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| Square on stance or Side way stance? | 11/6/2009 | Marc MacYoung |
Q: how is it goin' I am curious about the pro and cons of a square on stance (a la wing chun) or a ...
A: Okay I'm going to cook your noodle here. The reason is what I am about to say can change your entire ...
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| Aikido Technique | 10/26/2009 | Marc MacYoung |
Q: i have dabbled in a few martial arts and recently spent about four years doing aikido which seemed ...
A: If the Aikido you were learning still retained the physics to take control of someone's balance it's ...
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| 'Hard' Martial Arts. Vs 'Soft' Martial Arts. | 10/25/2009 | Marc MacYoung |
Q: I've been reading about different martial arts for quite some time now, yet I still haven't decided ...
A: Wing chun is an art that I studied over 20 years ago. Back then what it was for was a lot less ...
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| 'Hard' Martial Arts. Vs 'Soft' Martial Arts. | 10/16/2009 | Marc MacYoung |
Q: I've been reading about different martial arts for quite some time now, yet I still haven't decided ...
A: Honestly, try them all. If you're talking about a life long process then pick and choose what system ...
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| Secondary Location | 10/14/2009 | Marc MacYoung |
Q: On your website you mention that you should never allow yourself to be taken to a secondary ...
A: A common one is in robberies. The criminal promises to lock everyone in a room so he can 'get away' ...
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| Physical Self Defense | 10/14/2009 | Marc MacYoung |
Q: Although I know that physical self defense methods are the last resort after avoidance, ...
A: If I might suggest, forget once-a-month practicing striking. First off, a better self-defense ...
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| Psychology- Sociopaths | 10/11/2009 | Marc MacYoung |
Q: Mr. MacYoung, since you know a lot about psychology as well as violence. I've read your entire ...
A: "Nature vs. nurture" is a long standing question. Is it biology that creates behaviors or is it ...
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| Boxing skills | 10/7/2009 | Marc MacYoung |
Q: I'm going to be getting into boxing just for the sport and health aspect. Now I figured from reading ...
A: Step one. Boxing is a sport. The purpose of a sport is A) to protect the participants from injury B) ...
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| General information | 10/3/2009 | Marc MacYoung |
Q: Mr MacYoung. I'm writing a story where someone is beaten up and is then given some basic pointers ...
A: Here's the booger about violence. It's never the same. From once incident to another, it's always ...
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| Research for a novel: a move to break a hand grip | 10/3/2009 | Eugene Ming |
Q: I have a main character (MC) who is shaking hands with another man whose intent is to break the ...
A: Wow novel research! Now that's a new one! the best so far i've seen in trying to explain martial ...
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| Avoiding violent gang attacks? | 9/30/2009 | Marc MacYoung |
Q: Obviously in places or streets where gang activity is high, staying away from those areas are a good ...
A: Well there are any number of ways, but unfortunately I can't exactly speak about details because I ...
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| General information | 9/27/2009 | Marc MacYoung |
Q: Mr MacYoung. I'm writing a story where someone is beaten up and is then given some basic pointers ...
A: sorry for the delay getting back to you. I woke up three states back this morning. That's me saying ...
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| Lyoto Machida, and getting off the line. | 9/19/2009 | Marc MacYoung |
Q: Mark, first thanks again you gave me some really eye opening and crucial advice a while back. Now ...
A: It's a hard concept to explain in words without demonstration. What's more there are many ...
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| Lyoto Machida, and getting off the line. | 9/19/2009 | Marc MacYoung |
Q: Mark, first thanks again you gave me some really eye opening and crucial advice a while back. Now ...
A: Well no, not really. I watched part of the first clip of him in the ring (it was downloading real ...
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| Sub ? | 8/17/2009 | Master Guy |
Q: Do you know what move it is when someone takes you down foward in a full nelson then puts there legs ...
A: Osu! Thank you for honoring me with your question. This is not a traditional martial arts move, ...
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| Best Martial Art for Me? | 8/7/2009 | Eugene Ming |
Q: Mr. Ming. I'm a 17 year old girl (woman, lady, female, whatever you want to say :D). I believe ...
A: Hey again Kathryn, Well I stick with my recommendations of Krav Maga and FMA though I'd like to ad ...
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| Best Martial Art for Me? | 8/7/2009 | Eugene Ming |
Q: Mr. Ming. I'm a 17 year old girl (woman, lady, female, whatever you want to say :D). I believe ...
A: Well that was a bit short but straight to the point. Without further information as to your hobbies ...
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| Victim of a sex crime | 7/24/2009 | Doug Little |
Q: it is sad that I have come here for help because I thought the law cared about victims and would ...
A: Angie, Sounds like you were badly traumatized by this horrible situation. If you did not seek some ...
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| knocking out | 7/11/2009 | Eugene Ming |
Q: How do you knock someone out with a punch or put them to sleep with a sleeperhold without killing ...
A: |Were is the windpipe?| (the throat) |how do u nestle it in the crook of your arm,| place it ...
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| knocking out | 7/10/2009 | Marc MacYoung |
Q: how do you knock someone out with a punch or put them to sleep with a sleeperhold with out killing ...
