i'm 16 and he's 15 and we run into each others often like at a store or something. but we go to the same church and the same martial arts place. And i always see him looking at me and he always catches me looking at him. But how so i know for sure without asking him? thx
How do i know if he likes me?
ask him =D
Reply:Feelings are iffy. Thoughts are iffy. The best way is to ask, since men don't understand subtle hints.
Reply:Sorry, girlie, but the only way to know your answer is askin' him for it. I'm in the same situation. Only the guy doesn't look at me like, at all and gets jittery when he speaks ot me. Anyway. Just ask him very plainly. Ask him with the same attitude you'd have if you were asking him what's for lunch. "Hey *name*, I kinda like you and I was wondering if you felt the same?" Or, if you wana get to know him before then, ask for his phne number, email address, or IM, "Hey *name*, you gotta phone number/email/IM?" Only ask for one though, if you ask for all three, you'll sound kidna strange, but, if you ask him if he has an IM and he doens't, by all means, move onto askin' about an email address. This is what i'm gonna do withthe guy i like...... *takes in deep breath*.
Good luck!
Sunday, April 26, 2009
What forms are in Raul Ortiz's Praying Mantis Videos on Century website?
I studied 7 star praying mantis for years, but we only had four forms and the twelve road tan tui in our system. I was looking online and saw Raul Ortiz has some videos on the Century Martial Arts website.
http://www.centuryfitness.com/webapp/wcs...
I've heard both good and bad about Raul Ortiz, and like I said, I've already had some mantis training, I'm just interested in picking up a few more forms. But if one of his videos has only the forms I know, I'd like to skip that one. Has anyone gotten his videos, and does anyone know which forms are on which videos?
What forms are in Raul Ortiz's Praying Mantis Videos on Century website?
V1: Basics and conditioning
V2: 3-Step Mantis, Crushing Step part 1
V3: Dragon Claw, Crushing Step part 2
V4: Ching Fu Kuen, Mai Jun Lo Hon Sword
V5: First Essential Form, Internal Set
V6: Second Essential Form, Third Essential Form.
V7: Eight Step Punching, Mantis Spear
V8: Self Defense
V9: Sparring
Out of the above list, I have only heard of the Crushing Step and the three essential forms in the 7 Star NPM lineage. I have never seen these videos so I can't comment on them.
Tantui isn't part of 7 Star as you know, I wonder what the other four forms in your school are because 7 Star has many form sets, depending on your lineage it could vary from 30 to over 100, but 4 seems a little too few. Don't get me wrong, Bengbu is really all you need if you can understand and use all the postures, transitions, techniques, and theories inherent in this mother form.
Reply:I teach Prayig Mantis in Upstate New York. Raul Ortiz' forms are different than other 7star mantis forms. Look up Jon Funk on the internet, he has very traditional 7 star forms. As for Raul
l Ortiz he is traditional, excellent, and is a champion. I have viewed his tapes. Report It
Reply:My source: I have been learnig Praying Mantis since 1996. I teach (Plum Blossom Mantis) Mei Hua Tai JI Tang Lang Quan in upstate New York. good luck Report It
http://www.centuryfitness.com/webapp/wcs...
I've heard both good and bad about Raul Ortiz, and like I said, I've already had some mantis training, I'm just interested in picking up a few more forms. But if one of his videos has only the forms I know, I'd like to skip that one. Has anyone gotten his videos, and does anyone know which forms are on which videos?
What forms are in Raul Ortiz's Praying Mantis Videos on Century website?
V1: Basics and conditioning
V2: 3-Step Mantis, Crushing Step part 1
V3: Dragon Claw, Crushing Step part 2
V4: Ching Fu Kuen, Mai Jun Lo Hon Sword
V5: First Essential Form, Internal Set
V6: Second Essential Form, Third Essential Form.
V7: Eight Step Punching, Mantis Spear
V8: Self Defense
V9: Sparring
Out of the above list, I have only heard of the Crushing Step and the three essential forms in the 7 Star NPM lineage. I have never seen these videos so I can't comment on them.
Tantui isn't part of 7 Star as you know, I wonder what the other four forms in your school are because 7 Star has many form sets, depending on your lineage it could vary from 30 to over 100, but 4 seems a little too few. Don't get me wrong, Bengbu is really all you need if you can understand and use all the postures, transitions, techniques, and theories inherent in this mother form.
Reply:I teach Prayig Mantis in Upstate New York. Raul Ortiz' forms are different than other 7star mantis forms. Look up Jon Funk on the internet, he has very traditional 7 star forms. As for Raul
l Ortiz he is traditional, excellent, and is a champion. I have viewed his tapes. Report It
Reply:My source: I have been learnig Praying Mantis since 1996. I teach (Plum Blossom Mantis) Mei Hua Tai JI Tang Lang Quan in upstate New York. good luck Report It
For all you UFC fans!?
