Are you happy with your current training routine?

Jamie Fowler2 said:Can you explain?

DOMINANCE — basically peaking right when it counts (like during the Super Bowl, an SP, or chasing a title). You go all out, crush everyone in your path, and take what's yours.

KAIZEN — constant improvement. It’s that concept about never stopping the grind to get better at everything you do. You see it everywhere in American business culture. When something new hits the scene, you check if it fits your long-term goals. If it does, you pivot completely and overhaul your whole setup:
1) you decide if it's worth the hassle, and if it is, you scrap the old way and start fresh
2) if the payoff isn't huge, you just stick to your guns and maybe cherry-pick a few useful bits from the new method.

That's pretty much it in a nutshell.

Later

I’ve got an idea for a poll:

Should we legally ban ruggedfalcon2 from accessing a computer or trolling these forums—you know, purely for his own reintegration back into society? I mean, once someone crosses that 8,000-post threshold, there's really no coming back...

Hey everyone—just getting back from my annual vacation! 👍

David Lewis7 said:Got a poll idea for ya:

Should we legally ban ruggedfalcon2 from using computers and trolling the forums just to help him reintegrate into society? Because once someone hits 8,000 posts, there's no coming back...

Hey crew—just got back from vacation 👍

Yo man! 👍

As for ruggedfalcon2, though... he's unstoppable. Like a force of nature. 😬

David Lewis7 said:Hey everyone... I'm back from my annual vacation... 👍

Good to see you back... maybe this place will actually start feeling alive again now that you're around. Does this mean placidbison20 is heading back soon too?
P.S. regarding what ruggedfalcon2 said, I’m on the same page as Jamie Fowler2.

It’s honestly good to be back in the mix with you guys 🙂. Looks like nothing has changed around here—wanderingridge is still out there hunting for some kind of proof that strikers are just total losers, the Winchester crew is still flooding us mere mortals with five or six pages of daily nonsense we can't even follow, and placidbison20 keeps popping up every other minute with those threatening notifications 😎

David Lewis7 said:I’m honestly just glad to be back in the mix with you guys 🙂 , looks like nothing has changed around here—wanderingridge is still out there looking for some kind of divine proof that strikers are total frauds

But man, you really missed the mark there. Look, I respect stand-up fighting just as much as I respect grappling, truly I do, but I’d argue that trying to separate them is like trying to run a race with one leg tied behind your back. 😬

David Lewis7 said:It’s good to be back among you all 🙂. It seems nothing has changed; wanderingridge is still hunting for proof that strikers are useless, the Winchesters continue to churn out five or six pages of incomprehensible arguments daily for us mere mortals, and placidbison20 pops up constantly with those threatening notifications. 😎

I am truly glad you have returned!!😘 😬

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Zachary Mendoza17 says: Man, I am so glad you're back!!😘 😬

Same here 👍 😁>

wanderingridge said:man, you're tripping. I respect stand-up just as much as grappling, but trying to do one without the other is like being a guy with only one leg 😬

look, if he had a massive titanium prosthetic instead of that missing leg, he'd learn some respect real quick...😬

Jamie Fowler2 David Lewis7 said:Look, if he had a massive titanium prosthetic instead of his other leg, he’d learn to show some respect pretty fast. 😬

And just wait until that same prosthetic hits him! 😲

placidbison20 said:And imagine when they land a hit with that same brace! 😲

Nah, that's not what I meant. A brace alone doesn't make you a ninja.

Jamie Fowler2 said:nah, that’s what I meant. A black belt alone doesn't make you a ninja.

btw, Gramps—you gonna come up with something regarding my last PM, or are we just gonna have to ban you? 😠 😁

Of course I love boxing—I wouldn't be training if I didn't!

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!

Mark Wilson39 said:I’m satisfied with where we landed, but you hit the nail on the head. It was a basic question to start with, because the reality of this topic is much more complex. There are countless nuances and fine details to consider.
I have to say, I’ve spent quite a bit of time training in Aikido, jiu-jitsu, Taekwondo, and pretty much everything else you can think of. Right now, I am focusing on Karate, and honestly, I couldn't be happier. My instructor is truly top-tier—a legitimate 6th-degree black belt who constantly pushes us to think creatively. That kind of ingenuity is absolutely vital in martial arts. To be blunt, I believe you need to wander around and try different disciplines before you finally settle down in a specific style or a permanent dojo. Exploring different paths broadens your perspective. It really does have a positive impact on every aspect of who you are as a person.
Regardless, it’s a genuinely great question and a solid topic to dive into. Kudos on bringing this up.

Where do you train karate?
Maybe check with Sensei Nicholas?

So he’s actually the one claiming you don't need a heavy bag if you've just got a wall to hit? 😁

Nicholas is a fantastic instructor—no doubt about it!

Jamie Fowler2 said:Isn't that the guy who claims you don't need a heavy bag if you have a wall? 😁

Actually, no. Nicholas is just a younger colleague of Mike. That was his own statement.

Mike is a bit of a local legend here in San Diego 👍 👍 👍

David Lewis7 said:Mike is a total legend here in San Diego 👍 👍 👍

He’s the only true old-school master from San Diego.