Krosigrim

I disagree on terms of my techniques being Kung Fu esque. Perhaps what I said seem hard to incorporate. But know this. If you dip and lean forward, stand hard on your forward stabilizing leg and then twist your hip, then extend your torso, while extending your arm etc etc etc. If your connection is in full extension by the time it hits (assuming it connects) the force generated is more than your strength... its all the strength added by each action that led up to it. Im certain. I got your PM. What you will want to do is anticipate his attack. You may even want him to hit you... see the attack and sling your head or body back before the impact... as in as soon as you see his torso move. By the time it reaches you your already shifting your weight backwards. The impact would be much lessened. But whatever. Once its on, Perhaps something like shifting to his inside, while moving in get in an uppercut or whatever you feel comfortable with. With a burst of energy, all you can muster pummel with as many punches you can deal with. As an opponent begins getting hit there is a delay, the mind is being bombarded with sensations... and damage. This is when you take it up a notch and make your strikes fierce. Fast and as perfectly extended as you can. Using hips and torso to increase range of motion etc etc etc. You would be amazed how much strength is multiplied when your entire bidy is in it. And since your on the lighter side, your movements would be lightning fast. That is your strength. At least one of them but its quite an advantage. I would suggest keeping an eye opened... Anticipate his counter actions while doing any given thing. Duck a punch, dodge a grab... or better yet, when a mit is placed on you, punch him repeatedly in the face before he can think. LOL And if your range of motion is inhibited by a grab... consider punching the soft interior joint of an elbow. Or better yet hooks or kicks to the ribs or neck. Point is you are you and there are countless possibilities. Rely on your strengths and do not allow his will to prevail over yours. Sounds like he is trying to be tough, puff up. He has something to prove and he is in error (?) Assuming this is so, he is already at a disadvantage. His will to fight is derived from stupidity and pure anger. Where as you have a more complex reality to draw your will from. Sounds like nonsense but it isnt. He may mop the floor with you I have no idea... but remember one thing. You are you and you may very well have to impose your will against his. Slipping into the zone may be much easier for you, than for him.

I said to react but that isnt quite accurate. The truism is you need to move beyond all that. Yes you react to situations but in the heat of the moment you need to actually see it as they happen, like your waiting for it. Balance is fundamental. If your laying on your back throwing a punch up has no power. This is because you need to shift into the attack. So balance is key. Shifting your weight into or out of attacks is the key to controlling the flow of the fight. Often you need to make him react to you as opposed to waiting for him. But like I said this all goes so fast its like an entity in itself. Fighting is indeed spiritual. Building power. Your may be in shape but these workouts build general strength. I think concentrating on certain points will exponentially increase your effectiveness. There are various workout techniques for wrists and things like that. A solid wrist can make the difference. Workouts include taking a rod and tying a thin rope to the center. On the other end have a weight. Hold the rod on either side and rapidly spin it to wind the rope. Then unwind. Rinse and repeat. Also having the weight at one end of the rod (via rope) and make large circles clockwise and counterclockwise while holding the weighted end as still as possible. These to exercises would build strength in your wrist and have a great impact... on impacts heh. I dont know what to tell you about balance. Other than you dont want to be too high or too low for any length of time. It is necessary to adjust your weight into the punches but one can never stay at any given posture for long. As soon as strikes are made your opponent reacts and you need to move again. Footwork is a major part but your weight class should make this a cinch. Large guys... their strength is their bulk. If you come in you remove their strike advantage but then you are acceptable to holds and the like. If you were punching the shit out of me, (me being bigger) Id likely grab you. Jaw/mouth is weak (usually) but you are right, you can end up cutting yourself of a tooth. But hitting vital points is usually the key. Avoid the temple for obvious reasons. Do not discount hitting the same spot repeatedly, Although adrenaline will reduce the effect on him, working a spot has great potential. Ribs for instance. I know what works for me but you are different. Remember Fedors big punch on his last fight... that something Id do but since you lack the weight, I dont know if that would be effective for you. Basically act, dont react (read Tao of Jeet Kune Do to understand fully) to a situation. You must be in the moment. Try to think clearly and be several moves ahead at all times. That sound crazy but if you force him to react to you (dynamically speaking<there are times you may need to react instead>) the fight is on your terms. You may benefit from other techniques too. Never put all your points into one stat. Having max strength dont help much if your speed and Agility are at 1. Throws and joint manipulation are a powerful tool. Most people dont know how to fight. Example, A big guy may throw a large punch. Id be inclined to slightly duck and roll in and spin myself about, grab the arm and use his momentum to throw him over me. Its quite easy as in he already committed himself to such an off balanced attack. Get him while he is doing something. LOL I almost forgot how much I talk. This could get even more drawn out and perhaps I didnt even help much. Point is fighting is dynamic. There is alot to it even though all things happen instantly. Describing what it is or what to do is a book or actually many many books of knowledge. I can go on and on (I already have) and still just scratch the surface.

