[i would like some advice on which martial art to choose .
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Being a UechiKA I would love to tell you Uechi-Ryu , There is no other . That would be very close- minded . You need to go to different schools / styles , take their interductory class and make you discision ...

I truly do appreciate all this imput, and it is great to know I'm not alone. I do come from a military background. My wife has told me, it's been ten years of this defensive sleeping for her. The night she sat me down was the morning after a 1 hour dynamic tension class ( Sanchin ). I thank all of ...

Being somewhat new to the forum . I don't know if this has ever been discussed. My wife has brought to my attention . I seem to be acting out Kata / sparring in my sleep . Her comment : Your not easy to sleep next too . I'm sure daily work frustration is a contributing factor. Has anyone experenced ...

[QUOTE]Originally posted by Raffi Derderian:
[ the door to Derderian Academy of Martial Arts is open .
I regret that I will not be able to attend summer camp, this year. In the event I could, this would be an opportunity I would not miss . Raffi has /is one of the most open minded teachers I've had ...

[QUOTE]Does specialization or optimization in any range of the defense spectrum compromise one's ability to perform optimally in another? In other words, do individuals who are members of Special Forces have difficulty functioning in "ordinary" life? (I have a running hypothesis on that one
I also ...

Hybrid,

When an opponent hooks you properly it's
impossible to "go to your hands and knees".
Hooking involves placing your feet under
the bottom man's thighs,(thus holding his knees off the ground)not around his waist.

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This is very true , I was in the Marine Corps also 86-90 , then ...