Update the techniques section of the MAP magazine

[johndoch]

I think it would be a good idea to update the techniques section of the MAP magazine.

The reason is when people talk about their own particular style I'm lost when they use foreign terms, especially the Japanese JJ and Judo terms.:confused:

What does everyone think?

[TkdWarrior]

so wat u would like to see???
it's true that there is mostly JJ terms used...
-TkdWarrior-

[johndoch]

Hi TKD

Ideally I would like to see more descriptions/photos of techniques found in various martial arts, such judo/ju jitsu throws, locks, take downs, general clinch work etc.

This would mean that if you didn't understand a technique because of the language barrier you could look at it in the magazine section and get a clearer picture.

[TkdWarrior]

yea dude i m with u...normally i don't care to remember much terms
-TkdWarrior-

[johndoch]

I'm the same but when someone is talking about a basic hip toss but use a foriegn term. I would have no idea what they were talkin about even though I know what a hip toss is ! hmm, did that make sense???

[LilBunnyRabbit]

Then again they might have no idea what a hip toss is, that's where the problems come in. You'd probably need a fairly large dictionary to translate the various terms for even a single technique.

[johndoch]

But if the pictures were there showing the techniques and a description it would go a long way in helping our understanding of each others art. I was only using a hip toss as an example, if you showed more pictures of different techniques I believe it would show us artists that we have a lot of common ground that is not recognised through words alone.

[Cooler]

Hopefully the techniques section will grow, my main aim is for members to send in techniques which we could add to the section.

Cooler

[Andy Murray]

What would we like to see in the magazine then members?

[Jim]

Ummmm, how about EVERYTHING?

How's you database up for memory? :)

[johndoch]

LOL Jim sounds good:p

[TkdWarrior]

damn i don't hav digital camera not even web one otherwise i would hav filled up MAP's data base with my techniques ;) :D :p
-TkdWarrior-

[Freeform]

Yeah, lets get a photo directory of techniques in the gallery!

I'm sure people can volunteer photos!

Colin

[Andy Murray]

How about some sensible Aikido ones for a change Colin?

[Freeform]

I could accomodate that request Andy, I'll just have to make sure Spikes not in the area ;)

[johndoch]

Hmmm, What about a weapons section?? I wish I had a Digi Camera

[Darzeka]

My mate has one and we've catalogued some stuff. I'd like to get all our syllabus's on pic in future. I'll try to get some stuff done and will get them in.

[Ghostsuit]

Originally posted by Jim
Ummmm, how about EVERYTHING?

How's you database up for memory? :) Ahh plent of space on the database...this ones tiny only about hundred megs max. Got one which is over 7oo meg at the mometn so I think we can handle alot of extra techniques :)