nice thread. I've learned new things just by reading the conversations here.

Something earlier caught my attention. I agree, the usual taekwondo training is not suitable for outside freestylye fights.
1. we train barefooted. You're usually in shoes when your outside. the supporting leg on the ground has to adjust to the difference. gals in platform shoes even worse.
2. we train kicking high. Hey, high kicks showoff your very vulnerable private spot.
3. Not balanced.Too much emphasis on kicks and lacks in other areas.

1 question that's been on my mind. I know that gaining muscles to a certain extent will increase my speed and reduce fatigue in kicks, punches, since i have more muscles to generate the speed and share the workload.

But you guys in your great solid bulk feel slower? as if the muscles are now more of a burden than an advantage? I believe bruce lee maintained a very lean body because of his emphasis on speed. F=MA. So he upped his acceleration.

Thanks.

This post has been edited by nlik: Jan 17 2007, 02:09 PM