Again wise words, Sensei, your channel develops to an unlimited dwell of wisdom. But, I got to watch this again for I was completely distracted by watching of how your bodylanguage tells your story, when your shoulders tense up, when and how you do gestures, when your shoulders loosen, it was too fascinating. You are doing great, thank you 😂👍🙏
how can i tell if i'm pushing myself enough, or too far? every monday, i dread sparring. INTENSELY dread sparring. as in i'm like "i'm not gonna make it" type of dread. well, on mondays, i go to college for a few hours in the morning, then from 4:30 i have work, which is teaching at the dojo, then at 7:30 is my normal class, and 8:15-9 is finally sparring. every week i grapple with this same debate: should i stay for sparring?? if i stay, i will have to make it through all that, i will miss home, i might be too tired to move, i might suck and feel really sad. if i go home, i think i'm a pathetic loser, i think well i missed out on so much practice, i'll never be a good enough black belt or instructor or person. if i do choose to skip i train at home in some way, but even if it's for the same duration as class, and even if i;m just as tired as i would have been if not more, i never feel like it's good enough. for a few weeks i was able to push through it, even though i felt like i was gonna die, but i'm sitting here on a sunday evening already drowning in dread, and the clock hasn't even struck monday yet!! i imagine the voice of one of the instructors i teach with, a very skilled martial artist, "being tired isn't an excuse." so then do i just suck? should i push through it, these 26 hours of impending doom, or should i give myself a break this week? and when is giving oneself a break ok? where is the line between avoiding burnout and being a pathetic loser? oops, i didn't mean to ramble for so long... i think maybe, this is something i should ask my mom...
Ha! You can always ask your mom, but I’m happy you asked me, too! 😄 The big question is why you’re training in the first place. If your goal is to be the best you can be as a complete martial artist, then sparring will always play a part in your training, right? But if your focus is more on just staying in shape and helping others do the same, then that’s fine, too. 👍🏼 It may also be the case that you’re just so busy right now, that you don’t have the bandwidth for the extra training. So, maybe go every other week… or plan to pick up sparring again when the semester is over. Whatever you decide, remember, you can always change your mind! Don’t worry about all the other voices in your head - just focus on what pumps you up and keeps you on the mats. The alternative, burning out and quitting, would be a shame. Hope that helps, Mary Jane! Let me know what you think! 🙏🏻
Hello i have 2 questions please first is groin kicks effective in street fight second can you make a live stream on youtube to chat with the subscribers and like that❤
Check out Krav Maga -- street fighting is all about using the fastest and most effective techniques to neutralize a threat using offense and defense at the same time, that includes striking the groin, eyes, throat, etc. and only if escape is not an option.
Groin strikes can definitely be part of an effective self-defense plan. 👍🏼 I’ve done livestreams on Instgram, but you’re right-I should try one on RUclips!
...Now that i finished the video: What you're saying tracks with what's i was taught what being double-weighted means. My teacher emphasized that you might be standing on one leg and still be double-weighted, because it's a conceptual thing to do with taiji theory: being double weighed means you haven't separated yin and yang in your body, which which makes you either stiff or lacking structure (or rather a mix of both). In practice this feels like you can't move easily* or feel the need to coil or stabilize before before striking or kicking, which in taiji is incorrect: you should attempt to always be "coiled" for striking throughout the movements, with enough relaxation in the upper body and enough effort in the lower body to strike at any time. (Which takes effort.) Your explanation fits perfectly with this. (*If you're in a shoving match with someone and you can't move your feet or strike your opponent with power, your opponent has either broken your structure or you broke it yourself by being double-weighed.)
Hey Ando, love your Podcasts. Is there a way you could upload them to spotify? I think many People would enjoy listening to you on their way to school/work.
This is my first time watching you! Snesei Ando! I am 16 Years old and im only 2 weeks in training in martial arts And thsi is what we do too! Thank you for teaching me these i really didnt know what to do
Yep working thru low back pain, working thru it the best I can, might be the reason I struggle to keep and upright posture in my posting, will keep working on it, Don’t let the old man in..
Thank you again Sensei Ando for sharing your wisdom. Rock on!
Always grateful when you stop by, ma’am! 😁🙏🏻
Again wise words, Sensei, your channel develops to an unlimited dwell of wisdom. But, I got to watch this again for I was completely distracted by watching of how your bodylanguage tells your story, when your shoulders tense up, when and how you do gestures, when your shoulders loosen, it was too fascinating. You are doing great, thank you 😂👍🙏
Thank you for the kind words, my friend! Now I have to watch the video again and study my body language! 😄👍🏼
🙂👍🏽
As a taiji practitioner, this made a ton of sense to me!
Thank you Sensei Ando!
Whew! Very happy to hear that. Thank you! 🙏🏻
Another great podcast from a great man! 🙏🏻
I appreciate that. Thank you! 🙏🏻
Just found your channel, enjoying your videos. Awesome!
Welcome! Thank you for the kind words! 🙏🏻
My black belt exam is on the 18th, I've been feeling especially double weighted lately, lol.
