Martial Arts

Different schools have different curriculums, and different requirements for blackbelt. I think it's beneficial for kids to study many martial arts, but how young is too young to have a blackbelt? Many styles don't allow anyone below 18, and on the other extreme I've seen 8 year old blackbelts at other schools.

2007-09-22 05:05:02 · 14 answers · asked by Anonymous

My opinions...

Chuck Liddell vs Kieth Jardine.

I think Chuck will win this for sure,Chuck is a monster and when he loses a fight, on his return he will beat anyone.

Shogun Rua vs Forest Griffin

I think Shogun is going to get this one. I love Forest, hes one of my favorites but i don't think he can beat Shogun.
I hope that Forest proves me wrong and wins.

To be honest i don't know the dudes in the last fight properly so ill let you decide.

Diego Sanchez vs John Fitch

2007-09-22 01:41:25 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous

Well since MCMAP was just displayed on The Human Weapon, how long do you think it'll take before people are going to come here (yahoo answers) looking for a place that teaches MCMAP, and if its an "effective" martial arts? I'm taking all bets. Lets see who wins.

2007-09-21 20:49:03 · 8 answers · asked by Cnote 6

Does it really make a difference in a fight or would it be better to have some fat to absorb some of the impact of a body shot?

2007-09-21 20:22:46 · 16 answers · asked by Anonymous

In close range I look at the chest, at farther range (where a kick is more likely)I look at their abdomen.... But I really dont focus my eyes at any one point.... But if I catch someone following my eyes I will make them pay.... I.E. 1.Look low, hit low, 2.look high hit high, 3.look low hit high, 4.look high hit low, 5.look high hit high... usually 1 and 2 miss (for a set-up) 3 and 4 land, 5 lands easily because hey are so confused.... I see many people saying keep eye conact, and I couldnt imagine anyone teaching his way.... your thoughts please???

2007-09-21 19:05:23 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous

For instance,

The Art of War
Five Rings
Bruce Lee's TAo of Jeet Kune Do etc.

2007-09-21 19:02:38 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous

My cousin told me that Hapkido is like a cross between TKD and Aikido, it includes kicks similar of TKD and grapples, locks reminiscence of Aikido, I just want to know which is better, to learn Hapkido or learn both TKD and Aikido.

2007-09-21 18:28:49 · 6 answers · asked by evan_jb 3

Dim Mak is th 'Touch of Death' martial arts. How do i learn it?

2007-09-21 15:52:00 · 24 answers · asked by tio_bobo 1

I recently started kickboxing and I have trouble balancing when I kick and I was wondering what excersises I could do to improve my balance?

2007-09-21 15:24:09 · 5 answers · asked by unomas 1

he has worked with me privatley a couple of times and last time it felt like he was going to kiss me and just then another instructor walked in unexpectedly. I have a serious attration to him and I belive he feels the same way. If I were to date him would he get in trouble. I can't really ask anybody there without making it obvious, and I don't want to ask him and put him between a rock and a hard place.

2007-09-21 14:51:52 · 22 answers · asked by carrie l 1

2007-09-21 13:49:03 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous

I'm pretty good at sparring in karate, but I can't seem to block off kicks from my opponent. I learned how to spin the kick around once but that was years and years ago, I can't remember at all. Can anybody offer some advice?

2007-09-21 13:47:23 · 14 answers · asked by Anonymous

Obviously they are not going to tell you that you suck, because you are paying. And if you are good at what you're doing they aren't going to help you develop a big ego about it. So how do you know what your sensei thinks of your skills?
Responses appreciated, especially from the senseis who regularly contribute.
Thanks!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

2007-09-21 07:11:35 · 10 answers · asked by Sapphire444 2

how to make a self made weapon that can be used to defend one self?

2007-09-21 06:02:03 · 9 answers · asked by j441167 3

Many karate schools start at 6, while others 12, and still others only teach adults. What is too young? At what age will kids receive any benefit from martial arts study? At what age will the senseis feel comfortable enough to teach good combat technique?

2007-09-21 04:38:36 · 15 answers · asked by Anonymous

I'd like my son to get to learn a martial art. My local centre has courses in karate and tia kwando for children. Could someone tell me what the difference is between them and what would be suitable bearing in mind he's only 5??

2007-09-21 03:47:48 · 19 answers · asked by Anonymous

Its one of my top 10 things to do, and that is to attend a UFC event. Now I know that good seats are pretty expensive and the cheap ones are so high that I could probably barely see the matches that happen that night. Does anyone know or have a way for me to be able to view the event at the Honda Center in Anaheim at a very cheap price or even for free? How can I make this goal happen and not have to worry about going broke?

2007-09-20 14:52:54 · 2 answers · asked by Jimsenite 2

I put in a request through a "Yahoo Answers Team"
Staff member.
It will help if a lot if we all make request like the one below.

