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Re:I don't get it (94 comments)
another name for price action, which investors love!
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Re:I don't get it (94 comments)
another name for price action, which investors love!
Re:It could happen (336 comments)
"compact metro areas" I lived in North Hollywood, CA which has those types of areas. It takes over an hour to drive 10 miles because every couple miles you sit in traffic for 20 minutes at a time... gridlock. Im done with that.
Just like nerf guns (155 comments)
make the gun cheap but the ammo expensive.
Re:Dogecoin is performance art (157 comments)
it may have hype and popularity, but no features that make it a unique or powerful cryptocurrency.
Tech news? (628 comments)
Why is this on slashdot?
Bandwidth caps (261 comments)
And Comcast (Owned by NBC)'s answer to all of this.. put in bandwidth caps and charge if you go over.
Re:Ah yes, Josh (186 comments)
growing up (371 comments)
Aww bitcoin is a big boy now... you deserve it!
Re: NOT posted as AC. (603 comments)
^ what AC said... ^
Of course.. (201 comments)
Of course.. because David Cameron wants to ban and censor everything.
Re: What's the word (403 comments)
dont hate AC
Superstorm Sandy? (417 comments)
I have noticed only people in NY call it a superstorm, anyone else would call it a cat 1 hurricane or TS. I feel this planet goes through cycles of extremes, pointing at humans without proof is just another way to tax people.
P2P works (397 comments)
I would say more peer networks would work well, unfortunately in alot of cases it would take alot of resources on the host computers but it may be the price to pay to keep your data yours. Look at BitTorrent, Bitcoin or most other P2P systems... government has a very hard time stopping their use.
Re:Discouraging underage use? (526 comments)
I dont think a joint has ever assaulted me anally and given me AIDS.
Re:Discouraging underage use? (526 comments)
This is a NIDA study, and if you read their press releases they state "NIDA is only looking for negative effects of drugs, they disregard anything else they find" That is not science, that is bias! Also that was a rat study, not humans. And one more thing, if it was legalized it would be sold in liquor stores they would card... unlike drug dealers in the current legal situation.
Re:Is anybody surprised? (147 comments)
Or use VPN/tor when spending.
Re:Chemicals become illegal.. (183 comments)
Problems? Like what?
Re:Female programmers (608 comments)
it was your choice to have child(s) so stop bitching.....
Re:The US should stay out of it (222 comments)
Exactly what he about about natural gas. There is so much rich resources here in the US, having to go to other countries to pillage theirs is a waste.
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With the price of everything going up especially the cost of higher education, I feel each couple must evaluate honestly what they can afford when it comes to children. To not consider this financial impact which leads to stress, disagreements, and disruption of the family circle. I believe it is definitely NOT THE MORE THE MERRIER!
Mrrr. I can see the concept of having more children working well for others. But for one I don't even have one child, I also don't even know if I want any children to begin with. I'm a 28 yr old jd/phd student, I graduating in another 3 years and start my SJD and possibly a second phd. It seems to me having a child at this moment in time isn't feasible, and along with that having even child after I'm done school seems unfeasible because of the amount of debt that I will be in. Why have one, two, or more children when I'm currently in 150k + debt from school? How could I possibly apply a quality life to raising any child?
Along with that notion it also seems like the idea of bringing a child to the world that is near 7 billion is sort of irresponsible. Why not adopt an unwanted child? Or even so, why even be a parent at all, the way in which society is deteriorating while religion – Christianity is shoved down the throats of citizens, it just doesn't seem to be a place in which I want to raise a child.
Finally back to the economic part of it, why not just pay of my student debt, continue to earn income that doesn't have to go towards raising a child, but I can use to prepare for my retirement and various vacations around the world without having that anchor to hold me down to suburbia life? Having 1 or more children just seems to be a way in which one traps themselves down to daily routines for 50 plus years until they can go to a home and live life as an unaware senior citizen. It just doesn't appeal to me.
What would you say about that? (I'm not trying to argue, interested in your response)
(wasn't sure if this posted the first time or not, so I'm hitting post again, sorry for a double post if thats the case)
I'm not him, but I'll give you a response as someone who has had kids and is planning to have more. (And pretty much agrees with the premise outlined here. *grin*)
First, and foremost, if you don't want children don't have them. We all have different wants needs and desires. I don't know who is pushing kids or Christianity down your throat personally, but ask them to stop because you're blaming the rest of us. I have friends who are childless and they are great company.
"Along with that notion it also seems like the idea of bringing a child to the world that is near 7 billion is sort of irresponsible. Why not adopt an unwanted child? "
Many people, who have great hearts, agree with you and do adopt children. However, the concept that the world is "overpopulated" is totally and completely a personal judgment, and one that damns all of humanity, like somehow we don't belong here. We have no idea how many people the planet will hold or what the future holds for all of us.
