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| competition | 10/22/2009 |
Q: how do you know if your hitting your hardest. I know when you punch you dont just use your arms but ...
A: It depends on the league rules. For example, in MMA, Pride and UFC had different rules. Whether or ...
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| punching | 10/22/2009 |
Q: how do you know if your hitting your hardest. I know when you punch you dont just use your arms but ...
A: The shot answer is that you can't really know. The thing about a punch that 99% of people neglect to ...
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| Woman new to BJJ | 10/19/2009 |
Q: I'm a 30 year old female who's interesting in starting Brazilian Jiu Jitsu. I've found a school ...
A: Megan: It's wonderful that you found a school where the instructor and class is friendly and makes ...
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| question about distance learning and modern and old arts | 9/15/2009 |
Q: I have many questions for you 1. what are good fighting arts for today, are the old tradiational ...
A: OK Raul, I have a better idea of what you are asking now. In such a case, I would suggest looking ...
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| question about distance learning and modern and old arts | 9/15/2009 |
Q: I have many questions for you 1. what are good fighting arts for today, are the old tradiational ...
A: Raul: I have many answers and some questions, too. Good fighting arts for today are whatever arts ...
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| children martial arts | 8/30/2009 |
Q: I have a 7 year old girl that loves kicking and punching pillows. She even told her dad that she ...
A: Frances: To an extent, I believe you've answered your own question. One of your reasons for leaving ...
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| Supplementary Exercises | 8/24/2009 |
Q: I was hoping that you could advise me on what type of exercises I could do to supplement my martial ...
A: Using heavy weights vs high-speed movements accomplishes much the same result. He point is that you ...
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| 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: You say you've dabbled in various arts - I think you can definitely stand to gain so much more by ...
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| Overtraining | 6/25/2009 |
Q: I have found myself in a frightfully common predicament but am lost as to how to get out. I am a ...
A: As you wrote, this is a common issue as people try to fit in too many things at the same time. We ...
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| Help me choose a style/system? | 6/19/2009 |
Q: I'm 5' 7'', 165 lbs, muscular but with very poor flexibility. My reach and limbs are fairly short ...
A: here's a few things to think about and look into: Brazilian Jiu Jutsu is a great style, but it may ...
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| Re: Weight Training | 6/4/2009 |
Q: My questions pertains to what is the best to weight training philosophy for Kenpo. Power weight ...
A: Brian: I hope this doesn't sound facile, but I think you answered your own question... Are you ...
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| martial arts videos | 4/3/2009 |
Q: i have been training in martial arts on and off for abot 13yrs. my favorite art is traditional kung ...
A: Instructional DVDs can be used well or poorly. It really depends on the practitioner. You have ...
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| Help me choose | 3/22/2009 |
Q: I am a 32 year old male a little over weight and out of shape not horrible though and taking ...
A: I don't have any experience with that school. One thing you can do when you hear conflicting ...
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| Help me choose | 3/22/2009 |
Q: I am a 32 year old male a little over weight and out of shape not horrible though and taking ...
A: No Problem. I'm always glad to help. Regarding Kempo, it really depends. The principles of Kempo as ...
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| Help me choose | 3/20/2009 |
Q: I am a 32 year old male a little over weight and out of shape not horrible though and taking ...
A: Keith: To be honest, any increase in activity can help with the weight. Something to keep in mind ...
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| Which Martial Art is Ideal 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: In general, each school you find is going to be different. The art doesn't matter so much as the ...
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| What martial art should I choose? | 12/8/2008 |
Q: Fossett, I'm sorry if I'm repeating my self, but I'm afraid I may have accidentally asked my ...
A: 1. If your primary interest is fighting and self-defense, I would suggest looking for a "combatives" ...
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| What martial art should I choose? | 12/5/2008 |
Q: Fossett, I'm sorry if I'm repeating my self, but I'm afraid I may have accidentally asked my ...
A: Joshua: I apologize for the delayed response. It seems you have a lot of interest in martial arts, ...
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| what is a good one | 10/26/2008 |
Q: im 6 feet tall and about 219 and i wanna know what is a good Martial Arts that i can learn
A: Drew: There is no such thing as a good or bad martial art. There are only arts, instructors, and ...
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| Fish-Oil supplements | 10/24/2008 |
Q: I am 42 year old male. I am practicing a martial art sport called aikido where alot of stretching ...
A: I'm not familiar with either of the two specific products you mention, but I do take fish oil ...
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| Independent Training. | 10/6/2008 |
Q: I'm a college student and have just begun (i.e. this semester) learning several martial arts at my ...
A: Andrew: In general, I'm not a big fan of doing too much independent training without already having ...
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| help choosing the right school | 9/21/2008 |
Q: I need help choosing between two wing chun schools in my area. I have visited both locations and ...
A: Max: You are in an enviable position - you have found more than one school in your area that offers ...
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| What should I take? | 9/10/2008 |
Q: I'm 23,5'7", 190lbs I'm out of shape an don't have much stamina, and 'm not very flexible. I've ...
