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Post by samantha711 on Jun 24, 2005 19:57:56 GMT -5
Thanks guys and whilst I'm on the subject....What is it that makes some of us so buoyant? I'm talking buoyant, as in I have always been able to float on my back on top of the water without moving a muscle so high on the surface that all of the top skin on my body & my toes are out of the water? I am like a frickin human log, what's up with that?? I can do this for an unlimited amount of time, I don't even need a raft..lol People ask me to do it just cause it looks so weird..If anyone knows why I'm like this, cool!
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Post by samantha711 on Jun 24, 2005 13:07:35 GMT -5
I've recently become bored with my workout routine at the gym. Always the same thing, treadmill/bike then lifting. It seems for years!! So, I've started a new routine of "Swim". What I do is for one hour each night, 4-5 times a week I go to the gym where we have a 25 meter pool. For 45 minutes I do non-stop laps, all different (vigorous) stroke, backstroke, sidestroke, breast stroke. The last 15 minutes I grab the side of the pool and do different kicking exercises.
My question is, I guess I want to know what benefits I am deriving from this? I'm so used to huffing & puffing on the treadmill that the swimming doesn’t seem to be giving me a workout. I am tired afterwards though. And am I working my muscles enough? About how many calories can I burn in an hour?
Would someone who knows the benefits of swimming please clue me in?? Thanks, Suze
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Post by samantha711 on May 27, 2005 12:38:52 GMT -5
Vince, We ARE the old WEST!! And yes, people here (not many though, because you look like a freak) walk around with their guns strapped to their waists. Especially when you go to one of those gun shows. But, you're screwed if you get caught without a permit and you're hiding a gun or carrying one in your clothes. Plain sight, that's the law, unless you have a concealed weapons permit.
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Post by samantha711 on May 24, 2005 9:41:14 GMT -5
Well, this blonde is gonna tell you that in Arizona the gun law says that we can either carry a concealed weapon (with a permit) or carry it in full view. I don't have a permit, so I let it be known if I'm stopped to avoid being brought in on concealed weapons charge! lol. But, I do avoid waiving it around in a fit of road rage at people who piss me off driving down the road
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Post by samantha711 on May 24, 2005 1:15:47 GMT -5
I grew up target shooting with my dad and brother. I remember my dad sleeping with a loaded gun right on the table next to him, he still does it. That's pretty much how I prefer to sleep, with a loaded Smith & Wesson 357 right next to me. I also travel with it. I got pulled over on the way to Phoenix awhile back. I had the gun on the front seat next to me. I left it there when the officer walked up. He asked me if it was loaded, I told him "yep". He told me to hand it to him, he looked up the ser. number & gave it back. He didn't even take the bullets out first, lol, which kind of surprised me. I hope I never have to shoot anyone, but I'm a d**n good shot. Can snap a twig from quite a distance. Just never liked the idea of someone walking up to the side of my car & trying to kill me for my car. I train hard, but still haven't learned to repel bullets
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UFC
Jun 9, 2005 15:07:38 GMT -5
Post by samantha711 on Jun 9, 2005 15:07:38 GMT -5
I was very "selfish" at first, as far as I liked the fact that only a certain type people watched, went to, & loved the UFC/Pride the way I did. I was afraid that it would become commercialized, or WWE like. But, unfortunately for the fighters to make any real money and for the sport to grow, this is what draws the crowds. But, I still cringe every time I see one of those cheesy advertisements where the two main fighters are standing with their noses pressed together, arms crossed..with the deep voice of the announcer in the background, "Two MEN, one Ring, Only ONE will be triumphant" lol, give me a break. I would prefer they keep a bit of the early ways!!
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Post by samantha711 on Jun 9, 2005 15:00:12 GMT -5
Vince, I hated the challenges as well. I did hear that they're getting rid of those & starting with challenges that ACTUALLY have something to do with fighting/training/combat. Also, they're going to do heavyweights as well, right? That's what I heard Dana saying.
I thought it was interesting to see that people who had never even heard of the UFC were watching this show. I had a girl that I worked with sit there & tell me, "have you seen that fighting show on tv? They all walk around in their underwear".
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Post by samantha711 on Jun 9, 2005 16:01:48 GMT -5
I admire anyone who has the heuvos to compete, I love to train, but I have an insane time competing. I think I lost 10 pounds before I did Copa Pacifica. I was so stressed for a week in advance that I wasn't eating or sleeping. The whole thing was exausting for me. Some people are born competitors, then you have people like me, chicken!! Good job!!
