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Do you take supplements like protein when you train in Martial Arts?

I've just begin training in Judo but I strength train independently. After gym workouts, I drink a protein drink to help with recovery and muscle growth. Does anyone else take protein or any other supplements as a recreational martial arts…
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Karate Kata for those recently given birth

I have a friend who last month gave birth, and is keen to do some gentle exercise to begin getting fitness back. She has been thinking about some of the karate kata she used to do, but obviously much slower and gentler. Which kata would put the less…
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Allow child to progress up the belts?

I have a 7 year old who does WTF taekwondo. He's been doing it for over a year now and he has a green tag belt. His club holds gradings every 6 months. He's very good at the work he does in class, pad work, board breaking, and he's brilliant at…
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Eye protection Muay Thai

I train in Muay Thai for six months now including sparing. I have myopia (-5 / -4.75) and I will get a femto LASIK surgery soon. My doctor told me that I could resume sparring after 6 weeks as long as I do not get punched in the eyes but I know that…
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Should I speed up my breathing or slow down my tai chi?

I'm trying to learn tai chi by watching videos. (Sorry, I know it's probably not the best way!) I'm a slow breather (about 6 breaths per minute), and the tai chi exercises I'm trying to learn say to breathe out when moving out and breathe in when…
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Mouthguard for sparring with extra special gag reflex

I've just started sparring in muay thai, and yesterday nearly had a lower tooth make a break for it (yay for permanent retainers!). I have a boil-and-bite mouth guard, but I also have the world's most Ridiculous Gag Reflex [patent pending] (I've had…
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Bottom leg Volta Por Cima

In Capoeira, I have always been taught to lead with the bottom leg when coming out of Volta Por Cima. Are there any practical reasons why the bottom leg is supposed to come around first, instead of the top leg?
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Treating wooden weapons

What are traditional ways to treat wooden weapons (as hanbō, jō,...)? Should we oil the wood? What oil to use? How is it done? Should we use wax? What else? Should we repeat some treatement after certain events or certain amount of time? Is there…
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Is a Master always required to learn kung fu?

I am a beginner to kung fu. However, I am an academic student as well. Apart from the economic reasons in training under a master, I also am not able to find time to go to a far off place to train myself . Is a master always required to gain mastery…
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BJJ Instructor and Fighter Ranks

I remember reading a long while ago (when BJJ was first hitting popularity) about how they had different colour tips (or sheaths as they seem to be known) for their black belts (white and red from memory) where the stripes go. One colour was for…
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What is the name of this Taekwondo black belt bo form?

I asked at the school and no one knows the name. We call it the Advanced Bo Form. This form was brought over from the previous school before our current Grand Master took over. Only a hand full of us know this form. Does anyone know the name of…
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Is it advisable to try to catch a low kick to the thigh in Muay Thai?

I saw a picture of a fighter in the UK in a Muay Thai match reach down to catch the leg of the opponent throwing a kick to his thigh. I was once told that this is not advisable. In the move as he reached down grabbing the leg, he threw a punch from…
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Style vs instructor

There's a saying here that goes like this: never pick a school for the style, but for the instructor. I've been doing taekwondo for 4 years. My instructor, was awesome. He won a statewide sparring championship for 4(?) Years in a row. He was…
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Which will result in more brain damage, being a heavy weight or lightweight boxer?

I have a thought provoking question (I think!) that I'll pose. I'm not sure if there is a definitive answer. As you know, boxers can suffer long term brain injury from repeated concussions. Is there any evidence that the problem is worse for…
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Practicing Mixed Martial Arts Versus Practicing One Specific Form of Martial Arts

I have never practiced any form of martial arts nor do I have any knowledge of the different forms of martial arts. I'm considering joining a mixed martial arts gym, however I wonder about what are the pros and cons of practicing mixed martial arts…
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