Martial Arts

Is Fedor really as great as everyone thought? Maybe he is heavy on illegal substances? Maybe Couture beats? After the dismal showing of the pride fighters you really have to wonder how great Fedor really is?

2007-09-24 06:26:03 · 5 answers · asked by Bruce Tzu 5

I am writing a thesis and am looking for resources for it. Any one have any good sites or information of these two? I know the kata, but I want to be very detailed in my thesis on the bunkai of them and not just what i already know as a Sandan. Thanks

2007-09-24 06:18:06 · 3 answers · asked by Legend Gates Shotokan Karate 7

From my point of view, TKD is a very effective martial arts, legs have more power and cover more distance than fists so TKD kicks can cripple an opponent easily. However there are some critics about TKD that doubts about its street effectiveness, I never use my TKD skills in real life, so i don't know about it. Do you think TKD is effective in a street fight, especially for those who has applied TKD in a real street fight? In street fight, i mean that you are fighting someone who doesn't have any MA experience (common brawler) although he looks tough.

2007-09-24 02:02:20 · 12 answers · asked by evan_jb 3

2007-09-24 00:19:01 · 20 answers · asked by marc2588 1

is there any thing after 10th degree black belt like in kung fu

2007-09-23 19:04:40 · 9 answers · asked by twatal 1

Does anyone know a good jeet kune do academy, institute, dojo ect I can go to. With the original concept of jeet keen do?
Can you tell me the closest ones you know incase you know one closer then the results I have found thanks. I live in washington heights, NY manhattan

2007-09-23 17:09:03 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous

i would like ideas for this because i am seriously thinking about coming out with a line. just brainstorming right now. any kinda ideas would be appreciated.

2007-09-23 16:35:23 · 9 answers · asked by grunt's wife 3

When kicking the bag at the gym, i find i put everything into it, and the recovery is therfor slow... After doing the thai (roundhouse) kick, on the bag, do you snap your foot back to recover? When I do this, I find it has a lot less power, any tips/ideas would be gr8... (RE: thai boxing perspective pls, I am former mui thai, not karate/etc...)
Thanks! :o)

2007-09-23 14:16:51 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous

i have praticed with both and in my opinion the vertical punch is better. i know i can go faster and add more power. with the stright punch i either hurt my wrist or dont get enough speed and power.

what are your thought?

2007-09-23 13:47:35 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous

My brother and soon-to-be sweet angel of a husband are debating over martial arts. They both won't stop until they have an answer. Both believe in hard-driven facts. So, if they don't have facts they won't stop. They're out for blood. Please, someone help my poor ears. :)

2007-09-23 12:52:55 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-09-23 12:20:19 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous

Its been famous for ages but I just can't seem to find any evidence where Kung Fu has really shined in all its glory that its hyped up to be. The only art that redeems itself for me is Wing Chun, which is very effective in a fight, especially punches down the centerline in a straightline.

But what about Choy Li Fut? Praying Mantis? Eagle style? Five Animals?

I've been such a Kung Fu addict (not the movie type) for so long that I find it frustrating how a simple search of Muay Thai on YouTube can produce dozens of amazing fight videos but a Kung Fu search has only a few real fight scenes. More of them loosing then winning too.

Whats the deal, Kung Fu?

2007-09-23 11:38:09 · 14 answers · asked by Anonymous

he had to win this fight and he didn't. what can he possibly say now. is liddell done now?

2007-09-23 10:36:48 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous

how much does this dam thing weigh? 550 lbs?

http://youtube.com/watch?v=V5fIj0ECjPM&mode=related&search=

2007-09-23 09:50:18 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-09-23 09:48:03 · 7 answers · asked by Robert 2

2007-09-23 09:37:06 · 4 answers · asked by vnv_nation_22x 1

I am interested in taking JKD classes as Im a security guard and will one day be put in the situation where I need to defend myself. Does anyone know where I can take JKD classes near surrey that dont cost an arm and a leg ???