"Finally back to the economic part of it, why not just pay of my student debt, continue to earn income that doesn't have to go towards raising a child, but I can use to prepare for my retirement and various vacations around the world without having that anchor to hold me down to suburbia life?"
Again, don't do it. You've made choices, thanks to massive education and student debt that pretty much means having children puts you in the poor house. I wanted children and deliberately avoided too much higher education and the burden of student loans. We've made different choices. Neither invalidates the other. Be comfortable with your choice.
And to switch to another point, it's your suburbia perception of having children is exactly what the author is talking about in *not* stressing. You are seeing raising kids as this endless cycle of Little Gym appointments and soccer practices until the grow up, leave, and hate your guts for life.
And it doesn't have to be that way. I homeschool and everyday (well most days – *grin*) are simply fun. I don't stress about their education – if they read, write, and do mathematics well, then the world is their oyster. I'm mostly concerned about discipline. If you came to my house, you'd see children who help (after just a little prompting), no screaming matches, and generally enjoyable "controlled" choas. We all enjoy the here and now as much as possible. I limit the number of outside activities because *my time* is important, too. (The neighborhood kids are perfectly fine playmates.) It's not perfect, but it's home.
Having kids is just like any other thing in life were if you're really trying to be successful at something. Basically, you'll struggle like crazy until you figure it out. Having kids is tough and as a single father going through the courts I witnessed many fathers over paying their ex-spouses child support. It is apparent that one could even turn a profit by having more kids. Whether it is from a middle class ex-spouses child support, government welfare, or private programs that are available to the public that target large households with lower income per member ratios there are resources available all over. Actually I would agree that it is a lot easier in modern times to have larger family since the inception of Costco and other buy in bulk retailers and other advances in modern technology. However, I feel that the of the author may choose to re-examine his argument from a non tanglible assets, rational logical, and resources position and examine his position from a less tangible emotional position. If you were in a stable traditional family it would be a lot easier, or even if ex-spouses could get along, it might be easier. However in modern time there are more divoreces, more children born out of wedlock, and increases in psychiatrical development issuse in children and adults (i.e. ADHD, autism, depression, etc) it might be hard to think about relaxing. Lol!
birth control has ruined america. Even the inventor of the pill admitted it. The muslim terroists are having 20 kids per family and we scratch our heads and wonder why they are taking over the world
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Prepackaged meat substitutes are a wonderful transitional food and can really satisfy the appetites of new vegetarians and omnivores alike. This taco filling is so tasty, that I will include this dish in our family's dinner rotation every few weeks or so. They're always a big hit.
- 2 Tbs olive oil, divided
- 1 large russet potato, peeled and diced small
- 1 large onion diced and divided
- 1 16-oz can diced tomatoes
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 1 package El Burrito Soy Taco filling
- chipotle chilé pepper, salt, and ground pepper to taste
- blue or yellow corn taco shells
- salsa, lettuce and tomato, and avocado or guacamole for topping
- In a large saucepan, heat about a tablespoon of olive oil. Add potatoes and half the diced onion and cook until lightly browned. Season with chipotle, salt, and pepper, add about 2/3 can of diced tomatoes, and put a lid on the pan. Continue cooking for about 8-10 minutes.
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Why Did Eric Cantor Skip Out on His Inequality Speech? He Had Nothing To Say
Just two weeks after denouncing economic-justice protesters as an angry "mob," House Majority Leader Eric Cantor (R-Va.) seemed to be shifting gears. Last Sunday, Cantor acknowledged the "warranted" frustrations of the middle class, and this week, was even poised to deliver a speech on economic inequality.
As it turns out, Cantor changed his mind. Yesterday, the oft-confused Majority Leader abruptly canceled, saying the University of Pennsylvania's Wharton School invited the public to attend the speech, which meant Cantor would refuse to appear. The Republican appears to have been fibbing - university officials explained that the event had always been billed as "open to the general public," and that Cantor's accusation of a last-minute change in attendance policy simply wasn't true.
That Cantor was afraid to talk about economic inequalities in front of the public is pretty ridiculous. That Cantor is making dishonest excuses makes matters slightly worse.
Emphasis mine. Why would Cantor not want to speak in front of the public? The school also notified him that protesters would be present. Either reason is not a good one for cancelling a speech. Citing the public being allowed to attend is just somewhat offensive. Looking at the text of his speech, it wasn't anything new. For example, Cantor's planned remarks included this gem:
It is this foundation — hard work, faith, family, and opportunity — that provides each of us with the prospects of unlimited potential in America. Each generation is able to get a little further ahead, climbing up the ladder of success in our society. How quickly you move up – or sometimes down – should be completely up to you. Much of the conversation in the current political debate today has been focused on fairness in our society. Republicans believe that what is fair is a hand up, not a hand out. We know that we all don't begin life's race from the same starting point. I was fortunate enough to be born into a stable family that provided me with the tools that I needed to get ahead. Not everyone is so lucky.
