User Ho-Sheng Hsiao - Martial Arts Stack Exchange

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How to meditate after an adrenaline rush or exertion?

training meditation

feb 15 '12 at 20:51 stslavik 5,634

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How can I respectfully raise concerns about class difficulty level/teaching style at my club?

mar 2 '12 at 0:19 RSid 445

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What martial art should I start with?

training health safety recommendation mixed-martial-arts

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How does one mentally push past pain in training?

training health

feb 15 '12 at 17:00 stslavik 5,634

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How can one maintain or rekindle discipline and passion in martial arts?

training

oct 26 at 0:38 Trevoke 2,918

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What is a good push-up routine to build punch strength?

exercise punching

nov 21 at 9:10 Lai 88

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Is there a written, authoritative source I can reference for interpretations (Bunkai) of Karate (Shotokan) katas?

karate kata

may 17 '12 at 4:43 Global Martial Arts Directory 7

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Are there musical instruments which, when practiced, noticeably increase martial arts skills and performance?

practice

aug 7 at 15:19 JohnP 1,074

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What methods are effective for increasing co-ordination on dual handed techniques?

training drills escrima

feb 9 '12 at 22:04 stslavik 5,634

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What does the closed fist covered by open hand signify?

bowing application

feb 15 '12 at 19:19 stslavik 5,634

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Benefits of a formal senpai/kohai relationship within an Aikido dojo

aikido dojo

feb 14 '12 at 16:50 stslavik 5,634

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Have any Kung Fu styles established a formal connection to the Shaolin Temple?

history kung-fu

feb 13 '12 at 7:44 Pavel 261

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Where do kneeling and bowing down in Kung Fu come from?

bowing kung-fu

feb 8 '12 at 22:30 slugster♦ 3,250

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Leg conditioning advice

karate

feb 8 '12 at 15:02 Hanno Fietz 436

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How do you ease someone over 40 back into training after many years absence?

teaching stretching

apr 26 '12 at 12:36 Berin Loritsch 1,453

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Should I train differently to spar guys who are bigger than me?

training technique tae-kwon-do sparring

jul 27 at 18:34 Dan Madera 21

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How should I expect my fist to change over time from punching?

fist striking

feb 9 '12 at 10:16 Nick 1,044

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What are the ankles good for, relative to stance work and mobility?

technique mobility stance

feb 28 '12 at 21:08 pdavis 165

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Why do martial artists “shout” in the execution of a technique?

technique

jul 30 at 10:33 Mark C. Wallace 1,332

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What should I look for in order to develop self-defense skills as quickly as possible?

self-defense

feb 7 '12 at 19:09 stslavik 5,634

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Shoulder Tension

relaxation

feb 6 '12 at 2:01 Trevoke 2,918

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What are good exercises for building grip strength for judo and BJJ?

strength brazilian-jiu-jitsu judo

may 7 at 12:51 Dave Liepmann 3,793

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How are joints affected in the long term by martial arts practice?

health wing-chun punching

feb 5 '12 at 15:29 Sardathrion 3,726

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What are good exercises for strengthening knees to hold stances better?

exercise health stance

feb 7 '12 at 21:40 Guy 311

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Drills for reducing your natural “flinch” reaction

exercise training self-training

may 21 '12 at 22:01 stslavik 5,634

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What are the purposes of martial arts forms?

forms kata

mar 26 at 13:23 Dave Liepmann 3,793

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Lowering heart rate at will

training

feb 7 '12 at 20:09 Pavel 261

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How to improve speed and footwork?

speed kickboxing footwork defense

feb 3 '12 at 19:43 RSid 445

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What is the oldest documented Eastern Martial Art that is still practiced?

history

may 11 at 10:39 Matt Chan♦ 766

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How do you prepare for the stress of a real self-defense situation?

exercise self-defense

may 3 at 13:16 Dave Liepmann 3,793

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