The presentations seem to keep coming my way. One I asked for, one ask for me, and the others I’ve been trying to get rid of now for years. Anyhow, I’m stuck with some tight deadlines at work and also stuck with two projects (one that I really didn’t want to take on due to my current workload). Helloooo cabinet! (inside joke)
So as far as martial arts go I’ll be practicing my own mantra:
“Do what you can, when you can.”
The blog:
I got a few ideas in the hopper and at least two video series. I suspect I’ll have at least one done before December.
The Training:
I finally had to cut my taekwondo forms. What I’m trying is to practice five one week and the other five the next week. This way I can at least still do them. They are not tournament ready but at least this way I’ll keep them in my stuffed head. The practice is only once per week but it’s better than nothing.
Taekwondo line drills are gone. I still do the warm-up kicks a couple times a week and try to do some bag work once per week (the bag work also includes strikes from other arts). I still stretch but probably not enough. I also try to go through our TKD self-defense at least once per week. I basically treat them like mini katas. Haven’t had any time to practice the chuks. Maybe I can refresh my memory this week.
Kung fu at home is coming along as best it can. I try to hit sup ye lo tan tui at least once a day. Once a week I’ll run our stances drill, maybe a few line drills, or just practice the kicks on my bag. I’ve been treating qinna as mini katas for at least a year now. Though I have slacked since my level one test. It works pretty good so I need to get back into the habit.
Exercise:
I continue to stick to my formula: Do exercises that benefit the martial arts and try to do something martial arts related when you exercise. My goal has been to workout at least three times per week at home. So far so good. I’ve also noticed that the kettlebell is a great fit for when you are in a hurry. You can get a good 20 minute cardio workout in and be done. Another tactic that works real well is something from the H2H DVD: If you reach the point where you get tired of playing with the bell, just put it down and try to do body weight exercises. Things like push-ups (even on the knees if you have to), sit-ups, crunches, knee raises, squats without weights, etc. The point is to keep moving and keep the heart rate up.
I have to say that this kettlebell is probably the best exercise find I’ve come across in years!
(Alternate title: Sometimes they just write themselves!)
OK folks, news of Seagal’s latest project was more than I could take!
The story appears to be pretty straightforward. Twenty years ago – which would put it around the time of filming Hard to Kill, the trailer seems to be suggesting that Seagal was invited along to the Jefferson County police department to show them some useful martial arts moves – and then as way of thanks was given a badge.
I’ve been a Seagal fan since Above the Law. Yesterday I read the announcement about his new series. So, after a mostly sleepless night, the philosophy of Seagal-do was born!
In the following months I hope to uphold my duty as a lawfully deputized seagalologist. You have my word that I will do my utmost to advance the study of all-things Seagal!
I’m very busy this weekend. Lots of presentations to prepare for. So I’m cranking out the news on a Friday night! With luck it’ll be ready to go early Saturday morning…
OK, I could give a rip what your lifestyle is. I don’t care what you believe or what you do–just as long as it does not hurt other people or break the law. That having been said, the “average” martial artist in me just about came out of his skin when he watched this clip! There ought to be a law…
Their animalistic, martial arts-based routine left former N’Sync member JC Chasez tongue tied.
Former Power Ranger Jason David Frank recently signed with SuckerPunch Entertainment and will soon be making his debut in mixed martial arts.
Hapkido in Iowa! If I ever go back to the Korean side of things, it will probably be with hapkido.
Hapkido — founded from Japanese and Korean influences — is primarily used to teach self-defense. Students learn to protect themselves using various techniques including joint-locks, throws, kicks, and punches.
I’m starting to think that some of us long-time bloggers are being…“borrowed” from. No problem with that but how about a few…REFERENCES? How many of us long-time bloggers have posted on this very topic? Even recently? I’m just sayin’…
Not only MMA has become a sport event in the arena, but it does not utilize other Martial-Art Strikes or the use of weapons, when a fight is to begin from both fighters. TMA (Traditional Martial Arts), well it teaches practical if not just basic, but the difference what it means to defend yourself in a street confrontation.
In fact, it is so different, that nothing I have done in the past–not my boxing, my kick boxing, or Muay Thai–can help me in the ring with a Muay Thai Chaiya fighter.
Vijender Singh, Olympic-bronze medal winner in the middleweight category is practicing in full spirits and is hopeful of bringing laurels to the country.
George won a world title down in Kansas City on Aug. 4-8 at the National Ringside World Championships. Almost 1,400 boxers and 13 different countries are represented at the prestigious event.
With hands interlace on my head, chest heaving, I tried my best to not gag because of the taste of blood filling in my throat. It dawned on me, I have to change my strategy because at this rate I’m not going to last.
(Side note: this sounds like a typical day at work for me.)
-Not really martial arts but the title of his post made the 11 year-old in me chuckle.
Probably the best way to see G.I. Joe is in the company of a 13 year-old boy—preferably one hopped up on Mountain Dew and videogames.
I once almost had to fight with a muscle man that really looked intimidating. He looked like my punches would have no effect! I was able to talk my way out of the situation but what would you do if you had to fight a guy that might not feel your punches?
OK, I’ll bite. In no particular order: eye gouges, biting, throat strikes, nose, groin, and knees. Simple sweeps or trips to get him off his feet can’t hurt either.
…the perma-tanned Buddha will shortly be starring in his own reality TV show entitled Steven Segal: Lawman.
Not only is everyone’s favorite Aikido master a great cook and all round action superstar he is apparently a real life cop and has been for the past twenty years. Amazingly he has been a fully commissioned deputy with the Jefferson Parish Sheriff’s Office in Louisiana.
I, for one, am besides myself with excitement! First, I’m a big fan of the Lord of Pasta! Second, this new series will keep me in blog fodder for months (or until it’s canceled). Third, it looks like the Lord of Pasta is already generating controversy!
A new reality television show about the life of actor and martial arts expert Steven Seagal became the subject of a federal lawsuit filed on Monday in a dispute over who thought up the idea for the show.
The videos:
My first find comes from Mokuren Dojo. Maybe there is something to blogging…
My second find comes from The Things Worth Believing In. From what I remember of having to confront knuckleheads in my prison days, this video is really good. The only caveat I would give is that not all of these indicators will happen at once. More likely you’ll see two or three. When that happens get ready for for stupid!
Let’s close with news of the Lord of Pasta. I found this one at my other favorite site.
Oh my God! The Lord of Pasta has been a secret part-time police officer for the last 20 years! Who knew? First he studied under Morihei Ueshiba, then he worked secretly for the CIA, then he became an actor and turned to making energy drinks. After that he took a crack at singer and now this! I can only mirror what Seagalology said: “Hopefully nobody hurts his family.” Here’s wishing Eddie Munster all the best!
