Are TMAs mostly dead?

[andyhaas]

that is exactly what i teach. section by section and how to use it. drill it, then practice with another partner before sparring and trying to apply what the just learned.

I don't think forms are useless, because I think they not might be too bad for solo work.

I came to this conclusion because I took apart my forms, and started drilling applications separately, then got bored doing the same movement 20+ times in a row, and started making up combinations, and then I was back to forms ... LOL

[David Jamieson]

I don't think forms are useless, because I think they might be too bad for solo work.

I came to this conclusion because I took apart my forms, and started drilling applications separately, then got bored doing the same movement 20+ times in a row, and started making up combinations, and then I was back to forms ... LOL

All the stuff you took out, take it to the heavy bag and work it.
Change it to get proper force and distance, then drill it while correcting your structure according to the distance and timing required to successfully execute the shape(combo).

Look to shorten time and distance whilst increasing force and ability to repeat with rapidity.

Anything that doesn't work after several attempts, put it on the back burner and use something else.

In forms. consider the foot work into it as well.

[hskwarrior]

I don't think forms are useless, because I think they might be too bad for solo work.

I came to this conclusion because I took apart my forms, and started drilling applications separately, then got bored doing the same movement 20+ times in a row, and started making up combinations, and then I was back to forms ... LOL

Full Circle

[dirtyrat]

mostly dead?

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xbE8E1ez97M

[YouKnowWho]

I don't think forms are useless, because I think they not might be too bad for solo work.

I came to this conclusion because I took apart my forms, and started drilling applications separately, then got bored doing the same movement 20+ times in a row, and started making up combinations, and then I was back to forms ... LOL

When you are home by yourself, forms will be your only friend besides your other training equipments. The question is what kind of forms do you train. Most forms are designed for teaching and learning only. They are not designed for training. You will need "special" form for your personal training. Where is that "special" form? That "special" form doesn't exist on this planet. You have to create it yourself. If you have 100 different drills, you can link it anyway that you want on any given day. make sure the connection make combat sense (move 1 sets up move 2, move 2 sets up move 3, ...). It's a challenge task and not an easy job.