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| Subject | Date Asked |
| Training for speed | 5/23/2011 |
| Q: i just researched a lot read all bruce lee books appllied them all but i cant get the lightening ... A: Wow getting Bruce Lee's lightning speed. That's a tall order considering he practically exercised ... | |
| Self Defense | 5/14/2011 |
| Q: Hey Eugene, I want to learn to be able to defend myself in any event or situation. I've been told ... A: Aharon, Thanks for choosing me as your expert. I'll address the last question first. I'm sorry ... | |
| Bruce lee workout programme | 2/1/2011 |
| Q: i have read the bruce lee's book ' Bruce Lee - The Art Of Expressing The Human Body" now he have ... A: I can't begin to tell you what Bruce was thinking when he set up his workouts. In those days he was ... | |
| expert opinion | 1/18/2011 |
| Q: I am 40 years of age (a late starter I know) and I am eager to choose a martial art in which train. ... A: First off on the Navy Seal comment, I'd just like to comment that "becoming a navy seal" is really ... | |
| aikido | 11/25/2010 |
| Q: I wanted to know if you think aikido is street effective. I also wanted to know if you have ever ... A: Someone once commented that I gave bad advice by recommending styles. And said it's not about styles ... | |
| Thoughts and Advice | 11/19/2010 |
| Q: I am 43 years of age 5'7" 165 lbs and in probably slightly above average shape for my age. Which ... A: Thoughts and Advice Hi Dan, Thanks for choosing me as your expert. You definitely know what you ... | |
| fma | 7/17/2010 |
| Q: i read one of your earlier posts where you say that one can be fairly proficient in fma in around 2 ... A: Ah, the oft debated question, “You can’t learn from books and videos can you?” Again this depends, ... | |
| fma | 7/15/2010 |
| Q: i read one of your earlier posts where you say that one can be fairly proficient in fma in around 2 ... A: Good question, that has a fairly subjective answer. First generalities. It will always depend on the ... | |
| jkd | 7/6/2010 |
| Q: is jeet kune do a more well rounded art as compared to something like fma? while i am intrigued by ... A: No fighting is not the same at what ever range. An entire FMA system was developed by the late ... | |
| jkd | 7/5/2010 |
| Q: is jeet kune do a more well rounded art as compared to something like fma? while i am intrigued by ... A: Indeed he would have experience with FMA before Wong because of Inosanto. Dan is a First Generation ... | |
| jkd | 7/2/2010 |
| Q: is jeet kune do a more well rounded art as compared to something like fma? while i am intrigued by ... A: Your input is fine. The more data I have to work with the more detailed and more specific my answer ... | |
| something easy | 6/23/2010 |
| Q: with all due respect to all the martial art styles out there, i don't have the time to master them ... A: David, No problem you're just being thorough. With no prior martial arts training but with ... | |
| something easy | 6/18/2010 |
| Q: with all due respect to all the martial art styles out there, i don't have the time to master them ... A: David, How soon? It's not a cop out but that really depends on how much work you put into it. And ... | |
| something easy | 6/13/2010 |
| Q: with all due respect to all the martial art styles out there, i don't have the time to master them ... A: Hey David, Thanks for choosing me as your expert. Well you indeed asked the right question. ... | |
| Research for a novel: a move to break a hand grip | 10/3/2009 |
| 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 ... | |
| Best Martial Art for Me? | 8/7/2009 |
| 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 ... | |
| Best Martial Art for Me? | 8/7/2009 |
| 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 ... | |
| knocking out | 7/11/2009 |
| 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 ... | |
| knocking out | 7/10/2009 |
| 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. ... | |
| Trying to pick an effective Martial Art that covers a little of everthing. | 6/16/2009 |
| 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. ... | |
| Trying to pick an effective Martial Art that covers a little of everthing. | 6/15/2009 |
| 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 ... | |
| 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: Wow a follow up! I rarely get these but thanks again. In my opinion, applying any technique as ... | |
| 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: Hmmmm... this is refreshing. And funny how everything has Judo on it. All right just my opinion I'd ... | |
| martial art for different builds | 2/25/2009 |
| Q: I'm new to martial arts but enjoy boxing. Do different martial arts favor different body builds? ... A: If you enjoy boxing and have a nasty left hook and have cardiovascular endurance for 12 rounds. Then ... | |
| fighting systems | 2/22/2009 |
| Q: Ive seen fighting systems like krav maga and chombac bas i think its called which are very brutal ... A: Pressure points they're as simple or as complicated as you want them to be. I prefer vital areas to ... | |