A: In general, most beginners do better to search for a school that suits them rather than a particular ...
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| What direction seems to be the best... | 8/23/2008 |
Q: I am a 5’9”, 155lbs 16 year old, who currently has barely any stamina, is not flexible, and has no ...
A: Given your preferences, I'd look into traditional martial arts, especially Okinawan karate. Most ...
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| About martial art classes | 8/19/2008 |
Q: I am 24 years old female and i want to start learning any Martial arts.Am i too old??What would you ...
A: Firstly, let me assure you that you are definitely not too old to begin practicing martial arts. ...
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| Whats best for me and my physique | 8/17/2008 |
Q: Hoping you can give us some input on what type of martial arts would be good for my son. He is 6' ...
A: As far as different styles of kickboxing go, most appear very similar. There are subtle variations ...
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| Whats best for me and my physique | 8/16/2008 |
Q: Hoping you can give us some input on what type of martial arts would be good for my son. He is 6' ...
A: Cory: When I think of tall, skinny martial artists, the two things that come to mind are Tae Kwon ...
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| which martial arts is good for... | 8/10/2008 |
Q: My son is turning six and we thought a martial arts class would be a great birthday gift. What ...
A: Joye: Honestly, I don't think style matters much to a six year old. I suggest shopping based on a ...
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| which martial art suits me? | 8/3/2008 |
Q: I want to start a martial art in order to build a better body and also develop my defense skills not ...
A: Japanese Jiu Jutsu, Aikido, and Hapkido are all based on similar principles (to the best of my ...
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| which martial art suits me? | 8/2/2008 |
Q: I want to start a martial art in order to build a better body and also develop my defense skills not ...
A: In order to discover which art will suit you best, I recommend asking yourself a few questions: ...
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| Heavy Bag for Martial Arts? | 5/15/2008 |
Q: When he was younger, my boyfriend trained in several martial arts - he told me he has practiced ...
A: Michelle: Bag training can be a great addition to a martial arts practice routine. What better way ...
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| why | 5/13/2008 |
Q: There are so many martial arts in the world. Why have so many? A punch is a punch and a kick is a ...
A: Well, Josh, as you wrote, everyopne hase to fins out what works for themselves. We all have ...
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| which one | 4/4/2008 |
Q: I have 3 options available to me. And I unfortunately I can only choose one. I am 5'7",32 years ...
A: Danny: Sorry I couldn't reply to your post sooner. In your case, I would probably suggest Muay ...
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| Looking for a martial art for me | 3/30/2008 |
Q: I am 18 years old. I have a stocky build about 6'0 250. I want to use this martial art as something ...
A: Steve: If your primary goal is to get in shape while learning a martial art, I would suggest boxing ...
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| Martial Arts | 3/25/2008 |
Q: hey one more thing i forgot to add was that i am going to join the navy seals in a few years and am ...
A: In such a case, check out some of the Phillipino arts such as Silat. Some of these emphasize a ...
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| Martial Arts | 3/25/2008 |
Q: hey i've been going to krav 5 times a week for about 2 months now and been getting into some kapap ...
A: Nico: Sorry I couldn't get back to you sooner; I've just moved back t Japan, and I haven't had a ...
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| martial arts - which one for me? | 3/15/2008 |
Q: Which martial arts may be the best for me? I am 5'5", female, 130 lbs. Love biking, cross-country ...
A: Since I don't know the extent of your hip injury, I can only offer some basic recommendations, but ...
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| Whats Next? | 2/19/2008 |
Q: Hey, Ill try to brush through my current position before I can ask my question. I'm 17, 6 foot, 195 ...
A: Hey Adam: That's really great. I'm glad I could help. It also sounds as if your passion will help ...
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| grip training | 2/8/2008 |
Q: I have recently recovered from a broken wrist on my right hand and two broken fingers on my left ...
A: Brian: I feel your pain; though I've never injured a wrist badly, I have broken fingers. I think ...
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| Martial arts styles | 2/2/2008 |
Q: hey i asked you a question earlier about what kind of MA i should get into and you said muay thai or ...
A: Nico: If you want to kick ass, Krav Maga will probably be a short route to that end. As far as ...
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| What style is best for me | 1/31/2008 |
Q: hey i'm 18, 5'11'' and bench over 300 lbs i am very strong and can definitely take a hit im looking ...
A: Nico: It sounds like you have a good idea what kinds of practice you want to try. I can suggest ...
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| Beginning Martial Arts - Is it a good time? What to choose? | 1/25/2008 |
Q: Hey Andy, I'm currently 16 years old and am seriously considering beginning some sort of martial ...
A: Adam: Sorry I couldn't respond more quickly... Firstly, allow me to stress that you are not too ...
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| Helping one's Boxing | 1/24/2008 |
Q: I'm a new boxing student who loves Boxing. Anyway, I'm doing Boxing for the time being to get in ...
A: Boxing is an excellent start for martial arts training. It offers competition, conditioning, and ...
