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Martial arts to intimidate school bullies?
This is a common reason people get into martial arts. You're probably going to hear a lot of people tell you that's not a good use of martial arts, out of some general sense of "violence is wrong" ...
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Martial arts to intimidate school bullies?
Which martial arts is the best to learn to intimidate the school bullies?
None of them. You might get a better return on your time if you take some acting classes instead.
Intimidation has nothing ...
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How do I spar with this guy?
Firstly, unless you are at a competition - sparring is not a competition, or a fight
Unless you are some sort of martial arts god - you are going to get hit
I can't count the number of students who ...
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Martial arts to intimidate school bullies?
Some martial arts are good at helping you survive an actual physical confrontation. (Though their efficacy varies wildly by the particular style, school, and instructor, as well as the time and effort ...
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How to defend a shoulder charge?
Shoulder charging someone is a very basic way to attack. The attacker is committing their weight forward, and simply not being there is probably sufficient for them to put themselves on the ground. ...
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Can fighting in a confined space be a realistic strategy?
It really depends on who you are fighting and why. Most people don't get into fights much. In any self defence situation the last thing you want to do is get into a confined space. This is because ...
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BJJ beginner training
This is actually a common concern people have before joining a martial arts school of any sort, especially one which has a reputation of being very physically demanding. Usually the reason is that ...
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How do I spar with this guy?
There is definitely a lot of upside to sparring fighters who are better than you, it's the same idea as if you don't challenge yourself you won't get better.
However, if you are sparring this guy and ...
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Can fighting in a confined space be a realistic strategy?
From an armed fighting, specifically Historic European Martial Arts, "HEMA," perspective, opting for a limited space is a totally valid choice. Context is important here!
Limited space ...
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"Watch the shoulder"?
Yes and No.
If I am close enough to you I can move my shoulder and punch you long before you can dodge or block. If I am far enough away I couldn't possibly hit you without your reactions giving you ...
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Messing with someone's timing
A great question.
One of the most effective ways to control a fight is by maintaining the element of surprise; by confusing, frustrating and by doing so, greatly incapacitating your opponent. By being ...
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Has There Been Sufficient Emphasis on Strategy During Your Martial Arts Training?
There's an important discussion to be had here on Strategy vs. Tactics.
Strategy is going to be very dependant on the situation you are training for/find yourself in, and tactics will be dictated by ...
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How to defend a shoulder charge?
From the perspective of my current style, Capoeira, this is typically either an entrance into tesoura, or an attempt to push you back to get the distance for one of the straight kicks (with the added ...
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How to defend a shoulder charge?
A shoulder charge generally leaves the charger's groin incredibly vulnerable and ripe for exploitation.
A quick step to your attackers exposed side, followed by a hook punch or knee to the groin can ...
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How to defend a shoulder charge?
Going to attempt an answer to try to get this one moving. Happy to get thoughts on any of these strategies:
First would be to try to evade towards the opponents back and then use their forward ...
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"Watch the shoulder"?
That's a good approach. But things move fast in there when you're sparring with professionals. They may throw combinations in bunches, and you won't get a chance to see the shoulders. Personally, I ...
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"Watch the shoulder"?
The shoulders are about half a meter away from each other, so if you're focused on one the other could be comin' for ya. And I agree with @dawgdeelux, especially with the jab.
I was originally taught ...
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"Watch the shoulder"?
Can't say I've ever heard that one "Watch the shoulders". The guys we train with are typically fast enough that once you realize the shoulder is moving they have already made contact, not to ...
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How to intuit an expected imminent move or strategy prior to an attack?
The stance isn't a real predictor of attack. Street fights are more about psychological advantage than skill. Showmanship can also work in some cases. I have stopped attackers quickly because one, ...
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How to intuit an expected imminent move or strategy prior to an attack?
Upright sideways stance outside of punching range, they might be going to attempt some kicks they learned in Taekwondo class.
In a "front stance" or "walking stance", hands in ...
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Sun Tzu as applied to martial arts?
Know your enemy and know yourself
Understanding how an opponent thinks and their available weapons can determine the best strategy to engage them using your own strengths. For example, fighting a ...
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