A: Short answer, get training. Lots of it. The mechanisms of both are very specific AND can be ...
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| knocking out | 7/10/2009 | Eugene Ming |
Q: How do you knock someone out with a punch or put them to sleep with a sleeperhold without killing ...
A: There are many places to throw a punch to knock someone out but two favorite targets come to mind. ...
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| adrenal stress training | 7/9/2009 | Marc MacYoung |
Q: I was wondering what the best adrenal stress training is. Would you recommend taking up boxing with ...
A: Real life. I was sitting talking with Peyton Quinn (one of the pioneers of adrenal stress training ...
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| Trying to pick an effective Martial Art that covers a little of everthing. | 6/16/2009 | Eugene Ming |
Q: Greatings; Eugene Ming my question is in 3parts of sort i hope you take the time to answer me with ...
A: I cannot be objective in comparing Samba and Krav Maga because of my negligible experience in Sambo. ...
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| Trying to pick an effective Martial Art that covers a little of everthing. | 6/15/2009 | Eugene Ming |
Q: Greatings; Eugene Ming my question is in 3parts of sort i hope you take the time to answer me with ...
A: Among those you listed Krav Maga (the correct spelling) is most adapted to street fighting/self ...
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| judo & Trad. Jujitsu | 6/10/2009 | Eugene Ming |
Q: Assuming all instructors are of a high quality, which of these combinations do you feel is most ...
A: Wow a follow up! I rarely get these but thanks again. In my opinion, applying any technique as ...
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| judo & Trad. Jujitsu | 6/10/2009 | Eugene Ming |
Q: Assuming all instructors are of a high quality, which of these combinations do you feel is most ...
A: Hmmmm... this is refreshing. And funny how everything has Judo on it. All right just my opinion I'd ...
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| self defense | 6/6/2009 | Marc MacYoung |
Q: i'm a young kid heading to college and was wondering what martial art was right for me. what is the ...
A: Sorry for the delay, my office printer blew up and I've been caught dealing with computer issues. ...
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| Self defense move question | 6/2/2009 | Lyn Bates |
Q: I've been learning womens self defense for some weeks now and I recently heard about a move in which ...
A: Tracey, Congratulations on taking a self-defense class! Many women think they will never need to ...
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| balisong knives | 5/27/2009 | Martial33 |
Q: are balisong knives illegal in England? if not, where would the best place be to buy one (possibly a ...
A: a.gibbons I can't speak to the legality of these knives in England as I am based in Canada for the ...
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| Punching with first two or last three knuckles. | 4/28/2009 | Marc MacYoung |
Q: I have been taught to hit with first two knuckles but i recently read Get tough form Jack Dempsey ...
A: Okay first things first NEVER try to learn a new way of hitting by yourself. Find someone who really ...
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| disciplines available | 4/21/2009 | Rob Agle |
Q: In my area I have a Hapkido school, a Modern Arnis school, a traditional Wing Chun school and Muay ...
A: and thanks for choosing me as your expert here at allexperts.com! This is a great ...
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| disciplines available | 4/21/2009 | Marc MacYoung |
Q: In my area I have a Hapkido school, a Modern Arnis school, a traditional Wing Chun school and Muay ...
A: For self-defense? None of them. For fun, enjoyment, exercise, socializing and a mental challenge, ...
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| Re: Knowing if you've got the power. | 4/20/2009 | Marc MacYoung |
Q: I couldn't reply back properly because my email provider didn't seem to be working. Yeah I guess if ...
A: Damn, all experts ate my original answer Boxing gym will help you understand the dynamics of ...
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| Knowing if you've got the power. | 4/7/2009 | Marc MacYoung |
Q: I'm just wondering if there's a way of telling you have decent punching power? I don't do any ...
A: Wow, in just one seemingly simple question you've asked about sixteen complicated ones. The short ...
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| pepper spray | 4/6/2009 | Lyn Bates |
Q: in my area pepper spray is illegal for humans, but not for dogs. I can purchase dog spray legally. I ...
A: Eric, I can't say for sure whether your dog spray would work well on humans. You might try calling ...
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| help knife | 4/6/2009 | Martial33 |
Q: I was wondering what type of knife you would recommend for walking around at night under $40. ...
A: glad you liked the answer. they say the mind is like a parachute - works best when its open :~) its ...
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| help knife | 4/4/2009 | Martial33 |
Q: I was wondering what type of knife you would recommend for walking around at night under $40. ...
A: Eric I don't carry anything. The body is a weapon on its own. A practiced fighter will take your ...
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| Help knife | 4/4/2009 | Rob Agle |
Q: I was wondering what type of knife you would recommend for walking around at night under $40. ...
A: Eric, Hello! Thank you for your question and thank you for choosing me as your expert here at ...
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| knife | 4/4/2009 | Doug Little |
Q: I was wondering what type of knife you would recommend for walking around at night under $40. ...
A: Eric, Since I don't live in Canada, I am not really that familiar with Canadian law regarding ...
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| Knife | 4/4/2009 | GCH |
Q: I was wondering what type of knife you would recommend for walking around at night under $40. ...
A: For the most part, unless one is trained in a specific style (such as with a Karambit or a ...
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