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| your thoughts | 12/19/2007 |
Q: Which would you say is more beneficial for self defense purposes judo(having throws, submissions but ...
A: Danny: I tend to shy away from questions of the "which art is better" variety. However, I can see ...
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| Beginning Martial Arts. | 11/19/2007 |
Q: I am a college student, I am 19 years old, and for the past few months i have gotten into the ...
A: Tariq: Based on your preferences, I'd look into Aikido, Brazilian Jiu Jutsu, or any other art that ...
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| New students looking for an optimum style for our size | 11/13/2007 |
Q: My friend and I are looking to start training in a martial art. We're both big guys (I'm 6'0" and ...
A: Taylor: With such limited choices, I suggest making your decision based on the school rather than ...
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| What type to train in | 11/13/2007 |
Q: I'm a 15 year old girl, soccer season just ended and i want to start training in some sort of ...
A: If you are looking for upper body and core strength with lower body mobility, I would suggest a ...
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| cross training | 10/29/2007 |
Q: What would you see as more beneficial to cross train in: Judo and wing chun or judo and kick boxing. ...
A: Danny: I'm glad you enjoyed your trial of San Shou. It's a very interesting concept. I've not ...
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| cross training | 10/29/2007 |
Q: What would you see as more beneficial to cross train in: Judo and wing chun or judo and kick boxing. ...
A: Danny: It sounds like wing chun is more what you're looking for as far as a lifelong study goes. I ...
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| A well fit martial art | 10/29/2007 |
Q: I am looking for a martial art that will use my physical attributes to the best. I am 6 foot 1, 180 ...
A: Bryan: Though fighting style is more of an individual strategy than something that is necessarily ...
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| Training question. | 10/4/2007 |
Q: I've been training in traditional shotokan karate for 9 years during the past 3 years I've also been ...
A: Well, all that depends on your goals. You mentioned building your endurance for matches - what kind ...
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| time to get rank | 9/20/2007 |
Q: Pat, there has long been controversy as to how long it should take to get a black belt. Some schools ...
A: The first martial arts belts were presented my Jigoro Kano, the founder of Judo, to two of his ...
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| ninjutsu | 9/19/2007 |
Q: could you please answer myis there any uses of ki (life force) in ninjutsu or other martial arts?? ...
A: Assuming that one believes that Ki exists, it is impossible for any human activity to lack Ki. All ...
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| Beginning studying Martial Arts | 9/17/2007 |
Q: I'm a young man who weighs A LOT for his age (250 lbs or so). I've started hitting the gym and ...
A: Greg: Since you're already working on slimming up a bit, it may be better to select a style based ...
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| Looking to start a Martial arts to supplement my paintball training | 9/10/2007 |
Q: Paintball is a sport that is understood very little by people outside of it, so if you don't fully ...
A: Peter: I guess I'm just curious why you think a martial art would be the best training supplement ...
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| Choosing a martial art | 9/8/2007 |
Q: I'm a 14 year old looking for a martial art style I'm 6'2" and have a large bone structure any ...
A: Colin: Most martial arts instructors have no problem altering their instruction to suit the needs ...
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| Looking into Starting a new Martial Art | 9/6/2007 |
Q: Physically i'm fairly weak. I'm 6'1 and weight about 140lbs. I did Judo when i was younger (about 15 ...
A: Mel: Congrats on deciding to give martial arts practice another try. Sometimes, it's difficult to ...
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| How old is too old to start | 9/3/2007 |
Q: I am 17 in a month or so i will be turning 18. Is it too late to start in Martial Arts? Including i ...
A: Jack: 17 is not too old to begin training in a martial art. Most instructors teach students ...
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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: Some boxing in addition to Kenpo may be just the ticket. I understand about not wanting to bring it ...
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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: Thanks for the thought provoking post. I can tell you've put a lot of consideration into ...
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| Taekwondo | 8/22/2007 |
Q: Ever since I hit puberty, I have found that I have gradually lost my confidence in sparring as in I ...
A: Emma: I think we all go through stages exactly like what you're describing. It's very difficult to ...
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| Self taught | 8/19/2007 |
Q: I have never have any kind of experience in martial arts. I grew up in a poor neighborhood. My ...
A: John: You can learn a lot about the martial arts from books, but you cannot learn how to do them. ...
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| looking into martial arts | 8/8/2007 |
Q: I would like to know your advice on which martial arts I should pursue. I'm a female, 29, in good ...
A: Jada: From your description of your activities and interests, my first thought was to recommend ...
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| compare hapkido to San Soo kung fu | 7/30/2007 |
Q: These are the two arts I am looking at starting. I am 43 years old and have never trained before. ...
A: While I'm no expert in either art, I've seen a good bit of both. In fact, my father was a Hapkido ...
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| STUDYING GENBUKAN NINPO ABROAD | 7/17/2007 |
Q: i am currently studying the japanese art of ninpo here in ireland but would really love to take a ...
A: Though I'm not really familiar with Ninpo as a specific art, I can offer some suggestions for ...
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