Read the full speech here. He includes nothing about how to give a "hand up" as he puts it, but who's shocked that he did not address income inequality in a speech about income inequality, eh? …Anyone?


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Interview: Rory Miller, Detentions Specialist and Conflict Expert
It's my pleasure to present this interview with Rory Miller. Mr. Miller is a rare and valuable resource for martial artists, law enforcement officers, and civilians alike looking to improve their understanding of violence.
Rory Miller has seventeen years of experience working in maximum security detentions, booking, and mental health facilities. He has been able to take that experience into the "classroom" where he has conducted many training sessions for professionals and civilians. Mr. Miller has developed a unique voice in the self defense community and is widely regarded for his ability to transmit not just technical knowledge but also insight into the emotional and psychological nature of violent acts.
Mr. Miller recently sat down for a video Q&A that explores some of his background and ideas regarding violence in the modern world. He discusses his early days studying judo and jujutsu as well as learning about physiology and taking his experience into the world of law enforcement (warning: some explicit language):
I was able to ask Mr. Miller some questions myself, aimed more toward his experience with traditional martial arts and what he's learned that could help other TMA practitioners. Please enjoy!
MA: In the martial arts world there is sometimes a feeling of needing to "prove" one's fighting skills and style by engaging in real combat, even sometimes seeking it out. This brings up an interesting conundrum – is seeking out real trouble necessary, and can it be reconciled with the ethical tenants in most arts of using violence only as a last resort?
RM: If you want to prove your fighting skills, or if you want to test yourself, there is boxing, judo, MMA, etc. These are fantastic. I think martial sports, particularly MMA, has evolved to semi-safely measure strength, speed, endurance, adaptability, intelligence, and skill. If that is what you are asking, no– there's no need to seek trouble.
That said, until you get in trouble, you'll never really grasp that it is a different problem than fighting skill.
It's hard to explain. Everything physical you get from a martial sport will help you in a shitty situation. The only real problems are mental– the assumption that unexpected violence is the same as a match; the mindset that you must 'win' a 'contest.' The idea that it is a fight. The reliance on time to prepare or the expectations of what will or won't happen…It's not that one is right or wrong or that one is more intense than the other. My first use of force at the sheriff's office was a skinny addict gang-banger. After training with college-level athletes for most of a decade, he felt like he was made of cheese.But, because you are taking it farther, under higher adrenaline, with both more chaos and fewer 'knowns' there are some things you will learn in real trouble that you simply can't learn anywhere else. Some of it will validate your training, some will discredit it and a lot will explain some things that are useless for sparring work great in an ambush.
MA: You have experience in classical jujutsu as well as law enforcement. What lessons from jujutsu have you found most applicable to your law enforcement? On the flipside, what have you taken from law enforcement that helped you in jujutsu?
RM: I had the luck of starting with extraordinary trainers. My first judo coaches, Wolfgang Dill and Mike Moore were conditioning monsters who made it clear this was physics, not mysticism. So I spent most of my early career with college athletes, going hard, trying for perfect body mechanics– and they insisted it wasn't real judo unless I could fight out of my weight class. That, especially expected and required to compete at least one and usually two weight classes up, was crucial. Jujutsu under Dave Sumner was another level. It wasn't just a mixed martial art in the sense that it had take-downs, strikes, grappling, locking, gouging… it was also completely integrated. Strikes were part of the takedowns. One motion could simultaenously lock, strike, and throw. The o-soto-gari outside leg sweep that I learned in judo was modified by simple adjusting the angle of two limbs into a technique that took exactly the same amount of time, had the same throw, but also collapsed the trachea and blew out the knee.
So what I got from the classical JJ, was fantastic body mechanics, extremely efficient motion, an ability to deal with fast complicated attacks and a familiarity with damn near everything a bad guy can do.
What I got from working Corrections was perspective. Judo was a sport and jujutsu pre-dates the concept of force law so needing to justify each force incident made me understand the ethics. The fact that so many things happened so fast taught me to trust and understand how my subconscious works under stress. One physically obvious perspective shift– the hardest part of a judo match is getting into position for the hip and shoulder throws. It's a chess match of timing and ruthless speed. I once had someone tell me that those throws were worthless in a real encounter because "you never turn your back on an enemy" and it made sense at the time. Thing is, though, that real enemies jump on your back. Not only was something that was deemed 'worthless' actually effective, the part that was hardest in training was given to you in real life.
MA: Your life experiences have helped you in understanding real life violence. In what ways have you helped traditional martial artists break bad assumptions or habits they have developed during their training which may actually get them hurt?
