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I was so not looking forward to studying this morning, but after reading the last few replies, its just so full of epic win that I want to. Thanks for the laughs this morning, its better than my coffee.

Quote: Originally Posted by Telfer Thats almost exactly what I had in mind yes thanks...like a two-handed uppercut to the chin or throat area. In an MMA fight the grappler usually keeps his head down and low as he lunges for the legs, very hard to strike from that angle so I've been thinking about alternatives. Do you know the name of this Kajukendo tech??? In MMA the fighter would be better to keep head at his opponent's thigh...

Quote: Originally Posted by Telfer One thing never seen in any style I've looked at is a two handed striking technique...as in holding the hands locked together in some way to increase power. It happens occasionally in WWF of course, but is there anything in a serious style??? I have to wonder though...how effective that really is. IMO, you're going to be limited as to what you can throw.

Quote: Originally Posted by Joab I've heard that some martial arts, Aikido comes to mind were developed for small guys. I'm not writing this dogmatically, it is merely what I have heard. Is there a martial art for big guys other than Sumo wrestling? I'm a six footer, close to 250 pounds with a lot of muscle, is there a martial art that was developed for big guys? I've heard Judo works well for those with a lot of physical...

I think professional wrestling is the ideal big person's martial art!

Trees like that are tough to take seriously since it's hard to pin down a mother art and when what developed thereafter. Since there was conflict there have been martial arts, from cave men swinging flint blades axes till now.

OK, well, thanks for that. I am no expert, but I shared what I knew of my art and provided an example. Wasn't really hoping to be told what I'm being taught is incorrect. I was simply trying to answer a question by a newbie. Little did I know it was a set up. Next time I won't bother. Welcome to MT, Telfer.

I've seen something like that in a couple of martial arts around the world sort of books... In fact, there was a really big one published in the last couple of years that I think featured something like that. But the big issue is how will you show the relationships? Will you track techniques? Principles? Influences? Country of origin? Founder?

Quote: Originally Posted by MJS You're right...it depends on the kind of competition. Would you say the UFC prepares one for a real conflict? Only if that conflict is one on one and no weapons are involved. But it still prepars the body and mind for combat, yes.

Hello, The other week we had a New Lady working with us...she is a Retired Securty Guard from California Prisons 20 + years and her Husband is also a Retired Security Guard from California Prisons.. One thing she mention was "Women prisons are more dirty" or harder to control.....they will not take you "eyes" out so fast... She rather guard Males than Females.....interesting...we like to hear more stories......