Recent content by delphiOne

Kicking a dog can work, but you'd be suprised how little agility large dogs have. They are also not as stable as you think they are. Most dogs when attacking will instictively leap off their front feet. This makes them even easier to take down. Remember to sweep them to one side or the...

Stiff as in you are losing flexibility, or are your joints stiff? I've only been studying since last fall, but very intensely (5-6 hours/week plus seminars and extra-curricular work). Yes, you will loosen up in time. The more quality stretching you do, the faster that will be. Some people...

If you want some extremely effective stretching technique, listen close. Firstly, stretching for short periods (under 30 seconds) really doesn't stretch you out. It will release basic tightness, but that's about it. If you want to get really limber and build flexibility, you have to focus on...

I believe he is right that the body adapts to whatever you use it for (train). He is obviously extremely active all the time and his body shows it. It's great to hear there is another prime example, other than Jack LaLane, of someone taking excellent fitness into their 70's. Very cool.

There is a tricky bit of business with using a gun for self defence. I suppose this might be hijacking the thread slightly because paridhm mentioned his interest in a defensive art. Sending someone to the hospital or morgue by using a deadly weapon isn't too defensive. The main problem with a...

There is excellent advice above, good wisdom. I've been involved in martial arts (many styles) for almost 25 years. What I've learned about them is they all take a time commitment, which is rather obvious. Depending on the style, they take a physical conditioning commitment too. For example...

A good fighter must have very strong abs (including obliques, very important) and back. The core must be strong and quick. Yes, a strength regimen will help, but you should follow it up with a plyometric routine so that you can refine that strength for explosive speed. The best fighters are...

What you experienced is definitely not normal. However, it is impossible to tell what is going on there exactly. It will make it difficult if you want to diagnose it yourself or on these boards. Hate to say, this is a doctor thing. Having had shoulder reconstruction, I will recommend that...

I know a bit about this as my parents raise german shepherds, some have which have gone through attack dog and police training. Dogs (like humans) are not born with the ability to fight. They must be trained or learn the hard way to fight effectively, this includes biting. Sure, they are all...

I do aikido, yes.

Benny was pretty amazing. He could deliver a spinning back kick faster than most could do a front kick. Wish I could get my hands on some footage. He was a phenomenon in his time. He also went on to train John Cusack, as well as appeared as an assassin in Cusack's movie 'Gross Pointe Blank'.

When starting out, spend a little extra time and test out what you're capable of. Start a little lighter than you suspect, just to be safe. Workout formats vary a great deal, such as 5 sets of 6 reps at high weight versus say 3 sets of 12 reps at a medium weight. Initially, I would...

I'm new to EF and look forward to poking around and getting familiar with folks here. My main pasttime now is martial arts (aikido) when I'm not spending time with my girl. I'm getting back into weightlifting after a hiatus last winter. Before that, I spent a solid four years or so with...