My husbands birthday is coming up and I was thinking of buying him a gift from the UFC store. I want it to be a surprise so I dont want to give it away by asking him. So, guys what would be the best UFC gift??? Oh and if you have any other ideas besides the UFC store let me know (he is a big martial arts fan and a combatives instructor) So, if you got any othere ideas for a cool gift let me know;) Thanks for your help
For all you UFC fans!?
Don't get him a UFC gift, that's tacky. Get him a cool MMA brand t-shirt, hoodie, or something like that. Sprawl, Warrior Wear, Tapout, Affliction, Extreme Couture are all brands that sponsor UFC fighters and that UFC fans wear.
Reply:I agree with the above, get him an Affliction t-shirt.
Reply:Heck...buy him the next pay per view...he'll love that.
Reply:No affliction or tapout shirts, please. Those shirts are awful and everybody is wearing them now. Its just as corny as a UFC shirt. If he has a favorite fighter maybe get him one of their shirts. Since hes an instructor maybe get him some mma shorts. Sprawl, clinch gear and inspirit are great brands.
Reply:or how about just getting him a ticket 2 see it live,surely that would top any1`s list
Reply:I second the call for some sprawl shorts. I would love it if my girlfriend got me a pair of shorts. I'd even be stoked if she got me hand wraps.
Personal Finance
For all you UFC fans!?
Don't get him a UFC gift, that's tacky. Get him a cool MMA brand t-shirt, hoodie, or something like that. Sprawl, Warrior Wear, Tapout, Affliction, Extreme Couture are all brands that sponsor UFC fighters and that UFC fans wear.
Reply:I agree with the above, get him an Affliction t-shirt.
Reply:Heck...buy him the next pay per view...he'll love that.
Reply:No affliction or tapout shirts, please. Those shirts are awful and everybody is wearing them now. Its just as corny as a UFC shirt. If he has a favorite fighter maybe get him one of their shirts. Since hes an instructor maybe get him some mma shorts. Sprawl, clinch gear and inspirit are great brands.
Reply:or how about just getting him a ticket 2 see it live,surely that would top any1`s list
Reply:I second the call for some sprawl shorts. I would love it if my girlfriend got me a pair of shorts. I'd even be stoked if she got me hand wraps.
Personal Finance
Looking for approx. numbers?
Just ball park figures how much does it cost to rent out a comerical strip unit? You may see commicial strip malls with a food lion or farm fresh as a center piece, and some run down stores with even a martial art studio in there some where. How much does it cost to rent out one of those units. Any ideas?
By the way. I reside in Virginia Beach. So if y'all have any quotes from that neck of the woods I would appericate it.
Thank you.
Looking for approx. numbers?
Prices can be all over the map. Depends on traffic flow, sq footage you are looking for etc.
In Virginia Beach the cheapest I saw was $12 a sq ft,
the most I saw was $26 a sq ft. per year. and not counting utilites. Might also be extra for property taxes, etc.
By the way. I reside in Virginia Beach. So if y'all have any quotes from that neck of the woods I would appericate it.
Thank you.
Looking for approx. numbers?
Prices can be all over the map. Depends on traffic flow, sq footage you are looking for etc.
In Virginia Beach the cheapest I saw was $12 a sq ft,
the most I saw was $26 a sq ft. per year. and not counting utilites. Might also be extra for property taxes, etc.
Where can I buy martial art supplies? i.e. throwing stars, katanas, etc.?
online stores?
Where can I buy martial art supplies? i.e. throwing stars, katanas, etc.?
Get permission from your instructor first before making a purchase.
http://www.valleymartialarts.com/
http://www.goldentiger.com/
And your local China Town.
Reply:I just did a quick search in google and found this.
Reply:There are some excellent online sources.Try Century Martial Arts,Martial Arts Depot,Martial Arts Mart and Bud K. Bud K is primarily a knife seller but also has some good quality throwing stars,throwing knives,and a wide range of prices and qualities of katanas.They also carry nunchakus and many ninja weapons and acessories.
Reply:Probably the website in buying katanas, throwing stars, and basically weapons is
www.swordsofmight.com
I've done a lot of reasearch and looking around for buying a katana, and www.swordsofmight.com gives quality swords with good descriptions, review and the prices are just amazing.
Reply:If you have to ask here rather than asking your instructor then you probably shouldn't be playing with such dangerous toys.
Reply:Century's website is www.centuryma.com
Where can I buy martial art supplies? i.e. throwing stars, katanas, etc.?
