Posts by Larry Hayes

The sailing conditions are active, and there's a light breeze, though I can't speak to the rest. I suppose you could try to track down a phone number and then get in touch with the coaches...

If you're interested, there's an aikido club over in Castleside, so maybe stop by there.😉

Robin Palmer3 said:That’s definitely not the case here in New York—I can't think of a single gym in the city that enforces rules like that. You probably stumbled onto some niche MMA club in Miami or something.

Since you brought it up, here is the link:

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Eric Jackson43 said:Which ones are we talking about? 😲

I honestly can't recall right now, but I was browsing online and it seemed to suggest you need some prior experience before you can even start training. I guess it might have been written in German, American, or English... I'm not entirely sure.

Maria Gonzalez78 said:The younger generations are much more direct in their writing... myself included, since I am quite young... and I don't care about money. I simply asked people nicely to help me afford a phone up to $1000... not 10 $0.00. So, if you are just here to wrijedjati, please stay away from this thread. My intentions weren't malicious; I was just asking for assistance. I appreciate the mature individuals who responded reasonably... as for those who still act like they're five years old, like Nex, I suggest you leave this topic alone. I am looking for help here, not messing around with my financial situation.
Thanks in advance to the mature people who helped me, such as anonymous users.

Honestly, today's generation is completely illiterate. Even if I were your parent, I wouldn't let you out of your room until you mastered basic American grammar. It doesn't matter how many A's you got in English class if you can't actually use the language. Okay?

And maybe try using a proper keyboard next time. Okay?


Judging by your level of intellect, I’d recommend an old Nokia 3310 or perhaps a Siemens C45.
Give the rest of your money to your parents so they can enroll you in some beginner American English course.

Casey Wilson2 said:I realize I probably ought to research several different clubs first, but I’m genuinely curious about which ones are considered excellent starting points for beginners. Is it truly that difficult to find success in sports at my age? xD

Well, if you consider that most competitive athletes start training back in elementary school... then yeah, maybe.😁.

You said it yourself—go check out the sessions at a gym like Gracie Barra; any of them should be fine for beginners. The only exception would be certain MMA gyms where they require prior experience in some base martial art before you can even start training.

Nathan Martinez5 said:Cheers.
You can grab a Gymboss online for about $48 plus shipping, which brings the total to roughly $58.

But here’s the thing—I was just sitting there the other day, pondering life (though honestly, lying down would have had the exact same effect), when the idea for a mobile app hit me. Why not use a phone for this kind of stuff? I started surfing the web and stumbled upon two apps: MITT (Mobile Interval Training Timer), which runs about 14 USD and comes loaded with all sorts of fancy-schmancy features, and Tabata Clock, which is completely free. After looking over both, I decided to just build a third one myself.

It isn't anything groundbreaking, mind you, but it gets the job done—and frankly, I don't have the energy right now to try and program some high-end graphical interface. The testers mentioned it works fine on Nokia handsets. Now, my only real hurdle is picking up a phone that supports MP3s and has Java enabled (maybe something for $65 at Best Buy), since I usually stick with one phone until it finally gives up the ghost. This approach feels much more economical than buying one of those dedicated timers that costs anywhere from 170 to $60 just to beep at you... besides, a phone in the $65 range will probably come with a decent camera too. It's a little miracle, really.

You can download the application here:
http://www.sigmapi-design.com/archive/Tabater.jar

The sound effects were put together pretty quickly and aren't anything special, but I plan to add presets for boxing, Tabata, and general HIIT sessions, along with an option to customize the sounds.

Once again, thanks to Zachary Mendoza17.

Is it possible to get this program working on Windows Mobile😁?
🙂
I keep getting this error:

javax.microedition.media.MediaException:
type: unsupported

electricharbor11 said:I installed Windows 7 on my computer today and everything seems fine, except for one thing: the system shuts itself down automatically every 2-3 hours. I need some help figuring out how to adjust the Power Options so that neither the monitor, nor the hard drive, nor the computer itself ever turns off. I think I set everything up correctly, but I wanted to double-check with people who might understand these settings better than I do.
If it isn't related to those settings, I would appreciate any opinions on what else could be causing this and how to fix it.

