The whole thing with the ridges is a mess... makes it way too easy to take a hit depending on which technique you're running. You really need the staff to be smooth and straight. At least for our style of training...
Wait... I was just thinking about that one technique... you know, the leg lock? Jujigatame. It’s funny how certain moves just stick in your head. You’re rolling around on the mats, everything’s a blur of sweat and heavy breathing, and then suddenly... there it is. That perfect leverage. It’s almost surgical, if you think about it. Not that I’m an expert or anything... just some thoughts while I'm sitting here... anyway... kaže: I’d probably be willing to shell out up to 300... if the deal was right. $133 So, I was thinking about this training split... doing 1-on-1 sessions three times a week with a coach, sure, but then adding three sessions of some standard group sport on top of that? That’s a massive amount of volume. Honestly, it's overkill... doesn't matter if you're motivated by love or whatever else keeps you moving, it's just a lot.
I reckon those prices for a 1v1 with the big boss are a bit much... maybe just a little too steep... $33 Saturday... yeah. Not enough people actually working. Just a few of them putting in the effort... barely.
We don't really do separate levels for beginners versus pros here. Everyone just trains together in one big group. The only thing is, if you want, I can pair you up with someone who’s just starting out... there are about four people at that stage right now. The sessions are pretty intense physically, though. Honestly, don't sweat it if you hit a wall... just step to the side and take a breather. It's entirely up to you. The coach is great. Seriously, the energy they bring is through the roof, and they always make sure everyone actually understands what's going on. As for how useful this stuff is in a real fight? I wouldn't know... I've never actually been in a scrap. If you have more questions, just shoot me a DM.
Yeah, I don't really get why girls usually gravitate toward those combat sports that are mostly just striking... It feels like there are way more women showing up to Taekwondo classes than Aikido sessions lately.
Nah, nothing really works. And that leather one? Way too thin for me... feels flimsy. Right now I’m using bamboo, but honestly, it’s just too light, and the surface isn't even smooth enough.
Does anyone know where I might be able to pick up a slightly more high-end staff—looking at something around 6 feet... And what kind of damage are we talking about, roughly?
I'll be swinging by on Tuesday for Kempo. Looks like the instructor hasn't changed, so... maybe I'll try to catch him for a quick word after class ends.
placidbison20 said:The Bujinkan focuses on Kenjutsu. Some of our local schools have their own specific Kenjutsu styles, though I can't say for certain which ones right now...
Honestly, you ninja types are a bit too broad for my taste. And while I’m all for the empty-hand stuff—it's decent, really—I feel like we aren't getting nearly enough weapon work in... maybe two or three extra sessions a month at most. So, yeah... an extra session focused primarily on weapons would be great, specifically to see how actual Kenjutsu is done.
I don't even know how to put this... First off, I am so incredibly sorry you’re going through this. Usually, when people reach that point, it’s just an explosion of emotion because they feel backed into a corner... or they honestly think things will finally be peaceful on the other side. I really doubt your mom is actually angry at your dad. It sounds more like she's just grieving and completely lost, and right now, that's coming out sideways. She shouldn't be scolding him, but she definitely shouldn't be siding with him either. Moms tend to get overprotective, which is probably why she's taking her frustration out on him.
At the end of the day, all you can really do is try to talk to her.
What’s actually the point of belt ranks in martial arts, and what does it take to earn one?
From what I've seen so far... it feels like every time someone tries to level up, they have to go out and break something, whether it's with a hand or a foot. Why is that such a big deal? And honestly, there's no fairness in it. It's way easier for a guy weighing 250 pounds to snap a board than someone sitting at 130. That lighter person might actually have much better technique, but it doesn't matter if the wood won't crack...
You see people chasing belts who can hit black belt status pretty fast, while the folks who actually just enjoy learning the craft might take much longer—even if they're technically much better at the actual art.
The three biggest things that just seem hardwired into every single human being... the ones that trigger that primal fear... are the fear of the unknown, the fear of total failure, and I think there was a third one, but it slipped my mind 😢
I get the whole point of fear, really... but I wonder how many people are actually in any kind of real danger these days. Back in the day, when you were constantly looking over your shoulder for predators in the wild, fear actually served a purpose. Nowadays, we aren't facing those kinds of threats, so people just go out and manufacture their own... skydiving, hitting steep slopes on a snowboard...
And then there's the adrenaline hit you get from being scared. Some people find a certain "pleasure" in that rush, which explains why they sit around watching horror movies.
In that circle, you’re supposed to feel this overwhelming dread of the unknown. They didn't quite nail it, though...
The thing about the circle is that it’s based on a Japanese film, but their way of "thinking" is just different. You only have to watch a few of their movies to see what I mean.
If you actually want to experience true horror—something that makes you feel real fear—try watching "They" when you're home alone late at night in the dark.
And as for the fear of death... honestly, most people aren't even afraid of dying itself. It's more about how it happens.