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Nescire autem quid ante quam natus sis acciderit, id est semper esse puerum. Quid enim est aetas hominis, nisi ea memoria rerum veterum cum superiorum aetate contexitur? -- Cicero, Marcus Tullius (106-43BC)
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May 1 |
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What characteristics should I look for in a sensei? I would say that a reputable dojo will not have any "hidden costs". All costs should be clearly labelled in either their web site or literature. |
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Apr 26 |
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Why are firearms not part of the martial arts world? Gun crime statistics should be available from either your local or global government statistics office: Crime statistics in the UK for example. |
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Apr 23 |
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Are championships against Aikido philosophy? Tomiki was a student of Kano (founder of Judo) and an academic. These two influences lead to him wanting to "rationalization" Aikido using kano's methods. |
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Apr 23 |
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Are championships against Aikido philosophy? @Dave: Superb comment! |
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Apr 19 |
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Why do different shapes of bokken exist? @stslavik: ask the question about the "blood groove"... It is indeed an interesting one. |
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Apr 18 |
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Why do different shapes of bokken exist? @stslavik: Your point on grooves applies to all swords and not just the katana. One more urban myth bites the dust! |
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Apr 17 |
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How is a Kubotan used in self-defense? @KeithNicholas: You say that... Anything you carry in the UK with the specific aim to inflict harm on another is classed as an offensive weapon. So, a whiteboard marker, hair spray, a screw driver, etc, can all be considered offensive weapons under the right circumstances. You are justified in using "reasonable force" but that is not a precisely defined term. It can and does vary from individual to individual. This means that the judge at your trial will decide if you used reasonable force or not. |
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Apr 16 |
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How is a Kubotan used in self-defense? Side note on legal aspects... The kubotan is considered an offensive weapon in the UK (ref. BBC article and UK government web site) and as such is not a tool to be used for self defence, at least in the UK. I am unaware of any law in other countries but I would check with your local friendly law enforcement agencies before considering either owning a kubotan or learning how to use one. On the other hand, if you are willing to disregard the la |
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Mar 28 |
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Is there one traditional way of tying your belt in aikido? As far as I know, it is the way we all do it. However, there is another way (bigger and tighter knot) that gets the belt to not undo itself during competition. Sadly, I cannot remember how to do it. |
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Mar 27 |
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What is the proper technique for holding a Century-style body shield for use in Taekwondo? And me thinking this was about a hoplon, scutum or a kite shield... |
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Mar 20 |
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What is Fudo Myo-o (concepts of mushin, fudoshin, and zanshin)? @stslavik: Your answer is pretty clear and gives me plenty to follow on through. Thank you. I was familiar with the zanshin part and somewhat with mushin (from mushin, mugamae) but was in the dark as to the rest and did not know the links. I do now ^_~ |
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Mar 12 |
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Why is Krav Maga expensive? I voted to close as it seems to reflect only your local area pricing practices. |
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Mar 9 |
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When doing Aikido practice why should the attacker adapt to the defender? +1 and welcome to the site. |
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Mar 7 |
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What is the best martial art for reducing back pain and stress while increasing my fitness? Back pain... Do see a doctor about it as well and ask if whatever activity you are doing is not going to make it worst. |
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Feb 23 |
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What are some good sources to remind me of the order of Bassai kata? IN that case you may not get anything... I would suggest making written notes and/or take a video of you and your sensei doing the kata. |
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Feb 23 |
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What are some good sources to remind me of the order of Bassai kata? What style/art are you practising? |
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Feb 23 |
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Why doesn't aikido have kicking techniques? -1 Aikido does have atemi and attacks. For example, ikyo/ikajo/oshi taoshi (same techniques, different names) can be initiated by tori as a shomen uchi strike that uke blocks. Tori then can apply the technique on uke's elbow which is now in the "right" place. |
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Feb 23 |
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Correct usage of the title “Master”? history.stackexchange.com/questions/1447/… |
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Feb 23 |
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Are students with disabilities tested differently? If you can find a way for them to be able to avoid non-grabbing attacks, I would be interested in finding out how. BTW, it does depend on the level of blindness the person has. Of course, you can test those methods by just putting on a blind fold... Maybe inviting accidents there. |
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Feb 23 |
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Correct usage of the title “Master”? You are most welcome. |