Thanks a lot........

PC: AMD Athlon 64 processor 3500+ 2.20 GHz
1 GB RAM
Nvidia GeForce 8500 gt

Yes, which build are you running?
Here, I've copied this from the Microsoft page regarding the Windows 7 RC:

The RC will expire on June 1, 2010. Starting on March 1, 2010, your PC will begin shutting down every two hours. Windows will notify you two weeks before the bi-hourly shutdowns start. To avoid interruption, you'll need to install a non-expired version of Windows before March 1, 2010.

Much appreciated

I'm heading out now. Here is something for you to watch before bed:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wLR-UaPjPw8
🤣

I plan on testing it a few days before the deadline hits.

Just let me know if it's actually safe to install Windows 7.

Hello.

I am considering making the switch to Windows 7, and I was wondering if transitioning from Windows XP is actually a sensible move.
I have read some reports suggesting there might be issues regarding driver recognition.🤷
Also, I assume the automatic shutdowns occurring every few hours seen in the RC version aren't an issue anymore?

What does the installation process entail? Is it handled similarly to Windows XP, or is there a different method required?

Finally, is this link the correct one?

ironharbor22 said:Don't worry, I won't bruise easily.

What I really want to know is if boxing or kickboxing actually works for dropping pounds.🤷>
If you throw in some running or jumping rope, it’ll definitely happen.😕>

Of course it is. I have friends who box and former kickboxers, and they are all absolute beasts.

Edit:

I wouldn't bother overthinking the extra details. Just start slow and focus on stretching... though, honestly, who can guarantee you won't just break your hand? 😬

Do you have any actual experience with striking techniques?

If not, you should probably stop hitting the heavy bag and just go for a run, or stick to push-ups and sit-ups. Otherwise, I guess you're just going to end up injuring yourself.

silentsailor5 said:The drumbeat won't save you, drumbeat, drumbeat, drumbeat...
We were born from dust and to dust we shall return....

Folks, the world isn't ending. I only managed to secure 4 licenses for upgrading user tiers. If anyone is interested 🤷

For free? You bet I do!😁

Noah Roberts5 said:Honestly—who even are these people we pass on the street? Just blank stares and nothing else—total empty heads.😁 🙏🙏🙏 Even yours isn't that bad... honestly.😁

As for the karate thing—whatever, I was just a little too obsessed with it when I was younger. Everyone back then talked about nothing else, honestly. Anyway, I’m definitely not flying off to China totally unprepared. I’ve got 18 months of training lined up—who knows if it’ll actually do much, but whatever—and if I go there for three months, that should be enough to pick up enough basics so I can keep practicing on my own when I get back. The plan is to head over there for a few months every summer, and once I wrap up college, I'll add another year. So, all in, we're looking at two years total... which isn't exactly a bad run.
All these big plans—they're just talk, honestly—you can change your mind or just never actually pull them off. But look, my parents are backing me up—well, sort of. They won't just hand over the cash because they want me to prove I can actually save something for once. Truth is, I’m a total spendthrift—can't even pinch a penny—but I’ve finally made up my mind. I'm going to scrape together a solid chunk of change myself, then the folks will cover the rest.
Unless I find something else to sell, I’m gonna offload the car and the bike... haha, just kidding—maybe just the bike.😁

Solid plans. Go for it.👍 If you feel like it.😁As for karate... I suppose Kyokushin karate is quite good; it tends to produce solid fighters.
You should definitely attend that seminar to see firsthand what they're actually talking about. I guess it might be worth your time to go and observe the proceedings in person.
If you had ten years to dedicate to a single discipline, what would you choose? I have a friend who has been training in Judo for maybe seven or eight years now. Other friends have been at it with Aikido for anything from three weeks to fifteen years, and another buddy has put in about five years of boxing and kickboxing. It makes me wonder where one should actually invest that kind of time.😁