Ha! I’m sure you’ll do just fine. Go get it! 👍🏼
you got it👍🏽
Great video sounds great audio. Fight. 👍
he’s a good Sensei
Thank you very much, my friend! 🙏🏻
Appreciate the feedback! Keep fighting! 👊🏼
Bedankt
I appreciate your kindness! Thank you! 🙏🏻
how can i tell if i'm pushing myself enough, or too far? every monday, i dread sparring. INTENSELY dread sparring. as in i'm like "i'm not gonna make it" type of dread. well, on mondays, i go to college for a few hours in the morning, then from 4:30 i have work, which is teaching at the dojo, then at 7:30 is my normal class, and 8:15-9 is finally sparring. every week i grapple with this same debate: should i stay for sparring?? if i stay, i will have to make it through all that, i will miss home, i might be too tired to move, i might suck and feel really sad. if i go home, i think i'm a pathetic loser, i think well i missed out on so much practice, i'll never be a good enough black belt or instructor or person. if i do choose to skip i train at home in some way, but even if it's for the same duration as class, and even if i;m just as tired as i would have been if not more, i never feel like it's good enough. for a few weeks i was able to push through it, even though i felt like i was gonna die, but i'm sitting here on a sunday evening already drowning in dread, and the clock hasn't even struck monday yet!! i imagine the voice of one of the instructors i teach with, a very skilled martial artist, "being tired isn't an excuse." so then do i just suck? should i push through it, these 26 hours of impending doom, or should i give myself a break this week? and when is giving oneself a break ok? where is the line between avoiding burnout and being a pathetic loser?
oops, i didn't mean to ramble for so long... i think maybe, this is something i should ask my mom...
Ha! You can always ask your mom, but I’m happy you asked me, too! 😄
The big question is why you’re training in the first place. If your goal is to be the best you can be as a complete martial artist, then sparring will always play a part in your training, right? But if your focus is more on just staying in shape and helping others do the same, then that’s fine, too. 👍🏼
It may also be the case that you’re just so busy right now, that you don’t have the bandwidth for the extra training. So, maybe go every other week… or plan to pick up sparring again when the semester is over.
Whatever you decide, remember, you can always change your mind! Don’t worry about all the other voices in your head - just focus on what pumps you up and keeps you on the mats. The alternative, burning out and quitting, would be a shame.
Hope that helps, Mary Jane! Let me know what you think! 🙏🏻
Hello i have 2 questions please first is groin kicks effective in street fight second can you make a live stream on youtube to chat with the subscribers and like that❤
Check out Krav Maga -- street fighting is all about using the fastest and most effective techniques to neutralize a threat using offense and defense at the same time, that includes striking the groin, eyes, throat, etc. and only if escape is not an option.
Groin strikes can definitely be part of an effective self-defense plan. 👍🏼 I’ve done livestreams on Instgram, but you’re right-I should try one on RUclips!
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Well said! 😁
@@AndoMierzwa thnx Sensei
...Now that i finished the video:
What you're saying tracks with what's i was taught what being double-weighted means.
My teacher emphasized that you might be standing on one leg and still be double-weighted, because it's a conceptual thing to do with taiji theory: being double weighed means you haven't separated yin and yang in your body, which which makes you either stiff or lacking structure (or rather a mix of both).
In practice this feels like you can't move easily* or feel the need to coil or stabilize before before striking or kicking, which in taiji is incorrect: you should attempt to always be "coiled" for striking throughout the movements, with enough relaxation in the upper body and enough effort in the lower body to strike at any time. (Which takes effort.)
Your explanation fits perfectly with this.
(*If you're in a shoving match with someone and you can't move your feet or strike your opponent with power, your opponent has either broken your structure or you broke it yourself by being double-weighed.)
Excellent! Thanks for the detailed follow-up! Happy training!👍🏼 ☯️
Hello from Germany, all makes sense to me, thank you for a positive half hour.✌
Thank you so much for visiting! Greetings from the USA! 😁🙏🏻
Excellent episode
Thank you very much!
Wushin - clear mind,
Fudoshin - emotional balance,
Zanshin - situational awareness.
Thank you, sir! ☯️🙏🏻
I'm watching this video at 1:09 AM, and it's my birthday.
Daghang salamat, Sensei! (Thank you very much, Sensei!)
I hope your new year is the best ever! HBD! 👍🏼
Hey Ando, love your Podcasts. Is there a way you could upload them to spotify? I think many People would enjoy listening to you on their way to school/work.
I thought I was on Spotify! But I’ll check!
This is my first time watching you! Snesei Ando! I am 16 Years old and im only 2 weeks in training in martial arts And thsi is what we do too! Thank you for teaching me these i really didnt know what to do
Congratulations on starting martial arts! Hope your journey is a happy one! 👍🏼
Yep working thru low back pain, working thru it the best I can, might be the reason I struggle to keep and upright posture in my posting, will keep working on it, Don’t let the old man in..
You’re a fighter, sir! Even if you have to sit down once in a while. 😁👊🏼
@@AndoMierzwa ♥️
Superb
Thank you very much!