQI Dan taught me that the most effective self defense technique is to RUN away, not WALK away. A wise sensei. [;)] As a Christian, I must try to keep cool always, and not be led by my emotions. That doesn't mean that I must be a doormat for anyone who wants to walk all over me, but I must use calm-intelligent-restraint. If I become the aggressor, then I'M THE BULLY !!! [:0][:0][:0] The biggest guy I ever stood down (without a fight) was a 7' 6" barroom bouncer who grabbed me from behind with a "come-along" (a cowardly, but non-injuring action). Hopefully the guy learned from our encounter. [:)] https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Brazilian_jiu-jitsu Is primarily a self defense art. Enuf said for now? [?]

[8)] Well, I guess this thread is an interesting enough sideline for Beerpals to read, but there's not much in the way of replies. I'll leave it to y'all...if posts appear, it may make for a DISCUSSION thread...?!? [:p]

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[:0] WHOA! JASON SCOTT LEE, 20 year student of Jeet Kune Do, visits a Shao-Lin temple for two weeks of intensive training. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R2I0mF2FoGY I've had quite a bit of martial arts schooling. Sports competitors like RONDA ROUSEY receive lots more, albeit focused on UFC mma. But these monks LIVE & BREATHE it. There's a six year old boy here, who most of us would not want to take on in hand-to-hand combat. Watch and be amazed! [;)]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M-FzTw3MD_M

quote: Originally posted by KendoSurf [:0] WHOA! JASON SCOTT LEE, 20 year student of Jeet Kune Do, visits a Shao-Lin temple for two weeks of intensive training. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R2I0mF2FoGY I've had quite a bit of martial arts schooling. Sports competitors like RONDA ROUSEY receive lots more, albeit focused on UFC mma. But these monks LIVE & BREATHE it. There's a six year old boy here, who most of us would not want to take on in hand-to-hand combat. Watch and be amazed! [;)]

[:D] The link as shown above ^ worked WITHOUT me having to type in the rest. Well, the point is just to keep it under the radar...I guess? [?]