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I have been practicing martial arts since 2007.
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Feb 21 |
awarded | Editor |
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Feb 21 |
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An Ontology of Combat added locks, open handed strikes, and a few kicks |
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Feb 21 |
suggested | suggested edit on An Ontology of Combat |
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Feb 21 |
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An Ontology of Combat I was looking for something similar a while back, but haven't found any. Good question! |
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Feb 21 |
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Start attacking instead of blocking while sparring I found that true when I first started a martial art. But after some time, I think I gained more confidence in my own abilities (not seriously injuring myself, not seriously injuring someone else, etc.). It also became easier to see opportunities for striking. I also agree with Arjang: some people will never be comfortable with hitting others. Everyone responds to sparring differently. If you want to get better at it, just do it more! |
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Sep 25 |
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What are good martial arts for aging bodies? By "practical use", do you mean in a self-defense context? All martial arts usually have something that will translate to modern times... As many others have suggested, I would advise looking into Wing Chun, Tai Chi, Baguazhang, QingYi or Aikido based on your other criteria. |
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Sep 25 |
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How do I improve my jumping technique for jumping maneuvers? I agree with Dave Liepmann. There's a lot of exercises out there for improving jumping height. Parkour incorporates a lot of these exercises in their training, as will other sports involving a lot more jumping than martial arts. |
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Sep 25 |
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Aikido Forward Roll I'll answer the last question here, and allow those more experienced to address the other questions. Although similar to a shoulder dislocation, a shoulder separation injury can occur as well from high falls/rolls that are done incorrectly. I've also heard of new practitioners getting broken noses/nosebleeds, etc. from nose hitting knee when performing the roll incorrectly. |
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Aug 14 |
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Are martial arts suitable for a busy, IT professional? Pick your schedule and stick to it. I'm also a young IT professional and I've had no trouble maintaining a regular practice schedule. Location makes a huge difference. Pick a good place to train either near where you live or where you work, whichever you foresee remaining the same for a longer period of time. |
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May 19 |
answered | What are good questions to ask for a black belt testing? |
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Feb 23 |
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What's this posture called, and does it signify something That's interesting. In Taegeuk Pal-Jang, the technique is done as one. What about the speed of the technique? There's usually room for interpretation in that as well, but it could also be an indication of what it may be used for. Also worth keeping in mind is that forms are usually a way of practicing techniques that would otherwise be used in a more dynamic fashion (i.e. sparring). |
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Feb 23 |
awarded | Analytical |
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Feb 22 |
answered | How to overcome fear to jump? |
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Feb 22 |
awarded | Supporter |
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Feb 21 |
answered | Pivoting for a kick |
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Feb 19 |
awarded | Teacher |
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Feb 19 |
answered | What's this posture called, and does it signify something |