Get permission from your instructor first before making a purchase.
http://www.valleymartialarts.com/
http://www.goldentiger.com/
And your local China Town.
Reply:I just did a quick search in google and found this.
Reply:There are some excellent online sources.Try Century Martial Arts,Martial Arts Depot,Martial Arts Mart and Bud K. Bud K is primarily a knife seller but also has some good quality throwing stars,throwing knives,and a wide range of prices and qualities of katanas.They also carry nunchakus and many ninja weapons and acessories.
Reply:Probably the website in buying katanas, throwing stars, and basically weapons is
www.swordsofmight.com
I've done a lot of reasearch and looking around for buying a katana, and www.swordsofmight.com gives quality swords with good descriptions, review and the prices are just amazing.
Reply:If you have to ask here rather than asking your instructor then you probably shouldn't be playing with such dangerous toys.
Reply:Century's website is www.centuryma.com
Need a website or store that sells affordable MMA and Boxing equipment.?
Just shopping around for a place that sells Martial Arts and Boxing equipment thats good and affordable.
Need a website or store that sells affordable MMA and Boxing equipment.?
sakura martial arts has great prices and is very affordable
http://www.sakuramartialarts.com/
Reply:e-bay? or Murrain sports they been good with me for uniforms, belts and weapons in the past, good luck with your search
Reply:awma.com
http://www.martialartssupplies.com/
http://www.challengermartialarts.com/
http://www.titlemma.com/
http://www.martialartspride.com/
There ya go.
Reply:I would go with one of these 2 websites. They both have just about everything and are both very reliable-
www.combatsports.com
www.titlemma.com
Reply:Try ringside.com.
They have many variety of equipments.
fresh fruit gifts
Need a website or store that sells affordable MMA and Boxing equipment.?
sakura martial arts has great prices and is very affordable
http://www.sakuramartialarts.com/
Reply:e-bay? or Murrain sports they been good with me for uniforms, belts and weapons in the past, good luck with your search
Reply:awma.com
http://www.martialartssupplies.com/
http://www.challengermartialarts.com/
http://www.titlemma.com/
http://www.martialartspride.com/
There ya go.
Reply:I would go with one of these 2 websites. They both have just about everything and are both very reliable-
www.combatsports.com
www.titlemma.com
Reply:Try ringside.com.
They have many variety of equipments.
fresh fruit gifts
More training questions. Has anyone had ninja training?
Holy crap! Training last night was enlightening. Shidoshi taught me some Jujitsu moves that I never heard of before, but overall the whole lesson was very satisfying,
I am very tired and sore this morning.
Anyway, he says that I am ready to step up my training even more. Tonight, we start ninja training. I am so excited!
He told me that I needed to buy the ninja outfit. As soon as the martial arts supply store opens, I’m going to pick it up. I also was instructed to get some other stuff for tonight’s lesson. Here is the list:
Some rope and a pulley
Bristles from a street cleaner
Wire cutters
Raw meat
Sleeping pills
A two pound bag of sand
Some baby powder aerosol spray or a pack of cigarettes and a lighter
Glass cutters
Can someone tell me what this is for, or is ninja training a secret? I really want to make Shidoshi proud. Any advice would be helpful.
More training questions. Has anyone had ninja training?
Oh, the gods below! Bristles from a street cleaner? Raw meat? He must be planning the Sei Style (that's “Whale Technique for us round-eyes!) I can't tell you any more, but I can give you some clues. First of all, this is really something special. Whales might not be thought of as ninja-like creatures, but the Sei Style changes that perception quickly. They move quietly and smoothly through the water, and nobody can deny their power. No wonder he had you training with Anvil Style before.
If I disclose any more, he will realize that you have heard too much and he will not teach you, but you can impress him by what you bring. First of all, bring the baby powder spray as it is more useful than the cigarettes. He might just think this is a “fluke” though, so then I advise you do not bring the lighter. If he asks why you “forgot” it, tell him you didn't think you need it because you didn't bring the cigarettes. He will appear to be angry, but he will be secretly rejoicing at your forethought. A very good sign. Whatever you do, don't think you will impress him by bringing both the powder and the cigarettes. This will bother your sensei as ninjas are not wasteful and he may just throw you out of training.
However, you may also bring a gallon of orange juice, a small jar of peanut butter, a large jar of honey, and two big French baguettes. If he asks you about those, just tell him you were going to make sandwiches later. These a few of the tools you will need for tier 2 and he may think you are a “natural” for bringing them along. If he thinks he sees the “sign” in you then he will introduce you to his master, and then the fun really begins as the two of them will work on you together in a sort of “training from both ends” approach. You will still need lots of massage oil and lots of honey, so keep bringing those.