RM: No one understands real violence. Anything I've done is only a piece. You can be the most experienced doorman in the world but you will know nothing about how an infantry soldier feels or what a rape victim has experienced. You can be the world's foremost expert on domestic violence and know almost nothing about predatory criminals or gang culture. It's a big animal. I'm just a former jail guard. I know some things, like criminals, pretty well. Job circumstances required most incidents to be handled without weapons, which is closer to what most martial artists train. But outside of that, there are tons of things I don't know. Currently a few of us are trying to coordinate a group of people with expertise in different parts of this subject. Can't share details right now but it will be first hand information available nowhere else.
Martial artists break their own assumptions. I do help with some things. People tell you, "There are no rules in a streetfight," but at the same time if you get a call from school saying your eight-year-old stabbed a kid who pushed him on the playground, you know well that he broke one of the streetfighting 'rules.' The model in "Facing Violence" and "Logic of Violence" help explain that there are different types of violence with different rules. What is completely appropriate for a home invasion is ridiculously overkill for taking the keys away from a drunk friend. Once the martial artists see the context, actually look at the problem, they can make informed decision about where their system fits. How to apply it and when not to. If I've done anything for the martial arts community it is simply describing the problem, creating a lexicon so we are talking about the same thing and introducing a few drills. Making it useful will always be on the students, on the people who adapt the knowledge.
MA: One piece of advice you provide is not to keep training generic, but to actually think about the kind of threat profile a person may face. For individuals who have never attempted such a mental exercise, could you give some basic advice for how to implement that into training?
RM: Yeah, but you probably won't like it. The "Logic of Violence" DVD, by the way, is an attempt to video the class that covers this.
There are only a handful of types of interpersonal violence. I'm going to leave domestic violence out of this, because it's a big subject and easy to confuse. Basically, social violence is about group dynamics and centers around membership, territory, status and rules. If a stranger comes to your house to tell you you are a crappy father, you'll get angry. And, because of the group identity, often your victim will get angry, defend you and attack the police. Insiders versus outsiders. Territory and status range from, "What are you lookin' at, asshole?" to "You lookin' at my girl?" Rules enforcement violence ranges from a spanking to an execution, from a look when someone is rude to "I'm gonna teach you a lesson, boy." All of these are predictable and avoidable.
Predatory violence breaks down two ways– resource predators need money, usually for drugs and they want it as quickly and safely as possible. A process predator wants the joy of causing pain and making someone beg.
So with the exception of relations you stay in (one of the reasons I avoid DV here) the social violences are avoidable. I'll go so far as to say that if you want to use your mad martial arts skillz against a social level of attack (which most closely mirrors the dueling or sparring paradigm) you actually have to be an ass to trigger it.
For predatory violence, you are targeted when you have a resource the bad guy wants (money, say, or sex or even the kind of face that a bully thinks he can make cry) and he thinks he can get away with it.
Basically, and this is the part most martial artists don't want to hear – the average guy who is really into martial arts will be or become fit and alert. They become the kind of person who will never be targeted for the things they train. Not unless they are asses or actively seek it. And even then, it won't be the perfect fantasy. A drunk college kid in a Monkey Dance, maybe.
The people who most need the training are the ones who won't seek it. That's both cause and effect. Women are targeted for more predatory crimes, and more horrible ones, than men. Geriatrics are more vulnerable to bad guys than young athletes. Your victim profile if you are a young, fit martial athlete? Damn near nothing, unless you are stupid, arrogant and/or socially inept. Stupid people can and will get in trouble despite any amount or quality of training.
MA: The phrase "I'd rather be tried by twelve than carried by six" is common and popular in martial arts circles these days. The main idea is that worrying about legalities and levels of force will result in a cluttered mind and ultimately a lost fight. Could you discuss your take on this?
RM: If it were a binary choice, I'd have no problem with the phrase. But it is not a binary choice. Would you rather stab yourself in the leg with a knife or hit yourself in the hand with a hammer? How about neither To keep it simple, and I will try not to rant – we all know that there are potential legal consequences to a force decision. Every reasonably intelligent adult knows that. Since they already know, they will worry. So the question becomes which will make you freeze less: a worry where you are ignorant or a worry where you aren't? Knowing and training with respect to SD law is just common sense. Anyone who says it clutters the mind or limits your options or… is probably entirely ignorant of what the law actually is.
My experience is that almost everyone who says that phrase is ignorant of self-defense law, doesn't teach it, and needs a quick soundbite to make ignorance sound like a reasonable choice.
That said, something to think about: I don't teach SD Law as a decision making class. With a few (predictable) exceptions, all reasonably good citizens will make good choices. But these will be so fast and subconscious that it is kind of silly to pretend that there is a flow chart. You teach the class first to find glitches. If anyone has problems with the law (and if you present what the law actually says, that is very rare) you can find a point where they will freeze and you can work on that. The focus on the class is on articulation. How to explain a decision that may have been super-fast and subconscious. To put it simply, criminals practice lying to the police and civilians don't practice telling the truth. Practice matters and a skilled criminal can convince people you were the bad guy. You need to be able to convince people that you were the good guy. And you need to know when to talk and with whom.
