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by W.J.C.
Thu Oct 05, 2006 5:25 am
Forum: Laugh a little..Live longer!
Topic: I Want My Two Dollars!
Replies: 5
Views: 5270

This is like the best story ever!

Everytime I want to laugh I always return to read it.
by W.J.C.
Tue Sep 12, 2006 8:03 am
Forum: Sparring Tips
Topic: Nervous about tournament kata?
Replies: 1
Views: 9693

Nervous about tournament kata?

Recently I was asked to perform Uechi katas with my students during the "Black Belt Demonstration" at an open kids tournament. Of the students who volunteered to do the demonstration with me, several of them grew positively frightened about performing in front of 500 people. A technique th...
by W.J.C.
Thu Jul 20, 2006 5:46 pm
Forum: Ancient Health Wisdom for Modern Times
Topic: The next big Quack Food: RAW
Replies: 5
Views: 18006

As a Vegan, I once stepped it up a notch and tried eating Raw. I'm not knocking it. It was great. I stopped because I was losing too much weight even though I ate tons of food. I busted into the 130's before I stopped. 130 lbs at 5'11", pretty on a woman, pathetic on a man. I was told and reasu...
by W.J.C.
Tue Jul 18, 2006 5:32 pm
Forum: Kombat Kids
Topic: Weapons
Replies: 8
Views: 16203

I selectively teach weapons to kids.

Students must show that they have control over themselves before I let them try to control a weapon.
by W.J.C.
Sun Jul 16, 2006 7:20 am
Forum: Kyohon - Kumite (K-drills to Full Contact)
Topic: Kumite Reaction Drill
Replies: 0
Views: 22843

Kumite Reaction Drill

The kumite we practice is very basic to begin with. 1) Attacker: Face Punch w/step forward (4 times) Defender: High Block w/step backwards - reverse punch counter attack. (4 times) Then the punch height varies respectively for the following blocks; Low Block, Circle Block, & Cross Block, each do...
by W.J.C.
Sun Jul 16, 2006 6:39 am
Forum: Kombat Kids
Topic: kids conditioning.. yes or no??
Replies: 2
Views: 9496

I say no . . . No arm pounding, leg pounding, or any other kind of repeated pounding to the body. It could be more harmful to the growth of the kid than good to the toughening up of the kid. They should be guided as how to not injure themselves when blocking or striking obviously, but their "co...
by W.J.C.
Sun Jul 16, 2006 6:08 am
Forum: Kombat Kids
Topic: Junior Blackbelts
Replies: 11
Views: 20274

The curriculum for Jr. Black Belt & Shodan should be different. I'm going to be bold and say that the majority of adults do not beleive that kids and young teenagers can have the same understanding of karate that they do. And they are right. If you are 14 years old, would you expect a 10 year ol...
by W.J.C.
Fri Apr 14, 2006 5:37 am
Forum: Kombat Kids
Topic: Elementary school bullies
Replies: 3
Views: 9270

Re: Elementary school bullies

[/quote] Well, how exactly did you find out? My kids have come out and told me...however i am lucky and they feel no threat of the bully due to his [inferior?] intelligence and slow speed.[/quote] Having been a Bully myself when I was growing up, in hindsight I can recall the reasons why I picked th...
by W.J.C.
Mon Dec 12, 2005 1:02 am
Forum: Kombat Kids
Topic: Bullies
Replies: 2
Views: 8003

Bully. . . hmnn. . . . anybody who scares you or makes fun of you so that they can feel good. I see that there are 2 different kinds of bullies. 1) The ones that hurt you 2) The ones that hurt your feelings (Of course there are those who do both at the same time too) 1. To the ones that want to hurt...
by W.J.C.
Mon Nov 28, 2005 8:12 am
Forum: Verbal Self Defense
Topic: Personality questions
Replies: 8
Views: 16637

Responses to questions: 1. If my intent, for whatever choice I'm being insulted for, was pure and true. I am only hearing the confessions of someone elses mal-intent. I would listen. 2 & 3. Everyone is entitled to their perception. If the "somebody" does not accept my loved ones, or my...
by W.J.C.
Wed Sep 08, 2004 6:51 am
Forum: Locate a Teacher or Dojo
Topic: Uechi-Ryu, Anaheim and Garden Grove in Southern California
Replies: 1
Views: 2992

Update.

Adult Classes now in Garden Grove.

Kid Classes in Norwalk, CA. as well.
by W.J.C.
Wed Aug 06, 2003 7:10 pm
Forum: Kyohon - Grappling (For Stand-Up M.A.)
Topic: Need help escaping submission hold
Replies: 1
Views: 24916

Need help escaping submission hold

Here's the hold in question. . . . You're lying flat on your stomach with one arm "chicken-winged" behind your back. You know, in that classic "say Unkle" type fashion. My question at first is not how to prevent yourself from falling into such an unfortunate position, but rather ...
by W.J.C.
Fri Aug 01, 2003 8:15 pm
Forum: Kombat Kids
Topic: Survey (sorta, not really though)
Replies: 8
Views: 15620

Yes, is correct. One more vote for YES.
by W.J.C.
Wed Jul 30, 2003 1:46 am
Forum: Kombat Kids
Topic: Headbutts?
Replies: 3
Views: 9118

I know in order to prevent headbutts, usually from some grappling point, if your head is in striking distance from his head (all other limbs tied up at the moment) move your head closer to his head. This eliminates any range of motion he can create with his neck to hit you hard. For example; 1) You ...
by W.J.C.
Wed Jul 30, 2003 1:35 am
Forum: Kombat Kids
Topic: School yard scuffles
Replies: 6
Views: 12249

I've been bullied and I have been the bully. Mostly the later. Intimidation is the best technique for finding those who can be bullied. What has stopped me from body-dropping some potential victims is their self confidence. . . . . . The words "self confidence" are not to be confused with ...

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