tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7361443425638782419.post4575409845626780231..comments2023-10-22T16:13:55.130+01:00Comments on My journey to black belt: Martial arts - a balancing actSue Chttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16008609198511182782noreply@blogger.comBlogger10125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7361443425638782419.post-26715238967627169962011-01-21T14:34:17.240+00:002011-01-21T14:34:17.240+00:00Hi Matt, I know exactly what you are talking about...Hi Matt, I know exactly what you are talking about! Having the feet in a line is a common problem, I'm guilty of it ocassionally, though not as often as I used to. It's generally after I've done a full 180 degree turn that my feet can end up in line - I have to really focus on getting my foot over enough before I turn. Your C step tip sounds good - I have noticed some people in my club using it - perhaps I'll try it.Sue Chttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16008609198511182782noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7361443425638782419.post-47212931573432860232011-01-21T11:11:49.540+00:002011-01-21T11:11:49.540+00:00The biggest problem I have observed with balance i...The biggest problem I have observed with balance in my students is this: they don't stagger their feet enough. When you throw a reverse punch, your back foot should not line up directly with your front foot. But it is amazing how many people I see doing this, and usually they are wobbling. My sensei showed me a good way to ensure the feet are staggered properly. When moving use a C step that brings your feet in and then out to the staggered position, the whole time keeping them on the floor. It really helps.SenseiMattKleinhttp://karate-kids.com.aunoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7361443425638782419.post-33363461642479206622011-01-20T19:32:45.729+00:002011-01-20T19:32:45.729+00:00Hi Sandman, thanks. Researching this article has a...Hi Sandman, thanks. Researching this article has actually made me much more aware of my body positoning so hopefully I will start to see some improvements in my balance.Sue Chttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16008609198511182782noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7361443425638782419.post-41521909677877916802011-01-20T02:14:50.851+00:002011-01-20T02:14:50.851+00:00Good post Sue! Very good information here. You men...Good post Sue! Very good information here. You mentioned leaning - great that you figured it out! A lot of people overlook the importance of good posture. Like you said - its more than just aethetics!sandmanhttp://www.sandmantraining.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7361443425638782419.post-80056489084003545202011-01-19T16:20:59.289+00:002011-01-19T16:20:59.289+00:00Hi Charles, thanks for introducing me to the conce...Hi Charles, thanks for introducing me to the concept of chakugan. You clearly find it important as a search on your blog revealed 7 posts in which you discuss or allude to it! Having read them I can see that it is clearly a much deeper concept than merely looking with the eyes (sometimes we look but don't see) but involves 'seeing' with all the senses. It's about using all the senses to assess the situation, including 'gut feelings' or intuition and comparing it with past experiences in order to make good judgements on how to react to a situation. Am I on the write lines here?...Sue Chttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16008609198511182782noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7361443425638782419.post-35666707023350332542011-01-18T21:08:15.602+00:002011-01-18T21:08:15.602+00:00Take a moment to slow down to a "Tai chi chua...Take a moment to slow down to a "Tai chi chuan" type of speed so you can "think and feel" the kata. It is a bit complex and warrants more than my comment but you are addressing it by the comment you provide Elmer.<br /><br />Chakugan: To set your eyes on the opponent or something close to that. If you are waiting until you are committed to look your committed. <br /><br />Look first then move. That would seem like you are opening up to get attacked as it appears like a pause before acting but when you have practiced it well you will find that they both work in tandem, i.e. the look and follow up move is so close it seems like one move, etc.<br /><br />Here again, comments are not enough. <br /><br />Also, looking by using both the eye movements and the head also provide a physical means of over coming tunnel vision caused by the adrenaline dump, etc.<br /><br />In the military they teach you when your movement is continuous where dizziness, etc. are there that turning your head as you rotate while deliberately focusing on a distant object helps you maintain focus, etc.<br /><br />Do a google search on chakugan or on my blog as I believe I have an article/post on it.Charles Jameshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13812618556413423872noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7361443425638782419.post-57210382965626320352011-01-18T17:47:31.428+00:002011-01-18T17:47:31.428+00:00Hi Charles. Thanks and no and err... no! How do I ...Hi Charles. Thanks and no and err... no! How do I look at my speed of execution and what's chakugan?Sue Chttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16008609198511182782noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7361443425638782419.post-32396368993145401422011-01-18T16:09:38.451+00:002011-01-18T16:09:38.451+00:00Hi, SueC:
Excellent post. Have you looked at your...Hi, SueC:<br /><br />Excellent post. Have you looked at your speed in execution? Have you heard the term "chakugan?"<br /><br />Respectfully,Charles Jameshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13812618556413423872noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7361443425638782419.post-18485090376290033222011-01-17T16:38:00.562+00:002011-01-17T16:38:00.562+00:00Hi Elmer, doing the forms to quickly is definitely...Hi Elmer, doing the forms to quickly is definitely a common problem amongst students and means that each technique doesn't get finished properly. Don't worry, you're not alone! Keep working...Sue Chttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16008609198511182782noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7361443425638782419.post-90666487657128806152011-01-14T21:32:22.502+00:002011-01-14T21:32:22.502+00:00I do have the same problem, too. My teacher alway...I do have the same problem, too. My teacher always tells me, "Elmer! You're doing the form too fast...slow down. Emphasize each movement! Hips and hand execution should be together!"<br /><br />Keep up the hard work!Elmer Querubinhttp://www.cherubdefense.comnoreply@blogger.com