Hello,
We are a group that enjoys the Martial Arts category.
Here we are in 2007,how things have changed in the last 20 years.
Major changes in sport Martial Arts have brought about two groups of followers.One group is interested
in "Traditional" Martial Arts,the other in today's sport
"Mixed Martial Arts",MMA for short.
These competitions are beamed around the world
via satelite and cable,the size of the viewing audience is "Huge".
We suggest a "Sub" category for MMA,or when you click on Martial Arts you have a choice of :
"Traditional" or "MMA"
Let me know if you can help,
Jim

Note:People like me that like both can answer questions in both categories.

Look a few inches to the left,Football has "4" "Sub Categories"

2007-09-20 11:30:06 · 10 answers · asked by ? 6

I am currently a white belt in Taekwondo. I am testing tomorrow for my Low Yellow belt, I am already doing knuckle push-ups. But I do them on my knees. My instructor says that only females can do the push-ups on their knees. But I want to get stronger. I have checked out a DVD from the library called Fat burning kickboxing workout. Should I be watching the DVD and do you think it will help me with my taekwondo? I weight 167 lbs I am 5 ft 2 inches. And I am 22 years old. I just started taekwondo about 3 months ago. How can i be more cempetitive during my tournaments? I have a tournament coming up on saturday which I am going to attend. I wont be sparring until I am a yellow belt. And I will be doing my form and one steps. I don't want to keep doing push-ups on my knees i want to be able to do them with out being on my knees

2007-09-20 08:55:45 · 5 answers · asked by ? 5

Anyone know what im talking about? I heard a guy got punched, he acted shooked up and played possum a little and when his opponent approached, he knocked him out, if you can link the video you get 10 points!!

2007-09-20 06:14:57 · 8 answers · asked by raffy b baby 2

Does anyone have anymore information to add about this or any opinions?
About some video's called the underground and a new movie The Challenge here is what is written "king of the street" vs Dustin Etan 1996 Martial Arts fighters in the mid 90's gathered to fight at abandoned buildings throughout upstate New York, from Albany and Schenectady to Syracuse. A new Movie is based on these events called "The Challenge" The film is set in Syracuse, New York
http://video.google.com/videoplay?docid=1195131292035697095

2007-09-20 04:22:06 · 2 answers · asked by taekwonKid 1

Muhammad Ali, Dan Gable, Bruce Lee, Ufc fighters, and all of these.

2007-09-20 01:28:40 · 9 answers · asked by What for 1

2007-09-20 01:23:05 · 3 answers · asked by What for 1

I know a lot of martial arts require a certain degree of flexibility. I can do most kicks, but their are certain positions I just can do. I can't even sit Indian style and I cannot turn my feet outward at all.. I can make them straight but its not comfortable

2007-09-19 17:52:33 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous

I was thinking of joining a Wushu Team (martial arts team) but im sure the training will eventually require me to get down on the splits. I am almost 16 years old and im not sure if it's just a bit too late to bring my splits down. Of course the sooner that I could have stretched the past few years I may have gotten them down sooner but I still hope I can as of now. Can anyone give me some tips on how to do the foward splits because I have no idea of how to begin. I want to know how long I need to stretch everyday, what type of stretches, and how long is it going to take for me to get all the way down (The sooner the better). Also I have a container of protein that is like powder that u mix with water/ milk together. Since im stretching my muscles, does anyone think it may be useful?

2007-09-19 14:27:32 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous

And this is pretty natural, as popular Kung Fu movies often pit one style (or School of Thought) against another to prove which is better. (Like Crane against Tiger Claw)
Perhaps a better question might be, how do you tell if the sensei at a dojo is any good.
Or perhaps you too believe style is more important than the individual dojo.

* Is School more important than Teacher, or Sensei more important than Style?
If "Teacher" is more important, what qualities do you look for? If "School" is more important, what style is best?

2007-09-19 14:14:11 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous

I believe that a child does not have the mature mind and physical skills to obtain a black belt in ANY martial art. I practice a couple of martial arts - mostly Judo and Jui jitsu, but I think that unless you can physicaly practice your art , eg. full contact, I don't think you have learnt all you need to know and thus a black belt should not be given.

2007-09-19 13:04:19 · 27 answers · asked by Anonymous

I need something to do after school. So should I take karate or tae kwon do?

2007-09-19 10:14:59 · 27 answers · asked by Anonymous

My son is 9 years old. He has slight trouble with his fine and gross motor skills. My husband and I would like to enroll him in a form of martial arts that can help work with the areas needing improvment. We would also like for him to be able to socialize and make friends from the class. What form of martial arts do you recommend and why?

2007-09-19 08:05:34 · 15 answers · asked by MamaX2 3

Do you actually think it legitimizes the answer. No one on this forum can check or verify lineage. does a 9th, 8th , 7th dan really make a difference on the web? All in all, are these bragers really what they say they are? if so, should i start making up junk to add to my answers so that i might sound better than the other fool with all that experiance...... ;)

2007-09-19 06:52:20 · 12 answers · asked by mike c 2