Noah Roberts5 said:Hey everyone...
So I’ve got a few questions and was wondering if anyone could help me out here:

I've wanted to train some kind of martial art forever, but I just never had the chance—I can't stand Karate, and I haven't really had access to other styles in the towns where I've lived. But I recently stumbled onto this site about Kung Fu that explains how to actually get over to China to train. So, I'm thinking about heading out there next summer (2010)—assuming my bank account survives the trip and I can balance it with college, obviously. Has anyone here actually been, or does anyone know someone who has? Kung Fu is definitely my favorite, and I'm pretty set on making this happen, so I'd love some advice...
Also, what other style would you recommend that's similar to Kung Fu? Something that could actually prep me for those brutal 6-8 hour daily training sessions they do in China..
And—if it's even possible—is there a good club in a place like St. Louis? I'm moving from a smaller town to the city this September for school, so I'll need to find a gym there..

Basically, I need help picking a style that's closest to Kung Fu and that I can actually practice once I move to the city..

Anyway, that's all for now. Thanks in advance for any help!!

Best, 👍

...Don't smoke anything but Marlboro, while I'm out here sipping beer in front of the drugstore.🙏
Back to the question😁:

Karate isn't the only martial art in the United States😉. Personally, I'd suggest you don't bother heading to China just yet; it seems like a waste of time while you're still a beginner, as nothing will likely make sense to you. My advice would be to join a local club, get some solid training under your belt, and maybe consider traveling to China in ten years or so once you actually know what you're doing.🙂.

Scott Garcia10 said:I just have one follow-up question... I read somewhere that some training sessions involve spitting in an opponent's face. I honestly don't know if that's actually true or just some urban legend, but it sounds incredibly stupid to me. Does that actually happen in any of these clubs?

Well, spitting in an opponent's face is used to spike their adrenaline—though if you're unlucky (and usually, you aren't), it can trigger the exact opposite effect.
I suppose you could try testing that technique on your training partner during one of your early sessions (ideally someone with a bit more experience), and there's a chance you might feel the full power of ninjutsu.

I won't be held responsible for the consequences.☕

Why not? It’s your drive that matters, not how old you are. I suppose you should just go for it👍.

Henry Mitchell2 said:Hello, everyone.

I am 21 years old and have recently started training in both Aikido and Judo. My Aikido sessions consist of three 90-minute classes per week, while Judo is twice a week for an hour each.
I am curious about how these two disciplines complement one another. Currently, I find myself accidentally applying techniques from one style during the other, though I assume this confusion will dissipate as my proficiency increases.😁.
Furthermore, I wanted to ask if you believe this volume of training is insufficient—particularly regarding Judo. Unfortunately, I haven't been able to find a local club with a schedule that fits my current availability. My only real alternative is to join the competitive squad, which would increase my training to three or four times a week. However, I am unsure what value that would provide for someone still at the white belt level.🙂.

I agree with Lisa Doyle; I don't think you're doing too little. If anything, it might be a bit much...

Personally, I think starting with Judo is a solid move—if you end up hating it, you can always switch back to Aikido.
As for how they mesh?
Well, both involve throws, breaks, and similar leverage techniques. Since Judo is a competitive sport, some of the more dangerous elements were likely phased out in favor of what actually works in a match. Judo doesn't focus on fighting multiple opponents,
nor does it incorporate weapons like sticks, swords, or knives.
At higher master levels, they become quite similar, but until then...😁

I suspect you'll see faster progress in Judo than in Aikido, so maybe save the Aikido for later in life...

wiredtrucker282 said:Greetings.

I am based in Los Angeles and I am looking to enroll in a martial art. However, my "spirit" isn't particularly aligned with disciplines that rely heavily on striking and overt violence. I require something more "composed." My professional schedule also dictates that I can only attend morning sessions. After some superficial browsing, I find myself undecided between judo, kendo, or aikido...

If anyone has any meaningful recommendations, I would be grateful.

If you aren't particularly interested in brawling during training, then aikido is definitely the way to go, although I suppose even that can get somewhat intense at times.😁.

Here you go