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Question:"Small Gift for 8th degree Sensei"
My son and I have been invited to meet an 8th degree Sensei, visiting my son's instructor. My son will not be in his Gi, but others will have a special class with the visitng teacher. Is it proper to present this 8th degree Sensei with a small gift when we meet him? Thank you for any information you can give me. Debbie
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Question:"Looking for Kajukenpo or Kenpo Karate in Toronto"
Dear sir, I like to learn Kajukenpo or Kenpo Karate and I live
in Toronto. Are there any clubs nearby? Please reply,
Taekwondo_Thomas@rogers.com
Thomas
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Question:"Pak Mei Tiger Fork by Master Yiu Ng" (Published by Paul Crompton)
I am looking for this book.
garwonko@southwind.net
Can anyone help me locate a copy that I can purchase, please.
Thanking you in advance,
Sifu Ga Ko
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Question:"Newmarket Ontario Hapkido School"
Hi..
ronbaik@hotmail.com
I'm trying to find a place where they teach Hapkido
in Newmarket Ontario.
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Question:"Self Defense School"
Thanks for the oppotunity to ask a question....I'm looking for a
M.A. that will teach me a few self defense techniques but teach them
over and over again so that I become proficient in them. For the last 2
years I've tried three different M.A. programs . They've all been
great...but very soon into the training we start running down a foot long
menu. I"m in good shape thanks to my training....but too many moves
confuses things . I train to stay in shape but also for self defense
purposes. I hope you can give me some ideas. Thank you very much. Dennis
Dennis - patmccole7@aol.com
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Question:"Female only Wing Chun in London"
I need to find either a female only wing chun training centre in London
or a female wing chun instructor. Can someone help?
Sheila - skk99@ic.ac.uk
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Question:"Kenpo Karate in Geneva"
Please, I need to Know on where place I can practice American
Kenpo Karate in Geneva, Swisserland.
I live in Venezuela, South America, but I will be move to geneva in
three weeks.
I obtain de advanced green degree so I want to continued my karate
carreer.
Thanks.
Reinaldo Boada - reiboada@hotmail.com
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Question:"Fundamentals of Jeet Kun Do"
What are the fundamentals of Jeet Kun Do?
Mariam - mariamlari@hotmail.com
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Question:"10 belt system"
What are the correct Japanese names for yellow, gold, orange, purple, blue,
green and red belts? I understand that go kyu is yellow or Ro kyu is purple. Are
they correct? What are the others? Should it be Jo kyu for yellow and count down
from 10?
Vanessa - whitetiger2325@msn.com
Many people neglect stretching but it is one of the most important
aspects of your kicking.
The more flexible you are, the stronger your kicks will be, and they will look a lot better also. Also with flexibility comes speed and that is another important thing to have!
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Question:"angle down round kick"
Question: I am a 38 year old student of Martial Arts (a karate and tae kwon do
combination). At my age, training is a challenge, but I hope to earn my black
belt by the time I am 40 (!).
My studio is good, but occasionally a technique will go by that I have not
properly learned. In this case, I am required to know an "angle down round
kick." Any help would be welcome. To do it properly - I may lack proper
physical conditioning at the present - it appears one must kick high, then
re-direct the kick to strike a lower target. I have only seen a few advanced
black belts pull this off effectively, but would like to better understand the
basics of this technique. Thanks!
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Question:"Powerful Legs"
Question: I am 6'6" and have very powerful legs, and I have been looking for a
particular style to study and practice using mainly kicking movements. What
style would you suggest?--Eric
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SUGGESTION:"Powerful Legs"
Author:Webmaster
My suggestion is that if you are looking for an art that emphasizes kicking that Tae Kwon-Do would be an excellent idea. Particularly "WTF" style.
Question:"Nibiryu Ryu No Jo meaning?"
Question: I am trying to find the meaning of the kata nibiryu Ryu No Jo.
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SUGGESTION:"nibiryu Ryu No Jo meaning?"
