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stslavik
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How do you prepare for the stress of a real self-defense situation?

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Drills for reducing your natural "flinch" reaction

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Why do martial artists "shout" in the execution of a technique?

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How did the colour belt ranking system originate?

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What is a good push-up routine to build punch strength?

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Self-defense against chainsaw attack

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Has Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu been recognized as a form of Jiu-Jitsu in Japan?

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When should I run away?

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What does the closed fist covered by open hand signify?

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How can I respectful​ly raise concerns about class difficulty level/teac​hing style at my club?

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Do all schools of BJJ come from the same root?

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How dangerous is it to choke someone unconscious or to be choked unconscious?

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What material should be covered in a rape-defense course?

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Do shock knives make a good 'training' alternative to real knives for knife fighting sparring?

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How do I increase my wrist strength for punching?

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Why doesn't aikido have kicking techniques?

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How do I increase hip flexibility for round kicks?

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How to best maintain mount position

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How can one practice spear-hand strikes, while still knowing you got the technique right?

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What are the key differences between kendo and kenjutsu?

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How is a Kubotan used in self-defense?

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Why are firearms not part of the martial arts world?

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Where do kneeling and bowing down in Kung Fu come from?

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What can one do to avoid entering a grappling situation?

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Is "choondu marmam" in Kalari Payattu real?

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Why is a gi worn left side over right?

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"Rules" for weight distribution per FOOT (not leg, foot) for any given stance/intent?

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Criteria for a Martial Art to be considered as an olympic sport?

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Are there legal ramifications to being a trained martial artist?

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What is the oldest documented Eastern Martial Art that is still practiced?