#1961 ·
Jerry Thompson;22921218 said:Even if you wear it for a long time, you just get used to it, you idiot.
Is it because of the honor and prestige it brings? Or is there some other reason altogether?...
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#1962 ·
Brenda Collins said:Is it because of the honor and prestige it brings? Or something else?
It’s about how you move once you've worn it for a while. That feeling of a sudden breeze when you finally take it off. The way your entire body weight feels lighter while you're using it. The way you move in a straight line, perfectly centered. 🙂 I'm sure you all know exactly what I'm talking about. 😉
What honor and prestige? In our world, unfortunately, those things don't exist.
( placidbison20 is going to kill me. Just move this to the right topic. 😛 )
#1963 ·
Jerry Thompson said:It’s about how you move once you've worn it for a while. That feeling of a sudden breeze when you finally take it off. The way your entire body weight feels lighter while you're using it. The way you move in a straight line, perfectly centered. 🙂 I'm sure you all know exactly what I'm talking about. 😉
What honor and prestige? In our world, unfortunately, those things don't exist.
( placidbison20 is going to kill me. Just move this to the right topic. 😛 )
That works, but I still think her main goal back then was essentially to "hide" intentions—specifically, the movements of the wearer. It's like making it harder for an opponent to "read" someone because they can't see the foot placement. It sounds silly, but that's how it felt.
#1964 ·
Zachary Mendoza17 said:That works, but I still think her main goal back then was essentially to "hide" intentions—specifically, the movements of the wearer. It's like making it harder for an opponent to "read" someone because they can't see the foot placement. It sounds silly, but that's how it felt.
Yeah, no. XD That’s just one minor detail that gives hakama their character, but it’s far from the primary purpose. Are you trying to tell me some lady cooking at home wore a hakama just to hide her leg movements? Or that some guy working out in the field wanted to mask his steps? Huh?
It was clothing, plain and simple, just like anything else. There were all kinds of hakama. You had the ones worn by Samurai, bound by the seven codes of Bushido, and then you had the ones farmers wore when they headed out to work the fields.
Status symbols were shown through other items, like the Haori and things like that. But that’s ancient history anyway. Let’s not turn this into a spam thread. 😁 Peace out, placidbison20. 👍
#1965 ·
The primary purpose of hakama is actually quite similar to those wide leather riding chaps you see cowboys wearing out in the West—or perhaps even better compared to the baggy trousers worn by South American gauchos—meaning they were essentially designed for riding.
#1966 ·
Nathan Martinez5 said:Look, if you’re standing somewhere around 6'1" (give or take an inch or two) and you happen to find yourself in Los Angeles occasionally, I’d be happy to pass mine along to you. It’s a bit heavy—lots of cotton in the weave, you know—and it isn't some high-end designer cut like a Hayashi or a crinoline model, but honestly, I’ve only worn it twice. To be perfectly frank, I've never really enjoyed wearing a hakama, and I’m still not entirely sure what the practical purpose of the thing is anyway, so if you want it...
Not happening. I'm from the middle of nowhere, rural Midwest. Miami might as well be on the moon. Does anyone actually know where I could track down a kamishimo?
#1967 ·
Jerry Thompson6 said:Not happening. I'm from the middle of nowhere, rural Midwest. Miami might as well be on the moon. Does anyone actually know where I could track down a kamishimo?
That’s a fair question. I’m looking for a 🙂 kamishimo and a haori
too.
#1968 ·
Anyone around here currently training Wing Chun, and if so, what’s the actual vibe like? I’m curious about how the techniques hold up in practice.
I know it’s hardly a definitive metric, but I still find myself wanting to ask—how effective is that skill actually when you're out on the street? I'd love to hear some thoughts or real-world perspectives on this.
I know it’s hardly a definitive metric, but I still find myself wanting to ask—how effective is that skill actually when you're out on the street? I'd love to hear some thoughts or real-world perspectives on this.
#1969 ·
neonotter18 said:Anyone around here currently training Wing Chun, and if so, what’s the actual vibe like? I’m curious about how the techniques hold up in practice.
I know it’s hardly a definitive metric, but I still find myself wanting to ask—how effective is that skill actually when you're out on the street? I'd love to hear some thoughts or real-world perspectives on this.
Effective? Are we talking about the attacker or the victim? Look, you should view Wing Chun more like psycho-physical combat fitness. Think about it—is someone who's in peak physical and mental shape because they've been consistently grinding a martial art going to be capable in a real situation? In any capacity? But honestly, that misses the whole point. That's not even why people do it.
#1970 ·
neonotter18 said:Anyone around here currently training Wing Chun, and if so, what’s the actual vibe like? I’m curious about how the techniques hold up in practice.
I know it’s hardly a definitive metric, but I still find myself wanting to ask—how effective is that skill actually when you're out on the street? I'd love to hear some thoughts or real-world perspectives on this.
If you're looking to pick up practical self-defense skills quickly for the streets, Wing Chun isn't the path for you.
#1971 ·
I realize I’m probably not asking the right question here, and I certainly don't claim to be an expert in any martial art... but still, I have to ask.
Could someone walk me through the essence of Wing Chun? I'm looking for some real insight—first impressions, the core philosophy, the absolute essentials. To be honest, I’m not even sure how to frame the question properly because my knowledge is pretty surface-level; I’ve spent a little time scrolling through clips online, but I’d much rather hear from someone who actually lives it, based on real experience in the gym.
