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Martial Arts/Questions Answered by Expert Grant Baldwin
| Subject | Date Asked |
| How to get started? | 12/22/2010 |
| Q: I'm currently 17 and I want to get into Martial arts. I came across a guy who is an actor and a real ... A: Taekwondo and karate can be found in most cities, although wushu an be harder to find. Harder still ... | |
| 6'2 Curious what to take | 8/29/2010 |
| Q: I'm 18 years old and 6'2 about 156 pounds. I've taken about 6 months of JiuJitsu but it's not really ... A: No worries, glad to help. Mesomorph means someone of average height and width. Endomorph means ... | |
| 6'2 Curious what to take | 8/29/2010 |
| Q: I'm 18 years old and 6'2 about 156 pounds. I've taken about 6 months of JiuJitsu but it's not really ... A: I've taken a little bit of Baji actually, and I found it to be really enjoyable! When it's ... | |
| Armour vs Martial Arts | 8/16/2010 |
| Q: at first i want to tell something about me to understand the topic better i am or say i was an avid ... A: Good Day Nishant, I have to admit that I'm quite skeptical when it comes so individuals who ... | |
| whice martial arts can I study at the same time ? | 6/10/2010 |
| Q: I am not sure if practice kuk sool won and wing chun or aikido and kuk sool won or aikido and wing ... A: Hmm, tough question. There are instructors and schools of a variety of qualities in the UK. if you ... | |
| Karate martial arts !! | 12/4/2009 |
| Q: i have black belt in karate !! and i was first in European championship !! can i become police ?? ... A: Congratulations on your success in the competition! Having karate training and experience will ... | |
| fighting arts | 9/18/2009 |
| Q: in todays martial arts world they say that martial arts like the ones you practice are basically ... A: yes. modern wushu is mostly for performance. i'm fine with that. i've never been one for the ... | |
| fighting arts | 9/15/2009 |
| Q: in todays martial arts world they say that martial arts like the ones you practice are basically ... A: Well, there are a quite a few questions in there that don't have simple answers, but... Just like ... | |
| chinese martial art | 8/21/2009 |
| Q: I am a girl and i want to learn a martial art. I had to chose ''wushu or wing chun'' but i don't ... A: I've taken both wushu and wing chun classes, and let me tell you they are both very enjoyable. ... | |
| weapons | 4/11/2008 |
| Q: sorry this is my first time using this site lol ..but my question is do u no if a glaive ( 'S' ... A: The glaive in the Blade movie was used in a similar fashion to a throwing star. But in the film he ... | |
| learning Taekwondo | 9/24/2007 |
| Q: i want to tell you that i ask my mother and she tell me that's it's a waste of time and i don't ... A: Ah, I understand. Well, right now I'm in South Korea. There are many many many people who train ... | |
| learning Taekwondo | 9/24/2007 |
| Q: i want to tell you that i ask my mother and she tell me that's it's a waste of time and i don't ... A: Hey there, I'm sorry to hear that. I don't understand one part though. You don't belong to this ... | |
| learning taekwondo | 9/21/2007 |
| Q: i'm 16 year old i want to learn taekwondo do you think i am old to learn it ? ANSWER: You are ... A: Well, then I suppose it depends on WHY they don't want you to train TKD? Give me two answers. Ask ... | |
| 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: Hey there Danny, I'll do my best to answer your question and allay your fears. Before I begin, you ... | |
| Benefits of swordsmanship | 7/2/2007 |
| Q: I found out there's a Iaido & Battodo school in my area. I am interested in what are benefits of ... A: Glad to be of service! Well, the price depends really. Real swords are expensive no matter where ... | |
| Benefits of swordsmanship | 6/27/2007 |
| Q: I found out there's a Iaido & Battodo school in my area. I am interested in what are benefits of ... A: Well, first of all, that's a complex topic, and no one answer is sure to cover all of the aspects in ... | |
| marial arts traditions | 5/31/2007 |
| Q: my name is Lauren and I am doing a inquiry project for my grade 9 ELA class. Our broad topic is ... A: Well, that's an interesting, (and important), question Lauren. I'll do my best to answer it! My ... | |
| Tonfa | 2/20/2007 |
| Q: My question is about Tonfa. I currently have a pair of Tonfa that fit me extremely well with ... A: Hey there! Tonfa aren't my area of expertise, but I'll do what I can. Wood Type: Look for ... | |
| Profile | 10/30/2006 |
| Q: Do you think that your martial arts path is limit by being an expert? A: Hey there Tim, Well, honestly I don't categorize myself as an expert. I'm one of the few white ... | |
| couldn't think of a title | 10/9/2006 |
| Q: How could I combine Gumdo, Iaido,Daito ryu, wutaijiquan, and niten ichi ryu? A: Hahahahah. An admirable endeavor. I wish you luck friend. Well, you're going to run up against a ... | |
| weapons that can withstand contact | 8/20/2006 |