Author:Greg Dowd
I believe the meaning for Nibiryu Ryu No Jo is ascending descending dragon.
Question:"silum or sillum?"
Question: Is there such a style as silum or sillum, or am mistaking by father's pronunciation of silat? If there is such a style, please forward any
information about it. Thank you.
Andrew A. julio@goodnet.com
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SUGGESTION:"silum or sillum?"
"Sillum" may be the correct word you are looking for, but it is spelled
"sil lum". This is the Cantenese equivelent to the more popular word "shaolin",
which is manderin. These are the two most used languages in China, Manderin
being the one most used.
Glenn Luscher- longsigung@aol.com
Question:"Breaking Stand"
Question:Has anybody got the plans to a board breaking stand (horse) the type that hold boards/bricks vertically (ie so can be used for kick or punch not just a downward strike) That I can make out of wood??
Paul Corbett groupsystems@sbmg.co.uk
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Question:"Jidokwan History"
Question:What is the complete history of Jidokwan?
Thank you.
Lucas lukeballinger@hotmail.com
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Question:"silat forms"
Question: I have heard that forms of silat are one of the most effective forms of martial arts. I would very much like your oppinion on the style and if you know of anyone who teaches it in ohio or close to ohio I would appreciate the information greatly.
Thank you,Adam Drumrrr16@aol.com
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Question:"ki ken attack"
Question: How do I develop my ki ken attack?
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Question:"Triggered Salute"
Question: I was wondering about the technique Triggered Salute. The way I was taught it all the strikes are to the adversaries head but on some web sites under technique listings the strikes go to the body of the opponent so, what I am trying to ask is does the opponents arm (since it is pinned to your body with your left hand)get in the way of the technique?
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SUGGESTION:"Triggered Salute"
Author:James West
No. The way it has been taught to me, the elbo strikes and the back knuckle are to the body underneath the pinned arm.
Question:"47 years old"
Question: I am 47 years old and would like to study martial arts. I am in excellent shape I lift weights and do heavy aerobic work. what can I expect from Karate. My friends say I am too old but the way I look at it in ten years I will be more flexible and agile than my friends. I studied 30 years ago but had too quit for lack of money due to family problems. I now have time and money and would like your input. Am I wasting my time in your opinion,could you shed some
light for me?
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SUGGESTION:"47 years old"
Author:Bob Wright(bobandlien@ozemail.com.au)
No, you are NOT too old! O.K, for something like competition Tae Kwon
Do there would be a problem, but if you want self defence or even just
an art form just give it a go. In Black Dragon Kempo we don't push heavy
stretching, high kicks etc. but have had beginners approx. your age and
even older who have actually gained flexibility and increased fighting
ability through dedicated training. The way you describe yourself I
believe you would turn out to be a good martial artist.Let me know how you
get on...
and don't listen to the armchair experts!!!
SUGGESTION:"47 years old"
Author:Good friend of the web master.
If he is already fit he won?t find a big change in his physical condition from taking up a martial art. Using a martial art as a vehicle for maintaining fitness however is far more interesting than using something like weight lifting just as eating Pad Thai Noodles is far more palatable than chewing on rubber bands to strengthen ones jaw muscles. Thus, he will likely find psychological benefits from a martial art that he won?t get from many other forms of physical activity.
What I?ve enjoyed is that my fitness level has been drastically improved through the pursuit of something esoteric and far more diverse than undertaking a basic physical fitness regime. That has had a two fold effect; it made the initial discomfort more tolerable because the physical exertion was an incidental component and not the sole purpose of the activity and secondly it helped maintain my interest because attempting to master a diversity of techniques is far more fascinating than concerning oneself with fundamentals like repetition circuits, pulse rate, percentage body fat and muscle mass.
