Questions tagged [forms]
A form is a sequence of movements traditionally used in the practice and performance of a martial art.
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Name of two stances and their weight distribution
Beomseogi
An official video mentions the name of Beomseogi when the right foot is in front as Oreun Beomseogi. Also, in other times of the video, the naming is consistent:
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Under what circumstances would a mule kick be useful?
I am learning martial arts (specifically, Kajenkenbo, someone correct me if I misspelled that) and in class, we went over a move called a mule kick, which is where you look backwards, and then strike ...
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Are there "right" and "wrong" kata bunkais?
This guy says some karate kata movements are to meant to represent defense against takedowns: frames, even sprawls. In other videos (example), his interpretations of kata, or kata bunkais, usually ...
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What is the Apocalypse Now kata?
In the movie Apocalypse Now towards the beginning where the protagonist is in his Vietnamese hotel/dorm there is a mental breakdown sequence. During this montage he is seen to be ingesting alcohol, ...
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Is Karate artistic on purpose or is it unintentional?
When observing people shadowboxing, it seems like Karate is a more pretty, artistic, and fancy martial art. Muay Thai seems more brutal and ugly looking at some times (even though I practice it). Did ...
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Is there any practical purpose of kata?
I expected Japanese karatekas to kick everybody's asses at the Olympics and rake in all the medals. But in reality, the Japanese excelled at kata but pretty much sucked at kumite (only one bronze). ...
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Author of Kata Diagrams
Does anyone know who has made these diagrams?
I reckon that it was a published in German, so the author is probably from Germany.
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In Wushu competitions, why is taolu (forms) technique so different to sanda (combat) technique?
I have been watching quite a bit of footage of the 15th World Wushu Championships and I was quite surprised with how much there appeared to be a difference between the techniques demonstrated in taolu ...
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What style of kung fu forms begin with legs straight, a fist in a fully extended sidepunch, and the other hand in an open palm by the shoulder?
I recall learning a bit of kung fu as a kid, and each of the forms starting with an introductory motion with at least one hand making a circle and the body ending up at something like this:
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How should nunchaku be used?
Nunchaku are an iconic martial arts weapon, but I see some discrepancy about how to use them amongst martial artists.
Some styles prefer to hold them at the end of the stick and to swap which hand ...
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Wushu: Jumps, Falls, Acrobatics
I am an adult interested in reaching a personal high level in wushu. I realize that some of the most difficult techniques come in the acrobatics elements. I figure that it would help to get a head ...
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What is the meaning of the pseudonym Eui-Am in TaeKwon-Do?
I have been searching for the meaning of the pseudonym Eui-Am. I know the definition, but what does it mean. This is the most I can find "The Taekwondo pattern Eui-Am was named in honor of Son ...
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What is this bo staff form, possibly from Tang Soo Do?
I studied Chun Kuk Do (formerly Chuck Norris Tang Soo Do) in the 1990s in Kentucky. One of the forms that we were required to learn (I think for my green or brown belt) was a staff form. I don't know ...
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Why is judo's Katame-no-Kata so free-form relative to Nage-no-Kata?
The first two kata taught in judo are Nage no Kata (throwing forms) and Katame no Kata (grappling forms). Here is also a second Katame no Kata video with different escapes for the first pin kuzure ...
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Martial Arts without jump kicks
I have been doing Taekwondo for years. Now I'm looking for a martial art that doesn't do jump kicks. Regular kicks are fine. I have problems with my knees so anything with jump kicks, low knee bends, ...
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The sixth step in ITF TKD's Do-San form
In the various listings I can find online, this move is described as "spear hand". But as I've seen it taught, it also involves moving the left hand downward with the palm facing the ground before the ...
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Is there a publicly available syllabus of the Chuck Norris System (formerly Chun Kuk Do)?
I'm particularly interested in which forms (hyung?) are taught, and for which ranks they are required. I've clicked through most (but not all) of the schools listed on the UFAF page. Half of the links ...
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Japanese Short Sword Kata
I want to practice a sword kata indoors. I have a bokken, but my ceiling is too low for me to use it indoors.
Because of this, I am considering acquiring a wakizashi bo. From this point, I see two ...
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Final punches in Shotokan's Jion kata: Straight punch or hammer fist?
The final two punches in Jion are described as straight punches out to the side. With very little exception, however, videos show people doing a cross between a straight punch and a hammer. Some ...
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Reasons for a Karate Kata disqualification?
In the world of Karate competitions, what are some technical rules that can disqualify a kata? For example, if the stance is too deep and Zenkutsu dachi has its front knee, well before the toe, will ...
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Is there an actual standards document for poomsae?
There are numerous seminars, YouTube videos, books, etc. breaking down the "correct" way to perform different tae kwon do poomsae in great detail.
I've been curious as to where all this material ...
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Karate Tonfa Kata
I have trained in Judo and Karate for a lot of years. I have studied kata bunkai for a long time. I'm now moving into Karate weapons training and would like to start with Tonfa. I don't have time in ...
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Tai Chi reference for beginner studying Chen style
I have just started learning Tai Chi as my first martial art.
I’m following group lessons so the instructor cannot always follow everyone’s doing.
Could you please suggest a good book for a beginner ...
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How to create a Bunkai of Karate?
I am good with Kata, but still I am not able to figure out in particular situation. How I use any particular move from Kata like Juji-Uke or Sukui-Uke, etc..
Are there any basic principles to apply ...
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Why do we teach unrealistic bunkai?
When we teach basic bunkai we often show impractical techniques and unrealistic situations for example blocking a mae geri by turning into the kick and using gedan barai. This is obviously not ...
