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Comment on martial arts by Administrator

Administrator — Mon, 26 Jul 2010 19:15:11 +0000

Someone sent me an interesting question via email the other day: “What do you think is the best fighting style of martial arts?”

I replied: The best fighting style is the one that matches up best with your physique, abilities, and temperament. That said, I think it is better to have a well-rounded fighting style, something where you feel comfortable using a mixture of kicks and punches (blocks too of course). Examples of mostly one-dimension fighting styles are Tae Kwan Do (mostly kicks) and boxing (only punches). Kung Fu, Karate, and Muy Thai are all similar fighting styles and “American kickboxing” blends these disciplines together, borrowing from each.

In MMA most of the guys are cross-trained in wrestling or JJ, but keep in mind that these styles of fighting are pretty impractical in the real world – it’s kind of hard to “shoot in” on someone when you are standing in a paved parking lot in the summer, with the asphalt reaching 150 degrees! Not to mention that training in many traditional martial arts teaches you to end a fight as quickly as possible (if fighting is inevitable), meaning that I would do something to you considered “illegal” in MMA or wrestling. MMA is fun to watch (sometimes), but most of these guys are just brawlers or wrestlers and would not be able to handle a Master of one of the traditional martial arts that has been trained to injure or kill to stop a fight.

Comment on Thesis: Using Gardner and Gagné to Effectively Design Individualized Instruction by Administrator

Administrator — Wed, 30 Jun 2010 15:50:08 +0000

Agreed. While I don’t discount the advancements in technology, science, and medicine that logical/mathematical (rational) thinking has brought us, I agree think it is best to approach life & society from a balanced approach.

Comment on Thesis: Using Gardner and Gagné to Effectively Design Individualized Instruction by Modern education info for learning methods & teaching guides

Modern education info for learning methods & teaching guides — Mon, 28 Jun 2010 13:57:48 +0000

The Machine And Modern Education…

Let us hope that the future of education and humanity takes a more balanced path….

Comment on about observation as a component of personal intelligences by Administrator

Administrator — Sun, 27 Jun 2010 17:32:13 +0000

If you accept the western secular view of intelligence then yes your assertion is correct. But people that are well-rounded in several areas of intelligence will use both sides equally.

Comment on about observation as a component of personal intelligences by naz

naz — Sun, 27 Jun 2010 17:29:33 +0000

Is it true most smart people mostly use the left side of there brain?

Comment on Thesis: Using Gardner and Gagné to Effectively Design Individualized Instruction by Gantt Charts

Gantt Charts — Mon, 07 Jun 2010 13:05:54 +0000

Excellent job.

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Comment on Is being succinct a type of intelligence, and if so, what domain does it fall under? by Administrator

Administrator — Sat, 15 May 2010 01:29:44 +0000

Well James they aren’t called “IQ tests” usually anymore, now we call them “GRE” or “SAT” or “LSAT” etc. These standardized tests that usually determine entrance into more prestigious universities and programs of study in the country are for all intensive purposes IQ tests.

So, what does that have to do with succinctness you ask? Well, I am a proponent of Multiple Intelligences (MI) theory and so I am proposing here in this blog entry, as I’ve proposed in others, that there are intelligences that are not being accounted for by traditional standardized tests like the GRE, SAT, etc. and I believe that being succinct is one of them.

By the way, if you are interested in learning more about MI Theory, I wrote my thesis on it. You can find that here:

http://danielalandogarcia.com/blog1/2009/10/18/thesis-using-gardner-and-gagne-to-effectively-design-individualized-instruction/

Thanks!
dan

Comment on Is being succinct a type of intelligence, and if so, what domain does it fall under? by James

James — Fri, 14 May 2010 20:17:11 +0000

Interesting topic, but what does it really matter if succinctness is a type of intelligence or not? Does anyone really put merit into IQ tests anymore? As far as I know they aren’t really used for anything in terms of college admissions, right? I mean maybe the military still uses them, I’m not sure, but I don’t think it is all that relevant anymore. I’ve never had mine tested, I don’t even know what my IQ is but I was still able to go to college and have a good job.

Comment on Thesis: Using Gardner and Gagné to Effectively Design Individualized Instruction by Administrator

Administrator — Tue, 06 Apr 2010 03:41:51 +0000

I agree that psychology is very interesting and I still enjoy learning about current topics in psychology. I am also an Associate Member of the American Psychological Association (APA), so I still keep abreast of what is going on in psychology and I have this plan that when I’m semi-retired I might get into private practice. But for now, Epidemiology is what I have chosen for a career path. Public Health is also very interesting, and there are overlap areas with psychology. Good luck in your studies! You might enjoy checking out my psychology blog. I haven’t written much in it over the past year, but my interests sort of ebb and flow, so expect some future entries!

http://musingsonthepsychologyofsociety.blogspot.com/