Martial Arts

I wonder how do the traditional martial artists do their stretching exercises without the aid of modern equipment and still got the result similar to the one show in the martial arts magazine like the ability to do a perfect split and do a beautiful high kick. Any traditional martial artists, can you share me your secrects?

2006-07-06 20:51:39 · 9 answers · asked by Ray Mystery 3

i practice taekwondo
i personally haven't entered a single contest in my life
but i think if i train hard enough, i can be a great sparrer

2006-07-06 19:07:13 · 5 answers · asked by Rock 4

My son is five, and sometimes has a hard time listening. Would something such as Karate, that teaches obedience and self control be a good thing for him. Please only experience Karate people answer.

2006-07-06 17:15:46 · 28 answers · asked by Anonymous

I've always wondered that.

Brazil has BJJ and Capoeria, the UK has catch wrestling and Queensbury boxing, France has Savate, China has wushu, Isreal has krav maga, Korea has TKD and Hapkido, Japan has Karate, Judo and many other arts, Thailand has Muay Thai, and Indonesia has Penjak.

However, for a country that's 230 years old and has had much conflict in its history, there seems to be no martial art that could be considered truly "American".

The 2 arts that could probably be considered the closest to being considered American martial arts would be "Dirty Fighting" (Which are simply banned Queensbury boxing rules and a few rudimentry wrestling moves combined) and American Kempo, which has a philosiphy that is American, but it's hardly a widespread art in this country as TKD is in Korea and BJJ and Capoeria is in Brazil.

If I'm sounding ignorant about other fighting styles that are taking root in the USA, please correct me. Thank you :)

2006-07-06 14:58:43 · 10 answers · asked by enigma_frozen 4

The Dragon

2006-07-06 11:43:49 · 23 answers · asked by Anonymous

2006-07-06 10:13:31 · 5 answers · asked by tygrwoodz 2

2006-07-06 09:39:50 · 4 answers · asked by SaAb I 1

I want to expand my training with a good striking art, but I want a good place to go.

2006-07-06 08:47:24 · 1 answers · asked by Jared O 2

im looking for the closest ninja training school to rhyl. this is because ive wanted to learn a fighting style that not many people will have done. the closest and cheapest to rhyl (great britain, north-wales).

2006-07-06 08:18:03 · 7 answers · asked by guruguy1990 2

any wieght class

2006-07-06 07:08:03 · 11 answers · asked by Mike is me 5

More specifically; can a person who has black belt status loss that status by conducting their personal life in an unethical manner, such as having an affair with a married person?

2006-07-06 05:42:55 · 13 answers · asked by amber s 1

what is the oldest age that you should start at? and are there special classes for like college students or someone of that age?

2006-07-06 03:28:54 · 30 answers · asked by g_guess_who 1

it's a ppv event and i'm having a hard time finding a place to watch!

2006-07-06 02:43:21 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous

Cause i maybe starting martial arts and i just want an estimate on how long it will take me

2006-07-06 02:14:07 · 13 answers · asked by Anonymous

I know all about the history of both. I know of the wars with both. I won't go much in detail. However, what would you rather be a ninja or a samurai?

2006-07-05 21:46:05 · 17 answers · asked by Shawn J 2

Anyone ever tried the Youn Wha Ryu style of Martial Arts? The founder of it is Grandmaster Man Hee Han, and I was just wondering because I heard it was pretty good.

2006-07-05 16:46:32 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous

What is your opinion about Martial Arts...do you see it as fighting, or as strenghtening your mind, body and spirit?

2006-07-05 16:13:48 · 23 answers · asked by Anonymous

2006-07-05 15:57:16 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous

He made mince meat out of the Cobra Kais about 15 years ago.

2006-07-05 13:13:08 · 6 answers · asked by Canario92 3

2006-07-05 12:12:33 · 6 answers · asked by BJJBOY 1

2006-07-05 12:06:37 · 11 answers · asked by kenai0220 1

I have lost money on this little poll that I have taken at not only my work, the bar, a fair asking random people. So when I saw this I thought I would see what kind of arguements I could get out of you all. Thank you

2006-07-05 11:35:52 · 29 answers · asked by crjm51012 1

Who do you think is going to win the UFC 61 fight?

2006-07-05 09:23:41 · 18 answers · asked by kajukembo1 1

2006-07-05 08:06:53 · 9 answers · asked by geofreybodean48 1

I predict Tito is going to kill him in Round 1

2006-07-05 07:07:58 · 21 answers · asked by Anonymous

ten points for best fight answer

2006-07-05 05:22:48 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous

SenseiRob. I enjoy your answers. Looking forward to you input.

2006-07-05 04:26:11 · 4 answers · asked by Judy B 1

or do you do karate

2006-07-05 00:52:31 · 13 answers · asked by Anonymous

very strong, very healthy, very technical. is there any bettere than brazilian jiu-jitsu? hahaha hell no I say!!

2006-07-04 17:45:30 · 16 answers · asked by ask hank 1

Fedor Emelianenko vs. Tim Sylvia

Mirko Cro Cop versus Andrei Arlovsky.

Mark Coleman vs. Frank Mir or Jeff Monson.

Wanderlai Silva versus Chuck Liddell

Phil Baroni versus Rich Franklin

Dan Henderson versus Matt Hughes

Takanori Gomi versus Jens Pulver or Kenny Florian.

2006-07-04 16:34:54 · 10 answers · asked by nonexistentdog 3