I recently ran across an article that made reference to "fast twitch" muscles in contrast to "slow twitch" muscles -- but didn't make the distinction very...
This was over 20 years ago in Kinese class but as I recall Fast twitch muscle fibers are for muscular strength, the ability to work. Slow twitch control...
John, over simplified, a marathon runner would have slow twitch muscle fibres, a shot-putter fast twitch: It's to do with the training effect on contractile...
... It has been a long time since I studied the concept of fast and slow twitch muscle fibers. So, this may not be the most current information but here is...
Taylor Hayden
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Jan 5, 2008 5:11 pm
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Hello Wado friends, Sorry for my long silence. My first son was born in December 26th, just a day after Christmas. That was the best New Year present from God...
C ON G R A T U L A T I O N S ! ... From: Wado Instructor <wadokai_indonesia@...> To: wadokarate@yahoogroups.com Sent: Sunday, January 6, 2008 11:20:10 PM...
Here is a bit of background information on the "twitch fibers" It has also been a little bit since my physiology classes, but I think this information is...
Hi Ben, Congratulations! I'm sure that your sleepless nights are about to begin. Regards Tim Shaw Essex UK ... This mail sent through http://www.ukonline.net...
The 2008 Japan karate internship position is still up for grabs! The deadline has been extended until January 31st. We've had some very interesting people talk...
Masafumi Shiomitsu 9th Dan Hanshi of the Wado Ryu Karate do Academy will be conducting a three day seminar in Toronto, Canada on February 7-8-9. at the...
Domenico Capilongo
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Jan 9, 2008 6:22 pm
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This kata has been uploaded in a few different demonstrations by Tatsuo Suzuki on youtube, and I recognise it from his video series but never knew it was his...
Hi John, What i know about this kata that it is indeed his own invention and what I know from Jerry Smit who is Chief Instructor for the WIKF Netherlands, that...
Hi folks I’m making a trip to Cairo next week and I was wondering if anyone knew of a Wado Dojo there that might be willing to let me train? I have had a...
Hi Eddie, I don't know nothing in Cairo but you know when you are in the neighbourhood, you're more then welcome. The trip through the desert wont take these...
Hi Jaron Training with you Jaron is always great but is it worth a trip through Gaza? Tell you what, if you let me watch the aerobics class again I will...
Hi everybody! I have a curiosity: in Otsuka Sensei's Book "Wado Ryu Karate" it is written that in Spring 1922 he founded WR "by incorporating some techinques...
... Claudio, There is kobudo (weapons), kobudo (old martial arts) and kobudo (the way of bumps and bruises). They all mean different things. I am personally a...
Hi, I have been told that the last 5 of the 10 tanto dori came from tambo techniques. Since the length of a tambo (12-18") is similar to a tanto, I guess this...
Got it, Bob. Is it correct to say that Okinawan Kobudo is the weapons one? Claudio ... ___________________________________ Yahoo! Mail: gratis 1GB per i...
I think the third one applies to most of us !! Best to all Geoff From: wadokarate@yahoogroups.com [mailto:wadokarate@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of bnashrei ...
... JC, I don't know where you heard this but it is incorrect. The Wado ryu tanto dori are definitely modified versions of those included in the Shindo Yoshin...
... from ... to ... hanbo ... ryu tanto dori are ... ryu mokuroku. It is ... Kobudo (Japanese ... ryu, Shinkage ryu ... bruises. ... Its funny this should...
... Hello Gary, I'm not sure I understand your question. How does the use of a kodachi fit into Wado ryu? I assume that's your question? My answer is that it...
Hi Toby, No, you did not misunderstand my question and thank you for your cogent response. Regards Gary ... training ... the "kodachi". ... kodachi fit ... ...
Hi Gary, Re-reading my post, I noticed a mistake. I initially referred to the attacker as "shitachi" and then switched to uchtachi later in the post....
Hi Toby, Thats no problem. In fact today we did two hours of Itto, practicing "Kendo no Kata". The whole uchitachi, shitachi thing has been quite a lot for me...
Dear Forum members, I've been reading the postings on this forum for a short while and I'm really impressed by the vast amount of knowledge here. I am quite...
... Hi Robert, The answer is training. Just do it. I don't think a hypnosis CD will get you anywhere. Though meditation might help a bit.... I don't know if...
... I was always afraid of being afraid lol. I studied fear a great deal I finally wrote this article I hope it helps Overcoming Fear in a Self-Defense...
Hi Igor, Thank you for your reply which has been a real help. I will do as you say and keep training and push the boundaries. I'm glad I posted that message as...
