Martial Arts

Okay, seriously, is there any way to learn ninjitsu? Besides learning from some book. Like, is there a school or can you hire someone?

2006-10-14 07:08:45 · 3 answers · asked by Knathan the Knight 3

What is the purpose of a Camoflage belt?!?

is this merely another money making tactic? or is it more for student retention as an in-between belt rank?

2006-10-14 05:41:07 · 16 answers · asked by quiksilver8676 5

is thier a pics on a website that can show me and can you take me step by step if thier no website

2006-10-14 05:06:48 · 12 answers · asked by 5445 1

I Have been practising martial arts for 6 months but need to be a lot more flexible. I stretch everyday with little results. What would be the most effective method of stretching ?

2006-10-14 04:50:56 · 21 answers · asked by Anonymous

the truth about ma isn't about beating someone up. thats narrow minded. ma is self discovery , exercise ,self defence, among others. Shaolin martial arts should be givin proper respect. aswell as japanese, korean, thai ,isreali, brazil. but shaolin is and has deep roots. if not for people like them noone would know ma. the thing about range i said, for a wing chun man that is his range and you got chi sau all wrong. its an exercise that does increase sensitivity, but also works on footwork and mastering the centerline. the center is what is important to him. but thats besides the point ufc fighters are great fighters but in real life sitaution they won't have rules. then nature is to take its corse. but skill over strength should't be just tossed to the side. the point was you shoutn't call your self a m.artist and bash a style. Martial arts meant to stop fighting. respect one another. and the place we live, not argue about pointless opinions. I respect you but not what you said

2006-10-14 04:15:13 · 4 answers · asked by timothy g 1

I've been doing Karate for a few months and enjoy it a lot. The lower belts like yellow and green seem a guaranteed pass because they're so simple but at which level do people start to fail gradings, assuming that you go to a good school that doesnt fix it and pass everyone?

2006-10-14 03:35:02 · 8 answers · asked by The Shadow 3

What constitutes martial arts? Only the styles that originated in Asia, for they are the ones that have been overly popularized as of late, or also including the traditional European styles, such as Fiore Dei Liberi's hand to hand, Lichtenhauer's longsword, Talhoffer's poleaxe of Saviolo's sword and dagger?

So ,where does the definition of martial arts begin? As any form of combattive training? Formalized training? Someone claiming that he knows a better way to kick somone's **** up between his ears?

And where does the definition end? When weapons are drawn, which would contradict Miyamoto Musashi's Book of Five Rings or Johannes Lichtenhauer's verses? When armies are involved, which would contradict Sun Tzu and Musashi? Or when firearms are involved, which would draw flak from any serious shooter out there?

2006-10-14 03:27:31 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous

Wat what age did you start training Martial Arts? Why? Which art? After how many years of training did you begin to think of yourself as competent in your chosen art?

Thanks for answering this question. It's somewhat of a little survey.

2006-10-14 02:03:58 · 17 answers · asked by Anonymous

who would in a fatal four way between van damme...segal...jackie chan..bruce lee

2006-10-13 23:57:05 · 29 answers · asked by justhell75 2

Question 1.

I want to learn either of or combination of capoeira, kung - fu, tae kwon do, is learning these martial arts from the internet at just practicing in the backyard or at a gym with a punching bag or something daily effective, if it is can someone reccomend some good websites to go to that are FREE, where i can learn them. If its only half effective or something, i don't care as long as it is somewhat effective. FREE is of greatest importance.

Question 2.

Can a professional wrestler beat an professional martial artists, i mean wrestling is different from martial arts, so is it still possible to compare, martial art focuses on speed, and accuracy i think and to me wrestling is focusing on strength and stamina, am i right?

Question 3.

"Which martial art is" the simplest to learn?

" " most difficult to learn?

Please answer all questions at once, not three people answering one question each or sumthin.Because i wanna award someone with best answer :).

2006-10-13 21:29:01 · 4 answers · asked by Spring is Awesome 1

Who is your favorite fighter(s)?

2006-10-13 15:53:08 · 5 answers · asked by Bosco 2

or maybe other kind of undies..

2006-10-13 14:33:04 · 6 answers · asked by julio_s 1

I'd like to know your opinion.

2006-10-13 14:06:00 · 22 answers · asked by Anonymous

Europe also has a long and proud martial arts tradition, one that is well documented at that. However, whenever most people think of getting into martial arts, they seek to learn asian styles and blind themselves to a whole different chapter of the fighting arts.

Can anyone tell me why only a small fraction of martial artists worldwide follow the traditions set by the European masters such as Talhoffer, Ringeck, Vadi and Lichtenhauer (to name but a few)? And why so many would turn their backs on a martial tradition that is just as great?

