Comments on: A Quick Tip About Cat Stance

By: Kamron

Kamron — Mon, 14 Sep 2009 13:16:43 +0000

The bigger subtlety missed is the way the hips don't tip when you are in neko. And from a very different mindset the actual reality that when in any form of confrontation stances adapt and change quickly. Keeping a heel up on foot that's forward is a wonderful way to keep your knee from breaking in the instant the attacker kicks you with a mai geri.
I do believe in an everyday karate mindset. Use your feet to turn off the lights, shut the door,open cabinets etc,.

And in a preemptive attempt to keep your attacker at bay and declare to him and everyone that you don't wanna fight-put your hands up and make a “fence” (palms forward) in a “I don't wanna fight” sort of way. This keeps proximity and a guard on the ready.

By: Kamron

Kamron — Mon, 14 Sep 2009 07:16:43 +0000

By: Every Day Martial Arts : Zyaga

Every Day Martial Arts : Zyaga — Thu, 14 May 2009 03:26:01 +0000

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By: Kuma-san

Kuma-san — Thu, 15 Jan 2009 22:15:47 +0000

I hope everyone can also keep in mind that the dachi (posture) is the END of the move and the real action is in the shifting from 50/50 to 90/10…it is meant for quick body shifts from attacks…cut the angle, front foot is now prepared to kick….just my observation

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Martial Thoughts » Blog Archive » Every Day Martial Arts — Fri, 14 Nov 2008 16:11:55 +0000

By: Matthew

Matthew — Mon, 10 Nov 2008 18:08:12 +0000

BBM – It’s a good motto. Karate can fit any lifestyle, even folks who have grumpy knees!

Marguerite – Cool and casual…and don’t give into the temptation of actually kicking anyone

By: Every Day Martial Arts

Every Day Martial Arts — Mon, 10 Nov 2008 17:45:23 +0000

By: Marguerite

Marguerite — Sun, 09 Nov 2008 21:43:56 +0000

I’ll have to practice that at work–nobody will suspect anything if I’m appearing relaxed, I’m sure!

By: Black Belt Mama

Black Belt Mama — Sat, 08 Nov 2008 00:53:50 +0000

Now that’s a cat stance that this repaired ACL could handle. Casual karate, my new motto and mission in life.

By: Matthew

Matthew — Thu, 06 Nov 2008 16:45:46 +0000

Greg: It’s true. In fact…maybe you should look behind you…

Mark: Nice point, thanks for taking this into the grappling realm.

MAM: If you want to extricate yourself from a boring conversation, just drop down into a nice horse stance. Maybe do some straight punches too. That should do it.