Martial Arts

Can anyone give me a clear concise difference?

2007-09-04 14:09:06 · 7 answers · asked by atomzer0 6

in mma/ kickboxing/ muay thai.......please be detailed

2007-09-04 12:39:16 · 9 answers · asked by superdaveard 2

I was considering doing karate. What is it like? Is it fun? Is it embarrasing?

2007-09-04 12:08:46 · 11 answers · asked by koalaswallas 1

a biography also wouldint hurt

2007-09-04 11:58:41 · 1 answers · asked by Anonymous

In the book of five rings, Musashi talks about maintaining a combat stance all throughout your life? How does this combat stance look? The first one to get me a video of the combat stance will win 10 points automatically!

2007-09-04 06:25:03 · 8 answers · asked by maguathehearteater 1

I have recently become fascinated with self-improvement and martial arts and would like to explore some styles.

I have done Tae Kwon Do for over 6 years, but I feel that in my current dojo there is a lack of competition and ways to test myself.

I was researching Wing Chun and I am now very interested in the style and it's philosophies. I have found a Sifu who I think might be very good as he trained directly under Sifu Lo Man Kam, and believes that the key to using Wing Chun in a fight successfully is the mastery of and knowing when to be soft or hard. So I am going to take a look into this school this Thursday and I am looking forward to it very much.

However I still have a thirst for more. What is another style that would cover for all the weaknesses within my base of Tae Kwon Do and my new fascination with Wing Chun?

2007-09-03 23:17:58 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous

1. Joe Lewis vs Bruce Lee (Chinese)
2. Benny Urquidez vs Mas Oyama (Japanese)
3. Don Wilson vs Cung Le (Vietnamese)
4. Billy Banks vs Hong Man Choi (Korean)
4. Chuck Norris vs Tony Jaa (Thai)
5. Steven Seagall vs Joyce Gracies (Brazil)
6. Jean Claude Van Damme vs Manny Pacquiao (Phillipines)
7. Randy Couture vs Fedor Emelienko (Russia)

2007-09-03 20:38:35 · 12 answers · asked by gannoway 6

I found out that my girlfriend was cheating on me with her ex boyfriend. I wasn't thinking but I I told him that he had better back off, he said " Or what?" I told him that I was going to kick his ***. I don't know what I got myself into because this guy is a black belt in karate and told me that he would fight me tomorrow, no weapons just hand to hand. I said okay, you're dead. I am actually really scared because I know this dude could chew me up and spit me out. If I cancel the fight, he will think I am a coward. What should I do? I don't want to get hurt, I was just running my mouth.

2007-09-03 17:37:00 · 33 answers · asked by Anonymous

we get a free UFC event.. with a championship bout... we get Fight Night.. also free :) we get another UFC in late September. the only drawback is Crippler wussing out on facing Swick on fight night :/

2007-09-03 16:00:24 · 14 answers · asked by Anonymous

I want to know an effective way of training my reflexes so that when a punch, kick, whatever comes at me, I can react much quicker then I do now. I already practice blocking technics and such so that they can become second nature, but they don't do anything if i can't use them quick enough when needed (be it sparring or in a real fight).

Notice: i dont have anyone to train with so I'm looking for ways to train by myself.

2007-09-03 15:55:49 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous

what the hell is an mcdojo and why do ppl say it so bad plz help

2007-09-03 10:32:20 · 8 answers · asked by war 2

ng him?
He didnt see me but i see him and he does not know so i strike him on the head with any object in the house he might end up dead or in a coma and thats not what i want i want to knock him out and call the police to come and arrest him.What area of the head shold i strike.Near his neck,on the top of the head,the area near the ear.were exactily?

2007-09-03 10:03:36 · 17 answers · asked by Anonymous

I'm 5'10" and weigh 205 pounds. I lift almost every day so I am mostly muscular. I know these factors can make or break you in a fight, so those out there with a lot of fighting experience please tell me my advantages and disadvantages. Thank you.

2007-09-03 04:40:16 · 18 answers · asked by Anonymous

Hi there. I've recently decided to get back into shape, and I'm soon going to be hitting the gym again and improve my fitness and build up muscle. In addition to normal weight training and cardio, I wish to take up a martial art to help me in these goals, as well as have the potential for self-defense.

