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    Kenpo's effectiveness

    After 8 yrs in any art, you should be reasonably effective. As for Kempo, I have been training for almost a year after training for 7+ in...
    Post by: Shotochem, Aug 10, 2007 in forum: Kenpo
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    Ever seen this kata before?

    Hi All, I used to be in Kanazawa Senseis' organization. I believe that he had learned this kata many years ago I forgret from where, and...
    Post by: Shotochem, Mar 9, 2007 in forum: Karate
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    basics in horse riding stance?

    SO Not true..... :rolleyes: Horse stance is very useful. Especially for Americans who travel to Asia. If any of you guys have experienced an...
    Post by: Shotochem, Mar 7, 2007 in forum: Karate
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    Shotokan Needs contact

    Same experience here. I'm a former Shotokan guy now taking Kempo. I have sparred in quite a few dojos and I still have never been blasted the...
    Post by: Shotochem, Mar 7, 2007 in forum: Karate
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    Competition, agree or disagree?

    To each his own. At this point in my life with a wife, kids, FT job and other priorities it is just not for me. :) It's all about the kids. ;)
    Post by: Shotochem, Jan 19, 2007 in forum: Karate
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    Starting 2007 right

    Bob, that is one excellent post. My sentiments exactly. :) There are so many good things in life and MA are just a part of it.
    Post by: Shotochem, Jan 4, 2007 in forum: General Martial Arts Discussion
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    Call yourself a black belt?

    Oh, just plunge the knlfe in deeply and twist...... :eek: Hey, all of us Shotokan guys don't suck. Just the other ones. :cool: And I don't...
    Post by: Shotochem, Dec 18, 2006 in forum: Karate
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    mother put baby in microwave

    Hopefully she won't last too long in prison. Put her in general population with no supervision and see what happens......
    Post by: Shotochem, Dec 7, 2006 in forum: Off Topic Area
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    Moose's "what's it really for?" part 2

    I think of the support arm as a "hidden fist" Instead of executing the morote with the reinforcement think of it as a blocking with the lead...
    Post by: Shotochem, Dec 6, 2006 in forum: Karate
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    Is this demonstration possible?

    Granted he looks like he has a few issues... :rolleyes: But, I trained with a few Senseis that would walk across your stomach or lightly hop...
    Post by: Shotochem, Nov 15, 2006 in forum: General Martial Arts Discussion
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    Finishing a downed opponent

    When in doubt, choke him out....... ;) Pounding an opponent while he is down is a recipie for imprisonment. If the situation were to happen...
    Post by: Shotochem, Nov 2, 2006 in forum: General Martial Arts Discussion
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    martial arts with bad vision?

    I don't wear mine at all. I have one eye tht's near sighted and one that's far sighted. :confused: I still don't know how that happened....
    Post by: Shotochem, Nov 1, 2006 in forum: General Martial Arts Discussion
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    MA Runt Support Group

    Runt!!!! :o I prefer the term vertically challenged..... :rolleyes: I guess I fit the description. 5'7" 190 lbs.. I'm built like...
    Post by: Shotochem, Nov 1, 2006 in forum: General Martial Arts Discussion
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    martial arts with bad vision?

    I reccomend a good pair of prescription sport goggles. They have come a long way in the past 10 yrs or so. They are lightweight, breathe much...
    Post by: Shotochem, Oct 27, 2006 in forum: General Martial Arts Discussion
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    Invisability cloak

    Just wait until we find those dilithium crystals!!!! :) Can a light sabre be far behind?
    Post by: Shotochem, Oct 19, 2006 in forum: Off Topic Area