2007-09-23 09:07:55 · 1 answers · asked by wolffen5 2

i bought 4 kg hand weights to strengthn speed,
that is about 9-10 lbs in american terms
are they good, im 14 and wonder if i bought the wrong ones, they are good as it takes strenght

2007-09-23 04:14:47 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous

i have spoken to 5 different military instructors and they said that it is "proven" more effective than wrestling?
i asked them you dont wear gis. and they said that soilders were uniforms, coats, sweaters, and that the throw a lot without them.
so why does the military use judo over wrestling? like how is there a big difference?

2007-09-23 04:14:03 · 14 answers · asked by Anonymous

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dZhcm6EPAPk

This is at the end of the dude's nidan test. The test is 2 hours long and then he has to show technical skill against random attacks though not in a full contact manner of course. I recorded the vid and he did pass the test.

The test itself is essentially a formality because of the many pre-tests but it is not a cakewalk.

2007-09-23 03:25:38 · 12 answers · asked by R. Lee 3

http://www.elftown.com/wiki.html?name=Pauly%20the%20Anthro-Dragon

2007-09-23 00:44:46 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous

If you could find some real fighters on here into MMA, would you fight them?

2007-09-22 23:42:20 · 5 answers · asked by Bishop David F. Milne DD 3

2007-09-22 23:06:13 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous

so i was watching some dudes fight on youtube. whats the most effective way of taking someone out? I've seen people take numerous elbows to their face and they dont go down. I've seen people get their nose broken but they keep going... seems like humans can really endure hits and they are same wieght class about 170 pounds.

so i'm thinking like superman punching someone in the throat or when you get them down, repeatedly kick their face??

I'm not saying this to beat someone up, i just want to know what is effective and what isn't because wheat I thought was effective actually doesn't look like it.. thanks =D

2007-09-22 15:42:59 · 15 answers · asked by anonymous 2

I'm planning on starting a regiment that involves training in water, and some technique training with weights
I have ankle weights, and a vest. They're ok, but I know the ankle/wrist weights aren't good on the joints when you strike (Though dumbells work ok in the right hands), and the added weight on my torso area is better for things such as pushups than striking for example.

I was just wondering: Does anyone know of any weights specifically meant for martial arts techniques, or a suit of some sort? If you do: Does it work the entire limb equally?

2007-09-22 13:46:23 · 3 answers · asked by Kenshiro 5

My friend does martial arts and I went to see him (really bored) and they were doing this thing with a string that had like a small weight on it and the were swinging it, well i forgot about it until now, do you know what its called?

2007-09-22 13:20:41 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous

I remember that Hoyce Gracie guy used to kick everyone's butt with submission holds. Now it's all wigger type of people like Chuck Lidell. This isn't a sport. It's 2 idiots who get in a cage and kick each others butts. All these guys are knuckleheads and on roids. Put them on skates, and any hockey player would take them down, put them in a real ring, and any pro boxer would take them down. These guys are just the loser bullies who we grew up with in school. I can't wait for the day when someone actually dies in the ring so they will finally put an end to this barbaric "sport" This isn't a sport, it's the modern day Gladiator. Put them in a ring with a Tiger like Russell Crowe and lets see who wins. Mark my words, the day someone dies in the ring or because of injuries sustained, is the day this "sport" will be shut down. It's a step up from dog fighting. Michael Vick should try out to be a UFC fighter, since his days of football are over.

2007-09-22 09:19:45 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous

please im 14 and realy need your help!
are wieghts any good, like hand weights
i am thinking of getting them tomoworw and need ur advice
and what kg should i get

what do hand weights do, do they make u faster and stronger

2007-09-22 08:51:32 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous

I understand you get what you pay for so i've decided to stay away from some places because while they are cheap they don't seem very good. I'm 19 yrs old and have no kind of past martial arts experience. I'm looking for adult begginer classes preferably in manhattan. I don't really plan on seeing it thee whole way through. I'm just looking to move up a couple belts and feel like i can defend myself. After which belt would i most likely be able to succefully defend myself against would be attackers on the street? I'm not looking to be a black belt just do a year or two or however long it would take me to have the skill necessary to fend off attacker.

2007-09-22 08:07:56 · 3 answers · asked by CG 1

2007-09-22 06:21:36 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous