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As in all cultures and subcultures, there are myths. I remember from the previous forums there was discussion on the teachings that were misinterpreted and passed down on the line (language?). I thought it'd be interesting to list and talk about these. It's such a shame for people who are totally i...

This is an interesting theme. I think that we have to realise that we may all have fallen victim to martial arts myths, some of us may have even invented a few ourselves, but as in all learning scenarios your ideas and opinions should be open to change. Instructors in particular are prone to what I...

2) one strike one kill (I think I heard this was mistranslated?) 2: do you intend to strike insufficiently? of course there is atemi and kari ate.. As long as this concept is explained carefully and the teachings are well then there is no problem in my opinion. Ichi go Ichi e Not so much insufficie...

As in all cultures and subcultures, there are myths. I remember from the previous forums there was discussion on the teachings that were misinterpreted and passed down on the line (language?). I thought it'd be interesting to list and talk about these. It's such a shame for people who are totally in...

Oneya and wakoka--Thanks. That's a lot of food for thought that I'll be munching on. Unless we discover that we somehow have the ability to become perfect wadoka by pressing newly discovered pressure points, it's more important to train what we know and overcome what inhibits us.

I remember Mr. Kazutaka Otsuka advocated for punching bags over makiwara in an interview. Interesting to see the evolution of karate with new developments in sports. Evolution or Devolution...? oneya I was actually going to start a thread on a topic like this. Since wado is always changing, how muc...

I believe that makiwara practice as taught by the Japanese actually makes your punches get weaker – not stronger.... I highly doubt he'd like to offer his body in a scientific experiment/ This might be a fun option though: http://itllonlyhurtforaminute.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/06/Punching-bag.jp...

The 'holes' you find have their 'lifespan' in your not understanding.

Ah, such a great quote. It can be applied to so many faucets of life. It's almost Hitchens-like.

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Not sure if this is supposed to be posted in this forum or Non-Gen, but I figured it applies to Wado training. I remember from the previous forum that makiwara is good for condition and bag for foot speed (but not necessarily wado). I'm getting rid of my bag for something that will fit in my living ...

Haha great video AJ. I love watching those things.