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| bio | website | bloritsch.d-haven.net |
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| location | Washington, DC | |
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| visits | member for | 1 year, 3 months |
| seen | Feb 21 at 13:20 | |
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Been doing martial arts since about 2000, more specifically karate. I did spend about 4 months with Nakamura Ryu Battou Do. Unfortunately, due to schedule and family constraints I couldn't keep up with the Battou Do.
The form of karate I study doesn't have a formal system name. It grew up along side Tae Kwan Do and Tang Soo Do in Korea, but it also borrows elements of jujitsu and Okinawan goju ryu. We also incorporate a couple strikes and blocks from kung fu. It's an art that doesn't specialize in any one thing, and instead provides enough from multiple disciplines to use techniques unfamiliar to our adversary. The art made it's way from Korea to America when troops came home from the Korean War (my sensei's sensei).
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Apr 26 |
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How dangerous is it to choke someone unconscious or to be choked unconscious? There is also the concept that in law enforcement, before you are cleared to use less than lethal weapons (mace, tazer) you must first experience what it feels like. This does two things: lessens the likelihood that the weapon will be used inappropriately, and gives the weilder an expectation of what will happen. When done in group sessions, it is likely that you will have someone who isn't affected the same way. For example, some people are simply resistant to capsaicin acid (mace) and merely get angry. Others are reduced to crying heaps on the floor. |
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Apr 26 |
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How can you practice wrist locks/grappling holds without a partner? Unfortunately, in the past it was easier to get a training partner. Currently, everyone in my life's schedule is different from mine. So when I can train, they are not free, and vice-versa. I'll definitely have to find an MMA oriented gym. |
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Apr 26 |
answered | How do you ease someone over 40 back into training after many years absence? |
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Apr 26 |
asked | How can you practice wrist locks/grappling holds without a partner? |
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Apr 23 |
answered | “Rules” for weight distribution per FOOT (not leg, foot) for any given stance/intent? |
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Apr 18 |
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Why do different shapes of bokken exist? This is from a forum I used to follow on sword arts. Essentially because the shinai does not have the ha and mune distinction, the kendo practitioner can parry and strike without worrying about blade orientation. This makes for a quick point in sparring, but does not translate to an edged weapon. |
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Apr 18 |
answered | How do I improve landing on my center line after a back kick? |
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Apr 17 |
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Why do different shapes of bokken exist? I removed that text. Thanks for the clarification. |
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Apr 17 |
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Why do different shapes of bokken exist? remove reference to channeling blood. |
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Apr 17 |
answered | Why do different shapes of bokken exist? |
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Apr 17 |
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How to get to closed guard when your opponent is in the combat base position? When I was writing it, I was envisioning the hook/kick happening laterally. In essence, the knee kicked to the outside instead of straight on. But yes, hooking the knee and kicking the ankle can work. The problem is the weight is on that foot, so it is harder to pull off. By kicking the knee out to the side, his base of support is pulled out from under him, causing the forward fall--potentially torward the side you kicked the knee to. |
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Apr 11 |
awarded | Quorum |
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Apr 11 |
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Which kind of breath provides the most striking power? @Trevoke, the type of breathing you need to do when grappling is very different than the type of breathing you need to do when you focus on quick strikes. The biggest issue is that the martial art being practiced dictates what type of breathing is most effective. While several arts are similar, there are enough subtle differences I can't make a blanket statement. See the bullets in my answer for more examples. |
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Apr 10 |
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Which kind of breath provides the most striking power? @BobCross, yes. You are right, without that context of "Best for what?" it is not answerable as written. |
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Apr 10 |
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Which kind of breath provides the most striking power? @BobCross, It's clear I'm not a physics student. I have slightly better understanding than a lay person, so the terms I use may be muddled from a pure physics standpoint. But from a lay person's viewpoint of what "power" means to a martial artist, I think I captured the intent well. |
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Apr 10 |
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Which kind of breath provides the most striking power? @Bob Cross, "best" can only be answered in a certain context. Missing the martial art "best" is to be applied to, all we can do is come up with general applications and caveats. Different martial arts have different focuses, which means the need for the breath also differs. This is a classic case were no absolutes can apply. |
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Apr 9 |
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Which kind of breath provides the most striking power? I think the full answer (as stated below) really is affected by the martial art you study. I provided general principles for a still pretty general question that will point you in the right direction. |
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Apr 9 |
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When moving to a new city, what considerations need to be taken into account finding a new teacher? Only other thing is ask your current sensei if they know anyone. If they don't then you are no worse off. However, if they do, it's a good chance the new dojo will be run like the one you are leaving. |
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Apr 6 |
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Which kind of breath provides the most striking power? I like your answer over there. It explains rather nicely what I tried to cover as background to the real answer. I have found the more you think about different aspects of technique the less likely you will be able to do them. Active thought is much slower than muscle memory. Also, the concept of "proprioception" (understanding our own body's position) helps to make a connection of the feel of your body position with the actual techniques. Making both power (speed aspect) and technique simply automatic. |
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Apr 6 |
answered | Which kind of breath provides the most striking power? |
