Mr. Sam and I trained on Saturday, 12/17, and had to use the gym area because of Toys for Tots. I think the tots have too many toys, don't you? Back in my day we first had to make our hands and digits, then we could construct our own toys. But that's for another day...
I was showing Sam the hand techniques that I'd demonstrated to Mike last week on the paddle. Here are some thoughts:
Hook punch - a very practical punch. It generates most of the force from a turn of the trunk (hips), then a decreasing-radius arc, or snap at the end. It's most effective when fired close-in, with no more than a 90-degree angle on the punching arm. It can be used to fire at that range into a variety of targets, and is best applied to the soft areas of the opponent's body. Disadvantages are that, the further out from the body you go, the easier to counter (it's too wide), and the less power you have. Countered by a straight technique such as the jab, straight, or cross. It can be countered by a backfist also, though that's risky.
Monday, December 19, 2005
Monday, December 12, 2005
My ideal weight adventure, Weeks 7, 8, & 9
It's been tough! Breaking old habits can be hard, but I give myself credit for sticking with it through Thanksgiving and getting sick with pneumonia. I recently had my cholesterol checked, and it was higher than I'd like, but wasn't so bad that I needed medication. Does anyone else have a low HDL? It may be genetic, that's why I ask.
Here are the stats:
Week 7, 11/27: Actual Weight 217.6, Goal Weight 216.3. I was 1.3# overweight.
Week 8, 12/4: Actual Weight 217.0, Goal Weight 214.8. I was 2.2# overweight.
Week 9, 12/11: Actual Weight 215.4, Goal Weight 213.3. I was 2.1# overweight.
As you can see, I'm not really losing ground, and I'm starting to work out again since getting over being sick. Thanks for the support! If I don't report weekly, please send me a mean email to keep me on track. Thanks!
Here are the stats:
Week 7, 11/27: Actual Weight 217.6, Goal Weight 216.3. I was 1.3# overweight.
Week 8, 12/4: Actual Weight 217.0, Goal Weight 214.8. I was 2.2# overweight.
Week 9, 12/11: Actual Weight 215.4, Goal Weight 213.3. I was 2.1# overweight.
As you can see, I'm not really losing ground, and I'm starting to work out again since getting over being sick. Thanks for the support! If I don't report weekly, please send me a mean email to keep me on track. Thanks!
Thursday, December 01, 2005
CLOSE QUARTER COMBAT MAGAZINE - Check this out!
CLOSE QUARTER COMBAT MAGAZINE HOME PAGE
I just "discovered" this! It's excellent. I attended this guy's seminar the the Karate College 2005 in June, and he was an excellent instructor of "reality-based techniques". His philosophy is very similar to mine, but he's way ahead in terms of experience and ideas.
I will blog more on some of the articles I read. The online magazine is free for the current issue, and you can download PDFs of back issues.
Trust me, this is worth looking at!
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Update: I have added this to the Links on the right of the blog. Enjoy. I will blog individual articles as I read them as well.
I just "discovered" this! It's excellent. I attended this guy's seminar the the Karate College 2005 in June, and he was an excellent instructor of "reality-based techniques". His philosophy is very similar to mine, but he's way ahead in terms of experience and ideas.
I will blog more on some of the articles I read. The online magazine is free for the current issue, and you can download PDFs of back issues.
Trust me, this is worth looking at!
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Update: I have added this to the Links on the right of the blog. Enjoy. I will blog individual articles as I read them as well.
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