MA: Over the years you have developed a skill for making small joint locking work on even big, non-compliant opponents. What do you think is key when utilizing these kinds of techniques?
RM: The biggest key is 'gifts'. I never put locks on people. They hand me the lock and I finish it. My judo coaches used to say that there is no way for a human to stand or move without being vulnerable to a throw. You just had to recognize the vulnerability and apply the right throw with ruthless speed. It's the same with locks. A bent elbow hands you the shoulder lock. A straightening arm hands you the elbow. In a scuffle people put their open fingers in the palm of your hand all the time. Should have a video about this coming out from YMAA later this year.
MA: You've always trained your body hard and have experienced years of physical contact incidences. While most martial artists won't experience your level of rigor, are there any pieces of advice you could give (now looking back) on how to avoid injury?
RM: Not really. Everyone that trains hard eventually winds up as a little bundle of injuries. Play hard, pay hard. The people that like playing at that level generally don't listen when the old guys say, "You're gonna regret that in a few years." So, I would say all the same things and the people who need to hear it won't listen. Memory loss from concussions, blurry eye from a gouge, arthritis in the broken fingers, hands go numb when I sleep from all the shoulder dislocations, even light training in a massive knee brace… may seem like a heavy price at the end of my forties. But I'm in my forties, so, yay. If you're training for fun, injuries aren't fun. If you're training for health, joint problems down the road are counter-productive. If you're training for a deeper understanding, micro-concussions are a problem.
One piece of advice: train your body to its limits. As far as you can go without injury. Train like a strong young athlete. But train your mind and techniques like you are old, decrepit and sneaky.
MA: You've built out an excellent catalogue of resources to help citizens and martial artists understand the law and violence better. Individuals just getting acquainted with your work may not know where to start. Could you provide a brief description of soem of your books/dvds and who they might benefit most?
|"Violence: A Writer's Guide" is an introduction to the world of violence. To the parts that people don't understand. The parts that books and movies get wrong. Not just the mechanics, but how people who live in a violent world think and feel about what they do and what they see done. $13.49 (subject to change)
|"Meditations on Violence" is a core dump. It is a big psychic vomit. At the end of an interesting year for the first time, things weren't processing. Martial arts training had always been a mental sanctuary but it wasn't working. So I started writing just to get things out of my head. Kris Wilder sent it to a publisher. If the readers want a pretty raw, emotional contrast between the world and the training hall, this is a good place to start. Book – $14.03 (subject to change)
|"Facing Violence" is an expansion of a single section (two paragraphs?) of "Meditations on Violence." Violence is not just the fight. It has a purpose and a lead up and a context and consequences. "Facing" delineates those and gives some advice on what to do about it. I think it is the most practical book I've written. DVD – $24.95 (subject to change)
|"Force Decisions" is probably the most important book I've written and the one no one will read. We live in a very safe liberal democracy, where officers are authority figures in a culture where it is acceptable to question authority. A place where we try to solve or limit the problems of crime and violence by making a profession that specializes in facing those problems. And the line of misunderstanding between the officers and the citizens has gotten dark. I had no problem with citizens questioning my force decisions. I was using force on their behalf. But I did have an issue if the objections were emotional and suggested no better options. So, "Force Decisions" is a book for citizens on how and why officers use force. And few will read it, because they have already made an emotional decision about whether cops are good or evil and will never dare get some facts that might change their beliefs. Book – $13.21 (subject to change)
|"Scaling Force" was Lawrence Kane's concept. Most martial arts (or SD derived from martial arts) actually use a very limited range of options. Karate punches and kicks don't really have good options for calming down Uncle Bob at Thanksgiving dinner. Pure shooters are only equipped for deadly force encounters. Locking specialists may be surprised if the threat is not feeling pain… and so on. So we wanted an introduction to the options everyone should have skill in, from presence and verbal up to deadly force. The chapters on presence and verbal, by the way, are pretty unique. Book – $12.86 (subject to change)
MA: "The Dream is damned and Dreamer too if Dreaming's all that Dreamers do" – Is this a quote you developed or that you found somewhere else? Why did you choose this as the motto of your blog?
RM: It's the only thing I've ever written that I think qualifies as poetry. The basic truth is that no one becomes amazing by sitting on his ass, watching videos, reading books and listening to podcasts. You want to become extraordinary, you have to go do stuff. That simple. If all you do is dream and you never work, you contribute nothing to the world.
MA: My audience consists of mostly traditional martial artists. Are there any parting words you'd like to leave them with to help nudge them onto a path of real life protection?