| Q: hey grant, currently i am studying kung fu san soo, and am in the process of learning a shaolin ... A: Heya there Alex, Well, if your practice involves full contact sparring on a regular basis, the ... | |
| general iaido stuff | 8/16/2006 |
| Q: ------------------------- i have taken that advice, but i live in seattle and so far i'm trouble ... A: You can try this location. It's in an old directory, and I don't know if the place is still there. ... | |
| general iaido stuff | 8/16/2006 |
| Q: ------------------------- Followup To man i totally forgot about youtube lol hmmm does it make ... A: Yeah, youtube is great! Well, I think it does make a difference yes. If you learn iaido from a ... | |
| general iaido stuff | 8/15/2006 |
| Q: ------------------------- Followup To well, at least i have a bokken already. hmmmm is there a ... A: Awesomesauce. Okay! There's no difference between bokken and bokuto. both words refer to the same ... | |
| general iaido stuff | 8/15/2006 |
| Q: ive done basically 3 years worth of kung fu (actually more of Taikabudo) and i decided that after my ... A: Well, Iaido/Kendo is an expensive art to get INTO, but usually there's only the costs at the ... | |
| Haidong Gumdo | 6/1/2006 |
| Q: I received the short answer to Japanese influence and you offered a much longer answer which I ... A: Hey there! I'm still on your question, and I have the articles on my computer. However, I'd like ... | |
| Haidong Gumdo | 5/29/2006 |
| Q: I'm interested in the history of Korean Swordmanship. Is it believed to have influenced the ... A: I can definitely answer this question for you. But I have to ask first, just HOW interested are ... | |
| Asian Swordsmanship | 3/31/2006 |
| Q: Now I have never seen an Asian use a real sword, but I saw an asian guy do things with a butter ... A: Well Mr. McSwane, it sounds like someone is having a little bit of fun with you. Either that, or ... | |
| Things that your life and art have taught you | 4/13/2004 |
| Q: Baldwin As you are an expert in the martial arts, I would be grateful to receive some of your ... A: Actually, I spent quite a while writing an email too you. Unfortunately, about an hours work was ... | |
| kicking | 4/9/2004 |
| Q: Fine! how are you? I am expert under hobbies/miniature collecting. But I MAKE the miniature ... A: heya there! You can see lots of photos at the world federation website: eng.hdgd.org In terms of ... | |
| Choosing a martial art | 4/6/2004 |
| Q: Baldwin! :) WOW! Your response was quite informative as well as educational. I must admit that I ... A: Good! I'm glad that I was of some help! So let's see. I'm almost positive that Krav Maga does not ... | |
| Choosing a martial art | 4/5/2004 |
| Q: Baldwin. I am interested in training in martial arts, however, there are so many types of marital ... A: Hey there Joe, Well, here's my two cents. In my experience, the type of martial art being taught is ... | |
| Black belt | 3/29/2004 |
| Q: i am taking taekwondo in Indiana and was wondering that when you reach black belt do you recieve a ... A: In know that this is more important in Korea than it is here. In the US, the legal implications of ... | |
| Korean swords | 3/23/2004 |
| Q: I am a second degree black belt in Kuk Sool Won, and its hard to find where to buy swords, knives, ... A: hrm. i know what you mean. In gumdo, we practice Ssang-soo gumbup with korean made swords that ... | |
| Does Haidong Gumdo include unarmed defense against armed opponents? | 3/16/2004 |
| Q: I've read somewhere that Haidong Gumdo includes unarmed defense training against opponents armed ... A: Hey there, Hmmmm. Most of the Gumdo curriculum involves using the sword against an armed opponent. ... | |
| Chinese Broadsword? | 3/11/2004 |
| Q: I asked you a question recently about semi contact boots, thanks for what help you could give me. My ... A: Hey there Enda. Nice to hear from you again! Well, I'll find out as much information as I can ... | |
| Equipment | 3/8/2004 |
| Q: Could I just ask you if you know of a pair of semi contact boots that fully protect your toes. I was ... A: I'm very sorry, but I can't say that I'm very knowledgable about foot pads. Sword-based martial ... | |
| Kendo | 3/5/2004 |
| Q: can you please give me all the info you know about warming up and basic attacks, stances, and ... A: I will answer questions generally first, and then if you have more specific questions, just email me ... | |
Martial Arts
Answers by Expert:
Grant Baldwin
Top Expert on this page
Expertise
I can answer questions about the technique, theory, and history of Haidong Gumdo, which is a traditional Korean sword martial art. I am also knowledgable about Chinese Wushu, and Shaolin Kung-Fu . I also have some experience with Kendo and Iaido. So if you have questions related to asian swordsmanship, I`d love to hear them!
Experience
I have a 3rd degree black belt in Haidong Gumdo, and I have been practicing since 2000. I have studied Kung Fu since 2003.
Education/Credentials
Honors undergraduate degrees in Philosophy and Psychology from Queen's University.
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