2006-10-13 13:08:36 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous

Why do i see 10 year olds or 14 or 16 year olds with black belts, second degree blackbelts,, or even higher. I have a feeling these american karate instructors are using belts in order to attract customers, but karate is a life process, they can't possibly master the true essence of karate in just 4 years or something..and certainly at 16 a master...without having had maturity? I will consider a master at 40 or 50, after years of training and developing spiritually not at 10 years old.

2006-10-13 13:00:10 · 16 answers · asked by Anonymous

I can't find an artical about it on UFC.com or anything does anyone have any info? And it was supposed to be in Nov. but the Matt Hughes v St. Pierre is in Nov.

I heard that Silva asked for more money and Chuck found out and then he asked for more money.
I also heard Pride and UFC couldn't agree on legal stuff.

If this is true do you think they stopped the fight as a business saving technique if they start letting Pride fighters come in and they beat up the UFC guys then UFC would loose fans to Pride and not make as much money, because let's face it Pride fighters for the most part are better than UFC fighters(as much as I hate to admit it) What do ya know? tell me!!!

2006-10-13 12:41:55 · 7 answers · asked by BigKilla 2

i have been looking around, but haven't located anyone so far. if not, does anyone know of quality video instructionals i could purchase? (yes, i know, videos aren't the same as live instruction).

2006-10-13 12:13:59 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous

What did you think about the fight and did you have a prediction? I knew Ken was going down the same way he did last time. I have respect for Ken but he is out of fighters mojo. Tito looked real good in the fight and I think he might do alright against Chuck Liddell in Dec. Despite being knocked out by Chuck the last time they fought Tito is a superb all around fighter. He trains in high altitude so hopefully his training regimen will pay off. It sure made beating Ken look easy.

2006-10-13 10:08:43 · 8 answers · asked by B-Truth 2

#1 it's a shaolin martial art #2 its close courters not long range. un less you think long range is the way to go. But if you come across a real wing chun man that will just be slower and slower the farther you get . #3 do you even know what chi sau is. #4 yes they have full contact sparring and if they don't that school sucks.remember Its not a fancy style but its the one of the most affective. but anyways what style do you respect?

2006-10-13 09:47:57 · 9 answers · asked by timothy g 1

Would it really make sense to train for real world fighting in any other style other than Mixed Martial Arts, meaning a blend of boxing, Muay thai, and submission hold grappling? Time and time again it has been proven that well-rounded fighters will whup a single style over and over. Why train in a single style for street defense??

2006-10-13 07:59:30 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous

How do i let my reptilian brain take over? started a marshal art and they talk about reacting to an attack with ur reptilian brain so ur not concerned with the other person at all eg how badly they get hurt from your defensive attack

2006-10-13 07:37:11 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous

I'm a Taekwondo 1st dan who is looking for another martial art to make myself a more well rounded fighter. My choices are Aikido or Judo. Which would you recommend and why?

I'm a small guy, 1.70m tall, 63kgs.

2006-10-13 06:46:27 · 17 answers · asked by ? 3

Hi my training for push-up through the day time as the following
30 reps formated then 1 min rest and play another till 5 times
this training i usually perform 4 times in the day, Morninig, after noon, evening, and before sleeping
and next day off, like day and day off
my question is, is it healthy to get trained 4 times in a day or not

2006-10-13 06:02:13 · 3 answers · asked by shrek7187 2

what is the diffrence and whitch is better??and why?

2006-10-13 04:54:26 · 13 answers · asked by mummyzgall 3

yeah hey. i got in a fight at school today. busted the kids head open, completely beat the crap outa him. only problem is, he said that he would get me when i walk home with four other, stronger mates. i dont think this is a bluff. i dont think it will be too bad, most of his mates are pussys, anyone got some tactics for brawls... especially when outnumbered. thanks alot.

2006-10-13 04:54:12 · 17 answers · asked by Anonymous

i want your opinions of people who actually do it

2006-10-13 03:29:58 · 7 answers · asked by leao 1

2006-10-12 18:39:18 · 17 answers · asked by Tapout 4

NCAA football has the BCS poll, and boxing has The Ring magazine rankings. Could something similar be developed for MMA? Or does the fact that different promotions have different rules preclude that? Would promoters welcome such a system?

2006-10-12 17:16:52 · 4 answers · asked by michinoku2001 7

i was wondering if there was a book/master/anything that teaches knife combat ...but not that swishy pirate stuff or the junk with a switchblade im talking about like the guys who can fight swords with a knife or like the spy suff with a knife...can anyone help me?

2006-10-12 16:11:19 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous

does anyone have any info on the cast or students and what they are doing now also if you no the casts full names that would be helpful cos he is bugging me even though it was a but of a crap show

2006-10-12 15:04:25 · 3 answers · asked by y98robertsmj 2