Martial Arts

i pay close to a thousand bucks a year or get to a certain level, but the main instructor (who i think is a 8th degree) isn't in class to teach most of the time
his little instructors i think are not qualified to teach at all
and what angrys me the most is that they act like everything they say is true..but when i express my thought on the ways that their moves can be countered, they couldn't answer me with good answer

and is it cocky of me to think (but i didn't express it) that i can take on almost all of the black belts he has? (he has like 20-30 black belts...including kids..., only 2 or 3 i think is good enough to be black belt)
i'm a purple belt by the way

is it time for me to switch school?

2006-10-19 17:13:37 · 13 answers · asked by Rock 4

like say i wanted to have a t-shirt or something made....and i want some sort of snappy line like.....enter the cage, or cage of courage or something, nothing that says ufc or pride and anything just something cage symbolic......can any creative minds out there think of any?

2006-10-19 16:49:10 · 13 answers · asked by Anonymous

I keep hearing criticisms of Tae Kwon Do (or karate) - it's too flashy, it won't help you in a fight, all TKD schools are McDojos, etc., etc.
Quite frankly, the criticisms I have heard about "McDojos" do not apply to my TKD school. We do full-contact sparring, we focus on the more basic kicks that DO work, and we devote a fair amount of our lesson time to punching as well. In addition, my school also offers Hapkido and Beksudo courses. We've learned a few throws as well.
Also, the feared Korean Marines trained in TKD, and it's been around for several centuries. If TKD was useless, why did the Koreans stick with it for so long?
I know TKD has its limitations, especially in ground fighting- I think that's why my school also offers Hapkido and Beksudo. And doubtless there are many "McDojos" out there because it's an Olympic sport and it's so popular. But why condemn all of TKD if you went to ONE lousy school or watched a TKD tournament (where they had rules, like they do ...

2006-10-19 15:45:49 · 20 answers · asked by ATWolf 5

Ther seem to be heaps advertised on the net. They all have similar prices and features. Does anybody have an experience (negative or positive) of training at any of them?

2006-10-19 14:52:17 · 2 answers · asked by yancy 2

I'm not completely sure what kind of injury it is (muscle, joint or something else), so I don't know if I should be using it, staying off it, cooling it or heating it. O_o
Last night I was practicing kick-boxing, but I'm still somewhat of a novice, and I wratched up my left knee. I'm not sure if it happened when I was kicking with that leg, or when I was twisting on it to kick with my other. I didn't notice anything till I stopped.
Now I get a real shooting pain (right near the kneecap, on the outside edge of it) when I stand on it straight (when you lock the knee), and when I bike or use stairs it kind of grinds or clicks. O_o It is only a bit swollen and warm, on the outside side of the kneecap, and also when I walk it feels like there's a pillow in my knee.
I was going to go running tonight - is it still ok to do so? Running on it doesn't seem to hurt it.
So, any advice?? Does anyone know exactly what I did to my knee? Thanks!!

2006-10-19 13:42:32 · 8 answers · asked by Japandra 3

I am interested in joining a wrestling./grappling clinic..where in LA or Santa Monica can i find a reasonably priced and legit clinic?

2006-10-19 06:29:16 · 1 answers · asked by CDM 2

I am wanting to broaden my fighting style, I box Regularly and have done for many years, I have also been kickboxing for 2 years, and did karate(which is over rated), I currently go to a Jiu jitsu gym in south london, but Its miles away from where I live, and Im nakered by the time I get there.

2006-10-19 05:20:55 · 6 answers · asked by Dez 3

please dont tell me karate or takwando they onli look posh to me but i doubt it works

2006-10-19 05:08:03 · 21 answers · asked by Anonymous

2006-10-19 05:01:10 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous

Been in the Seattle area for a few years and never been there. Might got this weekend?

2006-10-19 04:11:41 · 3 answers · asked by SuperSoldierGIJOE 3

In self defense classes they teach females to defend themselves by striking their opponent's knee, throat, or eyes. Why do they neglect the female groin as a target?

