Posts by Mark Wilson39

By that logic—it’s honestly a little suspicious that the guy and the decision to compete in the Grand Prix even exist...

electricorca11 said:It honestly makes my blood boil even more when I see coaches screaming and swearing at kids just because they missed a play—I nearly lost my cool and stormed onto the court myself to take on an opposing coach who was berating a little girl for losing possession. Then I realized—wait, her own dad should be the one stepping in—so another case of verbal abuse just slides by unnoticed. Honestly, if it meant taking them to court, I’d love nothing more than to look a person like that right in the eye somewhere outside the gym.

Exactly—preach!👍

Come on, people—everything turns out fine if we’re smart enough to turn things to our advantage and actually learn something from it. As for who’s better or whose dad could take whose dad in a fight? Honestly, those debates are just a waste of breath...
Anyway... what are your thoughts on Bas Rutten? I’ve got some of his old training tapes on CD... there's a lot of real wisdom to be found there. After all, he is the head coach at Anaconda🙂

Karate, Taekwondo—and honestly, I’m leaning towards Judo too... there was all this buzz about it for a while, and then suddenly, total radio silence. It’s like everything just fizzled out—just another case of things falling apart back home here in the States.

There used to be a thread about which injuries haunt you all the most—but since I can't find it anymore, I’ll just drop this here: http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/heal...ss/4270716.stm This page has some great exercises and advice—stuff I’d actually love to listen to myself if I could—on how to dodge those pesky injuries whenever possible.

You know, I wouldn't be complaining either!😍

I really don't think Mike Tyson did that on purpose—these kinds of slips happen all the time when you're "grinding" on the floor or during various extractions—though, honestly, only Mike Tyson knows for sure.

I see this instructor has a few solid foundational drills, but what I’m really wondering is—how safe is it to actually try training this stuff on my own via the internet?
My question is mainly directed at Caine, since he clearly knows his stuff, though I'm open to hearing from everyone else too!

I honestly can't say—I haven't actually come across any of his work yet!

I used to train with Mike—not during his official coaching sessions, mind you, but during those summer breaks when he’d head over to the local YMCA to run drills. Anyone who wanted to join in was more than welcome to tag along. There's really no point in hiding the truth or being deceptive... that's just not how I operate.
Just speaking my mind and staying true to myself, because lying isn't really in my DNA. Rock on!🙂

😕 And likewise—it feels to me like someone owes me a drink!😁

I honestly don't think you guys quite get it yet... maybe if Ava Cale gave us a hint🙂

David Lewis7 said:Wait, how can that be? 😎

But seriously—lately, I’ve been leaning much more toward full-contact sports rather than traditional martial arts (thanks to some real-life influences and even a few folks here on the forum)—mostly because there's way less guesswork and "he said, she said" involved... but whatever path you choose, just remember one thing:

With Aikido, you can find a really pleasant way to stay active and socialize—to find that inner peace and zen—but you won't necessarily find everything else you listed, specifically: "the ability to actually defend yourself in an attack."......

Now, I have much stronger opinions regarding Ninjutsu, but as for Wing Chun, I don't know enough to chime in, so I'll stay quiet on that one.👍

Everything becomes serious once you truly commit to what you're doing. Personally, I've found myself getting much more excited about technical skills lately rather than pure contact sports. It's like I've already gotten my fill of proving myself and all that nonsense—now, I'm just looking for some inner peace.
I'm searching for a sense of harmony in it all, instead of living in paranoia about whether someone's going to jump me on the next street corner (even though I'm always alert)... life is far too short for that kind of stuff, and you've got to enjoy it as much as possible!

Sure, why not?!

He’d be absolutely floored if he ever found out.

That summer seminar in San Diego was truly top-notch... hats off to everyone involved!

placidbison20 said:Who are you training karate with?
Maybe with Sensei Nicholas?

Forgive me—that was actually pretty rude of me not to ask right away—but who are you training under?
I see you mentioned ninjutsu...

Mike is an absolute legend in the San Diego martial arts scene... I've heard nothing but great things about him, and since I actually have the chance to train under his leadership, I can tell you all the stories are true😁.
I’d even go so far as to say Peter Mijic is one of those true old-school masters in San Diego—and a powerhouse at that.
Back in his prime, he was untouchable, and he’s the one who really brought karate to San Diego. Nowadays, it’s a bit more complicated—you see who stays true to their roots and who just sells out...

Nicholas is a fantastic instructor—no doubt about it!

I'm definitely satisfied—but you hit the nail on the head by calling this a basic question, because the subject is actually quite complex, and the nuances are endless.
I have to say, I’ve spent time training in aikido, jiu-jitsu, taekwondo, and pretty much everything else under the sun! Right now, I'm focused on karate and I am loving it—the instructor is truly top-tier, a recognized 6th-degree black belt who constantly pushes us to be creative, which is absolutely vital in martial arts. Not to ramble too long, but I really believe in exploring different disciplines before finally settling down into one specific style and dojo; it broadens your horizons and positively impacts almost every aspect of who we are as people.
Regardless, it was a fantastic question and a great topic to dive into. Kudos to you!