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How to acquire a "rugged look"?
"Keith Hobman" wrote in message
... In article , "JC Der Koenig" wrote: "Crafting Mom" wrote in message ... In alt.support.diet Ignoramus9723 wrote: is it that constitutes a "rugged look", and how would one go towards such an appearance. Drink heavily, smoke a pack a day, do lots of heroin. Keith Richards! There is obviously a fine line between 'rugged look' and 'death warmed over'. I think Richards is over the line. :^) I'm not so sure about the "warmed over" part. |
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How to acquire a "rugged look"?
In article , "JC Der
Koenig" wrote: "Keith Hobman" wrote in message ... In article , "JC Der Koenig" wrote: "Crafting Mom" wrote in message ... In alt.support.diet Ignoramus9723 wrote: is it that constitutes a "rugged look", and how would one go towards such an appearance. Drink heavily, smoke a pack a day, do lots of heroin. Keith Richards! There is obviously a fine line between 'rugged look' and 'death warmed over'. I think Richards is over the line. :^) I'm not so sure about the "warmed over" part. Word. -- Dawn's cold kiss calls me Forth I creep, blindly stumbling Joy: Morning workouts. Hugh Beyer's 'Haiku On Returning To Weights' |
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How to acquire a "rugged look"?
In alt.support.diet JC Der Koenig wrote:
"Crafting Mom" wrote in message ... In alt.support.diet Ignoramus9723 wrote: is it that constitutes a "rugged look", and how would one go towards such an appearance. Drink heavily, smoke a pack a day, do lots of heroin. Keith Richards! Now that's "rugged" LOL |
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How to acquire a "rugged look"?
Martin Shuster wrote in message
Well...I think the first step to looking "rugged," is to stop asking "how to look rugged." That just makes you seem like a big baby. You need to lean out a big, have a large, square jaw, grow slight facial hair (not heavy, or else you'll pass into "dirty" territory), and carry If one has "decent" facial hair, not just some fluff, which will make it worse. Then, rose chicks don't help. Somebody made a right comment -- work out outside, get some redneck-like rugged skin. A couple of scars will help too. Just remember -- once you get all that, there's no easy way back. Don't smile -- wear a grim look. Or, if you smile, get an iron tooth or at least a tooth gap. yourself like you have some "cajones." Which for some reason reminds me of fitness models on stage -- why do they carry their arms like they have some turpentine applied to their armpits? Unnatural. |
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How to acquire a "rugged look"?
"Larry Hodges" wrote in message ...
"John M. Williams" wrote in message news "Larry Hodges" wrote: "Roger Zoul" wrote: Ignoramus9723 wrote: :: Some men look "rugged". Some others look like they are big babies. I :: am not exactly sure what constitutes the difference exactly. :: Obviously, the man needs to be in shape to look rugged, but therei s :: something beyond that that I am having difficulty capturing. So, what :: is it that constitutes a "rugged look", and how would one go towards :: such an appearance. I think you need to definite what you thing is 'rugged'. That is defined as "not like Rob", as in Tinkerbelle... Rob has posted his pics. Where are yours, Larry? Fair enough... This is me about three weeks ago: http://maximizesoftware.com/images/Larry.jpg The karate pics are from about 1992. Sorry...nothing newer. These were taken when I was teaching full time: http://maximizesoftware.com/images/Sidekick.jpg http://maximizesoftware.com/images/J...20Sidekick.jpg http://maximizesoftware.com/images/R...use%20Kick.jpg -Larry Hi Larry, I looked over your pics and I was curious about your arm and hand positions on the kicks. They seem quite consistent, but in positions I haven't seen while kicking. In what style of karate do you train? I'm more familiar with Korean (TKD) and Chinese (AKKA, Kenpo) arts than with Japanese or other styles. - bc |
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How to acquire a "rugged look"?
