Recent Content by Mike O'Leary

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    The Basics of Defence

    bottom line is... try it... like you mean it... then argue it if it doesnt work.. OH.. and as in any technique.. try it more than once......
    Post by: Mike O'Leary, Jul 11, 2011 in forum: Women's Self Defence
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    Kumite with Black Belts

    Karate is an art.... is your sensei teaching a sport???? Karate is an art that we should be able to practice all our lives. Going to work...
    Post by: Mike O'Leary, Jul 2, 2011 in forum: Karate
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    Kumite with Black Belts

    I agree, in fact many do not know this but in the Okinawa clubs of years ago sparring was not done... WHY? BECAUSE THE OBJECTIVE WAS A ONE BLOW...
    Post by: Mike O'Leary, Jun 30, 2011 in forum: Karate
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    Sparring with females

    Are you saying he does not treat them the same as the guys? I think the basis for most of this discussion is based on, you push the student to...
    Post by: Mike O'Leary, Jun 30, 2011 in forum: Karate
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    Sparring with females

    Well said... Key word... equally........
    Post by: Mike O'Leary, Jun 29, 2011 in forum: Karate
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    Kumite with Black Belts

    1. I think by the description this guy is more than "one immature "little" bully" and 2. He stated he was trying to be respectful. I have...
    Post by: Mike O'Leary, Jun 29, 2011 in forum: Karate
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    Kumite with Black Belts

    HMMMM Fish and I seem to be on the same page today on a few posts. He is right... this is bullying. Crap to all those that are telling you to...
    Post by: Mike O'Leary, Jun 28, 2011 in forum: Karate
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    Sparring with females

    THis is proper dojo or club behaviour. I agree whole heartedly... You challenge your partners, male or female, not beat the crap out of them...
    Post by: Mike O'Leary, Jun 28, 2011 in forum: Karate
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    Sparring with females

    So have many of you got issues with women?????? Quite frankly if you come into my club and beat the crap out of a junior rank..... male or...
    Post by: Mike O'Leary, Jun 28, 2011 in forum: Karate
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    Groin strikes...... Again???!!!

    each scenario is different.... the pinch to the thigh.. I grab all fingers.. like grabbing a pillow or blanket... use all fingers.. then again.....
    Post by: Mike O'Leary, Jun 19, 2011 in forum: Self Defence
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    Groin strikes...... Again???!!!

    Rebel.... another thing to consider as important.. check out the number of years they took to train to this point... same applys... No...
    Post by: Mike O'Leary, Jun 14, 2011 in forum: Self Defence
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    Groin strikes...... Again???!!!

    Here is one for you.. is spitting in the face.. a grab or a strike...... Its a strike that hangs on... and everyone reacts to it
    Post by: Mike O'Leary, Jun 14, 2011 in forum: Self Defence
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    Groin strikes...... Again???!!!

    Its easy to counter a theoritical move here on the computer.... in reality lets talk about feints, speed, motivation... seriousness of the...
    Post by: Mike O'Leary, Jun 14, 2011 in forum: Self Defence
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    Groin strikes...... Again???!!!

    If your a grappler, then close in means you have the opportunity to lock on.. if your a stand up fighter close in means knees elbows headbuts,...
    Post by: Mike O'Leary, Jun 14, 2011 in forum: Self Defence
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    Groin strikes...... Again???!!!

    Who mentioned inexperienced people..?????? TKD like I said.. dont doubt it ... try it.... then we'll talk. Being in grappling range.. well once...
    Post by: Mike O'Leary, Jun 14, 2011 in forum: Self Defence