That is our goal in Hapkido as well. Be able to apply and adapt to grabs, strikes, weapons, etc. Not much different at all. Just a different way...
True, then is the "level above technique" knowing the technique inside and out, what makes it work, the ability to adapt to different opponents,...
Another key difference or similarity in the TMA vs. MMA dichotomy. Perhaps the "level after technique" is different in TMA and MMA. I think it is...
The idea of "training hard" is open for much interpretation. Thanks for pointing that out, as I was thinking of training under supervision and...
Joint manipulation, if I may ask? I believe any ma can be trained hard or leisurely. What you put in is what you get out.
Good point. This thread seems to be closed, as this discussion is truly a circular one.
Let us define "actually training" then. That is what a lot boils down to.
I think we have arrived at the destination already, to be honest ;) I did not know that breaking down the barriers and categories would be so...
I don't know. How should we? I was thinking of diving into that in my initial post, but that is a thread in and of itself. Boxing and wrestling...
True, a lot just depends, just as it does with "aliveness" and any other method. Is the technique being done right, or is it sloppy day after day?...
Good, valid points. I like the 5 principals you brought up, and agree with the teacher trumping style. However, just how "alive" does someone...
I can't help but notice all of the TMA Vs. MMA threads popping up that revert to the "my style rocks/yours sucks" mentality. Very few good points...
But with that being said, don't limit yourself to a style. Limit yourself to finding a good teacher.
True, but be sure to learn how to punch WITHOUT gloves as well. Practice glove-less on bags from time to time (at home or with your teacher). If...
The first part I agree with. However, what constitutes "good?" Even styles that are laughed at have certain effective elements, or at least...
What I am saying is that it depends on the trainer's goal. If the goal is performance, well that comes out to be a little more subjective, but...
I can't help but wonder why people have gone as far as to rank arts based on "street effectiveness," "best for self defense," or overall...
Good to hear he is okay. How did you guys disarm him, if you don't mind me asking?
Ah, that is a similar variation ;)
I am in the middle of transferring, so I would consider myself to be around 7th gup when it comes to technique at the moment (I am facing the same...
Correct. I now see that I have learned to run before I could walk... or crawl for that matter. I can see different ground locks/etc. that we can...
I need to work on finding, perfecting, and applying my new go-tos. I have not had as much "live" practice with the ones I have now and this lowers...
I am relatively new to the Hapkido style I have transferred into. After much reflection (and a lot of help from MT) I have come to the conclusion...
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I see no reason to fight off an armed aggressor who will leave you alone after you toss them your wallet. However, situational awareness will...
It appears that the people in the video have no experience brawling, let alone in self defense. "In a fight I would..." really shows this. In a...
I tend to see people staring/glaring/eyeballing others (and sometimes me) from time to time for no reason. They are of the same gender and age...
I have been pondering this recently as my teacher is currently teaching at a slow and relaxed pace to allow us to understand the concepts behind...
Thank you for your responses. Just what I needed to hear! I'll keep on keeping on.
It has been over a year since I switched over to the "real deal" Hapkido school from a TKD+HKD school (taught small circle Jujitsu as HKD?). I...
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