Martial Arts

in picture form would be good

2007-09-16 18:17:24 · 4 answers · asked by gothgoddess_3 2

Been doing karate for a little while now and would like to know what the whole thing of bowing and saying 'ush' at the start of the session is all about and where it came from. My instructor said it's all to do with respect, but I would like to know more if anyone can help

2007-09-16 16:39:54 · 13 answers · asked by lilly689 2

With the internet now, you can easily look up his life history and phsyical/mental feats. Go to his wikipedia page, scrool down a little, and you can get a list.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bruce_Lee

Yet I was browsing many martial arts forums and with those popular "best martial artists ever" threads. Anyone who nominated Bruce Lee was flamed.

Whats the deal?

2007-09-16 15:27:12 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous

i live in new york( bronx) and i want to sign up for amature mma fights but i dont know anyplace that i can sign up in. Does anyone know of any place(s) that i can go to or any advice anyone can give me.

2007-09-16 14:08:24 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous

I have huge shoulders & bones already and I am still growing so I don't want to make them larger or become really bulky. Also since I am still growing I don't want the muscles to tighten through martial arts and now grow anymore!
I want to attend because I've always been interested in martial arts, and I'm willing to put in an hour a day of practice and more for when there is class.
My knee is quite weak and I would like a lighter, more flexible type of martial arts, not like the kind where size does matter.
Please help !
also, I am a girl.

2007-09-16 14:05:25 · 7 answers · asked by acx d 1

can someone give me a site? i would prefer a site with a video.

2007-09-16 13:59:09 · 3 answers · asked by Fire-Fly 1

I be stretching everyday,but yet my legs is STILL too stiff to do my kicks!!!!
I'm 33 1/2 years old(But i dont think that has nothin to do with it)

2007-09-16 13:01:44 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-09-16 10:23:51 · 14 answers · asked by Anonymous

when sparring do you have a set tacticve planned or do you go with the flow, i would like to conterattack but im to slow, and when your going toe to toe with someone do you use the bob and weave method or do you you counterattack.
when going toe to toe i feel very unsafe i normaly feel my opponent out with some jabs and then maybe some flurryes

and one final thing do you train to music, is that okay so when your shadow sparring can you listnen to music
and how do you get ur hands faster, i am not rich and cant afford weights, what tools can i use around the house to increase hand speed eg filled up milk cartans
and i dont have a heavy bag

thanks

2007-09-16 09:44:59 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous

I've seen him in some pretty violent fights. I have seen him fight guys who abushed him. I've seen him fight people with weapons. I have seen him men much larger than him. And I have seen him fight multiple people at once. Was there anyone in the world during that time that could have kicked his butt? I personally don't think so.

2007-09-16 09:32:41 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous

Is it your natuaral frame?Do you eat more to gain weight or do you eat less to gain weight?

Im comfuse because when i watch boxing,kick boxing or martial arts I see fighters try to lose weight.Your weight can be your bone structure,fat,or muscles.Most of the time i see them trying to lose weight and some are fat like bobb sapp and buterbea.Could some one who is a coach in that stuff or a fighter who competes explain to me how it works?

2007-09-16 08:02:55 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-09-16 07:16:15 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-09-16 06:52:01 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous

ineed help of improving my jiu jitsu for a tournament in october i only have 1 lesson a week and im white belt any help

2007-09-16 05:43:02 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous

if you get in any real street fight, or any other fight (not tournaments)

is there any rules? like no eye poking or kick in the groins.. or is that just an unwritten street fighting rule?

2007-09-16 02:56:00 · 21 answers · asked by Anonymous

I cant handstand, how long will it take if i practice, going against wall / strengthening first, etc..

2007-09-15 23:59:57 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous

If I get hit in a fight I'd probably hit them back as hard and quickly as I can before the pain kicks in, what do you think you would do?

2007-09-15 21:58:37 · 15 answers · asked by Anonymous

i've been practicing shotokan karate-do for 11 months and i still have problems with age uke, my teacher says that something's wrong with it. how can i correct it? i've got problems with ushiro geri too. i sometimes loose my balance. is there any way to practice not to loose my balance? help...

2007-09-15 21:27:31 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous

I'm about to start karate classes again. I've been lifting some weights for about a year and a half though. Do I stop if I really want to get into karate? I heard you lose your flexiblity if you do this?

2007-09-15 19:59:40 · 16 answers · asked by Anonymous

I am interested in learning the origins of Preying Mantis Kung fu. How did the Preying Mantis come to be associated with this style? Where can I find more info on why they chose to name it this? Thank you in advance!

2007-09-15 13:56:57 · 4 answers · asked by bookdevotee 2

Also show the other Exclusive MA.

2007-09-15 13:42:47 · 3 answers · asked by ghtyjyum 1

With his fiercesome determination was this TOO MUCH for his body.

2007-09-15 08:53:48 · 19 answers · asked by wolfmettle 3

I've seen people do breaking techniques where they break the last board in a set but not the first one..What is this energy and is it real or just a gimmick? Also does it add more power of more destructive power to kicks and punches?

2007-09-15 05:19:14 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-09-15 05:08:34 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous

hi everyone,
i was watching the movie Ong Bak and it was amazing, i am thinking about doing Muay Thai classes and was wondering if you learnt all those moves or if they were just the work of hollywood stunt men, also can anyone tell me more about Muay Thai and what to expect as a beginner.

2007-09-15 00:57:33 · 4 answers · asked by jbriant399 1

Will Kimbo Slice beating a very past his prime boxer and a very past his prime 1 dimensional MMA fighter really make him think he is for real in the MMA world? Sure the guy can punch, but he should stick with fighting bums on the street. If he thinks he is for real, and wants to make a name for himself......Wouldn't he be better off fighting real MMA fighters, even if he just starts by fighting journeymen with poor records?!

2007-09-14 23:02:44 · 5 answers · asked by Sam H 4

how to cultivate and ground

2007-09-14 16:26:35 · 5 answers · asked by mykelti b 1

2007-09-14 16:26:16 · 24 answers · asked by nina del barrio fino 516~Fo Sho~ 2

I am currently in Tae Kwon do. I lost 3 lbs. My goal is to get back down to 125 or 130 lbs. What else can i do to help me lose more weight?

2007-09-14 16:01:51 · 10 answers · asked by ? 5

Give facts when answering this question! I don't want a silly answer such as "Bruce Lee could jump over a skyscraper with no legs!"

I already seen the video of him doing it, BUT then again I saw Criss Angel walk on water! And I think we can all agree Criss Angel can't REALLY walk on water!

Actually it looked like he pushed the guy who was standing COMPLETELY straight and the guy lost balance. Plus the guy was a willing partner!

2007-09-14 14:55:07 · 16 answers · asked by Boomer 3