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My fitness level and flexibility are fairly poor and I would like to find a martial art that is complementary with yoga to help improve my overall physical wellbeing. Are there specific martial arts ...
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The only martial art I have ever practised is taijiquan, when I lived in Newcastle. The standard of the classes was exceptional and now that I live in a completely different area of the country, I am ...
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Why doesn't Muay Thai incorporate the Karate/TKD Front Snap Kick? Muay Thai instead has a Teep kick with slightly different motion.
I understand why Muay Thai has its own roundhouse kick, as its more ...
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I've started reading "Daoist Nei Gong" by Damo Mitchell, but I'm struggling with most of the concepts because I don't share the same metaphysical perspective. What prompted me to read it was ...
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I like the Muay Thai kick as its more fluid rotation, faster motion, and more power with hip/legs.
One thing compared to Karate and TKD kick, it takes a lot more balance and friction against the ...
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A lot of martial arts use forms as a part of the training. They are taught and drilled. One benefit, of course, are the applications that you get from them. Small books of self-defense and movements ...
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After heavy usage, boxing gloves and wrist wraps can get build up mildew and other nasties. What should I do the keep my gloves and wraps in good shape?
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I have heard a lot about ancient Indian martial arts called Kalaripayattu.
Does anyone have info on this? How does it compare to kung fu?
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"How to get rid of fear of fighting". When i get hit i am scared to get beaten more. I am worried about my nose getting break which costs me to lose. But i love the sport.
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Several Karate instructors I've spoken to indicate that Karate originated in the Okinawa region of Japan.
However, when visiting the region and speaking to some of the local Karate students, they ...
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I am a 4th Degree in American Karate. The dojo I have recently become a part of has a number of Black Belt candidates, and I will be serving on the panel. I don't have much experience attending black ...
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Until recently I have been told that ninja do not abide to a moral code (in particular, the samurai bushido), and that the definition of a ninja is "a warrior without honor".
Is this true? A ninja is ...
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