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    What protective gear do you wear while sparring?

    It depends on what type of sparrign we are doing and if it is in my school or one of my instructor's schools. My school: Juniors(5-12YO)...
    Post by: searcher, Mar 30, 2012 in forum: Karate
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    What do you think about chest gear for sparring?

    In my school, I allow the students the option of wearing them during sparring. 90% do not wear them and they deal with the contact better than...
    Post by: searcher, Mar 30, 2012 in forum: General Martial Arts Talk
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    Question for teachers, assistant instructors, and school owners

    By getting up early in the morning and by staying late after the students leave the school. I also train with my instructors between 2-3 times...
    Post by: searcher, Aug 18, 2011 in forum: General Martial Arts Talk
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    Paleo Diet

    I have been on it in the past, as it is pushed big time in the CrossFit circles that I hang in. I am currently on the Primal Diet setup by Mark...
    Post by: searcher, Aug 15, 2011 in forum: Health Tips for the Martial Artist
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    Shawn Tompkins.

    Head trainer at Tapout Gym in Las Vegas dies at age 37. A fighter close to Shawn Tompkins says the renowned trainer passed away this morning....
    Thread by: searcher, Aug 14, 2011, 0 replies, in forum: The Hall of Remembrance (Memorials)
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    Full vs. Part Time Teachers

    I wish I could teach FT, but I don't have the resources to do it. I rent space from a dance school and the time they are open to where I can...
    Post by: searcher, Aug 4, 2011 in forum: General Martial Arts Talk
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    Who has tried P90X?

    Crossfit is by far better than P90X, but I am very partial to CF. I have done P90X and I found it to be pretty good. Some great variations...
    Post by: searcher, Jun 23, 2011 in forum: General Martial Arts Talk
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    I learned M/A because...?

    You guys have it all wrong. I train because hot chicks dig bad dudes. They want a man that can kick the crap out of anyone who would mess with...
    Post by: searcher, Jun 23, 2011 in forum: General Martial Arts Talk
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    Bikers?

    I guess you could count me in with the bikers, but I am first and foremost a martial artist. I do not ride on the street very often and the...
    Post by: searcher, Jun 22, 2011 in forum: General Martial Arts Talk
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    Desert Eagle

    I guess if you have nothing else on hand it could be used to stop a vehicle, but it would not be my first choice. If I had a choice in a handgun...
    Post by: searcher, Jun 20, 2011 in forum: General Weapons Discussion
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    Guy takes on rioters. Guess what happens.

    I know that some have stated that he should not have put himself in that situation, but he did. Yes, LEO could have dealt with it, but I am...
    Post by: searcher, Jun 19, 2011 in forum: General Martial Arts Talk
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    MA Instructor Arrested for hitting students

    I agree with the above statement and also with Bill's statement. I also bolded something I want to touch on. I use a shinai for instructional...
    Post by: searcher, Jun 19, 2011 in forum: General Martial Arts Talk
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    Reckless martial artists

    I have had to deal with them for all the time I have been training. The sad part is that they always seem to be naturally talented and always...
    Post by: searcher, May 22, 2011 in forum: General Martial Arts Talk
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    how far have you strayed from what was taught originally to you ?

    Holy cow!! This is huge and would require me to take several hours to fill in the blanks. Short answer: I have changed about dang near...
    Post by: searcher, May 17, 2011 in forum: General Martial Arts Talk