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Who were the first female aikidoka?
When did the first women start training in Aikido? Who were they and where did they train?
Who was the first female aikidoka to achieve teaching rank?
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Who was the first female judoka?
Who were the first female judo players? When did they train?
Keiko Fukuda was promoted to fifth degree in 1953
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Terminology: List of all boxing and muay thai technique terms with example photos
I'm looking to put together a list of all the technique terms for: boxing, muay thai. Such as the names for all the different punches, kicks, knees, elbow punches, etc...
Anyone know if there is a ...
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How should a novice train if unable to join a dojo yet?
I have wanted to start learning a type of martial art for a long time, but my lifestyle didn't help (I have lived in 5 countries in the last 10 years, changed location at least once in each of those ...
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What is shen energy? Is there such a thing as a “shen state” and if so, how does it come about? [closed]
I have heard of a "shen" energy which is related to qi (chi) and also of something called a "shen state"; a state of heightened awareness and energy which comes on all at once, purportedly due to high ...
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how to fight with eyes [closed]
There's a strong mental aspect to fighting and martial arts, and many arts teach methods for using the eyes/gaze to control an opponent.
How could one use their eyes/gaze to attack the confidence or ...
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10answers
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How do you prepare for the stress of a real self-defense situation?
How do you prepare for a real stress situation, in which you are forced to defend yourself or others? I'm not talking about avoiding conflict; assume that you have already tried all that is possible ...
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12answers
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When should I run away?
What are the criteria I need to evaluate in order to conclude that I should run away?
Sometimes the right answer is to walk away, sometimes it is to give them your wallet... When is it time to leg ...
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9answers
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Choosing a Target When Cornered by Multiple Attackers
I would like to know which (if any at all) contemporary system base their tactics in deciding who to attack first in order to create a escaping route.
Scenario:
Cornered in a place where 4 ...
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1answer
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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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Measuring the foot when buying Tabi (and giving the size using the japanese convention)
I train in one of the martial arts where Tabi is often used. I am about to order a pair of leather Tabi and have a question regarding measurement.
The International Shoe Size Conversion Charts Table ...
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1answer
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Légion étrangère close combat system
What is the system of close combat taught in the Légion étrangère? How did it evolve during the history of the Légion?
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Does ninjutsu qualify as a martial art?
I have often heard that yes it does, and no it does not. The fact is that densho (transmission scrolls) do exist detailing the skills used in war and defense, including hand to hand combat. Does this ...
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4answers
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Why should I wear my gi with left side over right side?
I know the proper way to put on your gi is to put the left side over the right side, but why is this? Where did this custom come from? I think it applies to all martial arts (at least I know it does ...
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4answers
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Which disciplines involve smacking away opponents' strikes?
I recently started MMA and have been learning wrestling, jiu jitsu, boxing, and some Muay Thai. Very beginner.
In every Bruce Lee fight I've ever seen, he avoids opponents' blows by a combination of ...
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Krav Maga, is it 100% legal for defense?
I am 15 and I am currently being trained in Krav Maga, one on one with a partner. My trainer was trained by the Israelis in the Australian embassy as security.
I have a very practical question:
Am I ...
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What is a “heavy jab”?
I do MMA, and my gym has a Muay Thai class taught on the other side of the mats which I was considering joining also. The other day I was observing it and the instructor was teaching the students ...
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2answers
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Do ninja follow the bushido?
Until recently I have been told that ninja do not abide to a moral code (in particular, the samurai bushido), and that the definition of a ninja is "a warrior without honor".
Is this true? A ninja is ...
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3answers
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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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10answers
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What martial art should I start with?
Young male, not looking for anything specific, but I am a huge fan of MMA in general. (not just the UFC/SF)
What would be a good beginner martial art for both fitness and relevancy to watching ...
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12answers
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How dangerous is it to choke someone unconscious or to be choked unconscious?
A little background:
I was practicing with my instructor one morning. It was just him and me and we were doing free training of submission grappling. At one point I managed to get him in a choke ...
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7answers
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Are there legal ramifications to being a trained martial artist?
One common urban legend that tends to be passed around from time to time is something along the lines of the following:
Black belts are considered lethal weapons by the law!
Which might also be ...
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3answers
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What are the key changes when moving from TKD-based point-break to continuous sparring?
A few years ago, my Taekwondo organization (ITF-based if that makes a difference for purposes of this question) made the shift from point-break sparring (sparring stops after one side scores, resets ...
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9answers
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Start attacking instead of blocking while sparring
I have been practicing kung fu for the past one and a half years. I can do head level basic kicks like roundhouse, side and front kicks but when I spar I don't feel like attacking the opponent. I seem ...
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2answers
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Impact of being smaller(shorter arms) and how to overcome this
I'm not so tall 1.70 meter but i have very short arms. When training Wing Chun i notice that from training distance all my training parters can easily hit me. But if i stretch my arm to hit i really ...
