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How does BJJ differ from classic jujutsu? [duplicate]
I'm interested in studying grappling, locks, throws. Basically using my size (6'4", 280 lbs, no fat) to my advantage. I already hold a 3rd dan black belt in Goju karate, but karate in general does not ...
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Does cycling improve stamina or any other physical characteristics?
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I've been practicing shotokan karate for 9 years now and loved exercising in general. Due to various reasons, I moved to a different region and started japanese jiu jitsu 5 months ...
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Adapting from karate to jiu-jitsu
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I will start university in September and I want to continue practicing martial arts. I've been doing shotokan karate for 8 years now and I have a black belt exam in December. ...
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Etiquette when changing from karate to jiu-jitsu
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I will start university in September and I want to continue practicing martial arts. I've been doing shotokan karate for 8 years now and I have a black belt exam in December. ...
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What are the origins of the Isshin ryu's vertical fist with thumb on top?
I was taught in my jujitsu school to make a fist with the thumb on top which I discovered through some internet digging is the way Isshin ryu practitioners make a fist. I have yet to find anyone else ...
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Is aikido a good addition to Karate? Or shoud I go for jiu-jitsu? [closed]
First a little background here, I've done Karate for 7 years and quit some years back because of reasons I won't discuss here.
In either case I have all this experience build up and recently met ...
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