RM: Explore. Be curious. Play. Don't be surprised if some of the old stuff you don't use in sparring turns out to be critical in ambushes. The old stuff arose in very violent times and most of it was good. Things fall apart in the misunderstandings and the training methods And take a look at how you train. If your art is truly designed to be efficient, shouldn't your teaching methods be equally efficient? If it takes years to get good at something effective, that is almost always an indication it is being taught inefficiently.
Developing Superior Control in Martial Arts Training
If you study a traditional art you've inevitably heard a speech regarding control. Control (as most responsible Sensei will tell you) is absolutely vital to safe and effective practice. But that begs the question, what exactly is control?
Let's lay down a baseline definition of what control is in the context of martial training:
Control Rule #1: Execute techniques accurately to the intended target with proper form.
Control Rule #2: Execute techniques while preserving the safety of your partner via force temperance.
Rule #1 explains that your technique must express the intended concept as being taught. As such you must be able to strike to the correct anatomical parts of the opponent or execute joint locks and throws while using proper fundamentals (like kuzushi).
Rule #2 suggests that in order to preserve the safety of your partner you must be able to strike, joint lock, or throw with appropriate distance and power. That means if you can do nothing but full power or wild techniques you lack the needed control to train at a high level. You can't be trusted with effective techniques.
That's it! Well…that's it if you want to understand the basic, foundational aspects of control. Of course, as training and experience piles up practitioners can begin to explore deeper implications of how to use their body to maximum effect. To demonstrate these more advanced ideas, I think showing as well as telling would be appropriate.
Watch the following video for a higher level discussion of control in martial arts training:
(If desired, click the small gear in the lower right corner to select 720p, high quality video. If choppy, let it load all the way)
As the video explains, sharp techniques that are fast and well placed do not automatically qualify as "well controlled". Once a practitioner gets passed the basics they need to learn how to execute techniques that are completely capable of doing damage, but by the choice of the practitioner, are withheld.
"The choice of the practitioner" – that's a key thought. As you might imagine, certain training wheels and precautions have been put on classical styles of martial arts over the years so as to avoid placing extremely effective techniques in the wrong hands. When a practitioner learns to be more deadly it is only their character and mental control that stays their hand and guides them.
To understand control fully, the methods of the body cannot be separated from that of the mind and heart. Mental control allows a person to maintain perspective even in times of high stress, choosing the right level of force for the occasion. Emotional control prevents anger, resentment, and fear from overtaking better judgment.
A good classical art will build all of these things over time.
The Three Visualization Levels of Iaido Training
I recently attended a training seminar with two very well respected, highly skilled kenjutsu practitioners. Despite a taxing travel schedule they were both very giving with their instruction and I certainly took away a few things to think about.
The primary instructor of the seminar was Kishimoto Chihiro, Iaido Hachidan (8th degree black belt) and former Zen Nippon Kendo Renmei Iaido Committee Chairman. He was joined and assisted by Kato Shozo, AUSKF Vice President of Education and Kendo Hachidan as well as Iaido Nanadan (7th degree black belt).
For a quick introduction to each instructor, view the short videos below:
|Kishimoto Chihiro Sensei
|Kato Shozo Sensei
The seminar itself was broken up into two major parts. The first consisted of Kishimoto Sensei sharing some of his philosophy on training as well as exploring connections between iaido and kendo. The second part involved Seitei Waza demonstration, instruction, and correction.
Kishimoto Sensei imparted many ideas of interest, one of which caught my attention in particular which I would like to share today. He described the three levels of visualization one can achieve during iaido training.
Exploring the Three Levels of Visualization
Visualization is extremely important in iaido. After all, the art consists of drawing and cutting in thin air (or at worst against rolled up tatami). Unlike kendo there is no fierce opponent screaming and leaping at you. It is up to the practitioner's imagination to create an opponent upon which to execute technique. This may sound easy, but while striving for technical competence in iaido even getting started with visualization can be a daunting task. Kishimoto Sensei expressed visualization progression in the following manner*:
- Visualization Level 1 – A Weak Opponent Easily Defeated
- Visualization Level 2 – A Well Matched Opponent of Equal Skill
- Visualization Level 3 – A Stronger Opponent with Superior Technique
All practitioners start at level 1 when beginning training. I should say, once the iaidoka learns how not to fall down and hurt themselves, they then begin at level 1. A level 1 'opponent' barely exists in the mind of the practitioner and only performs simple maneuvers. The imaginary antagonist will fail to preempt even the most sloppy and slow of draws. He/she will succumb to any wobbly strike and will be thoroughly blocked during any and all counter attack attempts. A level 1 opponent only attacks when our block is ready and moves conveniently into range for all strikes to land flush.
