stslavik

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I'm a web developer, IT consultant, and programmer with a property management firm in Orange County, CA. I also teach and train in Bujinkan Ninpo Taijutsu.

A lot of my side-projects end up rolling into my work life, and feel that the experience I've gained with web development, Ruby, Qt, C/C++, Java, etc. may actually be of use to somebody.

I've recently joined the Martial Arts private beta, and will be answering questions on there with regularity.

Oh, and I really hate when people tell me, "No, it can't be done." You're wrong; It can, it should, it will, so shut up and watch me.

Nothing is true; everything is permissible.
- Hassan-i Sabbah (حسن الصباح‎)
Ruler of Alamut, Founder of the Hashshashin.

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May 14	comment	What makes this seated Daito-ryu technique work? The description above is accurate, but only partial in its explanation and insight. Any technique in application is only part of the picture; it may or may not work, so the artist is prepared to perform another movement or adjustment to create an effect. This answer is of relatively low quality since the assumptions made are not grounded in anything other than speculation and bias.
May 9	revised	What characteristics should I look for in a sensei? Spelling/Grammar corrections.
May 8	comment	How can I improve my teaching of ukemi or break falling? Not in the same way, no. Bacteria and chemical compounds present in soil can lead to a cascade of hormones that produce a euphoric effect.
May 7	comment	Why are firearms not part of the martial arts world? @HNL Incorrect. If you're thinking of martial-arts-like skills as punching and kicking in a very limited fashion, then perhaps; however, the principles of angles, distance, and timing along with the philosophical preparedness to cause injury to another, as well as balance and coordination all have a great deal to do with your fighting ability with a firearm.
May 7	comment	How to cover all of the material? Especially in small classes It can help too to ask yourself what your goal is. Sometimes your long term goal is just to get them capable to defend themselves. Other times, it's about getting them capable to do one technique. Only you know your expectations.
May 7	answered	How to cover all of the material? Especially in small classes
May 7	comment	How to cover all of the material? Especially in small classes Great question. +1
May 3	comment	How dangerous is it to choke someone unconscious or to be choked unconscious? The common groundhog hides its head every time it sees a shadow, regardless of whether it's a predator or not. It develops this as a self-preservation instinct; those that do not duck when the wrong shadow crosses over are eaten. Just something to consider.
May 3	comment	How dangerous is it to choke someone unconscious or to be choked unconscious? re: "The electroencephalograph recorded symptoms very similar to that of a short epileptic seizure." nytimes.com/2003/02/18/health/… One occurrence here and there is unlikely to hurt anyone, but recurrent exposure can create worse conditions, too. Basic "rule of thumb": Everything in moderation.
May 2	answered	Self defense with one hand tied behind back?
May 1	comment	What characteristics should I look for in a sensei? @Sardathrion I'm of the mind that there's no need for contracts, period. Provide a quality product (i.e. your classes) and you'll have retention. If they have to break (in cases such as economic downturn), you can't get blood from a stone anyhow. People have to be responsible for their own decisions, though, and if they can live with the fine print they may or may not read, then the contract won't be a big deal. Caveat emptor.
Apr 30	comment	Should I avoid open-handed blocks in sparring? @Rophuine What branch of TKD do you study? It may help get you better answers (hand position may vary from branch to branch, not just style to style).
Apr 30	awarded	Nice Answer
Apr 27	revised	How dangerous is it to choke someone unconscious or to be choked unconscious? Added requested reference.
Apr 26	comment	How can you practice wrist locks/grappling holds without a partner? @Dave That whole concept is entirely counter-productive. Arresting the whole body makes locking the wrist both pointless and tiresome. Even in ground grappling, if you're controlling the wrist properly, the end result should be a seizing of all the muscles in the arm to the hips.
Apr 26	comment	How can you practice wrist locks/grappling holds without a partner? Something most people don't realize is that a "Wrist Lock" is a means of locking the whole body by means of the wrist. It's important not just to have a hand and wrists, but for the connections between the hand and the torso to be representatively accurate of the range of motion in the human body. If you're only locking the wrist and forearm, you're doing it wrong.
Apr 26	comment	How can you practice wrist locks/grappling holds without a partner? +1 on all points... Footwork is most important; wrist flexibility is second. The third part is the only thing that requires a training partner.
Apr 24	revised	“Rules” for weight distribution per FOOT (not leg, foot) for any given stance/intent? Corrected references to appropriate art. Determined as bujinkan ninjutsu by reference to soke, Nagato-sensei, Togakure-ryu Ninja Biken, etc.
Apr 24	comment	“Rules” for weight distribution per FOOT (not leg, foot) for any given stance/intent? You're in the Bujinkan. Nagato-sensei is Bujinkan. Soke is Bujinkan. Tenchijin Ryaku no Maki is the "shodan scrolls" of the Bujinkan. Welcome to the Bujinkan. :)
Apr 24	comment	“Rules” for weight distribution per FOOT (not leg, foot) for any given stance/intent? Politics has nothing to do with it; the word is meaningless. ("jitzu" would transliterate to "ji'ju")