Reply:Dude it sounds like you are going to some strange Ninja training. Also if some one had true Ninja Training as you call it, they would not tell you.
Reply:When I was a kid, I once stole 50 cents from my mother and went down to the arcade.
Reply:it sounds like a list of items that he can use to kill you and get rid of your body, man... you might want to bring a gun to the training just in case, no ninja can out run a bullet
Reply:Yep, it's a secret ninja training alright. Sounds to me like you're going to practice some "castle infiltration techniques", Your Shidoshi forgot to add "preparing a good horse for your quick getaway" on that list, really sloppy of him to forget that.
Reply:I have heard of similar techniques. You must do everything he tells you, down to the last little detail if you truly want to be a great ninja. But what ever you do. Do not tell anyone of your endeavor you are about to partake upon. And do not question your teacher for this may enrage him and he may have unspeakable consequences for you.
Reply:This guy is NOT the real thing. Raw meat? cigarettes? Sleeping pills?? Come on. Want real training? Go to www.ninjutsu.com or skhquest.com if you want the real thing.
Reply:It is VERY VERY PAINFUL.That is all I can say the rest is secret.ChinaMan is wrong there are 50+ ways to disarm a opponent with a firearm I know 25 of them but my Sensei says there are more then 50.P.S It involes whales.
I am very tired and sore this morning.
Anyway, he says that I am ready to step up my training even more. Tonight, we start ninja training. I am so excited!
He told me that I needed to buy the ninja outfit. As soon as the martial arts supply store opens, I’m going to pick it up. I also was instructed to get some other stuff for tonight’s lesson. Here is the list:
Some rope and a pulley
Bristles from a street cleaner
Wire cutters
Raw meat
Sleeping pills
A two pound bag of sand
Some baby powder aerosol spray or a pack of cigarettes and a lighter
Glass cutters
Can someone tell me what this is for, or is ninja training a secret? I really want to make Shidoshi proud. Any advice would be helpful.
More training questions. Has anyone had ninja training?
Oh, the gods below! Bristles from a street cleaner? Raw meat? He must be planning the Sei Style (that's “Whale Technique for us round-eyes!) I can't tell you any more, but I can give you some clues. First of all, this is really something special. Whales might not be thought of as ninja-like creatures, but the Sei Style changes that perception quickly. They move quietly and smoothly through the water, and nobody can deny their power. No wonder he had you training with Anvil Style before.
If I disclose any more, he will realize that you have heard too much and he will not teach you, but you can impress him by what you bring. First of all, bring the baby powder spray as it is more useful than the cigarettes. He might just think this is a “fluke” though, so then I advise you do not bring the lighter. If he asks why you “forgot” it, tell him you didn't think you need it because you didn't bring the cigarettes. He will appear to be angry, but he will be secretly rejoicing at your forethought. A very good sign. Whatever you do, don't think you will impress him by bringing both the powder and the cigarettes. This will bother your sensei as ninjas are not wasteful and he may just throw you out of training.
However, you may also bring a gallon of orange juice, a small jar of peanut butter, a large jar of honey, and two big French baguettes. If he asks you about those, just tell him you were going to make sandwiches later. These a few of the tools you will need for tier 2 and he may think you are a “natural” for bringing them along. If he thinks he sees the “sign” in you then he will introduce you to his master, and then the fun really begins as the two of them will work on you together in a sort of “training from both ends” approach. You will still need lots of massage oil and lots of honey, so keep bringing those.
Reply:Dude it sounds like you are going to some strange Ninja training. Also if some one had true Ninja Training as you call it, they would not tell you.
Reply:When I was a kid, I once stole 50 cents from my mother and went down to the arcade.
Reply:it sounds like a list of items that he can use to kill you and get rid of your body, man... you might want to bring a gun to the training just in case, no ninja can out run a bullet
Reply:Yep, it's a secret ninja training alright. Sounds to me like you're going to practice some "castle infiltration techniques", Your Shidoshi forgot to add "preparing a good horse for your quick getaway" on that list, really sloppy of him to forget that.
Reply:I have heard of similar techniques. You must do everything he tells you, down to the last little detail if you truly want to be a great ninja. But what ever you do. Do not tell anyone of your endeavor you are about to partake upon. And do not question your teacher for this may enrage him and he may have unspeakable consequences for you.
Reply:This guy is NOT the real thing. Raw meat? cigarettes? Sleeping pills?? Come on. Want real training? Go to www.ninjutsu.com or skhquest.com if you want the real thing.
Reply:It is VERY VERY PAINFUL.That is all I can say the rest is secret.ChinaMan is wrong there are 50+ ways to disarm a opponent with a firearm I know 25 of them but my Sensei says there are more then 50.P.S It involes whales.
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