Hi, new guy here

[TaKai]

Thought I'd join the community today and say hi.

Personal Info:

Real Name: TaKai, or Kai as some like to call me.
Sex: M
Country of Origin: Japan, though residing in the 'States at the moment
Age (upon joining): 16
Hobbies: Drawing, Writing, Anime, Manga, Music, Games, Science, a bit of Politics, and Wing Chun. Yes I know I'm an oddball

=Q&A=

Q: How did you come across this site?
A: I found a link to the site on tvtropes.org

Q: Why did you join this site?
A: Couldn't think of a reason not to. Plus not many people share my interests in Anime and Manga.

Q: Do you play it?
A: Not at the moment....disc broke for the Xbox 360 version....and I don't have a PS3. The game is rather hard to acquire in the United States.

Q: Do you wish you could play it? (Ignore this part if above answer is "Yes")
A: I wish I could play it again 

Q: Who is your fave idol?
A: Chihaya Kisaragi

Q: Why is your username "TaKai"?
A: That's an excellent question! Can I get back to you on that?

Q: What are you in to right now?
A: Writing and drawing I suppose.

Q: What is your motto?
A: "If you can't decide between two options, flip a coin; you'll know your answer when you do."

Q: Who's your favorite singer(s) right now?
A: I don't have any favorites at the moment.

Q: What are you up to right now?
A: Merging my head with the desk my laptop resides on while trying to write or draw. If not, wait five minutes; it'll happen.

Q: Do you have any expectations from this site?
A: ....Do I have to have an expectation?

=== Other Stuff ===
I'm not exactly quite sure what to say. I hope to post a few stories and drawings here and there, given the time.

[PinoyCruger]

Wow, another fan of one of my favorite idols.

By the way, Project-iM@s e yōkoso! (or Welcome to Project-iM@S!)

[GangXia]

Weelcome and have fun :3

[satty]

Welcome! Dunno why, but I feel like I've seen that name before. Might be someone else, though.

Came here by tvtropes, huh? God, that site's addicting. Also, another Chihaya fan, nice.

Which part of the States are you in? Just curious.

[TaKai]

Welcome! Dunno why, but I feel like I've seen that name before. Might be someone else, though.

Eh, if you watch Anime on Otaku-Streamers, you'll probably have seen my username pop up here and there. I don't have a big presence in the community over there.

Came here by tvtropes, huh? God, that site's addicting. Also, another Chihaya fan, nice.

TvTropes is rather addicting; good way to get some ideas for writing. I never figured out how Chihaya drew me in as a fan....

Which part of the States are you in? Just curious.

New Jersey at the moment, just across the Hudson River from New York City. Despite being connected to global economics and culture, NYC is a place where it's near-impossible to get any import Japanese merchandise; unless you go to the annual Anime Expo or Chinatown.

[satty]

Eh, if you watch Anime on Otaku-Streamers, you'll probably have seen my username pop up here and there. I don't have a big presence in the community over there.

TvTropes is rather addicting; good way to get some ideas for writing. I never figured out how Chihaya drew me in as a fan....

New Jersey at the moment, just across the Hudson River from New York City. Despite being connected to global economics and culture, NYC is a place where it's near-impossible to get any import Japanese merchandise; unless you go to the annual Anime Expo or Chinatown.

Okay,then I got you mixed up with someone else...as for me, Chihaya's backstory drew me in as a fan.

Just reading all the tropes for things keeps me occupied.

And you're on the East Coast, huh? I'm in California here, and I there's some stores around me where I could get Japanese merchandise, but if I want to get stuff like figures and whatnot, I have to go down to Los Angeles.

[animagic4u]

Hello and welcome. ^^
Kisaragi fan eh? Commendable. Hope to see you more!

[TaKai]

Thanks for the warm welcome everyone!

Okay,then I got you mixed up with someone else...as for me, Chihaya's backstory drew me in as a fan.

Just reading all the tropes for things keeps me occupied.

And you're on the East Coast, huh? I'm in California here, and I there's some stores around me where I could get Japanese merchandise, but if I want to get stuff like figures and whatnot, I have to go down to Los Angeles.

I have an urge to write a fic about someone cheering Chihaya up without knowing she's an Idol whenever I think of Chihaya's backstory...

I have yet to find a store that sells any Japanese figures near me. I'm going to try Book-Offs in Midtown Manhattan next chance I get, but even going such a short distance is a very big hassle; especially with standardized testing breathing down my neck and my off days only being Saturdays when nearly everyone goes to Midtown

[Cael K.]

Q: What is your motto?
A: "If you can't decide between two options, flip a coin; you'll know your answer when you do."

Very true.

Hobbies: Drawing, Writing, Anime, Manga, Music, Games, Science, a bit of Politics, and Wing Chun. Yes I know I'm an oddball

Wing Chun, eh? How long you been at it, and can you tell me anything about the basic theory behind it? I hear it's all about posture and stuff, and there are some punches that are unique to the style.

[TaKai]

Wing Chun, eh? How long you been at it, and can you tell me anything about the basic theory behind it? I hear it's all about posture and stuff, and there are some punches that are unique to the style.

I've been practicing for two years and a half, but haven't had a proper instructor for the past year and a half so I don't know more beyond Siu Nim Tao and Chum Kiu forms.

Wing Chun was developed as a system of self defense for women and focuses on relaxation and a rooted yet flexible posture.

The main theory behind Wing Chun is what is called the "centerline" (Imagine a line if symmetry running down your body). Along the centerline are major organs and vulnerable points (For example, the side of your ribs, groin, spine, throat, etc.). Correct posture maintains and protects this centerline and will enhance your ability to direct and redirect attacks with minimum effort. However, this does not mean keeping yourself rigid as being so will likely cause injury when opposing too strong of a direct force. The best metaphor I can think of for the style's basic stance is "firm yet yielding, like bamboo".

Hand movements are usually used to defend your own centerline as well as attack your opponent's in non-flashy or direct and efficient movements. Leg movements (such as stepping or kicking) are also used to disrupt your opponent's attack range and close in on their centerline.

The hand movements aren't very unique to Wing Chun from what I've seen (Especially when compared to Hung Gar where several crane and snake derived attacks and blocks are nearly identical to those in Wing Chun). The only unique hand movement I've seen in Wing Chun is its basic straight punch. The straight punch of Wing Chun differs from that of other styles as the fist is usually held with the knuckles aligned in a vertical line rather than horizontal and with the elbow tucked in towards the torso to both protect the centerline and enhance the efficiency at which the triceps can extend the arm.

[blake307]

Probably a little late but welcome to project im@s Takai.

[ikuto-sama]

A bit late as well...but welcome to the forums! It's always nice to see new faces around here. And a Chihaya fan...I approve. 

[Cael K.]

I've been practicing for two years and a half, but haven't had a proper instructor for the past year and a half so I don't know more beyond Siu Nim Tao and Chum Kiu forms.

I always delay replies on topics like these, I guess 'cause I have to put some thought into them. I went ahead and looked those up, the forms seem (to me, at least) to be very straight and already condensed to try to use as little windup as possible - maybe this is that what I hear about the punches being used a lot in really tight spots. 'Least, that's my opinion watching.

I've seen some stuff that's overly exaggerated, though perhaps that isn't really a bad thing. The theory was start big - wind up your hook, sit back all the way, then let loose pretty large (but still controlled). Later, you'll condense the stuff, but what's important is that you understand where to place your energy. 'Course, that means use your head when you do the form... ^^