is it normal

[Darren]

first off i love the arts very much, but find that it gets boring to train all by myself all the time, but when i get around other people that do it too, i can train all day long started out in a school of about 70 students of course that got smaller after awhile but it was great, moved to a small town and now i train in a metal shed with about maybe 4-6 at various times the guys and one lady is great, but just feel real bad about getting tired of training by my self all the time but i do it anyway.

 

[Monkey Turned Wolf100]

I'm the opposite. 2-5 people is ideal for me. Lets me get close with them and really work together, and gives us more coaching time. Training in a large group (never did more than 25ish in a class) feels more impersonal, and like I'm just going through the motions.

 

[Darren]

I'm the opposite. 2-5 people is ideal for me. Lets me get close with them and really work together, and gives us more coaching time. Training in a large group (never did more than 25ish in a class) feels more impersonal, and like I'm just going through the motions.

that is me too, don`t like large crowds, been thinking about putting flyer up in my apartment complex to teach, but the people you get in apartments are shady at best, i do not want to just train anyone!

 

[Gyakuto100]

first off i love the arts very much, but find that it gets boring to train all by myself all the time, but when i get around other people that do it too,

Training on your own is very hard, but it’s often where one experiences one’s greatest learning.

i can train all day long started out in a school of about 70 students of course that got smaller after awhile but it was great, moved to a small town and now i train in a metal shed with about maybe 4-6 at various times the guys and one lady is great, but just feel real bad about getting tired of training by my self all the time but i do it anyway.

It’s perfectly normal. We’re social animals so training in a group feels more natural (unless you’re a complete introvert/loner). So don’t feel bad and just do what you can. I say to myself I will train a minimum of one hour on my own and I have a CD playlist of gentle, unobtrusive, traditional Japanese music that I play in the background which I find really helps me concentrate.

Having a little goal helps too, which in my case is videoing a really nice performance of a kata on my drone, flying a circle around me; I practise on my own to hone that performance.

 

[Prince_Alarming100]

My experience? Keep it simple. Do a few exercises, kata or shadow box, hit the bag, run. Don't plan anything complex or expensive. Also, there's a book, solo training by Loren Christensen that I have found very helpful.

 

[KenpoMaster805]

Well me i used to train in the studio and there was a lot of us when i started in 2013 and as the years goes by it got less but its all good and also i do zoom now i don't go to the studio when its Friday there like 5 o 6 but Mondays and Tuesday Thursday its like 20 or so and yes i do the technique with an imaginary opponent i wanna go back to the studio though

 

[Fungus92]

It depends on the training, obviously practicing fighting without a human opponent is limiting.

But wrt to OTHER excercises beyond kumite, I prefer to do it alone. Group excercises like kata or kihon in pace, are alway annoying as everyone except me is off pitch I work better when my inner pace can drive, trying to align to an external clock tend to also feel out of harmony. It's like dancing, you need to have a match with your partner (weight and heightwise) or you will just get dissonance in every movement.

The initial challenge training on our own is having no instructor to plan for you, so you have to make your own plans. I train alot with just the bag, and often i have a plan for what do for each session, and when I feel I go home and learned something from the session even having no instructor that feels good. Taking control is a value on its own. I hate group stuff, when we do say 10 kicks of one sort, and by the end when we are supposed to switch, I feel like I still would need a few more round to perfect it. That is frustration.

So for me perfect training is (basic training, kihon, kata or whatever tou want) on your own. all neede is a room, a bag and sometimes perhaps a mirror. Then meet with other for kumite and get some bashing. Perfect mix for me.

 

[punisher734]

My experience? Keep it simple. Do a few exercises, kata or shadow box, hit the bag, run. Don't plan anything complex or expensive. Also, there's a book, solo training by Loren Christensen that I have found very helpful.

I was going to recommend the same thing.

 

[Fungus92]

In summer i

My experience? Keep it simple.

This morning I hit a fly with a shuto strike against the door strip next to the coffee machine, this was BEFORE i had coffee!
Next time I'll try to get one with one knuckle!

 

[Prince_Alarming100]

*Faints in awe*

 

[Prince_Alarming100]

Using your foot on light switches can be pretty cool

 

[isshinryuronin]

Group excercises like kata or kihon in pace, are alway annoying as everyone except me is off pitch I work better when my inner pace can drive, trying to align to an external clock tend to also feel out of harmony.

Kata is where one can express their individuality, especially in the rhythm/timing, how you link the moves together. This can be hard to do when you have to keep pace with a group and be annoying, giving you the feeling of being out of synch with yourself.

But for kata or kihon, it gives you a chance to work on the technical aspects of each individual move. I often didn't keep to the instructor's count (as an advanced student) and worked on my own pace, choosing the speed that would best help me improve the technique. This might not work well with a controlling instructor who demands conformity in class.

 

[Darren]

all very excellent reptiles, thank you. but don`t have a bag,nor any training equipment and very hard of hearing.

 

[opr194598]

I have a CD playlist of gentle, unobtrusive, traditional Japanese music that I play in the background which I find really helps me concentrate.

Would you mind sharing name and artist of CD? and any others you might be aware of. Thanks.

 

[Gyakuto100]

Would you mind sharing name and artist of CD? and any others you might be aware of. Thanks.

Actually I can’t for most because I ripped them off youtube clips. But here are some of them…

One of them is this

and this…

and this…

This CD of the Yoshikawa’s brothers

Nohgaku Bayashi from CD ‘The Sounds of Japan’ (VICCG-60067). It’s traditional Noh theatre music.

This…

This
Oku No In

and another
Dance with the Gods


That’s all I can find for you to listen, but it gives you an idea. In total I have 65minute of music and I often end up going through it twice when training.

 

[opr194598]

Actually I can’t for most because I ripped them off you tube clips.

So much for Rigorous honesty.

 

[Holmejr]

It is virtually impossible to train in a combative art solo. You must have the energy of an assailant (your training partner) and they must not completely comply. There must be some risk to you.

I do belong to a small class that meets on Sunday afternoons. I do plumbing for a living and through that found a couple folks that now come to my home (garage) to practice. I teach them for free. They get to learn and I get to practice with another person. Works out well.

 

[opr194598]

However, I did find several CD by the Yoshida Brothers for sale on ebay. They range in price from USD $10-175. Thanks.

 

[opr194598]

However, I did find several CD by the Yoshida Brothers for sale on ebay. They range in price from USD $10-175. Thanks.

 

[isshinryuronin]

It is virtually impossible to train in a combative art solo.

I think this is true for grappling arts. It's also true in striking arts until one has reached around 3rd or 4th degree (about 12-15 years' experience), providing there was sufficient resisting partner practice up to that point. I think by this level the brain and body have learned/internalized what it takes to execute effectively. It goes without saying that the solo practice must be robust with visualization and intent. After that time, just occasional sparring/partner practice is enough to keep one sharp and test themselves. I went solo for 30 yrs with virtually no sparring/partner work after which time I found myself able to still handle younger blackbelts that sparred/competed on a regular basis.

There must be some risk to you.

Agree. Without this much of the "martial" of the art is missing. The risk keeps one on their toes and teaches respect for what eating a punch or kick can do. For this reason, I'm not a fan of padded nunchakus, plasic sai or even dulled blades (with certain exceptions re: blades). I'm talking about adults, here. Using live weapons definitely keeps one focused on proper technique and self-control.