Lets see if I can condense this... Fighting is a frame of mind. I have noticed in times of confrontation my mind goes blank. I think this is because the reality of the moment creates a situation where the mind protects itself. I just dont know but through training one can move through this. The main thing I can say is to keep a clear mind and do not second guess yourself. Its as if you need to actually accelerate your mind to the next level. See things the moment they happen and react. I would actually recommend reading Bruce Lee's "Tao of Jeet Kune Do" But since it was constructed from notes after his death by help of his wife, it isnt put together like a conventional book, its fragmented. There are a ton of philosophies you really need to read, trust me. Anyway, you need to go with the flow. Never under estimate your opponent. Treat every situation like they can fuck you up. My ideas... A punching bag would be the best way but since you dont have one... you would want to concentrate on certain areas throughout the attack. For instance doing push ups and pull ups is great but that does no simulate punching dynamics. It would be beneficial to focus on certain things... First understand that attacking should act like a whip. The base of the object begins to move and the length of the whip builds speed. By the time the end reaches is objective its moving much much faster than the base. This is the true principle of attacking with any strength. You can train and train your punches but know this. Bruce said that if you practice over and over you build memory of that chain of commands subconsciously... basically. So if your really tired and you are not throwing the punch correctly, that isnt good as you are being sloppy and teaching your body false commands. It is imperative that the only muscles acting are the ones necessary to command at any given time. If you are tense the muscles that need to act are fighting through the other muscles to do so... thereby lessening the final impact. So obviously you need to be loose, you need to flow like water. Hmm one can see why his book was so fragmented, there are so many factors, you cant really make a paragraph... Im trying to raleigh as best I can without being confusing. Anyway, the whip. Lee's Lead punch is a perfect example of the whip mechanics. Imagine this. Your weight slightly leans to your lead foot, shifting the center of balance. Think of your weight shifting to your favor... like leaning on someone... but of course this is a slight shift but the principle is the same. As your weight slightly shifts you are also twisting your abdomen to rotate your torso, as this happens your arm is extending 1.2.3 this is a reduced version of the theory but by the time the punch connects it is faster and stronger than normal because all the actions operated like a chain of commands, one after another. It sounds too simplistic but for the sake of explanation I left it like that. The theory remains. But also know than fact that being tense will rob you of power. If the only muscles that act are the exact ones to do the motion, (also assuming they relax when not needed) the muscles engaged will not have to fight other muscles therefore concentrating all power in the ease of motion... outcome faster / stronger Remember this, Force is Mass x Speed x2. A big guy may swing at me but if he is muscle bound and his punch real slow, the only thing doing damage is the fact that his weight/strength doesnt give after contact is made. If you could hit true (perfect execution) it would feel so awesome executing that you would FEEL the fact that you just landed an awesome hit. I have thrown Haymakers that were so fast It felt like I ripped veins/arteries/ligiments/tendons in the process. My arm was aching. There is much much more to say and I have sacrificed much in terms of explanation to make this quickly absorbable. Consider these general keynotes. You will have to find the truth in them and take it from there. Expand what you take from these notes and do what you think is best. As for building strength. There are various things I can think of but these techniques are of my devising so Ill stop here. Balance too. Ill post this and read it a few times... see if I made and sense lol But remember this, fighting is more than strength. I am very weak right now. I am fatter than ever and weaker than you know. My body is in atrophy actually... I do nothing. Id not do well in a fight that lasted over a few minuites. But those first 30 seconds... I am a nightmare. Yea im weak, yea im fat etc etc etc. But I know how to fight. Its not the strength, its the will. Fighting is spiritual.

Its Tuesday evening over there now... still no answer

This thread is bust anyway. Another one of Ryans strange threads.

Ahhh Moonshine. "White Lightning, Hooch, Rot Gut" Moonshine is potent, well above 50 proof. It is homemade alcohol basically. Moonshine is famous in our south but its making is practiced virtually everywhere. I always thought it would knock you on your ass but my first tasting was great. My drink was smooth, and I felt it working almost instantly. It was quite good. Whoever made it was quite skilled. Source He is someone we might imagine making it.

