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| karate | 2/12/2008 |
Q: my friend is about to start doing karate again after about a year off. he stopped when he couldn't ...
A: Sorry to hear about your friend. It could be too high impact for him as you say, however all the ...
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| Fitness advise | 2/12/2008 |
Q: I am grateful for your time in answering my question. I workout each day but not in a gym. I ...
A: You do a great deal of training. Sword work is not my speciality although I do practice with the Bo ...
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| Fitness advise | 2/11/2008 |
Q: I am grateful for your time in answering my question. I workout each day but not in a gym. I ...
A: Glad to hear your commitment to training. You sound very fit! You may feel you have reached you ...
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| tang soo do | 1/3/2008 |
Q: im 14 years old and just started a tang soo do class. I was wondering what kind of training i could ...
A: It's good to hear that you have started martial arts classes. I started when i was 14 and that was ...
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| hello | 12/3/2007 |
Q: ello i recently took up iss hin ryu karate. MY queston is since i only have 2 lessons a week in ...
A: Glad to hear you have taken up karate and are training on a regular basis. No problem doing another ...
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| Karate(Kyokushin style) | 11/1/2007 |
Q: I am a fan of Kyokushin karate even I have never practiced Kyoukushin. I have a few questions about ...
A: I will try and answer your questions as best I can. 1/ Clubs that are within the same organisation ...
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| What to choose, karate or kung fu? | 10/26/2007 |
Q: I am 15, weigh 65 kilos and abt 6ft tall. I wanted to join martial arts but wasnt quite sure which ...
A: Sorry for the delay in replying I've been at karate tournaments all weekend and would have responded ...
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| weight loss | 10/11/2007 |
Q: I just started doing karate, I'm averaging 3 days a week and my classes are 45 minutes. I want to go ...
A: Your question regarding loosing weight is a good one and one I am often asked in my own dojo. 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: Sorry for the delay in replying to your question. The article you mentioned is very interesting. ...
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| the ying yang patch | 8/24/2007 |
Q: iv'e just passed my very first test in a type of karate style called KENPO KARATE and i recieved the ...
A: Most club or association badges are put on the left hand side of the Gi. I can say I am too sure ...
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| how to put on a Gi | 8/17/2007 |
Q: this might sound very silly but im a begginer at martial arts and i just passed my first test so i ...
A: Your instructor should have told you how to wear your suit and tie your belt before starting. Anyway ...
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| karate | 8/13/2007 |
Q: i was wondering if karate is a full contact sport and if it is, does it really hurt if someone hits ...
A: Most styles of karate are semi contact (controlled techniques) in the competition side of the art, ...
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| Karate styles | 4/21/2007 |
Q: I am pretty tall 6' 2" and athletic. What would be a good style that utilizes a lot of kicks (other ...
A: Sorry of the limited response but the only other martial arts I could think of that utilizes lots of ...
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| training | 4/20/2007 |
Q: could you please suggest a good book or dvd on weight training for karate or just on martial arts
A: There are hundreds and thousands to choose from and as you have probably already found out some ...
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| Horse stance | 3/7/2007 |
Q: I did karate for 6 years and left for about 5 and recently came back after 5 years. My question is, ...
A: I haven't come across this sort of problem before in all my years teaching, however some students do ...
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| pre requisites before thinking about karate | 8/27/2006 |
Q: Hope you are well! I am bored stiff!!! My father is a brown belt in karate, and the thought of it ...
A: There are no disciplines that would prevent you from starting karate. I have students with similar ...
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| Karate school pyramid scheme scams | 7/31/2006 |
Q: My son has just been offered a job with this outfit - what are they up to? Apparently his job will ...
A: Yes you are right to be concerned. Just one question should be enough to put your mind at ease, ...
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| I need your help | 7/27/2006 |
Q: I will be so glad if you tell me what should I do to ((prepare)) my HANDS, FEET, HEAD for BREAKING ...
A: There is no real way to prepare for breaking apart from having strong hands & wrists and feet. ...
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| Unsure of what to do... | 7/3/2006 |
Q: A couple of years ago, I asked you a question on what to do about this guy who was bullying people ...
A: I am glad to hear that you managed to leave your previous dojo. I note that you are currently ...
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| your opinion | 4/8/2005 |
Q: Sir, I chose you to answer my question, as I liked your brief answer in your expertise section. ...
A: I agree with you comments. I have had numerous questions (mainly from the States) on the same ...
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| Shotokan Dojo | 2/21/2005 |
Q: I am currently training at loughborough University's shotokan club and greatly enjoying it. I am ...
A: I am glad to hear that you have avoided the pyrimid cowboys namely Go Kan Ryu or Kan Go Ryu as we ...
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| Hernia problem | 1/23/2005 |
Q: I have often encountered comments that rigorous training can lead to hernia unless taken precaution. ...
A: When ever you do any training for any sport you must know your limitations. Have you told your ...
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| Billing Contract | 9/17/2004 |
Q: I first received a coupon up front for a class called "Dong's Karate" based in ...
A: From the information provided I too would be having second thoughts. The lessons fees appear to be ...
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| What r some good sites? | 8/17/2004 |
Q: I am trying to get in good shape and I figured that Karate is a good thing to get ur body stronger. ...
A: sorry for the delay I been away for the past few weeks. Can't recommend any websites for karate as ...
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| Reasonable cost for kids martial arts program | 4/16/2004 |
Q: insight you can offer. My son has been taking Tae Kwon Do for over a year now. I am pleased with ...
A: From all the information given the prices are very high in comparison to all other martial arts. Our ...
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| Things that your life and art have taught you | 4/13/2004 |
Q: Outterside As you are an expert in the martial arts, I would be grateful to receive some of your ...
A: sorry for the delay, I've been away. The things in life my art has taught me would be too great to ...
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| how fit can you get in karate then taekwon-do? | 2/29/2004 |
Q: Im thinking about joining shotokan karate: first of all whats the diference from karate and ...
A: Firstly Tie chi is a soft Chinese martial art while karate is a hard Japanese martial art, so the ...
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| Improving Punches | 2/8/2004 |
Q: How r u. This is ross 23 yrs male. i have been practicing martial arts for the past 2 years. But i ...
A: I can agree with your coach that body building will slow your punching technique. However the power ...
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| Karate Scams... | 1/21/2003 |
Q: Outterside, I was thinking it would be a good thing for beginners to actually have a website ...
A: I couldn't agree more. I personally have put my own details on questions that should be asked and ...
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