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How do you choose which judo techniques to practice? (tokuiwaza)
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Age 34, I'm a 6ft 2 inch, 95kg mesomorph and have been at 3rd kyu for about a year now. For the most part, I am an ambidextrous player, with little preference as to which side I attack from.
I love judo and train twice a week. I…
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How easy or hard is it for a combat sport champion to defeat a much stronger man?
As a layman in martial arts, I've been curious about this question: In a real life situation, is it easy/difficult/impossible for a seasoned professional fighting expert (in whatever discipline of martial arts you name) to beat a much stronger man,…
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Stretches for kicking?
I started Muay Thai today, and when doing a basic kick (a straight teep) above my waist level, I felt strong resistance/mild pain where my leg connects to my hip, right at the top of the leg, by the joint. This sensation was in the front of the hip,…
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Who was the first female judoka?
Who were the first female judo players? When did they train?
Keiko Fukuda was promoted to fifth dan in 1953.
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Impact of being smaller(shorter arms) and how to overcome this
I'm not so tall 1.70 meter but i have very short arms. When training Wing Chun i notice that from training distance all my training parters can easily hit me. But if i stretch my arm to hit i really need to come in to land a hit.
This means i'm…
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Tips for faster recovery after training
Sometimes after a hard Thai Boxing class for example containing long heavy-bag sessions or sparring (usually something consisting of intervals with explosive motions) I still feel tired or exhausted the next morning.
It's hard to get up and have…
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How do I increase shin strength?
I just recently started kickboxing/Muay Thai and my round to the bag causes a great deal of pain after a while. (20-30 kicks)
I know you build up strength in your shins overtime, and most people advise against rolling bottles or wood on your shins…
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Is there a sport aspect to Krav Maga?
I'm familiar with the basics of Krav Maga (history, philosophy and approach), but not a practitioner. There's a lot to like in this martial art from my perspective, but I generally don't see any mention of a competitive/sports aspect of the art -…
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Transitioning between similar arts
When moving from rapier to Hapkido, there was a lot that transferred and very little that interfered. Range, positioning, and most of the footwork transferred along with the mental aspects, and the muscle movement was different enough that I didn't…
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For a total beginner, is tai chi a good start?
I recently moved, and I found there are two classes within walking distance of my home. One is tai chi and the other is tae kwon do. I am in my thirties, have led a sedentary lifestyle so far. I'd like to join one of these two classes, for exercise…
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Drills for teaching range analysis
One of the things that I spent a lot of time in rapier drilling on were range drills. The essence of a rapier range drill is that there are three fundamental ranges that you frequently find yourself at:
Lethal Range: Close enough to hit by moving…
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What are the origins of "tricking"?
My wife recently introduced me to the practice of "tricking" (essentially, a form of martial arts demo that focuses on jumps and acrobatic maneuvers - in some ways, the martial arts version of parkour) - video here for reference. The art clearly…
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How do i fix my Berimbau?
I have a berimbau verga that has cracked from the center while stringing it.
Need a few tips how should i go about it; can I glue it up and thread it around the berimbau verga, would there be difference in the pitch later ?
Also, to make the verga…
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Should I learn karate if I had a slip disc problem in past?
I am 20 years old. I had a disc herniation two years ago, before that it was more than 1.5 years. I have been feeling good for the past six months. I do regular exercises and gymming, swimming, little aerobics.
I want to learn karate. Will that do…
user655
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Judo gis for lanky players?
Lately a lot of BJJ Gi manufacturers have been making gis that are fitted for lanky players, but of those that make slim cut BJJ gis, their Judo gis are still just the standard cut (even Fushida now, surprisingly only has the standard sizes for…
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