Could someone walk me through the essence of Wing Chun? I'm looking for some real insight—first impressions, the core philosophy, the absolute essentials. To be honest, I’m not even sure how to frame the question properly because my knowledge is pretty surface-level; I’ve spent a little time scrolling through clips online, but I’d much rather hear from someone who actually lives it, based on real experience in the gym.
#1972 ·
Jerry Thompson6 said:Anyone know when the Kobudo classes are held in the city?
Wait, what exactly is Kobudo? And where on earth were you practicing street fighting?
#1973 ·
neonotter18 said:I realize I’m probably not asking the right question here, and I certainly don't claim to be an expert in any martial art... but still, I have to ask.
Could someone walk me through the essence of Wing Chun? I'm looking for some real insight—first impressions, the core philosophy, the absolute essentials. To be honest, I’m not even sure how to frame the question properly because my knowledge is pretty surface-level; I’ve spent a little time scrolling through clips online, but I’d much rather hear from someone who actually lives it, based on real experience in the gym.
My advice? Just go hit up a local gym for a session or two. Most places will let you try it for free, so you can see it for yourself. Just remember: what you see in class isn't actual combat or "fighting" per se. It’s just the grueling process of trying to bake several core principles into your muscle memory. Real fights are unpredictable, and how you react is too. That's where things get messy and non-linear.
#1974 ·
neonotter18 said:Wait, what exactly is Kobudo? And where on earth were you practicing street fighting?
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kobudo
#1975 ·
Hey, what’s up everyone... does anyone happen to know if there are any decent MMA gyms on the East Coast? I’m looking to get back into training, but I haven't quite figured out where to start. Any specific spots you guys would recommend?
#1976 ·
So, I’ve been thinking—I am looking for a Muay Thai club or maybe just some sort of martial arts gym around the Dubrava area of Chicago or somewhere nearby. I guess I'm just trying to find the right vibe for training.
I finally got a response regarding the training sessions—TRENK—and honestly, I was originally planning to head down there—but it turns out the schedule just doesn't work for me at all, considering I’ve got school in the afternoons...
I was thinking—and I'm just throwing this out there—that if it were at all possible, I’d really prefer to have the training sessions around 8:30 PM. I guess it might work better for my schedule, though I'm certainly open to hearing what everyone else thinks about it.
Just so I'm clear—I think I’d actually prefer to join the recreational group instead.
I finally got a response regarding the training sessions—TRENK—and honestly, I was originally planning to head down there—but it turns out the schedule just doesn't work for me at all, considering I’ve got school in the afternoons...
I was thinking—and I'm just throwing this out there—that if it were at all possible, I’d really prefer to have the training sessions around 8:30 PM. I guess it might work better for my schedule, though I'm certainly open to hearing what everyone else thinks about it.
Just so I'm clear—I think I’d actually prefer to join the recreational group instead.
#1977 ·
quietcyclist35 said:Hey, what’s up everyone... does anyone happen to know if there are any decent MMA gyms on the East Coast? I’m looking to get back into training, but I haven't quite figured out where to start. Any specific spots you guys would recommend?
Douglas Garcia8 said:So, I’ve been thinking—I am looking for a Muay Thai club or maybe just some sort of martial arts gym around the Dubrava area of Chicago or somewhere nearby. I guess I'm just trying to find the right vibe for training.
I finally got a response regarding the training sessions—TRENK—and honestly, I was originally planning to head down there—but it turns out the schedule just doesn't work for me at all, considering I’ve got school in the afternoons...
I was thinking—and I'm just throwing this out there—that if it were at all possible, I’d really prefer to have the training sessions around 8:30 PM. I guess it might work better for my schedule, though I'm certainly open to hearing what everyone else thinks about it.
Just so I'm clear—I think I’d actually prefer to join the recreational group instead.
Swing by UFK Ban over in the Dubrava district—we’re located at 1 Vile Velebita in Student City. We run MMA, grappling, and Thai boxing sessions. For the juniors and beginners, we hit the mats at 8:30 PM.
#1978 ·
Anyone know where I can pick up some shurikens? Looking for the real deal—sharp ones, not those rubber toy versions.
#1979 ·
Robin Palmer3 said:Swing by UFK Ban over in the Dubrava district—we’re located at 1 Vile Velebita in Student City. We run MMA, grappling, and Thai boxing sessions. For the juniors and beginners, we hit the mats at 8:30 PM.
Hey there..
I was hoping I could ask you a few things about the club..
A friend and I are interested in joining—he’s 15 and I’m 16—so I guess I was wondering if we might be a bit too old for the beginner stuff or something...
Which days do you guys hold training sessions...
And what does the membership fee look like? (I think I saw something about it $77 online somewhere)
Also, would it be alright if we just dropped by to watch a practice first?
#1980 ·
Douglas Garcia8 said:Hey there..
I was hoping I could ask you a few things about the club..
A friend and I are interested in joining—he’s 15 and I’m 16—so I guess I was wondering if we might be a bit too old for the beginner stuff or something...
Which days do you guys hold training sessions...
And what does the membership fee look like? (I think I saw something about it $77 online somewhere)
Also, would it be alright if we just dropped by to watch a practice first?
Just come down and take a look. There are plenty of kids your age here. Training for your age group is every weekday—starting at 8:30 PM—from Monday to Friday. Membership is currently $83.
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