Well I submitted the questions to Ryan as well. I just spoke with my dad and he is being more objective than my mom. But he is weary too. He mention Bill Clinton just had dealing with the Chinese government to have two reporters released. They apparently reported on N koreans fleeing to S Korea through China or somesuch and they were imprisoned. With something like that I need to research certain aspects. They were given 1 bowl of rice a day with rocks in it. It is things like this that give me cause for concern. This is not a vacation to England or Scotland... This is a completely different society, with foreign rules. I would not do anything to compromise their way of life... but things like this make me cautious. Of course there is not much these fellas can give me in terms of releasing my apprehension, but I would feel more comfortable with a solid idea of what is involved, what is required... and of course, the legality of this operation. Im not suggesting this is an illegal operation... I just want to make sure the Government wants me there, ya dig? I understand they are busy, this job demands much time. I dont fault the boss for not getting to me quickly but I have my terms. Yea Gamestop... I was interested in that because I hate working bullshit jobs. At the very least Id be doing something I like. Talking about games. I will do what I need to do to make a living. If this opportunity doesnt work out I will start at a crawl at Gamestop to at least keep funds coming in. My next step would be to put myself through school. There are many possibilities in way of career, I just need to probe the aspects. >I want to be an artist perhaps eventually a creative consultant on various projects, :games/ movies/ Anything concerning Star Trek Lore lol >I want to make games This is still a hard one, EA bought a ton of companies then shut them down cause the market is suffering... there are alot of game makers unemployed. I would intend to have my own company one day, I would represent the next step in gaming. That is not accurate. I would embody a philosophy that is missing in the industry. MOST games do not hold to my Idealism. Most games are rubbish or could have been better but just let it pass. I know this is a business... but the market is flooded with trash. Reminds me of the differences in 3D movies. Look at Avitar. No real 3D gimmicks. It was done tastefully. Every other 3D flick has shit in your face and so on. Gimmicks and flash are a major part in creating hype among the largest possible consumer base. Im tired of it. Yea I know shit takes money and there are share holders and bla bla bla. It makes me angry. It reminds me of our world. Shit is wrong but with so much bullshit going on, with so much BS, where, how do make corrections? I dont have the answers. But I have a base idealism that holds true. Id love to have a hand in games that are priceless gems. I want to share who I am. But this has always been a dream of mine. But I guess there is no time like the present... right? >Id like to help people. I was thinking of being a physical or therapist. I was considering being a massage therapist but I dont think that would go well. Id hate putting my hands on damages disgusting broken vile ass skin. LOL doesnt sound like its for me. But physical therapists have a demanding curriculum. And it could take well over 5 years before I am ready. My problem... is I am unfocused. There is so much I want to do. But with this opportunity... Id excel with no schooling prior. Id learn along the way and research and make myself a better instructor as I go. This is an opportunity of great possibilities. I know I would be awesome at this. I want to do this. Perhaps I even need this. But all in all I need to be informed. I must be realistic about this. All my life I have skated by. I have done great damage in terms of what others may consider a life. I am not disappointed as I am not a automaton. I remain somewhat separate from this world. I have not conformed. I am indeed an individual. Different. I am a character. I am grateful I remain myself and I know that I can make a difference no matter what I do. This is a great chance to see the world, and to do something worthwhile. but I do not want to haphazardly jump into the deep. I have a pattern of acting rashly and Id hate to pay the price. I will mull over this and await the replies.

Heh Its not anything like that. I am a laid back guy who goes with the flow. Its troubling though, waiting. Time is of the essence. There are certain things I must know and time is running short. Bamboo forests, fields for rice on mountain tops, The Great Wall. These are but a few things I want to see. The oldest culture on our planet... this is exciting. These guys created gunpowder. My level of interest is probably more than most. I have always held a fascination with asian cultures... this is my big chance. But even considering that, I must be informed.

Well It'll take a considerable amount of money to get this going. Im havent been working so its an all in 1 shot ya know. I've been living off my money for months and Im no longer rich. I want to buy a laptop so I can run various applications, including Rosetta Stone. Work visa / Passport. Airline ticket. New clothes. And any other thing that I do not yet know I need. I am not over thinking this as some would suggest. I expect to be informed going into this. I need to know what is required of me and what exactly I will be doing. I wonder how long it'll take me to be able to hold a conversation. I will learn as quickly as I can though. Here in the states there are people who ONLY speak spanish. It drives me insane. How can you live in a country and not learn the damn language? Its insulting along with many other emotions I'll save you the trouble of reading. I cant wait to see the Countryside and all the Architecture and customs etc etc etc. I am hyped. AND I am excited to be able to teach. Waiting for a reply is eating me up though...