2006-10-19 03:31:33 · 16 answers · asked by Anonymous

I know that I need a cup that is the "wrap around" kind, not the flat kind. What I don't know is how to buy one and if there are differnt kinds and if I need to buy a jock strap to keep the cup in place or if there is some kind of special underwear that has a "cup slot" that I'd put the cup into. Never played sports in high-school so I've not had to deal with this before.

Thanks in advance.

2006-10-19 02:30:24 · 10 answers · asked by John B 1

I saw an ad for a DVD teaching you about concealed weapons, an ideas on what this might contain appreciated

2006-10-19 02:28:52 · 6 answers · asked by northcarrlight 6

My teacher says that when we kick each other in the shins, the calcium goes there, and that part gets stronger, or anywhere else in the body. Has anybody heard anything like this?

2006-10-19 02:19:28 · 15 answers · asked by maneone22 2

2006-10-18 23:00:43 · 8 answers · asked by Mr Cynical 5

It's a hanging (from ceiling) punching bag (70lb) designed for boxing. But how do i hang the fooawker? i live in a cheap apartment so .. if not done correct, i'm afraid it's gonna collapse hhaha

2006-10-18 16:39:51 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous

what is the best martial art for protecting yourself from people 3-4 times your size in height and weight? im not in some crazy relationship! i was just wondering because i would like to protect myself from future attacts .. or whatever

2006-10-18 15:11:48 · 15 answers · asked by Anonymous

2006-10-18 13:20:11 · 5 answers · asked by vidtai 1

2006-10-18 13:13:49 · 9 answers · asked by tinkerbella 5

2006-10-18 13:12:09 · 5 answers · asked by Mr.happy 4

I and few other members have posted some links, videos, and other things to back up our words. I notice that many doesn't even dare to do the same. Is this because they perfer to live in their fantsany world or is this because they simply know their words are worthless? Don't anyone think it would be better if you back your words up with a few proofs?

2006-10-18 11:48:03 · 15 answers · asked by Anonymous

Does any one know where I can get a good Diet Specifically designed for MMA? I know some basics like eat protien and carbs after your workout. but I want a site that breaks it down like what foods to eat before you train after you train while your not training etc.

Please give me a site rather than personal opinion because what is good for some isn't always good for others.

2006-10-18 10:58:55 · 6 answers · asked by BigKilla 2

2006-10-18 10:35:24 · 6 answers · asked by Jeremy 2

2006-10-18 09:18:55 · 19 answers · asked by Anonymous

I know i do. Huges is a dick. If you've seen the TUF 4 u know what i mean. GSP might of lost the first one, but he does have much better stand up them Huges. And if Matt does pull a victory, I want to see BJ Penn come back and destroy him.

2006-10-18 08:51:19 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous

2006-10-18 07:55:35 · 2 answers · asked by David K 2

Would also like to know of where I can go to learn the martial art that you suggest - considering I live in London?

I live in Putney and work in near the West End - so the closer the better really :)

2006-10-18 07:53:31 · 36 answers · asked by grantlthomas 1

I've been doing Martial Arts for around five years. About a year ago, I thought it started to get a little boring so I stopped going. Just about two months ago, I started going back. It's been a lot of fun and everything, but It's been hard to make myself go. I don't want to become a lazy person! Please help!

2006-10-18 07:08:05 · 12 answers · asked by ridenqween1 1

that mma is the best style of martial art. it is a competion and not a style e.g ufc, pride ,k1
and everyone keeps slagging of disciplines that they dont do or have no information about.
i do tkd and i still love to get information about other styles and their traditions, why does everyone keep fighting over this as this is used for self defence
(and bjj isnt the only and best martial art, that goes along with muay thai)

2006-10-18 07:02:42 · 14 answers · asked by Anonymous

2006-10-18 04:10:05 · 24 answers · asked by Anonymous 3