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Martial Arts/Questions Answered by Expert Igor Klibanov
| Subject | Date Asked |
| help choosing | 3/3/2011 |
| Q: I have found a Southern Mantis school where I've recently been training. If I may I'd like to ask a ... A: Hey Rick, Thanks a lot for getting in touch with me. I'm not familiar with the southern mantis ... | |
| want your views on my problem | 12/8/2010 |
| Q: i have a great interest in bodybuilding i want to gain proper size and then want to maintain it, i ... A: I'm always angered when I hear such misinformation being spread around. They told you that you ... | |
| Intensive training-3 weeks | 10/5/2010 |
| Q: I am preparing for my 3rd black belt test in Korean Buddhist Martial art Sunmudo. I live and train ... A: Hey Kayte, I apologize for the late reply. Congratulations on getting as far as you did. It's ... | |
| Practice drills for Karate | 7/11/2010 |
| Q: I am working for stable stances and over all body conditioning , Can you please advice me on those ... A: Without being able to see you in person, it would be a mistake for me to give you a routine to ... | |
| muscle mass and flexibility in martial arts | 5/23/2010 |
| Q: I've been practicing taekwondo for the past two years and have been pondering a question about ... A: Let me clarify something. In general, the more flexibility, the better, UP TO A POINT. Eventually ... | |
| Taekwondo Sparring | 3/9/2010 |
| Q: I'm a 17 year old teenager whose been doing taekwondo for nearly two years now. I currently hold a ... A: The key to distance closing is to practice your footwork and timing, and practice it with an ... | |
| 42 and searching | 8/19/2009 |
| Q: What martial art would you recommend to a healthy 42 year old, 160lb, 5'-7" male? I've dabbled in ... A: Every style has an inherent risk of injury, and different styles have different injury profiles. ... | |
| martial arts for weight loss | 6/21/2009 |
| Q: ok my question is what is the best art for weight loss? i have a bit of a gut and am quite physicly ... A: Alex, If weight loss is your only goal, I would recommend looking not at a particular style, but ... | |
| Best type of Martial art for a 37y woman | 6/9/2009 |
| Q: I am a 37y woman, average build 5'4", 132lbs. I am not in great shape cardio wise and when I gain ... A: Good for you for picking up martial arts at this age. I want to clarify some myths for you, and ... | |
| Balance | 4/20/2009 |
| Q: Is balance a key factor in your punching power? What is the best way to improve your balance? Very ... A: Hey Nikash, I suppose balance would be important for punching power, but I wouldn't consider it a ... | |
| Antagonistic muscles and punching | 12/4/2008 |
| Q: I had a couple of questions to ask: 1) Does strengthening antagonistic muscles(when punching) help ... A: Hey Nikash, You strengthen the antagonists eccentrically, because during a punch, that's how they ... | |
| Antagonistic muscles and punching | 11/30/2008 |
| Q: I had a couple of questions to ask: 1) Does strengthening antagonistic muscles(when punching) help ... A: Hey Nikash, Yes, strengthening antagonistic muscle help maximize power output, but you would best ... | |
| Big biceps and punching | 11/30/2008 |
| Q: 1)Would you recommend strengthening your biceps to help increase punching power? Will weak biceps ... A: Hey Nikash, I wouldn't put a lot of emphasis on biceps for punching power. Yes, weak biceps will ... | |
| Lower back and chin | 11/23/2008 |
| Q: I had a few questions to ask: 1) Does lower back muscles conribute to punching power? 2) When ... A: Hey Nikash, 1. Yes, lower back muscles do contribute to punching power. Lower back muscles are your ... | |
| Punching power, back muscles | 11/23/2008 |
| Q: Sorry to bother you again, i just wanted to know do the traps contribute to punching power? If yes, ... A: Hey Nikash, Your lats contribute a great deal to punching power. If the traps are hiking up, the ... | |
| sparring question | 11/19/2008 |
| Q: Is it legal for women to hit each other in the breast during sparring? Also, is it legal for a ... A: Laura, Thank you for your question. Whether it is legal for women to hit each other in the breast ... | |
| advice? | 9/2/2008 |
| Q: I am in need of some advice. I am about to start taking martial arts in a city I recently moved to. ... A: I don't think there is anyone in the world who can answer how long it will take you to get ... | |
| punching power | 8/15/2008 |
| Q: Which is the best exercise of the twist of your abs and hips? ANSWER: I can't tell you a single ... A: Unfortunately, crunches don't have the best carryover to punching power. It's ok to use this ... | |
| punching power | 8/15/2008 |
| Q: Which is the best exercise of the twist of your abs and hips? A: I can't tell you a single best exercise, but I'll give you a few: Deadlifts - maximal strength is ... | |
| Solo training | 4/30/2008 |
| Q: I am not going to have a martial arts teacher for the next 4 to 6 months. I am not confident in my ... A: Hey Andrew, There's a few things I would recommend for solo training. First, work your basics. The ... | |
| Speed | 4/28/2008 |
| Q: I would like to ask some practical advice and drills about how to be faster in blocking and ... A: Hey Pol, There are actually 2 components to speed: there is reaction time, and there is movement ... | |
| Fitness for Boxing | 4/15/2008 |
