Matt Chan

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Software engineer, martial artist, dragon boat paddler, and hobbyist photographer.

Pro tempore moderator for the Physical Fitness and Martial Arts Stack Exchange sites.

Twitter: @NahcTtam

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Aug 9	comment	Is it true that most fights end on the ground? What is the evidence? Is there a specific type of fighting you're asking about? MMA? Random street fights?
Aug 7	revised	Relaxation Techniques fixed link
Aug 7	comment	What exactly is Kalaripayattu? I'm not sure I understand what efficacy you are seeking. It's still a very broad question as it is. You're enumerating criteria for comparison, but I don't see the reason why you want this comparison. I'm guessing it is the application of such techniques and forms, but is it for sparring, fitness, self-defense, or something else? You should edit your question and add narrow down those elements. If you're asking for a plain comparison, that's fine.
Aug 6	revised	What is the most effective way to stabilize a WaveMaster 2XL? fixed sentence, added more information about determining forcefulness
Aug 4	comment	What exactly is Kalaripayattu? Effective for what exactly?
Aug 3	asked	Should I arch my back in a butterfly kick?
Aug 2	comment	Where can I go to order cheap grappling mat(s) for beginners? Be aware that asking for shopping recommendations can be problematic: price, locale, budget, etc.
Jul 31	revised	How is the scoring determined in Judo for the Olympics? edited tags
Jul 31	comment	Proper diet for preparing for a tournament More specificity is better than asking a general and broad question. Is this something inherent to martial arts (or a particular one)? The way it is currently asked makes it sound like the Physical Fitness Stack Exchange would be a better outlet for this type of question.
Jul 26	revised	How do I increase flexibility to achieve a full split? deleted 1 characters in body
Jul 26	comment	How do I increase flexibility to achieve a full split? Why should someone not train for martial arts or flexibility if that person can't deadlift or squat? What effect do deadlifts and squats have on obtaining a full split?
Jul 26	revised	Why do martial artists “shout” in the execution of a technique? I believe that the word "kihon" should be "kotodama"
Jul 26	comment	How do I increase flexibility to achieve a full split? The close votes regard duplicate questions, not answers. Fundamentally the exercises to achieve the flexibility would have some overlap, but this question at the moment doesn't have the same context as kicking like the other does.
Jul 26	revised	Are martial arts suitable for a busy, IT professional? made question title a little more specific
Jul 25	comment	Are martial arts suitable for a busy, IT professional? I would definitely do something like tai chi if you want something to calm yourself without the physical or mental stress of doing something more demanding. Different people may like or prefer different things for stress relief. Martial arts can bring peace to the self, but that may take time and lots of training. It could also depend on the culture and environment where you study. Sometimes though you have to go out there and discover those things for yourself.
Jul 25	revised	How do I increase flexibility to achieve a full split? wording and tags
Jul 25	comment	Are martial arts suitable for a busy, IT professional? @indrock You could try looking at online directories for local business listings. If there's a chamber of commerce in your area, the martial arts school might be registered with them as a business. You could also try phone books, friends, see if any universities offer courses, and so on and go from there.
Jul 25	revised	Are martial arts suitable for a busy, IT professional? minor format, adding comment to question
Jul 24	revised	Can a Judo athlete compete in more than one weight class in the Olympics? removed chattiness
Jul 24	comment	Can a Judo athlete compete in more than one weight class in the Olympics? @DaveLiepmann It might be, but I'm okay with it here since it relates to martial arts competition. I don't think a special case needs to be made just for the Olympics.