Comments on: Even Funakoshi Got Caught Off Guard

By: pjm

pjm — Fri, 02 Apr 2010 09:29:00 +0000

Hanging on to someone for a period of time would be a little uncomfortable for me. I think I would have to pop the guy in the groin. Holding on for a period of time would be a little painful and a little mentally difficult for me to do.

By: ippon

ippon — Thu, 25 Mar 2010 21:25:01 +0000

To be able to focus on the situation and to be able to react quickly and effectively at 80 yrs. old is amazing. To be able to slide right into the technique that is most effective for any situation, with out thought, just reaction, is the highest level we should all wish to achieve. A true Master.

By: Articulos » Funakoshi (1868 – 1957) Karate-Do I-Parte

Articulos » Funakoshi (1868 – 1957) Karate-Do I-Parte — Mon, 22 Mar 2010 10:43:56 +0000

[...] Even Funakoshi Got Caught Off Guard [...]

By: RickMatz

RickMatz — Tue, 16 Mar 2010 06:36:56 +0000

I prefer “respond” rather than “react.” It's a fine difference, but words mean things.

By: Matt__A

Matt__A — Mon, 15 Mar 2010 22:44:20 +0000

No doubt Rick – having the ability to react (or act) when it counts is really what it all comes down to.

By: Matt__A

Matt__A — Mon, 15 Mar 2010 22:43:49 +0000

Definitely – I think his skill and training kicked in when it needed to. What really intrigues me is the regret he felt from it despite how in control and relatively gentle he was.

By: Martial Arts News 3.14.10 « Striking Thoughts

Martial Arts News 3.14.10 « Striking Thoughts — Sun, 14 Mar 2010 21:05:33 +0000

[...] cautions us that even Funakoshi was surprised. There are a couple of valuable takeaways that we can extract from these small [...]

By: RickMatz

RickMatz — Fri, 12 Mar 2010 07:11:27 +0000

I think the main lesson is to maintain a clear mind.