Martial Arts

I, as I said, am an assistant intructor to the junior karate students. One of the students in the class I assist has a problem that all Senseis have observed. basically, this student expresses bordom by attempting to kill himself. If I had to put an age on this student, I'd say he's about 6 or 7. Now obviously at this age he does not know how to kill himself and it is not yet a major concern (the parents are aware of this problem). I fear as he gets older, this will become a major concern. He gets frustrated very easily I try to talk him through it, but being a girl, he doesn't really understand where I'm coming from (he, being so young, understands the viewpoints of the guys) If he can't do simple things as good as the higher ranks, he gets frustated and begins this killing himself syndrome, of course we tell him to stop, it's just I feel for this kid and I am becoming unsure of how to deal with this problem; any suggestions? Thank you.

2007-09-30 12:02:50 · 7 answers · asked by simplebutsweet 2

One of my students who I teach Tai Chi Chuan on a personal one to one basis has asked if he can video me doing the form, then himself, to see where he needs to improve. I want to see him improve,a nd he is a good hard working student, but think this an unusual request! My fear, I guess is that is could end up being used by other students...then why practise with me? Does anyone think his request is reasonable and should I help him, because generally he is doing good in the lessons, I think a video is a bit of overkill! Thank you.

2007-09-30 09:32:07 · 16 answers · asked by jonoxk 3

I don't care about it being "fancy", I don't care about meditation, or character development, I just want to be better able to defend myself.

Right now I was thinking of looking into Defendo(Bill Underwood's martial art that spun off of Combato, not the newer, unrelated one) or Emerson Combat Systems. If anyone more familiar with martial arts has any suggestions, they would be greatly appreciated.

I am looking for something with emphasis on unarmed self-defense with the goal of knocking an aggressor(or aggressors) unconscious, gun and knife disarms, and improvised weapons.

2007-09-30 08:17:54 · 15 answers · asked by Anonymous

have any of you kick boxers been in a street fight where you used your art successfully or unsuccessfully

2007-09-29 16:17:00 · 12 answers · asked by gogetta 2

2007-09-29 11:12:09 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous

Can someone tell me a great place to learn martial arts for adult women. I am free during the day but I attend school at night.

2007-09-29 10:49:59 · 4 answers · asked by cherry 2

I KNOW its definately NOT a 10 minute job!

2007-09-29 09:31:28 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-09-29 08:18:24 · 23 answers · asked by Captain Awesome (Superhero) 2

I like using the boxing stance when im street fighting how bout u??

2007-09-29 05:49:13 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous

I was reading about Bruce Lee and he was talking about how he trained in Wing Chunfor god knows how many years and discovered it was not effective after he got into a street fight which is why he created his own martial art jeet-kune-do, what do you guys think about this?

2007-09-28 21:18:51 · 12 answers · asked by jbriant399 1

I want to be a boxer. Maybe not a professional but at least an amature. But I don't have any gyms near me to train in. I have learned a lot from one of my friends who does box, from practice, and from studying the fights. I do the heavybag workouts and try to spar with him when I can. But I'm still just okay. I don't know if I'll ever be a boxer. I'm only 16 but I feel like giving up. It dosen't help that ever martial arts freak I've ever talked to puts me down for not being formally trained. I live in Newport, N.C. That's almost the middle of nowhere. I feel hopeless.

2007-09-28 20:58:31 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous

u know start at white belt and ending an black belt. I mean there are so many styles that have belt rankings. So, were did this all start from (belt rankings).

2007-09-28 19:54:05 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous

Could Jason Statham, Jet Li, and Bruce Lee (PRIME) defeat the likes of Chuck Liddell, Randy Couture,and Quinton Jackson?

2007-09-28 16:12:49 · 13 answers · asked by shinruto427 1

The Main Event October 12 in Atlantic City is Tank vs Kimbo. How many people would like to see this fight and if so.... Who do think wins?

2007-09-28 14:27:52 · 10 answers · asked by charliman2000 4

Imagine you could open your own private school. Would you be the only student? Who would be your fellow students? Who would you bring in for teachers? Equipment? Facilities? Location?

2007-09-28 13:30:03 · 9 answers · asked by Yahoo 6

How do I run high up a wall without doing a backflip?

2007-09-28 11:52:07 · 10 answers · asked by Danny Da Vito 1

i have a dream o becoming good and famous in martial arts ( like vandamme), my favorite style is TKD, i practice everyday with my kicking bag, tell me what i need to do in order to get good, do i need to go to a certain number of tournaments? and another quetion i have is, is it normal to lose in a tournament? or is the loser considered a peice of ****?

and how did van damme get so good?
has he ever lost in tournaments?


please help

2007-09-28 07:58:22 · 3 answers · asked by dominic p 1

It says it's 5 animal, they focus on the Snake, Tiger, Monkey, Dragon, and Crane

http://www.ucc.ie/kungfu/ucc_pictures_seminar.htm

There are seminar pics there

Go here for the main page
http://www.ucc.ie/kungfu/index.htm

Thanks

2007-09-28 07:10:30 · 2 answers · asked by rkB 2

If so what is your most persuasive experience of it?

2007-09-28 06:11:44 · 15 answers · asked by mesun1408 6

I practice Isshinryu Karate, which is quickly learned, traditional (8 kata) but still effective with strong and unique striking techniques as well as some torite. (grab, pull and attack)

2007-09-28 06:07:01 · 13 answers · asked by Anonymous

Hello, I am wanting to learn self defence however i dont know what to do, can you help me by telling me your views on the best self defence to learn? thanks

2007-09-28 04:54:05 · 25 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-09-28 02:31:33 · 15 answers · asked by Munk,Punk 1

Im curious to others opinions if you think you can actually learn MA or self defense well enough to be effective on the street without having a former teacher?

2007-09-27 12:58:08 · 18 answers · asked by Legend Gates Shotokan Karate 7

is possible for a "regular" person with some physical limitations (can't do hard physical training like those of the shaolin monks due to a car accident) learn to do things like moving objects with its mind? yes, like Darth Vader!

2007-09-27 12:50:23 · 11 answers · asked by alejandro_levi 1

2007-09-27 12:12:02 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous

My boys are 6 and 8. They have no experience in any type of martial art but they are both very interested in the idea. The neighboring town's YMCA is offering both classes. The one most convenient for my schedule happens to be Tae Kwon Do since it's on the weekend and is held only once a week, as opposed to the Jujitsu which is twice a week on Monday and Wednesday. I don't know the difference between the two practices and therefore don't know which is best for kids - especially since they are beginners. Any thoughts?

2007-09-27 11:24:01 · 19 answers · asked by pookiemct07 5

if someone punches you, your not exactly going to let them your going to get a bit worked up, so how would you keep a calm head when you fight
and if you punch someone hard in the face eg forehead or cheek hard enough it surely will reslut in a ko

thanks

2007-09-27 08:48:00 · 13 answers · asked by Anonymous

im 15 and want to take martial arts, i have no experience in it, where should i go or what site should i look up to take martial arts classes?

2007-09-27 08:39:57 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous

is it true that someone who takes martial arts and is good at it is deadly? that they can do a sweeping kick that could make the victim fall on his neck?

2007-09-27 08:32:21 · 16 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-09-27 07:32:53 · 14 answers · asked by Coop 1