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3answers
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How is a Kubotan used in self-defense?
Two weeks ago I participated in a seminar at my dojo where a so-called Kubotan or self-defense stick was introduced. I had never heard of that thing before. In two sessions, we got some background ...
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6answers
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Conflict escalation management resources
I am looking for guidelines or sources of information regarding behavior patterns that prevent the escalation of conflict. It would be nice also to see some differentiation and analysis of conflict ...
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5answers
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Is martial arts training 'inadequate' for the real world?
I have heard this sentiment a handful of times before, and most recently when I was reading "The truth about Violence" by Sam Harris.
The gist is that real world violent attacks happen with ...
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4answers
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Self defense with one hand tied behind back?
I'm completely new to martial arts. I would like to know if there are techniques that can be used in self-defense if you had one hand tied behind your back or in the case you lose your hand?
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5answers
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Are there any benefits to Sitting Seiza?
One characteristic exercises from when I studied Aikido was sitting seiza for periods of time, either for a short while between exercises/while watching or as part of an exercise where, sometimes, a ...
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7answers
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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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Training front kick
What is the best way to train my front kick. By this i mean raising the leg and thrusting forward.
I have problems getting the right height and also i'm not stretching my leg fully. There is always a ...
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Thrusting Targets in the Leg
In George Silver's Paradoxes of Defense he makes the following comment:
And again, the thrust being made through the hand, arm, or leg, or in many places of the body and face, are not deadly, ...
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Best headphones for use during training? [closed]
I apologize this is a subjective question, but I need the recommendation from martial artists not just athletes.
What are the best headphones to wear while training? The style of kung fu I practice ...
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How to best maintain mount position
The title pretty much sums it up, I often have trouble maintaining mount, so much so, that i rarely even bother going to the position because i get reversed so quickly. This makes me miss out on ...
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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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Translation for “Those who are possessed by nothing possess everything.”
I am looking for the original Japanese phrase for the above quote by Ueshiba Morihei 植芝 盛平, and haven't been able to find it. It is in his book "The Art of Peace", but I haven't got a Japanese ...
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What do I need to keep in mind when picking a martial art as a bouncer?
For a bouncer, who is already larger, fitter and stronger than average, which martial arts training would you recommend?
Which skills training, or other properties of the martial art, dojo and ...
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Rule 1: Cardio. What exercises are worth doing to increase cardiovascular fitness?
So, I am looking to increase my general cardiovascular fitness to fit better into the martial art training I do -- Aikido but that should only matter a little.
The main question is What exercises ...
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What strength and conditioning exercises are used in tai chi?
Nearly all martial arts have some form of supplemental strength and conditioning exercises. Karate has hojo undo, boxing has road work, Brazilian jiu-jitsu has ginastica natural. These can be more ...
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How do I improve my jumping technique for jumping maneuvers?
Many martial arts (taekwondo and karate being the most obvious examples) incorporate powerful jumping maneuvers as part of the standard set of techniques practiced within the art. Many of these ...
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What are the purposes of martial arts forms?
A lot of martial arts use forms as a part of the training. They are taught and drilled. One benefit, of course, are the applications that you get from them. Small books of self-defense and movements ...
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What are the classical/canonical books for Aikido (all styles)
What are the classical/canonical books written about Aikido? I am interested in all styles (aikikai, iwama, yoshinkan, shodokan, whatever) training "manuals" as well as more philosophical work.
I ...
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Frequency of Martial Arts lessons
I'm 20 years old, and currently working as an IT professional (meaning I am busy). I want to learn either Muay Thai or BJJ.
How many times a week is ideal for me to fully learn? Is 2 times a week ...
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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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What is a good defense against a rear naked choke?
Within the context of Brazilian Ju-Jitsu and its rules:
Assuming you are on the ground and someone has your back and hooks in, is there a defense to a rear naked choke? Or is the only defense to ...
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Training while exhausted
In martial art circles, we often hear that training while exhausted (or tiered) will improve your technique. The one I heard was that it will force one to stop all extraneous movement and do the ...
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How do I choose a boxing glove?
Boxing gloves that in 8oz, 10oz, 12oz, 14oz, 16oz or 18oz. Is this sizing related to the hand size or to the amount of protection that it's offer?
For use in sparring.
Is it better to have the ...
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Is practising techniques on both the left and right sides beneficial or detrimental to martial development?
Is there any evidence to suggest that practising techniques on the left and right side of the body produces more adept martial artists?
By "adept", I mean the learned ability to proficiently and ...
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What is the “sine wave” substyle of ITF taekwondo and how did it originate?
Many ITF-based taekwondo practitioners come to notice a difference between different ITF-based organizations with some groups teaching a direct, forceful style and others teaching a more timed, ...
