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Comment on March 23, 2008 * Final Lesson by chomedyboy

chomedyboy — Mon, 31 Mar 2008 17:38:09 +0000

Nope. The blog was intended to end when my class did. It was fun, but everything I had to say I said. i’ll keep the blog on the ‘net, but I’m off doing podcasts and such. How’s the Holy City?

Comment on March 23, 2008 * Final Lesson by JlemGal

JlemGal — Sun, 30 Mar 2008 06:00:00 +0000

What do you mean, THE END???
I thought you were just starting…

Comment on February 10, 2008 * 4th Lesson by Monica

Monica — Fri, 21 Mar 2008 16:18:59 +0000

Hmmm…. I like to think that I’m being nice by being aggressive- if we went easy on each other all the time, we would never extend our own limits (pain/aggression/physicality/etc) and then we’d get creamed in the ring or in a real life situation.

By constantly pushing ourselves and each other “just that little bit further” while still in a safe environment, we’re helping to condition our brains and bodies to react instinctively when we need them to.

Having said that, I’ve been in martial arts classes facing off against opponents who hammered me as hard as they could. I don’t think it’s necessary to try to kill the person you’re training with… unless you’re aiming to become a professional.

Comment on March 16, 2008 * 9th Lesson by Monica

Monica — Fri, 21 Mar 2008 16:09:08 +0000

Hey Avrum- I swear I hardly felt it. It was a love tap! Go on and hit me harder next time…

And as for hitting Jonathan- go on, he can take it! (I managed to nick him last week and he just GRINNED! That man is a masochist!)

See you for the last class this Sunday!

Comment on About Me by chomedyboy

chomedyboy — Wed, 13 Feb 2008 12:54:34 +0000

>>Very cool…but what ever happened to tchu-fen-do?

Good times.

Comment on About Me by Mik

Mik — Wed, 13 Feb 2008 03:55:55 +0000

Very cool…but what ever happened to tchu-fen-do?

http://www.tonyblauer.com/

Comment on February 10, 2008 * 4th Lesson by chomedyboy

chomedyboy — Mon, 11 Feb 2008 17:04:20 +0000

>>But I would argue that neither need to be in play while boxing

It’s hard to avoid. Having played racquetball and squash, the overall purpose is to acquire points, not hurt your opponent. This is not the case in boxing. You punch to cause harm. You punch to wound. You punch to injure. And while our class is a fun, cardio-fueled workout, the message is clear…give a punch, receive a punch. All of which trigger primal reactions, many of them unconscious and being sublimated in a variety of ways.

>>…focused determination…play hard…give each other a good
>>game…shows respect for your opponent.

Ah, good things to remember Rob. Thanks for the comment.

Comment on February 10, 2008 * 4th Lesson by Rob Moshe

Rob Moshe — Mon, 11 Feb 2008 16:39:18 +0000

I agree that it is difficult to be nice and mean at the same time. But I would argue that neither need to be in play while boxing. When my squash opponent (a good friend) and I step on to the court, we are neither nice or mean. We step in to the zone of focused determination. we are there to play hard, and try to win. But more important than winning, we want to give each other a good game and workout, this shows respect for your opponent.

Comment on About Me by chomedyboy

chomedyboy — Fri, 08 Feb 2008 21:08:58 +0000

Thanks Mr. Warren.

Comment on About Me by Warren

Warren — Fri, 08 Feb 2008 21:04:44 +0000

I’m proud of you old friend! Go and get them with your Eye of the Tiger.