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Avoiding "Belt Factories"
A number of posts here mention, "Belt Factories." I am becoming a bit suspicious of the place my daughter is at. There are a lot of wonderful things about it, but they really do seem to advance kids rather quickly and sometimes before they are…
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What submissions are not allowed in competitive Judo?
After watching a number of matches during the Olympics it seemed like a lot of opportunities for submissions weren't even pursued.
In the matches I observed I only saw two legitimate submission attempts; an arm bar and a key lock.
Many times I saw…
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Judo mats: any certification? what characteristics should one look for?
Is there any official certification system for Judo mats?
What specific characteristics should one be looking for in a Judo mat? Remember the primary purpose of the Judo mat is injury prevention.
Assume a hard unsprung floor underneath the mats (eg…
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Best weight lifting exercise to develop a Wing Chun chain punch
What would be some good exercises to develop more power in a Wing Chun chain punch? Is it as simple as working on my triceps?
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What aspects of health does form-based tai chi improve?
Similar to other practices--strength training, physical therapy, running, et cetera--we can evaluate the effectiveness of tai chi for improving fitness, mobility, strength, and other health markers. So, what aspects of health and fitness does tai…
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What strength and conditioning exercises are used in tai chi?
Nearly all martial arts have some form of supplemental strength and conditioning exercises. Karate has hojo undo, boxing has road work, Brazilian jiu-jitsu has ginastica natural. These can be more separate from the art, as with barbell training in…
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How long should it take to gain fighting proficiency in tai chi?
I hear it commonly said that internal arts such as tai chi require a significant amount of time to become proficient. If undertaking the study of tai chi, without necessarily having prior experience in another style, how long should it take to have…
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What is the good path to become a Judo teacher?
I am currently 15, live in a small town in Switzerland and have a green belt. There is a small, local Judo community that mostly trains young children from white to orange belt. There are currently three masters that lead all groups. I do not plan…
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Sliding the Feet in Contact With the Ground
Some techniques in hapkido are practiced with a foot sliding along the ground or remaining in contact with the ground. For example, in a sequence we call a stepping pattern, it isn't uncommon to step with one foot moving forward, and then slide the…
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De-ashi-harai or De-ashi-barai?
I have seen 出足払 ("advancing foot sweep") written two ways by the Kodokan, with the 払 part transcribed as 'harai' (は)1 or 'barai' (ば).2 3
How is the name of this technique pronounced in Japanese? With an unvoiced [h], a voiced [b], or are both…
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Self defense with one hand tied behind back?
I'm completely new to martial arts. I would like to know if there are techniques that can be used in self-defense if you had one hand tied behind your back or in the case you lose your hand?
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Why doesn't karate use hook punches like boxing does?
Why don't karateka use hook punches in kihon or kumite?
The basic technique exists (kagi zuki) and can be found in several kata eg: heian godan and the tekki kata but it is always performed as a kind of shortened mid-level straight punch to the side…
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Burnout or boredom in martial arts class
I've been training in Karate for a few years and have managed to make my way up to 1st Kyu. I could probably do my Shodan grading in about a years time.
The thing is I'm starting to get very bored of training. I train twice a week but I really…
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Non-sexist equivalent of "Man up" within the dojo
The common interpretation of the phrase according to the New York Times and
urban dictionary and dictionary.com is about living up to a stereotypical image of masculinity. There are other meanings for sure but the overwhelming meaning comes as…
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Luta Livre vs Brazilian Jiu Jitsu
How different is Luta Livre from Brazilian Jiu Jitsu? Does it have the same submissions as BJJ? Are the rules in competitive tournaments also the same as BJJ?
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