Questions tagged [training]
The practice of martial arts. How, what, where, when, why.
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How can I practice shooting for a combat situation?
I realize that it's impossible to simulate a combat situation. But I think that shooting at target practice is wildly different from shooting under duress when lives are on the line.
How can someone ...
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What's the recommended way to deal with an injured hamstring while still practicing?
Periodically, we all experience a hamstring issue, such as a pulled, ripped or torn hamstring. In relation to my current issue (a pulled hamstring in the left leg), I would like to continue practicing ...
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What is a good training scheme for kendo?
I want to pick up my kendo but I'm afraid I'm a bit out of shape.
Does anyone know a good training scheme to get into shape and be ready by September (5 - 6 months)?
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Bad boxing club or wrong idea of the sport?
I have done a boxing-for-starters class in a nearby club and after that joined the club for the regular training. As I really enjoyed the sport and got into sparring the fun faded because my sparring ...
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How can I deal with the impressive number of charlatan teachers in Italy?
Since I was young, martial arts have triggered my interest, and lately I attended some "try one for free" lessons in various gyms in my town. I come from a competitive level in a totally different ...
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What books of Escrima patterns that detail each step are available?
I know Escrima generally has minimal emphasis on forms, but that there are nevertheless some patterns associated with certain Escrima variants.
Many more popular/formalized martial arts have books ...
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Does it help to use shorter breaks during training than during competition?
I know a boxing trainer who insists that, when training for a fight with one-minute breaks between rounds, it will give you an edge conditionally over your opponent to use only 30-second breaks during ...
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How effective is practicing a martial art strictly outside of a dojo for beginners?
My girlfriend has expressed interest in learning one of the martial arts I practice with me, but when she has come to a class she has been very self-concious about being new and inexperienced (I've ...
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Adapting karate to stage combat
When doing stage combat, safety is a large part of it. All strikes do not hit or are exaggerated, and many of the more intense moves are controlled by the victim.
What would be a good approach to ...
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How helpful is it to film yourself during training and analyze videos after training?
While most of the gyms and dojos where I've trained so far had mirrors to help you work on your technique I think videos are underused. In my opinion, taking a video of e.g. a sparring session or ...
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Established "curriculum" for MMA?
I'm basically asking for an established MMA "curriculum". By that, I mean a way of training students for mixed martial arts that has been applied successfully by a significant number of schools. The ...
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What benefits (if any) are there when listening to music while practicing? And does it depend on the style?
Listening to music while practicing is something I see many martial artists do; especially those in boxing and MMA; I have seen it less in wrestling and judo. Is this because of the stereotypic groups ...
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Are students with disabilities tested differently?
I don't use testing when I teach; I observe and promote when students are ready (hopefully avoiding various observer effects). That said, I judge individuals based on their individual capabilities and ...
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How to meditate after an adrenaline rush or exertion?
I always find it difficult to concentrate and empty my mind when I have just had argument with someone or have done very tough physical training.
What are good pre-meditation techniques to find the ...
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What martial art should I start with?
Young male, not looking for anything specific, but I am a huge fan of MMA in general. (not just the UFC/SF)
What would be a good beginner martial art for both fitness and relevancy to watching MMA/...
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How does one mentally push past pain in training?
Big part of my training is maintaining control of your body even though I feel physical pain. There are usually two situations, in physical pain while still having energy to fight, and in physical ...
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How can one maintain or rekindle discipline and passion in martial arts?
As I understand it, you have to have a passion for the path you choose when learning martial arts, and it is a life long process.
But I have met people who's passion dwindled and they no longer had ...
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Are there musical instruments which, when practiced, noticeably increase martial arts skills and performance?
Martial arts movies suggest that some musical instruments (drums, for example) are particularly well suited and matched with martial arts practice.
Is there any truth to this claim? Which instruments ...
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What methods are effective for increasing co-ordination on dual handed techniques?
I have recently begun practicing escrima, and I find it difficult to simultaneously wield two sticks while keeping co-ordination and rhythm.
Are there some drills I could do on my own to improve my ...
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Should I train differently to spar guys who are bigger than me?
I am a 2nd degree black belt in Tae Kwon Do. I have a few tournaments coming up and I am training in my sparring techniques. I am 12 years old with 2 national sparring championships (and on the ...
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What is a good mat system for home MMA training?
I practice in WCMA and BJJ, which means I can spend a fair amount of time on the ground working on flows, take downs, clinches, locks, etc. I've been looking around for a decent mat system that I can ...
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How do I keep the bo staff from moving off centre as I train in twirling it?
I'm practicing Yuan-style Tai-Chi, and I'm having difficulty keeping the bo staff from moving off centre as I twirl it - I consistently find my hold slightly to one end or another after a series of ...
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Training Body Reading Without Sparring
When I did rapier, with some emphasis on sparring as well as structured drills, one of the things you got very good at was reading the other person's tells. Some of which were things that could be ...
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Drills for reducing your natural "flinch" reaction
When going into a longsword bind, or getting hit as part of a Kata, I tend to flinch visibly and shut my eyes.
What are some exercises I can do, solo or with a partner, to help me keep my eyes open?
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Lowering heart rate at will
I train archery as part of my martial arts training. What is the best way to lower or control heart rate before taking shot? Assuming I have been doing activity that raised it. I know just waiting for ...
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Which martial arts focus on self defense?
I'm trying to make sure I ask this question in a manner that doesn't make it subjective or argumentative.
While all martial arts have merit, I believe those merits lie in various areas. Which ...
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How do you prepare for the stress of a real self-defense situation?
How do you prepare for a real stress situation, in which you are forced to defend yourself or others? I'm not talking about avoiding conflict, but a scenario where resolving the situation without ...
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How do I practice judo throws on my own without a partner?
How do you practice your judo throws at home or any time that you're by yourself?
The leg movement is easy to do as long as you have the space, but proper arm movement and strength is hard to ...
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What martial notation systems exist for describing techniques in writing?
What are some examples of clear ways to describe martial techniques in writing?
I often take notes during and after classes, and occasionally find that I haven't described a particular technique ...
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Is practising techniques on both the left and right sides beneficial or detrimental to martial development?
Is there any evidence to suggest that practising techniques on the left and right side of the body produces more adept martial artists?
By "adept", I mean the learned ability to proficiently and ...
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How to return to Tae Kwon Do?
Some time ago I regularly took part in Tae Kwon Do, but that was ~4 years ago and I'm out of shape.
What should I do to prepare to return to the martial art, and should I start from the beginning ...
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