My university's Athletics Union offers the following clubs:
Judo
Karate
Mixed Martial Arts and Appled Defence
Muay Thai
Ninjutsu
Tukong Moosul

I'm a very tall guy with a reasonably large frame, but who at present doesn't have much muscle. What would be most suitable for me in your opinions. I know most people will name their own discipline as being the best, but I'd like to hear some opinions in any case.

Thanks in advance.

2007-09-03 04:10:11 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous

I can do high front kicks easily but for some reason when i try doing a sidekick my leg can not go high and i get a clicking sound in my hip

2007-09-03 03:28:12 · 12 answers · asked by viv_ry 2

Well, we all know that you get different types of blows. Which is more damaging though? I hear people saying punch 'through' the opponent, while others just 'snap' at it. Some want to penetrate '2 inches' into it.

Basically, whats the most damaging, and why? If it's also the same amount of force, would the amount of energy and power transferred be different too?

2007-09-02 23:00:01 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous

Batman's batarangs kick-azz and I know they are suppose to be a combination of a boomerang and a shurikens. What other personal weapons are similar or could be used in a similar fashion?

2007-09-02 18:24:20 · 3 answers · asked by Yahoo Sucks 5

It's true, Fedor has signed a UFC contract. He will be making 1.8 million per fight and is locked in for 4 fights at this point. He is being allowed to compete in sambo competitions, but the Russian co-promotion with UFC is not happening. Fedor's management was upset about that, but Fedor himself insisted on the contract anyway because he wanted to fight where they had the biggest concentration of the best of MMA HW's.

I am not even going to bother posting this to Sherdog, I was flamed way too much last time I broke news and didn't appreciate it. I'm sure this will make it there soon though. The official announcement will be made right before the main event of UFC 75.
In case you didn't know, BobSappFan broke the news that the UFC purchased Pride, which Dana White denied, but a few weeks later the announcement was made.

2007-09-02 14:47:05 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous

I'm an average none fat some muscle from work kind of guy i like old school work out u kno push ups and pull up bars(how many should i do for muscle inprovment no huge muscle count just toned). How do i get a strong punch and faster swing incase i need to defend myself.

2007-09-02 14:23:25 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous

wat are your picks and predictions for the main card fights of ufc 76 dont be scared to ramble on or go into detail because thats what im looking for

2007-09-02 14:09:21 · 6 answers · asked by no photo 1

First round – shitei or sentei kata
Second round – sentei or tokui kata
Third round – sentei or tokui kata
What? Do any of these relate to the Heian katas? Should I enter a competition if I don't even know the answer to this question? Or is the exercise in team spirit worthy of the humiliation? Just kidding on that last one

2007-09-02 11:30:00 · 7 answers · asked by northcarrlight 6

Like say if you were to get into a bar fight with a group of drunks that disrespect your girl. I'm not a drinker so I'll always be sober.

2007-09-02 10:54:52 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-09-02 10:13:21 · 12 answers · asked by Bill W 【ツ】 6

after seeing krav maga on the human weapon, it actualy shows how innafective bjj is and maybe judo is on the self defence side
i did bjj and loved it but now i start to see that you dont realy want to go to the ground with your opponent if they have a knife
that mma fighter would have been killed

i like judo, i think its a good sport, if judo does strikes i think it would be a great martial art if it dosent already include strikes
whats your opinoin, so in fact karate and kung fu actualy do have a good grip on self defence apart from taekwondo which is utter bullshido

thanks

2007-09-02 08:19:17 · 13 answers · asked by Anonymous

Like if they when trying too pin you down in order to get direct face punches

2007-09-02 07:50:24 · 17 answers · asked by so_krispy411 1

No ball kicking or eye poking.

2007-09-02 07:30:17 · 11 answers · asked by purplepurplesage 1

I always hear it in questions but I be lost.

2007-09-02 07:17:35 · 6 answers · asked by Mr.Cooler 2

What's the fastest you've seen someone earn a black belt as well?

2007-09-02 04:12:24 · 13 answers · asked by Anonymous

please actual competitors answer , unless you study this type of thing

2007-09-02 03:17:49 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous

How do you experienced street fighters deal with the so called HeadHunters (fighters that go ONLY for punches in the head and nothing else).

2007-09-02 01:43:48 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous