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The hardest part of training.
Everyone has their own personal difficulties when it comes to training; for some it's flexibility, others it's balance, and then there's movement, just to name a few. These are things almost every…Continue
Started Apr 14, 2011
Where does the conflict start?
WHERE DOES THE CONFLICT START??? Most often when we train in self-defense we train for the direct one-on-one confrontation. The personal, up front, in your face situation that leaves no doubt as to…Continue
Started Apr 14, 2011
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John Christopher Callen left a comment for Adam"Hey Adam, All you need to do is look at the comment left by "jena" and you will understand a little of what is happening to your site. It's pretty obvious from the message that it is an on-line "call-girl" contact. Along…"
John Christopher Callen commented on Karen's group Aikido"Why doesn't anyone talk on these group pages???"
John Christopher Callen commented on Karen's group jujitsu"Side note..., my father was a world war 2 veteran who trained with the SAS while stationed in Great Britain, after the war the Japanese were recruited to train our pilots in Jiu Jitsu and Karate."
John Christopher Callen commented on Karen's group jujitsu"My father learned traditional Jiu Jitsu from the japanese, being a member of military intelligence and communication. The discipline/system that he emparted to me was definitely NOT like wrestling. It's original form is more about face to face,…"
John Christopher Callen commented on Karen's group Wing Chun"There's a really nice video of Grandmaster Ip Man performing the first three forms of Wing Chun on my membership page, or, through the following link
http://www.youtube.com/watchv=0YnEm1zaUyE&feature=player_detailpage"
John Christopher Callen posted a videoClean footage of Grandmaster Ip Man - 叶问 - 葉問 - 葉繼問
The first FREE release of Ip Man doing the 3 forms Sil Lim Tao, Chum Kiu and Mok Jang Jong in High Quality! It is time the world worked together to preserve ...
John Christopher Callen added a discussion to the group Wing Chun
Self teaching (follow up)
Quality Wing Chun movies like Ip Man can be used as instructional guides. However, it takes repeated viewings in std. and slow motion; a mirror to practice with; and continual reviewing of short segments of film at a time to do comparrison between video and your technical execution. It won't make you a master but can give you a fundamental understanding of the style and application. Note: When using videos as guides, often the filmed amgle will not include clear imagery of foot work and…See More
John Christopher Callen added a discussion to the group Krav Maga
A Philosophical Reflection
WHERE DOES THE CONFLICT START???Most often when we train in self-defense we train for the direct one-on-one confrontation. The personal, up front, in your face situation that leaves no doubt as to the intent and purpose of the assailant. But, where does the conflict REALLY start? Often it starts a lot farther away than we would suspect, but often it's even closer. It can be the guy (or guys) that watch you pay for your drinks at the bar with CASH.; or, the guy(s) that are watching you (girls),…See More
John Christopher Callen replied to John Broetje's discussion Training for Martial Arts Alone."When I was younger I spent a great deal of time watching PKA and other martial programs, movies, etc. When possible I would workout while watching and try to emulate the techniques I saw. After spending hours watching, I would utilize a mirror to…"
John Christopher Callen replied to Joe Ciambruschini's discussion Some advice please?"Often books can be a great way to show your appreciation. Take some time and discuss martial based literature with him and see if there are any books he doesn't currently have, but would like to add to his library. If he is a…"
Profile Information
- What style(s) of martial arts do you practice
- Jiu-Jutsu; Kenpo Karate; Wing Chun; Krav Maga; Free-Style Combined Martial Arts (Utilization of any effective technique regardless of origin)
- How many years of experience do you have?
- 44
- Do you have a website of your own?
- http://NebraskaH2H.groups.live.com
Personal Philosophy on Martial Systems
Regardless of style, or origin, an individuals martial way should become just that,... individual.
One should first find a sound foudational system they can learn effectively. After aquiring a base of knowledge, seek out new paths of learning and training so as not to limit your ability to protect yourself, your family, or even a stranger, if need should arise.
I have trained in a variety of martial "ways" since I was six years old. My father was my primary educator, having had extensive training in boxing, Jiu-Jutsu, Karate, as well as military H2H. It is with this background my martial foundation was formed.
In my personal experience I have incorporated techniques from various other systems. These I learned in direct tutilage from practitioners of Kempo Karate, Ai-Ki-Jitsu, Wing-Chun, as well as Nin-Jitsu, and basic freestyle wrestling. My current instructor is a Seventh Degree Senior Master in Songham Tae Kwon Do, and one of only TWO licensed Krav Maga school owners in the state of Nebraska. I am also training in the various techniques of the Gracie Combatives program.
I respect all styles as each has it's own unique tradition and history. It is up to each individual to decide which "way" they will go, and NO instructor should limit their students options or training, or speak ill of other styles regardless of their personal opinion. HOWEVER, if you have first-hand knowledge of ANY instructor whom you KNOW is not honorable, it is an obligation to steer students away from any persons who may jeopardise their training, and there-by, their safety.
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