The Ultimate in Martial Arts

Rickster · 02-26-2007, 04:11 PM

I remember reading a article from someone who trained with Bruce. This someone was far older and doing the workout, he could not stretch like he wanted to. He told Bruce how upset he was with himself that he could no longer stretch the way he used to.

Bruce responded....

Who was the guy and what was the response....

Any info or link on the details appreciated

fenwick99 · 02-26-2007, 11:16 PM

Joe Hyams, the book is ZEN IN THE MARTIAL ARTS.
Joe complained to Bruce about the hell of aging and the loss
of flexibility. Bruce said, roughly, the past is gone, accept who you are now, walk on. Also, that high kicks are for show, not combat.
Martial arts emphasized low-line kicks for centuries before high kicks came into vogue. So Joe perfected his low-line kicks until they pleased "even Bruce."

Rickster · 02-26-2007, 11:21 PM

Thanks. I think I have that book laying around, I am remodeling my house and book cases have to be constructed...Books are everywhere

02-26-2007, 04:11 PM	#1 (permalink)
Rickster Registered User Join Date: Jun 2005 Posts: 154 Groans: 0 Groaned at 0 Times in 0 Posts	Help me with memory I remember reading a article from someone who trained with Bruce. This someone was far older and doing the workout, he could not stretch like he wanted to. He told Bruce how upset he was with himself that he could no longer stretch the way he used to. Bruce responded.... Who was the guy and what was the response.... Any info or link on the details appreciated

02-26-2007, 11:16 PM	#2 (permalink)
fenwick99 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2004 Posts: 218 Groans: 0 Groaned at 0 Times in 0 Posts	joe hyams ZEN IN THE MARTIAL ARTS Joe Hyams, the book is ZEN IN THE MARTIAL ARTS. Joe complained to Bruce about the hell of aging and the loss of flexibility. Bruce said, roughly, the past is gone, accept who you are now, walk on. Also, that high kicks are for show, not combat. Martial arts emphasized low-line kicks for centuries before high kicks came into vogue. So Joe perfected his low-line kicks until they pleased "even Bruce."

Thread Tools
Show Printable Version Email this Page
Display Modes	Rate This Thread
Linear Mode Switch to Hybrid Mode Switch to Threaded Mode	Rate This Thread:

Similar Threads
Thread	Thread Starter	Forum	Replies	Last Post
Favorite Experience or memory	jubaji	Chinese Martial Arts	27	06-21-2008 02:49 PM
Favorite Experience or memory	jubaji	Japanese Martial Arts	11	04-28-2008 09:07 AM
In Loving Memory of My Mom	Blue Wave Gym	Open Access	12	12-31-2006 05:33 PM
To the memory of Bill Gephardt	terry	Thaiboxing and Kickboxing	4	10-24-2006 08:55 AM
Learning and memory	melonhead	Open Access	4	03-02-2004 02:24 PM

02-26-2007, 11:21 PM	#3 (permalink)
Rickster Registered User Join Date: Jun 2005 Posts: 154 Groans: 0 Groaned at 0 Times in 0 Posts	Thanks. I think I have that book laying around, I am remodeling my house and book cases have to be constructed...Books are everywhere

Currently Active Users Viewing This Thread: 1 (0 members and 1 guests)