A collection of empty-handed martial arts originating in Okinawa, Japan.
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What is the best bo staff for an 8-year-old for competitions?
What would be the best bo staff for an 8-year-old child to use in competitions. The bamboo toothpick is much too heavy for him. Would anyone recommend the fiberglass bo staff?
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Mawashi Gheri Vs Dollyo Chagi
Over the last 20 years or so I have been trying to incorporate several styles into one that is suited for my needs. My stance is now pretty much a Karate’s one, but my kicks have elements of Karate, ...
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How likely is serious injury in martial arts practice?
What and how big negative consequences might martial arts lead to?
I was very interested in martial arts when I was younger, and I am still interested. However, I have chosen not to train any martial ...
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What is the best way to determine board-breaking ability?
Suppose you have a room full of people. You have access to all their biometrics: the mass of their arms, their body, and so on. You can also make them punch in open air and measure their punching ...
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How is kiwase Uke done?
I would like to know how kiwase uke is done in Seido Karate? I know its a type of block but I would like preferably a video example.
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Where can I find Seido Resources?
I am an advanced blue belt in the Seido Karate system, it has been very difficult to find any resource pertaining to katas, and kumite I would love to have video or written instructions for these ...
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Can I start martial arts after a minor disc herniation?
I used to practice karate earlier. 5 years ago I was diagnosed with minor disc herniation at L4 and L5. I haven't undergone any surgery and pretty much cured just by physiotherapy and can do all my ...
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Kyokushin karate in bay area [closed]
I am looking for dojo for Kyokushin karate in the bay area. I am going to move to San Jose and looking for a dojo nearby.
Thanks
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Should I learn karate if I had a slip disc problem in past?
I am 20 years old. I had a disc herniation two years ago, before that it was more than 1.5 years. I have been feeling good for the past six months. I do regular exercises and gymming, swimming, little ...
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If I'm worried about concussions, should I train tae kwon do, or karate, or neither?
I am 16 years old, and I am interested in martial arts. The most popular schools in India teach Tae Kwon Do and Karate.
I wish to avoid something that may cause severe brain damage or concussion. I ...
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Is the Olympic sport of Tae Kwon Do uniquely Tae Kwon Do like?
The Olympic sport of Tae Kwon Do is conducted under a particular set of rules that were (in my understanding) developed relatively recently. The actual conduct of an Olympic Tae Kwon Do fight doesn't ...
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Was Goju-ryu developed specifically for use by the Japanese navy?
I need to know the real and original history of goju-ryu karate. In other words, I need to find why this style of karate was introduced. I am a goju player, this is what I know:
Goju is specially ...
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What are good questions to ask for a black belt testing?
I am a 4th Degree in American Karate. The dojo I have recently become a part of has a number of Black Belt candidates, and I will be serving on the panel. I don't have much experience attending black ...
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How do I improve my attack speed?
This question is a little different than a previous question on speed and footwork. Recently my sensei critiqued my sparring, saying my block and counter techniques are pretty strong, but I'm lacking ...
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What are ways to increase flexibility for karate kicks?
What are the most effective ways to increase flexibility for karate kicks?
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Adapting karate to stage combat
When doing stage combat, safety is a large part of it. All strikes do not hit or are exaggerated, and many of the more intense moves are controlled by the victim.
What would be a good approach to ...
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How do I coach her mindset to better suit karate competitions?
My fiancé is practicing Karate in the style of Kanzen Ruy. She has a very good technique and strength, and was seen early as a promising practitioner. I have Kyokushin experience and support her in ...
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Isshinryu karate - seisan kata - opening move bunkai
As of 1989, there were 336 Branches of Isshin-ryu Karate (a style only named as of January 15, 1956).
Given this fragmentation, I have chosen a fairly recognized figure in the Isshinryu world, the ...
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Is there a written, authoritative source I can reference for interpretations (Bunkai) of Karate (Shotokan) katas?
I'd like to learn more about the various applications and interpretations of Karate katas. Is there a written source I can use?
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Leg conditioning advice
I've just gotten back into karate about a month ago after a long long break, and I'm finding it hard to cope with kicks to the legs (with or without pads), especially the quads. Being a cyclist I have ...
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Did Karate really originate in the Okinawa region of Japan?
Several Karate instructors I've spoken to indicate that Karate originated in the Okinawa region of Japan.
However, when visiting the region and speaking to some of the local Karate students, they ...
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Is aikido a good addition to Karate? Or shoud I go for jiu-jitsu? [closed]
First a little background here, I've done Karate for 7 years and quit some years back because of reasons I won't discuss here.
In either case I have all this experience build up and recently met ...