Well thanks for the vote of confidence. I know I can do well. The fact that my questions have gone unanswered agitates me though. With the situation as it is, its not too much to ask for some answers in a timely manner. One can not expect me to just show up in China with knowledge Im supposed to teach... only. I require more information. I want this.

One might think answering my questions sooner than later would be helpful. I know you guys are busy but if I am being considered for the position, I require a dialog at the very least. Please ask your superior to respond as soon as possible.

I am always curious about everything. Its in my nature. Time is running...

Beer? I dont care too much for drink, but I like beers that are not too bitter. I like things tasty. When I drink I prefer Liqueur. I have drank Captain Morgan more than any thing else methinks, but Im open to anything. Except things like Evan Williams Whiskey Black Label. Damn... it tastes like they distill it with coal...

LOL not quite. You must be tired to say such a thing. I have more questions. I sent the revised questionnaire to both you and him. Please relay to him I need a response at his earliest convenience.

Well here are my first questions that I sent

Honestly Ryan... Id not be taking wasted chicks to my apartment. Tipsy yes, dead weight and puking... hell no. Ah, Are there condoms big enough? HAHAHA Hows the Mandarin coming?

Perhaps after my questions are answered? I sent my 1st set of questions to your boss days ago, no reply. I have more questions for him too but I need the 1st ones answered.

Just pay attention. Absorb yourself in work the best you can.

Well perhaps I should dress like Rugal

Be sure to slightly raise the reticule after a new lock... try for the head. "kill" a bear with a knife... soften him up with a few slugs and backpedal with the knife. I've been doing this since 5 years of age... all Americans do this as a right of passage. Didnt you know? Yes Like I get bored with every game. There is a overabundance of monotony in this game... at least with GTA you can just drive for no reason. Riding the horse aimlessly just doesnt have the same effect.

Overanalyzing is a factor I must admit. But I still want to see this as fully as possible. Time is of the essence. I have affairs I must attend to.

Speaking of toilets... do you have a real toilet in your apartment? Id hate to try and take a shit squatting near the floor... with the diet change you mention. Whats with this moving? You say you'll be in a different place from where you are. Why the location change? Is this position truly stable? Imagining what id bring. Id likely buy a laptop with a ton of memory... get the 'ole emulators running. You see, I dont see bringing my 360 as a great idea... Id imagine any Tv furnished would be 4:3... and to top that off I have a ton of games. What is the dress code for teachers. I KNOW id be buying new attire... Im mostly a T shirt and Jeans kinda guy. Also I put on alot of weight... My clothes would be big... and when/if I do this, I know I'll be in training (physical) and eating healthy. Id shed weight quickly. How the hell can I buy new clothes when I am a giant. You say tailored clothes but that makes me imagine suits and such. I cant just have someone send me new clothes as I ALWAYS need to try stuff on as from brand to brand the sizes are different. Ones 36 waist is another brands 34 sometimes.

Oh I believe it. But I just want to be objective about this. I dont want to feel that I just jumped into this. I appreciate the input of course, thanks

Were on even ground. I smoke a pack every 1.5 days. You cannot undo skin damage methinks.

I have no ties as in rent/bills. I am actually between jobs waiting on Gamestop. Here you have to go through much school for any career. I actually got a GED and what I know of our society... is that is often frowned upon. It has nothing to do with my ability actually, i am quite capible of teaching anything I know well, even art. I am creative and I believe this will be a tremendous advantage in teaching. No one person learns the same way, between visual & audio Id find a way to get to the students. I have communications skills... and I would be teaching english... communication. Its somewhat ironic to me. I have no priorities holding me here and this is a great opportunity. I spoke with some friends and one says the disadvantages cannot possibly outweigh the advantages. He went on a business trip to England a few years back... worked ALL the damn time and still managed to have a great experience. The more I look at this the more I want to go. Of course Id try to hunt down some Rosetta Stone for Mandarin... that would help. I wonder how long it'll take till I begin to comprehend. I digress. Does anyone have any other disadvantages to this? Homesick is one thing but can someone come up with anything else? EDIT: No Skype right now. Gotta watch some STTNG. Bought the box set of that and voyager and my sister wants to watch somemore.