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| bowing | 11/20/2007 |
Q: At the state judo championship a month ago there were some contestants that did not bow to the mat ...
A: Linda, There are SEVERAL martial arts federations & associations representing the various arts. You ...
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| Help me please | 9/3/2007 |
Q: I have been taking Kenpo Karate in Colorado, I am not in any advanced ranks or anything, but when I ...
A: Danny, First, the smart martial artists fights ONLY as a last resort. If there is an escape, take it ...
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| how can I find the right judo school | 9/19/2006 |
Q: How're u doin' man? I'm 19 years old, and I wanna join a Judo school.I went to one for a trial class ...
A: It sounds like you found a Dojo that has way too many students for the number of Senseis. You seem ...
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| Competition Tricks | 1/29/2005 |
Q: ------------------------- Tim, Thanks for the reply. Can you give me some concrete examples of ...
A: Matthew, THAT is a hard question. It really depends on many variables. Mainly, what are the ...
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| Competition Tricks | 1/29/2005 |
Q: For the purpose of background, I just earned my second degree brown belt following a long absence ...
A: Matthew, I'm 53 and feeling old age approaching like a 450lb Sumo coming at me... I was never into ...
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| about martial arts | 6/24/2004 |
Q: What is the main differences between the different martial art styles such as (karate , kung fu , ...
A: Sara, Good question! JUDO is the one technique that doesn't involve punches & kicks. JUDO is throws, ...
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| beginner | 5/31/2004 |
Q: Kader, I was wondering how long does it take before a beginner can compete in tournaments. I have ...
A: Bill, Most tournaments are open to all levels of skill. That is one great way to advance thru the ...
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| Things that your life and art have taught you | 4/13/2004 |
Q: Kader As you are an expert in the martial arts, I would be grateful to receive some of your wisdom ...
A: Brian, Martial arts are a way of life, not just something you do on the side. Once I started really ...
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| how to use my height. | 10/21/2003 |
Q: I'm a beginner in Judo. My sensei always told me to use my height advatage. he always teaches me hip ...
A: Judoka, You stated you are a beginner. You sensei wants you to learn the various throws that are ...
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| Judo | 8/7/2003 |
Q: I am a college student and yet i am to take a Judo class. now wha tis Judo? How did it fist ...
A: Mimi, JUDO, means "gentle way". Judo is a martial art & also a way of life. From the sound of your ...
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| Jodo | 10/14/2002 |
Q: What is the name for a winning point in Judo or Karate?
A: Paul, In most Judo matches, one point (IPPON) is needed to win the match. This can start out with as ...
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| scoring | 6/30/2001 |
Q: I am a wrestler looking for something to help me get better on my feet.I want to try judo but what ...
A: Bryan, Judo meets are scored various ways. One point "ippon" is necessary to win a match. This can ...
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| judo | 5/16/2001 |
Q: Are all judo dojo's full of inguries ? It seems like with the dojo that I went to chokes were held ...
A: Freddie, The "JU" of JUDO means GENTLE. Sounds like you have an instructor like I once encountered, ...
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