In article , John M. Williams
wrote: (bc) wrote: "Larry Hodges" wrote: "John M. Williams" wrote: "Larry Hodges" wrote: "Roger Zoul" wrote: Ignoramus9723 wrote: :: Some men look "rugged". Some others look like they are big babies. I :: am not exactly sure what constitutes the difference exactly. :: Obviously, the man needs to be in shape to look rugged, but therei s :: something beyond that that I am having difficulty capturing. So, :: what :: is it that constitutes a "rugged look", and how would one go towards :: such an appearance. I think you need to definite what you thing is 'rugged'. That is defined as "not like Rob", as in Tinkerbelle... Rob has posted his pics. Where are yours, Larry? Fair enough... This is me about three weeks ago: http://maximizesoftware.com/images/Larry.jpg The karate pics are from about 1992. Sorry...nothing newer. These were taken when I was teaching full time: http://maximizesoftware.com/images/Sidekick.jpg http://maximizesoftware.com/images/J...20Sidekick.jpg http://maximizesoftware.com/images/R...use%20Kick.jpg -Larry Hi Larry, I looked over your pics and I was curious about your arm and hand positions on the kicks. They seem quite consistent, but in positions I haven't seen while kicking. In what style of karate do you train? I'm more familiar with Korean (TKD) and Chinese (AKKA, Kenpo) arts than with Japanese or other styles. I can't speak for Larry, and I'm sure there are plenty of opinions on this, but the formal practice of placing hands in a nominal blocking position during a kick are largely form over function. To the extent that high kicks are practical (which is not a great extent), it's a lot smarter to have your hands in a position of preparation for a follow-up strike than to have them in an ineffective blocking position. True. If the combatant avoids the high kick they aren't going to strike to the kicker's body. They are either going to strike the exposed groin or take out the knee on the support leg. -- Dawn's cold kiss calls me Forth I creep, blindly stumbling Joy: Morning workouts. Hugh Beyer's 'Haiku On Returning To Weights' |
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How to acquire a "rugged look"?
"bc" wrote in message
om... "Larry Hodges" wrote in message ... "John M. Williams" wrote in message news "Larry Hodges" wrote: "Roger Zoul" wrote: Ignoramus9723 wrote: :: Some men look "rugged". Some others look like they are big babies. I :: am not exactly sure what constitutes the difference exactly. :: Obviously, the man needs to be in shape to look rugged, but therei s :: something beyond that that I am having difficulty capturing. So, what :: is it that constitutes a "rugged look", and how would one go towards :: such an appearance. I think you need to definite what you thing is 'rugged'. That is defined as "not like Rob", as in Tinkerbelle... Rob has posted his pics. Where are yours, Larry? Fair enough... This is me about three weeks ago: http://maximizesoftware.com/images/Larry.jpg The karate pics are from about 1992. Sorry...nothing newer. These were taken when I was teaching full time: http://maximizesoftware.com/images/Sidekick.jpg http://maximizesoftware.com/images/J...20Sidekick.jpg http://maximizesoftware.com/images/R...use%20Kick.jpg -Larry Hi Larry, I looked over your pics and I was curious about your arm and hand positions on the kicks. They seem quite consistent, but in positions I haven't seen while kicking. In what style of karate do you train? I'm more familiar with Korean (TKD) and Chinese (AKKA, Kenpo) arts than with Japanese or other styles. - bc Interesting you noted that. On the jumping kick, that's pretty classical for hand positions. But I would never use that in combat anyway. However, I have changed my hand positions on the other kicks. My base style is also TKD (Started out in the ITF in 1978, then switched to WTF in '81. Still with WTF.), as well as a similar secondary background to yours. But in the group of guys I spar with, groin is a target. So, as in the standing sidekick, or even the roundhouse for that matter, my forward hand is there for a several reasons. First, to cup my balls in the event of a groin attack. Or even just place a fist over them. It also protects my midsection against a counter kick during my kick. Secondly, as I go into my kick, it telegraphs less since my arm simply drops down the front of my body. Most guys swing their arm behind them and out of the way to set up for their kick, but an experience fighter can pick that and possibly counter before he can complete it. Thirdly, when my kick is complete, and I'm coming back to my fighting stance, my hand is already in front of me, so blocking a counter is easier. I simply bring my forward arm up to chin height. You wouldn't think that's such a big deal, but when things are happening really fast, you'd be surprised what a difference it can make. Especially with a boxer or other punching intensive opponent. -Larry |
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How to acquire a "rugged look"?