Once the basics of iaido waza are executed competently (which can take a long time) the practitioner is free to think more clearly about their opponent and their own body movement. It is at this time that 'reality' starts to kick in. The practitioner can begin to understand why their instructor has been making so many subtle corrections. Excessive movement can give away intention (just like in the video above with Kishimoto Sensei). Poor body posture can lead to weak cuts that wouldn't slice through clothing let alone bone. Improper foot movement can leave the opponent out of optimal range. At level 2, the practitioner can instill concepts that they now understand into the opponent, and thus can make personal adjustments with educated intent. At this level an iaidoka will know when mistakes and flaws would have resulted in dueling failure.
Many years are spent exploring level 2, trying to execute waza with exacting precision and understanding. The ultimate goal is to arrive at level 3 wherein the iaidoka can create an imaginary opponent of superior strength. At level 3 the practitioner needs ultimate composure and zanshin. Full fighting spirit is required to even sit in the presence of such a powerful opponent. The enemy is faster, more skillful, and more patient. Only a perfect performance will result in victory, and the death of the enemy will be palpable.
Visualization Levels Applied Elsewhere
Kishimoto Sensei's explanation of visualization levels stuck with me because I had heard similar ideas before. One question Bill Hayes of Shobayashi Ryu Karate likes to ask is: "what is the worst part about kata?" The answer he provides is simple: "we always win".
Even the most raw beginner will survive their kata practice, landing every punch and blocking every counter attack. Of course, Hayes Sensei goes on to explain that the real value of kata training is when you can feel the intent from your imaginary opponent and can execute technique with the same intensity and focus as if you were in a life and death struggle.
I am always excited and intrigued when high level concepts appear in multiple places. I find it encouraging that no matter what particular martial route you or I find ourselves on, there are masterful teachers discovering and sharing as much as they can.
As a final note, from personal experience and teaching, try not to obsess or rank your visualization abilities. The mere act of patting yourself on the back, or judging yourself harshly, will only distract from the task at hand and slow down your progress. Besides, if you declare yourself a level 3 practitioner, what motivation will you have to continue refining and challenging yourself?
This is one of those little martial paradoxes – learn it, then forget, then contemplate it, then forget it, repeat…
*Exact wording and analysis is that of the author. Any errors of interpretation are his own and not that of Kishimoto Sensei.


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Brookfield Central clobbered West Allis Hale, 73-34, on Feb. 14 and finished tied for first with Sussex Hamilton, which needed two overtimes to beat Marquette, 59-55.
Central's defense held the Huskies under 10 points each quarter (eight, eight, nine and nine), leading 21-8 after one quarter, 36-16 at intermission and 59-25 going into the final quarter.
The Lancers struggled from the free throw line, hitting only 16-for-28 for a .571 percentage.
Riley LaChance had 23 points, including 4-for-7 from the free throw line, and Brad Newman added 10. Peter Mattiacci had seven points as 11 Lancers got on the scoreboard.
The third-seeded Lancers (19-3) will now host sixth-seeded Milwaukee Riverside (7-13) at 7:30 p.m. Feb. 22.
The Tigers are led by Ra Vonn Posey, James Bateman, Nick Cobbins and Elijah Briggs, who all average between 9.2 and 9.7 points per game.
Central has won nine games in a row going back to Jan. 15.
A win over Riverside, would set up the Lancers to meet the winner of the second-seeded Milwaukee King/seventh-seeded Brookfield East game Feb. 23.
The Spartans dropped a non-conference game at Whitefish Bay, 50-42, as costly turnovers in the fourth quarter cost them what might have been an impressive win.
The Blue Dukes are 13-8, in second place in the respected North Shore Conference (9-4).
The Spartans were down by nine at halftime, but rallied to go up by five going into the fourth.
"A couple costly turnovers in the fourth quarter did us in," coach Mike Goodman said.
Angela Pichler led the Spartans with 13 points while Emily Utic and Mariah Miller had eight each and Miller also pulled down 15 rebounds.
The Spartans are now 7-14 overall and 6-7 in the Greater Metro Conference, good enough for fifth place. They close out the regular season at Menomonee Falls (12-9, 7-6) at 7:30 p.m. Feb. 21.The Spartans will face a familiar team on March 1 when they travel to Brookfield Central to take on the Lancers for the third time. East will be hoping maybe the third time's the charm.
The Lancers beat them twice, 38-18, on Dec. 18 at Central and 64-42 at East on Feb. 5.
"Being a crosstown rival makes it more exciting," Goodman said. "I knew we would get the five. I had a feeling about it. There were some strong teams in this bracket."
So for Goodman and the Spartans it's back to the drawing board.
"We have two weeks to prepare, so we have to dig in our repertoire and try to find something that maybe will surprise them."
Goodman feels the pressure is on the Lancers.
"It's easier on our side," he said. "They're expected to win. All the pressure is on them."
