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Korean term for Side-piercing Kick
What is the correct Korean term for Side-piercing Kick?
Iv'e seen:
a) Yop Cha Jirugi
b) Yop Chagi
If I look at the above links souldn't it be: Yop Cha Jirugi Chagi?
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How many people practice Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu globally?
I would like to know how many people practice Brazilian Jiu Jitsu around the world.
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What are the differences between iaido and kendo?
I don't understand the differences between Iaido and Kendo. If I compare any other Japanese martial art, like Karatedo and Judo, the differences are obvious.
Why are there two different Japanese martial arts related to swords?
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Increase left hook power
Currently, I am looking to increase the power of my left-hook. From my understanding, force is generated from the ground and delivered with a powerful rotation of the spine up through the arm as a power delivery mechanism.
My questions:
What types…
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Iron Body - Name of Beating Tool
Chinese martial arts has some training called "iron body" or a variation called "golden bell".
Part of the ritual is beating yourself with a "metal flogger" (for lack of better words) for 108 days, to desensitize nerves and increase bone…
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What is the negative impact when beginners learn both Yoshinkan aikido and Shodokan aikido at the same time?
I am a beginner and interested in both Yoshinkan aikido (which is richer in waza compared to Shodokan) and Shodokan aikido.
Are there any negative impacts when I learn both at the same time?
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How to do Shomen Ate?
Let's build a video reference library of aikido techniques.
Please post:
A (link to a ) video clip of someone doing shomen ate.
Your description of the essential features of the technique. What would you tell a new student doing this technique for…
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What are some supplimental training techniques which improve the practice of martial arts?
I'd like to find some specific physical training exercises to directly benefit my practice of martial arts (both unarmed and weapon).
For example, I recently discovered weighted Indian clubs and maces. Incorporating them into my training has…
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Will using a gyroscopic training device eliminate (or greatly reduce) wrist and elbow pain?
I read about how to "Prevent sore wrists and elbows in boxing" and now I am curious. I train Muay Thai 6 days a week for 2 hours a day. I understand that placement is key when delivering a jab or punch and that doing push-ups on the knuckles/fists…
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Martial art against verbal hate crime
In the wake of rising1 hate
crimes after Brexit and fears of a similar rise after the election of Trump as President of the USA: How can martial arts help support people who are victim of said crimes?
Note that this question only focuses on verbal…
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Kendô, iaidô, jôdô, battodô, chanbara... Which one should I pick?
I stopped practising judô and jiu-jitsu some years ago, at a blue belt level, because I wasn't enjoying this martial art as much as I used to. However, I still love the philosophy of it, and would like to get back to the dôjô to practice another…
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Why did Ueshiba name his art Aikido (合気道)?
Morihei Ueshiba training in Daitō-ryū aiki-jūjutsu under Takeda Sōkaku, and after engaging with the Ōmoto-kyō religion, changed his teaching of Daitō-ryū to encompass more of his religion ideology. He started calling his new art "aiki budo" and then…
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How to improve flexibility for a 40yo guy
I am a guy in my 40s and would like to improve my flexibility in Tae Kwon Do.
Not new at it but there is always room from improvement.
Any sugestions?
Thanks in advance
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Which Martial Art for sport for a young person with stiff body?
What is the best martial art for me? I'm 25 years old and have a stiff body (stretching my body is really, really killing me, I cannot touch my toes while sitting straight).
Some people around me talk that it's too late for me to start learning…
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How do you harden the outer side of your thighs?
I was sparring with a friend and he is much bigger than me, like 95Kg, and he went for a big kick on my "vastus lateralis", shown below.
I want to know what kind of training I should do to harden this part of my thigh?
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