"John M. Williams" wrote in message
... (bc) wrote: "Larry Hodges" wrote: "John M. Williams" wrote: "Larry Hodges" wrote: "Roger Zoul" wrote: Ignoramus9723 wrote: :: Some men look "rugged". Some others look like they are big babies. I :: am not exactly sure what constitutes the difference exactly. :: Obviously, the man needs to be in shape to look rugged, but therei s :: something beyond that that I am having difficulty capturing. So, :: what :: is it that constitutes a "rugged look", and how would one go towards :: such an appearance. I think you need to definite what you thing is 'rugged'. That is defined as "not like Rob", as in Tinkerbelle... Rob has posted his pics. Where are yours, Larry? Fair enough... This is me about three weeks ago: http://maximizesoftware.com/images/Larry.jpg The karate pics are from about 1992. Sorry...nothing newer. These were taken when I was teaching full time: http://maximizesoftware.com/images/Sidekick.jpg http://maximizesoftware.com/images/J...20Sidekick.jpg http://maximizesoftware.com/images/R...use%20Kick.jpg -Larry Hi Larry, I looked over your pics and I was curious about your arm and hand positions on the kicks. They seem quite consistent, but in positions I haven't seen while kicking. In what style of karate do you train? I'm more familiar with Korean (TKD) and Chinese (AKKA, Kenpo) arts than with Japanese or other styles. I can't speak for Larry, and I'm sure there are plenty of opinions on this, but the formal practice of placing hands in a nominal blocking position during a kick are largely form over function. To the extent that high kicks are practical (which is not a great extent), it's a lot smarter to have your hands in a position of preparation for a follow-up strike than to have them in an ineffective blocking position. You pretty much spoke for me on this John. I pointed out the defensive reasons for my hands in my post to bc. But I also have a much heavier emphasis on punching / grabbing than most TKD guys. I'd say maybe 50% / 50% on average kicking vs. punching. Of course, that will change based on my opponent. With a boxer, I may kick more, with a kicker, box more to force them to do battle with their weak points. The point is I do more punching than the normal TKD guy. So, as I come out of my kick, I can roll right into a hand combination much easier with my forward hand in this position. -Larry |
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How to acquire a "rugged look"?
"Keith Hobman" wrote in message
... In article , John M. Williams wrote: (bc) wrote: "Larry Hodges" wrote: "John M. Williams" wrote: "Larry Hodges" wrote: "Roger Zoul" wrote: Ignoramus9723 wrote: :: Some men look "rugged". Some others look like they are big babies. I :: am not exactly sure what constitutes the difference exactly. :: Obviously, the man needs to be in shape to look rugged, but therei s :: something beyond that that I am having difficulty capturing. So, :: what :: is it that constitutes a "rugged look", and how would one go towards :: such an appearance. I think you need to definite what you thing is 'rugged'. That is defined as "not like Rob", as in Tinkerbelle... Rob has posted his pics. Where are yours, Larry? Fair enough... This is me about three weeks ago: http://maximizesoftware.com/images/Larry.jpg The karate pics are from about 1992. Sorry...nothing newer. These were taken when I was teaching full time: http://maximizesoftware.com/images/Sidekick.jpg http://maximizesoftware.com/images/J...20Sidekick.jpg http://maximizesoftware.com/images/R...use%20Kick.jpg -Larry Hi Larry, I looked over your pics and I was curious about your arm and hand positions on the kicks. They seem quite consistent, but in positions I haven't seen while kicking. In what style of karate do you train? I'm more familiar with Korean (TKD) and Chinese (AKKA, Kenpo) arts than with Japanese or other styles. I can't speak for Larry, and I'm sure there are plenty of opinions on this, but the formal practice of placing hands in a nominal blocking position during a kick are largely form over function. To the extent that high kicks are practical (which is not a great extent), it's a lot smarter to have your hands in a position of preparation for a follow-up strike than to have them in an ineffective blocking position. True. If the combatant avoids the high kick they aren't going to strike to the kicker's body. They are either going to strike the exposed groin or take out the knee on the support leg. Even though I'm a kicker, I'd never kick above midsection in the street, minimizing exposure. But, kicking high is a blast in sparing. Nothing quite like full contact and the feel of your foot smacking a buddy upside the head . Kind of like when you hit that nice golf shot straight down the fairway. Or hit the baseball just right and feel the crack of the ball on the bat. -Larry |
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