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Source for Bruce Lee quote "If you spend too much time thinking..."
What is the source of this Bruce Lee quote?
If you spend too much time thinking about a thing, you’ll never get it done. Make at least one definite move daily toward your goal.
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Sumi Gaeshi or Obi Tori Gaeshi?
I'm a BJJ praticioner trying to improve my takedowns. I was wondering: is Obi Tori Gaeshi just a variation of Sumi Gaeshi, or a different takedown? The two are quite similar, with little differences.
I searched them on Google, but I've found images…
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Is the head-outside single leg takedown relevant in MMA?
The head-inside single leg is an essential takedown in both wrestling and MMA. Often when one fails the head-inside, you can fake the switch to the double leg, and the head-outside single is there. This is great for wrestling, but in MMA three…
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What is the purpose of slow movements in poomsae / kata / taolu for?
I'm curious what you are taught about martial application for slow movements?
Is there a general concept that a slow movement has a particular meaning? Or does it really depend on the specific movement within the form?
What about the execution of…
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Why does WKF not allow Mae geri (Front Snap Kick) and Yoko geri (Side Kick)?
I am a Shotokan Karate practitioner and I have good control over my kick. However, even with that I am not doing well under WKF sparring because these two kicks are disallowed. I find them very effective as they go to the centre of the body and are…
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Why do different shapes of bokken exist?
Bokken are supposed to mimic/represent a katana for training purpose. There are suburi bokken which are heavier than normal to train muscles and develop power. But why are there different shapes of 'normal' bokken? Is it just to be different or are…
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Purpose of non-sword hand movements
In most Chinese sword forms, the sword is held in the left hand and the right hand is held in a position (剑指 in Chinese, not sure if an English translation exists) that looks like this:
I have found that the right hand movements are just as, if…
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How to respond to insults/stereotypes against one's own martial art
I'm not sure if this question would be considered on-topic. I originally wanted to discuss this with someone in the chat, but that has been inactive for almost a month.
How does one deal with insults towards their martial art?
I think we've all…
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Explanation of the goshin-ho kata…
The goshin-ho is a set of 50 self defence techniques that are part of the curriculum for 四段 (4th dan), 五段 (5th dan), and 六段 (6th dan). The start can be seen here and the middle here…
I am looking for what is the core theme of this kata -- why is it…
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What is "Direct Penetration" from The Book of Five Rings book of Water?
The translation of the book of Water of The Book of Five Rings at http://www.bookoffiverings.com/WaterBook.htm states:
The spirit of Direct Penetration is handed down in the true Way of the Ni To Ichi School.
Teach your body strategy. You must…
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Spread-finger tegatana versus Squeezed-together-finger tegatana
In Yoshinkan aikido, the tegatana looks as follows.
The fingers are spread and we feel relaxed.
But in Shodokan aikido, the teganta looks as follows.
The fingers are squeezed together.
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How can these tegatana forms differ considering they…
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Judo throw/techniques for taller people
I'm 1,91m tall and stronger built than most of my opponents. Right now I'm trying to improve my strategy in Judo, as so far I'm mostly passive and use Tani Otoshi as I can, or Ippon Seoi Nage or Seoi Otoshi if I see a chance and variations of Sumi…
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What is the proper technique for holding a Century-style body shield for use in Taekwondo?
My family just won a Century body shield as part of a raffle to help raise money for our school's booster club. We don't often use a body shield in class (in fact, I only recall having used it in one drill and that was when helping a younger student…
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What are the origins of the Isshin ryu's vertical fist with thumb on top?
I was taught in my jujitsu school to make a fist with the thumb on top which I discovered through some internet digging is the way Isshin ryu practitioners make a fist. I have yet to find anyone else that does this. I am wondering where this comes…
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Unexpected vs expected hits to sensitive areas
It has already been proven that if you "set your mind to it" you can take it. E.g. Shaolin or other practitioners, specially prepared to take hard hits into very potent areas like the groin,the neck, and similar, with no (apparent) damage…
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