| fighting systems | 2/21/2009 |
| Q: Ive seen fighting systems like krav maga and chombac bas i think its called which are very brutal ... A: You didn't actually ask me a question. But to not waste your time I'll comment anyway. I've always ... | |
| Martial Arts | 2/15/2009 |
| Q: Hey Eugene, My names Kyle and im 15 years old, turning 16 this year and i was wondering if you had ... A: That's a lot better. Now first off when you get into it and with enough years of experience you ... | |
| self-defence justified? | 2/15/2009 |
| Q: can you explain briefly,describe briefly,discuss,evaluate,outline how can self-defence is justified? ... A: I Don't know how brief you want it and how comprehensive i can be bout it either. I guess I can ... | |
| Martial Arts | 2/14/2009 |
| Q: Hey Eugene, My names Kyle and im 15 years old, turning 16 this year and i was wondering if you had ... A: I'm sorry i don't normally ask back before asking a question, but what martial arts ARE available in ... | |
| Which martial arts is better? | 2/10/2009 |
| Q: I'm an older woman who is in great shape, but wants to learn self defense. This is not the type of ... A: Your clarity of purpose makes all the difference. And that goal is self defense. I am inclined to ... | |
| Karate Terminology | 2/3/2009 |
| Q: Afternoon, I am taking Isshin-Ryu karate and am having a difficult time learning the terminology. I ... A: I don't exactly see the question here, but since you mentioned cochlear implants I assmume you have ... | |
| karate and sports | 12/2/2008 |
| Q: Can you tell me how karate can help with sports in school? A: Well Karate and sports. That is a good question. It would be most beneficial to your sports ... | |
| does it break? | 9/17/2008 |
| Q: I practice Jun Fan Jeet Kune Do and did wado ryu karate too. I have always been told that it takes ... A: I will answer this from the assumption that the knee is just about to get hit, for the sake of a ... | |
| martial art for me? | 8/16/2008 |
| Q: I'm struggling to decide which martial art I should take up. I used to practice taekwondo (for 2 ... A: While many in the MMA and in the self-defense circles put down TKD as a not street worthy style, I ... | |
| self defense | 8/4/2008 |
| Q: I've been browsing different types of self defense including Karate, Jujitsu, Kick boxing, and ... A: There is a kernel of truth to what he says. But you're right in suspecting that he just wants your ... | |
| point fighting tournament | 7/8/2008 |
| Q: What kind of training and what strategies should be used to get ready and win a karate style point ... A: Well, strictly speaking this doesn't fall under self-defense but since you asked I'll give it an ... | |
| advice?... | 1/29/2008 |
| Q: I am a 25 y/o man and in need of some advice. I want to learn some type of self defense. I want to ... A: That being the alternative, I recommend jujitsu. Jujitsu is a big confidence builder which is very ... | |
| self defense | 1/17/2008 |
| Q: eclectic karate kempo aikido or uechi-ryu karate can you help me im short with athletic build and ... A: Krav Maga is the Israeli Fighting System used by it's armed forces and Mossad. Well, I think you've ... | |
| self defense | 1/15/2008 |
| Q: eclectic karate kempo aikido or uechi-ryu karate can you help me im short with athletic build and ... A: Well, off the fly it’s kinda iffy to give a quick recommendation. How much of the self defense ... | |
| RNC | 12/11/2007 |
| Q: I was talking to a friend of mine, who is in the military, and he showed me how to do a rear naked ... A: Rear Naked Choke, fast strong reliable technique, throw in a hammerlock with it and the receiver has ... | |
| comparison | 10/12/2007 |
| Q: I was looking at taking three martial arts Hapkido, San Soo, Chinese Kenpo (Bok Fu). What I was ... A: As far as I can tell, (they were not in my list of familiar styles), Hapkido is very similar to ... | |
| self defense | 9/19/2007 |
| Q: Ok I was wondering where the pressure point is on the body to make your opponent fall asleep? I ... A: There are many and it takes some detailed pictures and instructions to locate. I can tell you ... | |
| General | 9/12/2007 |
| Q: My husband and I are interested in getting our whole family into Martial Arts, our oldest daughter ... A: What a lovable family the whole bunch getting into the martial arts how nice! Judo and Jujitsu are ... | |
| side kick and jeet kune do | 2/13/2007 |
| Q: I'm just curious and I have a few questions: 1.) Why is it that side kicks aren't used in NHB ... A: Interesting question, why indeed. I myself like the sidekick very much especially the popping ... | |
| steetfight | 2/7/2007 |
| Q: i am 28yrs old blackbelt holder in karate(1996).Right now i am not in practise from last 2 yrs.My ... A: Your question only proves one thing--you're normal. Having fear at your rank and level is not ... | |
| Effectiveness of Side Kick in real self defense | 1/15/2007 |
