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by Jerry Martin
December 12th, 2006, 1:01 am
Forum: Events
Topic: Seminar in Alexandria, VA - January 6th, 2007
Replies: 5
Views: 12783

Hello Erik, I heard a rumor that Mr. Salomone was coming back to Rochester in January and you seem to confim this it true. I've checked Sifu George's website but didn't find any info. Is his trip to the Rock a definite? If so, I'd love to attend. I know Mr. Joe reads this forum so maybe he could con...
by Jerry Martin
December 12th, 2006, 12:58 am
Forum: Videos
Topic: whadya think of these elbows?
Replies: 4
Views: 13029

Hey Abu, I totally agree with Mike. I was less than impressed with this style of defense. If he tried that with me or any other experienced fighter, not even a MA enthusiast, he would be in trouble. He's OVERBLOCKING. This leaves his flank open way too long. I would read this, fake a jab and hook ar...
by Jerry Martin
December 7th, 2006, 8:22 pm
Forum: Exercise
Topic: Power Exercises
Replies: 3
Views: 12670

Core strength

Hi Lorene, Funny you mentioning core training. I was going to post something about that topic also and this gives me the perfect lead in. I am unfamiliar with your type of core training. It sounds interesting though and draws yet another parallel to martial arts from dance. Neat! For my core strengt...
by Jerry Martin
December 7th, 2006, 8:21 pm
Forum: Exercise
Topic: Power Exercises
Replies: 3
Views: 12670

Power Exercises

I thought I'd create a list of some exercises that I use to build up my cardio. Maybe some of you will find it helpful. Maybe someone can add their suggestions for other exercises. Generally, before you do anything too strenuous you should warmup and stretch. The older you are, the more time you nee...
by Jerry Martin
December 7th, 2006, 6:45 pm
Forum: Philosophies and Concepts in the Arts
Topic: Sparring?...
Replies: 3
Views: 11378

Hi Mike, Long time no talk/see. How's Max doing? To the topic at hand, I also have been thinking about this subject recently and I think the answer depends on what one is trying to learn. I think that sparring teaches you a great deal; timing, distance and range, effective counters, and reactions to...
by Jerry Martin
December 7th, 2006, 6:36 pm
Forum: Keywords
Topic: Open and closed stances
Replies: 3
Views: 10476

Hi Mike, I'll try to jump in here and if I miss the mark, sifu Dan will save me. {;0) When going "toe to toe", you can either wait for your opponent to strike with the jab OR as we prefer, use a guard control to enter his oustide. Once there, you pivot on the balls of your towards his weak...
by Jerry Martin
December 7th, 2006, 11:23 am
Forum: GGM Willem A. Reeders
Topic: Bio - by Sifu George Reyngoudt
Replies: 21
Views: 70490

Hello and welcome to the forum Gallen. I wonder if we will every find out how many people were personally taught by GGM? I wish I had the honor to just have met him let alone learn from him. I respect and admire the humility with which you present your history and would love to hear any other storie...
by Jerry Martin
December 5th, 2006, 6:27 pm
Forum: Other Websites
Topic: Great video postings on Empty Flower
Replies: 0
Views: 15410

Great video postings on Empty Flower

This is an excellent place to check out videos of T'ai Chi, Pakua and more.

I enjoy it very much and thought I'd pass it along to everyone here.

http://www.emptyflower.com/cgi-bin/yabb ... board=vids

Peace, Jerry