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Feb
25
comment What exactly is Kalaripayattu?
Do you know anyone that practices this? Or better yet, crossed hands with a practitioner? If you have, I'm interested in hearing more about it in your answer.
Feb
23
comment Why doesn't aikido have kicking techniques?
Sweeps (which are kicks) above the knee, but I don't think that's part of conventional Aikido.
Feb
20
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Feb
19
answered What's this posture called, and does it signify something
Feb
18
comment Relaxation Techniques
While this is a good topic/question, the original poster is asking for a much narrower question. That narrower question has already been asked here: martialarts.stackexchange.com/questions/482/… @DavidH.Clements what do you think?
Feb
18
comment Relaxation Techniques
@Aristos Go read this: martialarts.stackexchange.com/a/485/65
Feb
18
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Feb
18
comment Relaxation Techniques
@Aristos You making the same mistake every newbie makes. Meditation happens continuously. It's not something you turn on for a few minutes and then "go back to normal".
Feb
18
comment Relaxation Techniques
@Aristos Ok, I see where you're coming from. You're assuming there's some trick, some button you can press on your controller to activate your Super Samurai Ninja Jedi Relaxation Technique. There isn't one. There is a secret here, but it is hidden in plain sight. It's the kind of secret that people tell you exactly what it is, try very hard to make as plainly as they can, but you still would not get because it is not something you are looking for and not something you want to accept.
Feb
18
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Feb
18
answered Relaxation Techniques
Feb
18
comment Harnessing emotion during sparring
@Rophuine "ego" is very tricky. If you feel the need to justify yourself, as you did here, that's ego. But I get what you mean though: you don't necessarily want to prove your self worth by beating down someone; the thrill of a challenging opponent is enough.
Feb
18
comment Relaxation Techniques
@Aristos there isn't a shortcut. There's no fast and easy way to relax. In looking for a "fast and easy way" you're already lost in the woods. Having said that, there are numerous ways that help you get there. Their effectiveness depend on what kind of person you are.
Feb
16
comment Balancing control and intensity in sparring
The basic frame in here is, "how do I become more competitive". That's a need to win. See martialarts.stackexchange.com/a/509/65 and martialarts.stackexchange.com/a/485/65
Feb
16
answered What benefits (if any) are there when listening to music while practicing? And does it depend on the style?
Feb
16
comment What benefits (if any) are there when listening to music while practicing? And does it depend on the style?
I play music during my solo practice of my traditional art. But that's only when I practice indoors. And obviously, no one else sees it.
Feb
16
comment Harnessing emotion during sparring
"You don't need to win in sparring" -- that should eventually become a FAQ answer here. This is the third question I've seen related to getting agitated during sparring.
Feb
15
answered How can one practice spear-hand strikes, while still knowing you got the technique right?
Feb
14
comment Benefits of a formal senpai/kohai relationship within an Aikido dojo
@Mikalichov hmmm, I'll give it a good night's rest and seriously consider it. Thanks for the feedback.
Feb
14
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