| Q: I'm a new Boxer (fitness for now, amateur later), but I have trouble figuring out what I should do ... A: Hey Simon, There are quite a few things you can do for conditioning. Get a skipping rope. It can ... | |
| martial art | 4/5/2008 |
| Q: I'm a mother of two children (10 and 2).our daughter has taken Kenpo since she was 3.she is now a ... A: Hey Julie, Thank you for your question. The answer to whether you can learn at home or not is a ... | |
| Reaction Time? | 2/14/2008 |
| Q: I hope you can help me out. I've been taking a karate class (self-defense based) for about six ... A: Tiffany, I can understand why you would think reaction time is the culprit here, but allow me to ... | |
| Capoeira | 12/2/2007 |
| Q: I have a question about Capoeira. I like how Capoeira looks, but I'm not totally sure about it. I'm ... A: Hey Kevin, First, let me start off by saying that I don't know too much about Capoeira, so you may ... | |
| Martial Arts for a fat person | 9/17/2007 |
| Q: I'm currently in my 20s and weigh about 280 lbs. I plan on working out, but I want to learn martial ... A: Some styles to try if you are obese: boxing, jujitsu, judo. Boxing is a very low impact style, and ... | |
| 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: This is a very interesting question you're asking, and very very very (did I say very?) ... | |
| martial arts comparison | 8/9/2007 |
| Q: I am looking into taking a martial art, mostly for self defense, fitness is a distant second. I am ... A: Hey Jason, There is an Israeli martial art that is used by the IDF (Israeli Defence Forces), and ... | |
| Escrima | 6/20/2007 |
| Q: Klibanov. It is my understanding that you are quite knowledgeable in the Martial Arts. My question ... A: Capoeira is a very interesting style, and seems like a lot of fun. And you're right, the moves are ... | |
| capoeira | 6/18/2007 |
| Q: Klibanov. It is my understanding that you are quite knowledgeable in the Martial Arts. My question ... A: To get started, I would say that you don't have to worry about the spirituality part of most arts. ... | |
| warming up | 5/28/2007 |
| Q: I am a red belt in Stillwater Oklahoma. I have been in TKD for about 3 years. I have been to about ... A: Here is a very good warmup for tournaments: do a little bit of light cardio. If you can find a ... | |
| Side Splits | 3/15/2007 |
| Q: I am focusing on flexibility at the moment and would really like some help. I am able to do the ... A: There are many different approaches to being able to land the side splits. But try this one: get ... | |
| available options:your opinion | 2/23/2007 |
| Q: After some deliberation, I've found some available training options that I feel suit my ... A: In my opinion, you should go with San Shou. The most important thing when learning any skill is ... | |
| comparison | 12/5/2006 |
| Q: i am a tkd practitioner and i have lost a fight against pesilat(silat fighter) and he told me that ... A: Wow, you got a few loaded questions there. Is Tae Kwon Do impractical? Well, that depends on your ... | |
| Leg Techniques | 10/16/2006 |
| Q: I'm a red belt in Tang Soo Do and I have a couple of questions dealing with leg techniques. I was ... A: Plyometrics are not exactly martial arts exercises. They are just a supplemental form of training ... | |
| Leg Techniques | 10/9/2006 |
| Q: I'm a red belt in Tang Soo Do and I have a couple of questions dealing with leg techniques. I was ... A: Those are some loaded questions you have there, but I'll try to answer to the best of my ability. ... | |
| Which Martial Art is better? | 9/15/2006 |
| Q: I'm a 20year old boy willin' to learn Martial Arts. Reason: Self Defeance, Power, Bodyfitness, Body ... A: Each and every martial art has its benefits and drawbacks. In your case, I would recommend one of ... | |
| russian matial arts & tae kwon do | 7/29/2006 |
| Q: first off from your name i bet you could be russian perhaps so you would most likely have some info ... A: You didn't really say which martial art you were talking about, so I will assume that it's Sambo. ... | |
| I need your answer | 7/28/2006 |
| Q: let say if i'm a karate guy, and I wanna (fight)another styles like muay thai or kung fu or anything ... A: Yes, there are such tournaments, but you don't get to pick your opponent. Look for any tournament ... | |
| I like your thinking. So,... | 4/16/2006 |
| Q: I like your thinking. So, do you consider UFC as matches then? I like the no rules idea better. ... A: Yep, UFC, Pride, and all the other MMA organizations are still matches. Now, UFC has many rules. But ... | |
| I gotta ask, what's the difference... | 4/15/2006 |
| Q: I gotta ask, what's the difference between fighting and sparring? Ive seen karate tournaments ... A: Hey Jeff! There is one very simple difference between sparring and fighting. When you are ... | |
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Answers by Expert:
Igor Klibanov
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Expertise
I will answer questions about competitions, tournaments, physical fitness for martial arts, and preparing for tournaments. I specialize in sparring and traditional forms (though I will answer about freestyle forms as well).
Experience
I have been training in martial arts for 10 years. I trained in traditional karate for a year, and then took up Shaolin Kempo Karate. I have achieved my black belt in Kempo, and later, I took up Sikaran - a Filipino art, very similar to Tae Kwon Do. To date, I have 5 years of experience in Sikaran.
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