The Brookfield Barracudas finished 13th as a team but didn't earn any medals at Saturday's WIAA State Boys Swimming & Diving meet at the University of Wisconsin's Natatorium.
The WIAA awards medals only to the top six finishes and the Barracudas' top finish was seventh place twice.
Junior Brian Borden took seventh in the 200-yard individual medley in 1 minute, 56.77 seconds as did the 200 freestyle relay (1:27.95) behind Borden, senior Joe Bauer, junior Dean Zheng and senior Mitch Douglas.
The 400 free relay finished ninth (3:15.25) behind Douglas, Zheng, Bauer and Borden.
The four other individual performances and their finishes follow.
Borden finished 11th in the 100 breast stroke (1:00.07) and Douglas was 13th in the 50 free (21.94).
Bauer placed 17th in the 100 free (48.91) and 18th in the 50 free (22.33).
"Saturday's meet played out like a Shakespearean performance filled with elation, anger and, of course, tears," Barracudas coach William Twitchell said. "Brian Borden's IM was his best time by over two seconds, but he wanted more.
"Joe and Mitch in the 50, with their times from sectionals, put Brookfield East back on the map as a swimming powerhouse by having two of the top eight times in state. Our relays were in a position to put an exclamation point on our season."
But the Barracudas' inexperience did them in.
"Unfortunately, in a sport dominated by individuals who have practiced 300 to 500 times per year for over a decade, we had a team composed of guys who have had fewer days in the pool than hairs on Friar Tuck's head."
Brookfield scored 64 team points. Madison Memorial scored 316 points to easily win the state title, well ahead of second place Madison West (206).
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Best stimmés/steamies?
- mrbozo Jun 10, 2008 01:39 PM
Did a search on this board but did not come up with a definitive thread. So, presently (no resting on past laurels), who makes the best steamed dog in town. For that matter who makes the best toasties and michigans?
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I love Orange Julep hot dogs, and fries and of course the Julep. My favourites used to be from Pic Nic when they made Shopsie's - man were those good dogs. I also grew up one street away from Mr. Hot Dog, and they weren't bad either - but that could just be a sweet childhood connotation.
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I love Decarie Hot Dog as well.
Victoire on Beaver Hill near Square Vic metro. On the East (right) side as you are walking up the hill. Not opened on weekends. Not even sure if they are opened in the evenings. Make sure to get some fries with that.
PS: There is usually a 30-person line up.
There will likely be as many answers as there are hot doggeries. OJ on Decarie is definitely right up there, as are all the others mentioned so far. I'd also add the one on St. Laurent next to Baggio Cycles up near Mozart. I forget the name.
Of course the best ever were...sigh...at the old Forum.
Best steamies, that's a good question, Victoire on Beaver Hall makes some really good ones, but i'm also a big fan of Belle Province since i like the cabbage they put in their hotdogs is more like coleslaw. And of course, big beef dogs at Costco.
As for Michigan, my vote goes to Lafleurs, i don't like to have my hotdog drenched in sauce, i like it when i can still eat it with my hands, more like a chili dog. M:Brgr makes a good one too, but definitly not in the same category.
I heard of a place called Paul Patates(http://www.montrealmirror.com/2007/05...) where they make great hotdogs, but I haven't tried it yet; found about it when I was looking old Emile Bertrand. Emile had the best hotdogs I ever had, big 100% meat weiners, good fries and what I think was paprika to put on the dog. Unfortunately, it is now closed. I know Paul Patates now carries old Emile's spruce beer (damn I miss those), anyone knows if their dogs are as good?
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Wow, I remember Emile Bertrand's place, my grandfather use to take me there on our outings. The spruce beer was so great, can't find it anywhere.
My fav dog is New System on Notre Dame, always fresh, large weiner and lots of slaw.
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The guy who made it at Emile Bertrand, Barry Fleischer, now makes it at Paul Patates.
and if you are interested in more nostalgia over Emile Bertrand, watch this:
Just curious what people think of the accuracy of information conveyed here: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Montreal...
My quibble is that I don't recall sauerkraut being a topping that was more popular than cole slaw. I love yellow mustard and sauerkraut on a sausage in a bun but it just doesn't seem to me to be a pervasive Montreal thing. Correct me if I'm wrong and I'll go get checked for Alzheimer's.
re: mrbozo
you are right, i don't recall having sauerkraut in my hotdog in any belle province or any other place of that kind, it's definitely coleslaw that is the staple here in montreal
re: westaust
Well that's the beauty of a Wiki, someone could go in and fix that entry right now. Best to have a source to quote, tho. Anyone know a Montreal hot dog expert? ;-)
re: cherylmtl
You are not mistaken. That wikipedia entry needs some cleaning up.
re: SnackHappy
Chez Ma Tante on Fleury in Ville St Michel has great steamies!


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