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Post by Deleted on Jan 7, 2009 3:59:18 GMT
I guess I have been lucky. My contact with MA in the US has emphasized that there are only a few attacks, blocks, and counterattacks. Proper application of just a few basic techniques in different combinations is the focus of training. But, this has been just my experience. And yes, as I mentioned earlier, training with a partner is very important too. This is the foundation of the art I study, Toyama Ryu =). Guess I was a lucky one too! Cris
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Post by Tom K. (ianflaer) on Jan 7, 2009 18:19:11 GMT
Debbie, sorry to have hijacked your thread this is a discussion that could go very long. perhaps I'll open a new thread on it soon. right now I don't have time to fully explain my ideas and philosophies. what I wanted to say primarily, before I went off-topic was that Debbie demonstrates good body mechanics and that is a thing that transcends style and school. She has been taught well and has learned well. whether she stays planted or is moving in a particular cut is an issue of style/school teaching and either can be correct depending on her goals when she cuts so long as she uses good body mechanics.
again sorry to have disrupted
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Post by Deleted on Jan 7, 2009 20:20:18 GMT
hey tom this page is a good read! i like the 'random/instinct' kata you mention, i do this a lot.
debbie i like your idea of doing a cut that you have been practicing over time, definately a wise idea.
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Post by Deleted on Jan 7, 2009 21:16:15 GMT
Tom, no apology necessary , but gratefully accepted anyway . I have great respect for your views and would love to hear the long version sometime. I am sure this discussion could go on for a long while too, AND has a conflagration potential of 10 (I predict, but hope otherwise) while flaying much horseflesh. Thank for your kind words about body mechanics. Now, if only my daughter had the time these days for some partner drills I would be all set Deb
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Post by Tom K. (ianflaer) on Jan 8, 2009 3:37:15 GMT
I heard THAT! my greatest handicap is not having a trained sparring partner. I'm teaching the wife slowly but she's really starting at the grass roots and we don't have large amounts of training time. though it is a good thing to get a student so blank of slate. she's never even done a martial art of any sort. I can mold her just the way I want. gotta be careful of her bad back though. . .
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Post by Dave(utilityslave) on Jan 8, 2009 5:48:28 GMT
So Debbie......WOW! You make that sword look good. You have a lot of power/speed without the over swing seen in so many other's videos. Great control and form with a smile. Your intelligence and practice shine through. Impressive. More please? ;D
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Post by Avery on Jan 14, 2009 2:45:33 GMT
Sorry for not posting earlier Debbie, that is some great cutting!! I hope to see more. ;D
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Post by Deleted on Jan 16, 2009 16:22:00 GMT
Tom, I learn the most when I have to teach, it really makes you think about what you are doing, right? Yes, be careful of her back, but you are lucky she will practice with you. Will she join up and post some vids too? Tell her I need company ;D And don't forget those awesome boys of yours - they may get bigger than Dad before too long. Thanks for the compliments Utilityslave and Absilits, I hope to cut some more when the weather improves Debbie
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Post by Tom K. (ianflaer) on Jan 16, 2009 22:38:02 GMT
Debbie, I doubt Tara will ever sign up, she's too camera shy and self-conscious. my oldest boy MIGHT be ready to cut regularly in a few years until then it's going to be real rare and lots of training with safer weapons.
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Post by Deleted on Jan 29, 2009 7:41:37 GMT
Wellm I'm planing on making a video for my viking sword....but dog gone it, Debbie. There goes my aspirations of being the best looking cutter on the forum! Thanks for dashing my dreams.... ;D I think all of us can remember the first time we ever cut with a sword. My first time with a milk jug and tatami. Man...the feeling was something else. Unlike anything else in this world. You look fine, especially for your first time. Being only a back yard cutter, I can't give any advice and feel good about it, but as my neighbor once told me when he watched, "Hey, a cut is a cut! Get the job done, and it's fine with me." Of course, taking pride in technique is always a wonderful goal and adds a lot to the experience. And I gotta say, your power and speed are really impressive, especially from that first angle you were using! Keep up the good work! Crockett
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