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| front kick | 10/9/2009 |
Q: I have been working on the front kick alot over the past couple of years, I can't seam to get the ...
A: The Filipino & Indonesian martial arts I study don't do much kicking - and most of the kicks we do ...
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| Weapons used in martial arts | 10/5/2009 |
Q: Now, I know this may be out of your area of expertise, but I've been reading about an Indian ...
A: Yup. The first question is beyond me. I've heard of Gatka & Silambam (as well as Kalaripayattu & ...
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| No Tumbling Martial Art | 9/15/2009 |
Q: Can you recommend martial arts styles that don't involve rolling head over heels? I just can't. The ...
A: I'm sure you were told then (when it was finally explained) that the rolling should be done from ...
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| No Tumbling Martial Art | 9/15/2009 |
Q: Can you recommend martial arts styles that don't involve rolling head over heels? I just can't. The ...
A: Depending on the specific system of Kung Fu it may have tumbling (i.e.: the first example that comes ...
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| 42 and searching | 8/19/2009 |
Q: What martial art would you recommend to a healthy 5'-7" male? I've dabbled in quite a few, so I ...
A: The first thing I'd recommend you pick up a copy of "On Combat" by Lt. Col. (Ret.) David Grossman ...
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| 42 and searching | 8/18/2009 |
Q: What martial art would you recommend to a healthy 5'-7" male? I've dabbled in quite a few, so I ...
A: Interesting question. Obviously, there's always *some* risk of injury no matter what you're doing ...
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| Silat and FMA | 8/7/2009 |
Q: I have six years of experience in Goju Ryu Karate. I'm in the lucky position of being able to learn ...
A: Nice. That's a good position to be in :) First you have to decide (and maybe you already know) if ...
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| judo & Trad. Jujitsu | 6/10/2009 |
Q: Assuming all instructors are of a high quality, which of these combinations do you feel is most ...
A: Interesting list. All have merit and, with quality instruction, would be worth the time to train in. ...
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| Bullied... | 5/21/2009 |
Q: Hey Mike, Its been about 10 years and I still can't shake the hard feelings I had being pushed ...
A: Really, any martial art can help you with your confidence. I'd recommend two things. First do some ...
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| disciplines available | 4/21/2009 |
Q: In my area I have a Hapkido school, a Modern Arnis school, a traditional Wing Chun school and Muay ...
A: Excellent! You've taken all the steps I would have recommended :-) Without knowing the specific ...
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| Which Martial Art is for me? | 1/25/2009 |
Q: I am looking to start training Martial Arts and I am looking for a martial art that will fit my ...
A: Each person is different. Physical makeup is only part of the equation for what is "best" for an ...
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| Quality vs. Quanity | 12/22/2008 |
Q: I read an earlier reply you made to another Allexperts.com subscriber and followed some of the ...
A: I'm glad you found my previous post useful :-) Your first question depends pretty much entirely on ...
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| Which martial arts is best for me | 12/11/2008 |
Q: I have been interested in martial arts for some time now and want to start taking something, but the ...
A: Certainly the internal arts would be less likely to put a lot of stress on your heart - Tai Chi, Chi ...
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| Hi | 11/18/2008 |
Q: I want to know what are the differences between modern and traditional muay thai(muay boran)?plz ...
A: This question is a bit outside of my area - I've had some exposure to Muay Thai and read/heard some ...
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| which school should i pick? | 9/21/2008 |
Q: I need help choosing between two wing chun schools in my area. I have visited both locations and ...
A: Visit both schools and determine which one you're more comfortable with. Talk to the instructors, ...
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| hi | 8/23/2008 |
Q: can u help me i want to use martial arts as my exercise program to stay in shape i like doing ...
A: Here's my list of recommendations (to anyone looking for martial arts). First, don't worry about ...
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| Need help... | 8/10/2008 |
Q: I am interested in taking up a martial arts style. I am 5'9 and about 170 lbs and in pretty good ...
A: A system doesn't make a fighter. There are many variables that go into the equation. The value of ...
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| Martial art vs Sport? | 5/2/2008 |
Q: My name is Alex and I enjoy studying about the martial arts but find it confusing to see the huge ...
A: Interesting question. I would say that spiritual/mental aspects are indicators but not really the ...
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| Speed | 4/28/2008 |
Q: I would like to ask some advice and drills about how to be faster in blocking and punching,i need ...
A: I actually recommend that people focus on good form developed by training slowly. Developing good ...
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| which would suit me | 4/23/2008 |
Q: after taking your earlier advise i have chosen the following Chinese boxing,kick boxing,kung fu,ju ...
A: Like I said, physical build is only one part of the equation. Are you interested more in sport, or ...
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| best martial arts for me | 4/22/2008 |
Q: 1'm 18 6,2 and 12 stone with good all round strength so in you opinion what would suit me
A: There is no simple, straightforward answer I can give you. Size, weight, strength and fitness are ...
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| choices | 4/8/2008 |
Q: I have 3 options available to me. And I unfortunately I can only choose one. I am 5'7",32 years ...
A: Whew ... here's where things will get a little controversial. Also, I apologize beforehand for the ...
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| choices | 4/7/2008 |
Q: I have 3 options available to me. And I unfortunately I can only choose one. I am 5'7",32 years ...
A: It sounds like you've already answered your own question as far as Wing Chun goes. If you're looking ...
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| over analysing? | 2/17/2008 |
Q: I believe the statement that "it isn't so much the style of martial art you choose but the ...
A: Wow! It won't take me a year to answer it ... but it is going to take some time. Fortunately for ...
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| BRUCE LEEs DEATH | 12/10/2007 |
Q: WHY DID BRUCE LEE DIE? WAS IT BECAUSE OF HIS RIGOROUS TRAINING? WILL I DIE IF I TRAIN LIKE HIM? I ...
A: Review this article for details on his death: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bruce_Lee In short, no, ...
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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: First you should consider this: You have been in fights. Regardless of how you fared in those ...
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| Taekwondo | 8/22/2007 |
Q: I have two questions that have been bugging me for the past two weeks. I am a 14 year old girl that ...
A: Whew. I've been away from TKD for over 20 years and am not much of a kicker these days - I rarely ...
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| Eskrima | 7/28/2007 |
Q: I'm about 6'3 and 200 pounds, pretty flexible and lean. I used to take tae kwon do as a child and ...
A: Really, it depends on what you're looking for. BJJ is a good system but focuses almost exclusively ...
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| martial 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: By "tradition" I assume you're referring to things like spiritual or other non-physical aspects of ...
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| martial arts | 9/21/2006 |
Q: I am a writer developing a female private eye character And I was wondering what martial arts style ...
A: That really depends on the type of fighting she'll have to be doing as to which would be "best." ...
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| Finding a Martial Arts Style | 8/6/2006 |
Q: That sounds interesting,.. But unfortunately I do not believe anyone in my area teaches it.I am ...
A: Yeah. It's not all that easy to find here in America. Though, right now, I'm visiting Oakland, ...
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| Yaw-Yan | 7/25/2006 |
Q: My names warren and I became very interested in Yaw-Yan after I found that it had a similarity to ...
A: Yes, Yaw-Yan has a lot of similarity to Muay Thai. I haven't had any personal experience with ...
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