| Q: Could you please share about the effectiveness of Side Kick in real life self defense? Side kick is ... A: The side kick is a favorite of mine as well as it is a very quick kick to execute. It is very ... | |
| no name | 10/1/2006 |
| Q: Oh, I see, arnis is like my shaman priestess art, both originating from the phillipines, and both ... A: Hmm… having a boyfriend trained in Wushu does present better opportunities for you. I go by a ... | |
| JKD & Arnis | 9/29/2006 |
| Q: What is Arnis? Did you learn Jun Fan, Or concepts? Can someone like me, a practicioner of Kyokushin ... A: Arnis is a name for several styles of Philippine Martial Art or Filipino Martial Art (PMA or FMA). ... | |
| Which Martial Art is better? | 9/16/2006 |
| Q: I'm a 20year old boy willin' to learn Martial Arts. Reason: Self Defeance, Power, Bodyfitness, Body ... A: Well, in respect to my fellow martial artists I cannot say the best martial arts of all. Truly and ... | |
| Hello Eugene! I have four... | 11/26/2005 |
| Q: I have four questions: 1. how do you think which martial art is more practical nowadays "iaido" or ... A: I do like the nature of the questions that you asked me being that they cut right throught the heart ... | |
| Choosing a Martial Art | 8/11/2005 |
| Q: I have 2 sons, both too young to begin martial arts training, but I've been searching on the ... A: First of all let me commend you for looking out for your chlidren's welfare by helping them defend ... | |
| Being attacked | 7/4/2005 |
| Q: One of my close friends has recently become very violent and often takes his anger out on me. What ... A: Ah yes subduing friends. Much trickier than subduing opponents. I'm a striker by nature but with ... | |
| Need Help | 6/7/2005 |
| Q: i mean "The part of the body that I strike him "I heard that if i fight with some one stronger than ... A: Well now you're talkin. But before I dive in I'd like to say that even the "tried and tested" vital ... | |
| Need Help | 6/6/2005 |
| Q: I heard that if i fight with some one stronger than me i can Knock him down by some way depending ... A: You're right the question isn't too clear but I'll help the best that I can. Still if you want a ... | |
| how to remain calm when fighting | 5/10/2005 |
| Q: and have asked this sort of question to my teacher, he said its to do with pracice, id just like ... A: Well, he is partly right. It has to do with practice. The more you train and face your fears, the ... | |
| Bruce's opinion on Wing Chun | 11/26/2004 |
| Q: Master Ming Surely you are acquainted with Wing Chun Kung Fu through your JKD. I heard that Bruce ... A: Brian Thanks for choosing me as your expert. Well, definitely Bruce found the centerline theory ... | |
| self defence | 2/19/2004 |
| Q: i have been practising taekwando for many years and find myself pretty good at it won few ... A: Hey Jake, Thanks for choosing me as your expert. and sorry for the late reply. it may sound trite ... | |
| which martial arts? | 4/20/2003 |
| Q: I'm thinking about taking a martial arts class. The styles I'm considering are Kung Fu, Karate or ... A: Nice question that you gave me there. And it was very nice of you to actually tell me about your ... | |
| strength training books | 9/12/2002 |
| Q: sir thank you,,, pleas sir WHAT IS THE BEST BOOK ABOUT "strength training" in MARTIAL ARTS ... A: well this isn't really my field of expertise but i never turn a question down so i hope you won't ... | |
| re: flexibility training | 11/10/2001 |
| Q: I am 21 years of age at the moment, and I have been stretching, trying to achieve a side split. But ... A: During the time I had enough time to train regularly I was able to attain a split. Though going pro ... | |
| martial art for police | 8/16/2001 |
| Q: Do you have an opinion which of the following 2 martial arts (if either) offered in my area would be ... A: For police work I believe that arnis is an appropriate martial art because of its simplicity and ... | |
| BEST BOOK | 7/26/2001 |
| Q: sir.pleas answer my1-WHAT IS THE BEST BOOK ABOUT ( MARTIAL ARTS )? 2-WHAT IS THE BEST BOOK ABOUT ( ... A: Recommending books are really not my specialty but I can suggest to you those that I have already ... | |
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Eugene Ming
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Expertise
I can answer questions about the practical aspect of the martial arts, like comparing which martial art systems can work for which people in which situations and how their philosophies can apply even in non combat-situations (like sports for example). Even if you think your question is too weird or too farout I'm the person to ask. I can answer questions about Karate, Tae Kwon Do, Kung Fu, Judo, Jeet Kune Do and Filipino Martial Arts. Martial Arts it`s a way of life for me I'd like it to be a part of yours too.
Experience
I am a practitioner of Jeet Kune Do and Filipino Martial Arts, and I have comparatively studied the martial arts both academically and practically.
I now teach self defense once a week to hearing impaired (Deaf) students.
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