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Why kata competitors wear red and blue belts?
These two colors are also used in Taekwondo Olympic sparring, where the two opponents use red and blue colored protective gear. In the case of Taekwondo, the choice of colors is the same used in the ...
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Taegeuk Il Jang does not naturally end on the place you started
When performing a poomsae, you should finish on the same spot where you started. Poomsaes are designed to be symmetric, and this should happen naturally if all the steps are done correctly and with ...
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Taekwondo technique similar to "Kamehameha"?
I was told that one of the Dan-level Kukkiwon poomsaes include a movement similar to the Kamehameha we see in the Dragonball cartoons.
Is this true?
If so, what would be the application for this ...
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Problem holding Taekwondo front kick
My problem is that:
My thigh lifts up high when I am nearly executing the kick but as I execute my kick, my thigh stays about my waist. What was that cause from? Also I can do middle split and side ...
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What is the purpose of slow movements in poomsae / kata / taolu for?
I'm curious what you are taught about martial application for slow movements?
Is there a general concept that a slow movement has a particular meaning? Or does it really depend on the specific ...
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Why is it easier to punch with palm facing out then down [duplicate]
I recently joined a Muay Thai gym and am doing hundreds of punches. I had one martial arts teacher who taught us to make fists with our palms perpendicular to the earth (thumbs on top) like they do ...
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ITF patterns- symbolism
Is there a significance in ITF-style patterns, to which foot moves first or the direction in which it moves? Most of the patterns begin by moving to the left at the start. Thank-you!
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Why do the 2020 Summer Olympics have Kata but not Poomsae?
According to Wikipedia, the 2020 Summer Olympics will feature karate, and it will include Kata. However, tae kwon do has been an Olympic sport since the 1980s and it obviously does not include Poomse, ...
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Purpose of the supported palm block in the Taegeuk Chill Jang
The Taegeuk Chill jang move #7 is a supported palm block: the left hand fist faced down, supporting the elbow of the right arm performing a palm block.
From an applied poomsae point of view, what is ...
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Explanation of the goshin-ho kata…
The goshin-ho is a set of 50 self defence techniques that are part of the curriculum for 四段 (4th dan), 五段 (5th dan), and 六段 (6th dan). The start can be seen here and the middle here…
I am looking for ...
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what is the best martial arts to study if you have ptsd [closed]
What is the best martial art to study if you have PTSD?
I suffer from freezing. Im not sure if that narrows it down. But based on how many martial art disciplines you studied do you recommend any ...
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How to avoid being encircled by a body triangle?
The following sequence shows a fighter crossing his legs around the waist of his opponent.
What could be some possible ways to avoid this situation?
Once caught in it, how does one get out?
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Why was the Original Koryo form replaced?
Most people know of Koryo, the first Black Belt form in Kukkiwon/WTF Taekwondo. However, few people today know that there once was a different version of Koryo practiced before by the KTA. This ...
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How much time is required for heel stretch?
I am not an athlete but I play football. Approximately how many days will it require to learn a heel stretch? I want to be able to raise my leg up to head level so that the sole of my foot is facing ...
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What is this stance shifting maneuver from Chun Kuk Do (maybe Tang Soo Do)?
In the 1990s, I attended Virgil Davis Karate Studio in Flatwoods, KY. There was a form that one of the upper-belt students (I don't think he was a black belt yet at the time) did which had a section ...
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Is there any textual description available for the Cordao de Ouro Miudinho Sequences?
In response to my question, How can I improve my Capoeira low game other than "just doing it"?, the suggestion was made to try the Miudinho sequences as used by the Cordao de Ouro group. I'...
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Name and meaning of stance where you stand with fists on hips?
After the first Kiai in Heian Sandan (source):
Bring left foot to the right, pivot left 180 degrees on the right
foot, informal-attention stance (slowly), bring fists to hips, elbows
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Why is more time dedicated to exercises and very less for sparring? Is it for the fee?
In some forms of Karate, sparring with a partner is done just once in three months. The rest of the time is spent in strength exercises, katas, flexibility exercises and ab crunches. I've noticed this ...
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Practicing a form with closed eyes
I have been training in Chen style Tai chi for more than 2 years, and I can say I can perform the first routine, Yi lu, without thinking of the form (which movement comes next and so on). So my Sifu ...
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How long should the Tai Chi basic 24 form take?
I have started the study of Tai Chi and have really enjoyed it so far. I believe that it has enhanced my overall and previous martial arts experience because it requires me to slow down and breathe. (...
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What is the best type of diet for serious competition training? [closed]
I am looking at competing seriously in kata. I been training for over 10 years but its not gotten as serious as training for a goal to compete for England.
I am finding it hard to maintain my energy, ...
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Need help with sanchin kata
I'm confused as to how this kata is to be preformed. I understand it is a slow and muscle building kata, paired with the hard breathing.
Which foot slides into sanchin dachi first? I was confused ...
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What is the name of this Taekwondo black belt bo form?
I asked at the school and no one knows the name. We call it the Advanced Bo Form. This form was brought over from the previous school before our current Grand Master took over. Only a hand full of us ...
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What drill or form can I practice with a push broom while sweeping the sidewalk?
I just spent about 45 minutes sweeping up accumulated leaves and debris from the sidewalks and gutters around my house. This gives me plenty of time to think, and so I often wonder: Is there a martial ...
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How does the Karate Styles Shotokan and Gōjū-ryū compare to each other?
I am specifically asking this in the sense of how Katas are executed. I heard somewhere that Shotokan is more stiff, and strong, but I'm not really sure.
I'd also like to know if there are completely ...
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