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Post by samantha711 on May 23, 2005 9:53:25 GMT -5
Like you, Vince, we train with a gi only once a week. We are the chaotic bunch of people who train hard and get hit and occasionally hurt. We have managed to gather a group of about 15 who really want to train hard and really consider what is "realistic" and useful. We are die hard UFC/Pride lovers and MMA fanatics.
We have the same phenomenon here in Arizona. The McDojo type TMA dojos are always packed. My friends act like I shouldn't be disgusted by some of them (my old dojo in particular) but I'm sorry, for a monthly fee ANYONE can be a blackbelt in two years. I received a black belt in one of them and the only reason I don't feel guilty about it is because I was one of the few that stayed late nights, on weekends, taught cla*ses, and DID OTHER TRAINING (boxing, JJ/BJJ etc). But, most black belts that come from my old school are 16 year old kids that couldn't protect themselves from an 80 year old pervert!
Nonetheless, those schools continue to draw professionals and kids because it's safe (they don't have to be kicked or punched) and it's what they see on tv and in movies. There is a market, a big market for these schools. I guess we can't expect everyone to understand why we train like we do, I honestly believe that we are a certain breed, and that's ok by me. Suze
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Post by samantha711 on Jun 25, 2005 17:16:42 GMT -5
I also started out with TMA, Taekwondo black belt. Once I started with MMA that was one of the hardest thing for me was getting used to getting kicked hard enough to knock me down or getting punched in the face hard enough to black an eye (and I had a few).
But, you do get used to it & I agree with Vince that you don't wanna spar full force too often. We only do it about once a week where we do pretty hard kicks, punches, takedown, all the way to submission. You still need the lighter sparing to work on technique.
However, I REALLY feel strongly that you HAVE to be able to take a pretty good punch & keep going to be a solid fighter. I know that is obvious for a pro, but even on the street or for a woman, many times one good punch takes a person (who hasn't been hit) by such surprise that at that point they can easily be overpowered. So, suck it up, it's not that bad getting hit & you do get used to it!!
Suze
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Post by samantha711 on May 21, 2005 20:07:03 GMT -5
REAL Name: not Samantha, it's Suzanne (Suze). I live in Arizona. I have loved Martial Arts my entire life, movies, books, magazine, etc. but only started training myself 7 years ago.
I started with Taekwondo, I earned a 1st degree black belt. I stopped TMA's 3 years ago and began training with a group of Vale Tudo style guys. We box, full contact kickbox, elbows, knees, and takedowns to submission. I also have been rolling with a group of BJJ'ers that have earned brown & purple belts from Fabio Santos out of San Diego. One of them has just opened a BJJ school here in Yuma.
I have had the honor of training with Vince, and although it was only once, it only takes once to see that he is an amazing teacher and fighter. I'm lucky to have met him.
Glad to be here. Oh, I am a single mom of two children 13 & 17. I just completed my LATE education and have earned an A.A.S. Microcomputer Applications, and a B.B.A. Management.
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Post by samantha711 on Jun 24, 2005 23:04:36 GMT -5
I actually had a pretty good idea given to me on ADCC. Basically, call the organization in my state that administers the CPA testing. They will give me a definite YES or NO on college courses. But, like you were saying, there are so many out there now & some are total BS. I like to find the well known schools that have been around forever, that still have a physical university. I took some courses through AIU, but only after 60 minutes and Dateline went after bogus online univ. and listed AIU the Harvard of online schools. Thanks Suze
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Post by samantha711 on Jun 24, 2005 20:00:53 GMT -5
Not one person would answer this question on ADCC, so I figured what the heck...try it here.
I have a Question about the Online University accreditation process. There seem to be MANY organizations that do educational accreditation. So, my question is, how would I know which ones are TRUELY recognized by traditional schools, human resource departments, etc.? I already have my B.B.A., but I'm looking at programs for certificates in Accounting. Basically to get the accounting credits required to sit for the CPA exam. I found one school "Strayer University" that offers an Accounting Certificate, all accounting courses for someone who already has a degree. This school say's that they are fully accredited by the The Commission on Secondary Schools of the Middle States a*sociation. I've gone to that cite and they do list Strayer as one of their accredited schools.
But, I'm still a little worried. How do I really know if a school is fully accredited??
Thanks for any info. Suze
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