Rather than looking at middle age as an impediment it can be a motivational asset. Every time I manage to acquire a new technique that is in any way age defying I look upon it as a triumph and I know that I have one up on my peers and likely on many who are half my age. When a five year old, who is as flexible as willow, accomplishes the twist kick it is perhaps noteworthy but less impressive than when someone ten times his age and stiff as an oak manages it. As to what his friends say, he?s 47 so its time he started listening to his intuition and stopped worrying a fig about what his friends think about it. If they have a problem with it then it?s likely they are feeling threatened by his accomplishment and their lack of the same! He intuitively knows the answer to this, he?s already stated that 10 years from now he?ll be in a better shape than his friends will if he takes it up.
He should go for it and become accomplished enough at it that when his body does protest, and he needs to slow down, he can teach or assist in teaching and thereby still participate MA of his choice while doing what he can to maintain his fitness.
Regards
The Grey haired Black Belt
SUGGESTION:"47 years. Too old?"
Author:James West
No! I know a 70 year old gentleman that recently earned his 5th degree. He's been studying for about thirty years. Sign up first thing in the morning.
SUGGESTION:"47 years. Too old?"
Author:Renee
Go for it! I started 3 years ago and find that both the physical and mental benefits are beyond what I hoped for. My Sensei is encouraging and honest, with a kind sense of humor. This has helped me accept many less than stellar talants-- but still improve!!). The Dojo members are also an important part of your choice. Finally, no matter how athletic you are, avoid comparing yourself to the 18 year old 'veterans' who have been in MA for 10 years. Enjoy your experience and that will be enough.
Question:"wing tsun kungfu"
I'm interested of finding an wing tsun kungfu club,
in London. Is there any? If so, then would someone please
be so kind and send me an e-mail to the following address:hufushuu@hotmail.com
Thank you.
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Stretch three times a day for about 10 minutes each time. After a month of doing that your kicks will feel a lot better and look a billion times better. Stretching is very important and is often overlooked.
Question:"Women adaptations"
My studio is predominately male and the moves were made for male strength. At these times I keep saying practice and perseverance will show me the way. Bless my Teachers
heart I don't think he quite gets where I am coming from when I've mentioned in brief about what I am thinking and feeling. Maybe he knows too that it is just time related??? Do you know of any material on adjusted moves for the female strengths?
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SUGGESTION:"Women adaptations"
Author:Kristy
There is a huge misconception that the martial arts are for the biggest and strongest. In reality the martial arts is ideal for the smaller and weaker. Think of the very small in stature oriental masters who were lethal. I am a woman and I went thru 10 years of karate training and felt no more confident that a non-martial artist woman with my ability to defend myself. Then I met George Dillman and my eyes were opened. From that day on I began studying the pressure point applications in kata (forms). Many schools teach that the katas are just traditional and unimportant but it is quite the opposite. I recommend you email me if you would like links to websites or further information.kumite2@hotmail.com
SUGGESTION:"Women adaptations"
Author:Jim Mc Coy
First of all, no system should have to be "modified" for women, smaller or
weaker people.
If your instructor is teaching techniques that require you to be bigger or
stronger than your attacker then the technique (and perhaps the system) have no
value. Find another school.
I think an authentic traditional Ju Jitsu style
is very suitable for women. You may also want to
look into Wing Tsun (the AWTO style - look for
a school affiliated with Leung Ting and Emin Bozteppe)
SUGGESTION:"Women adaptations"
Author:Anne Speck
I've done a lot of surveying what is available commercially, and I haven't seen a book in any style offering suggestions for specific modifications for women. A recent Black Belt magazine had an article that pointed out how Bruce Lee's Jeet Kun Do was designed to help smaller people against bigger people. You might try that.
SUGGESTION:"Women adaptations"
Author:Shawn Armstrong
Just keep practicing. As you pass into the black belt
levels, your karate, or whatever style you study will
take on your personality. If you were to video tape
a martial artist at the beginning of his career, and then
shoot another video upon reaching black belt, the techniques
you saw at the beginning will look much different.
Martial arts isn't built on strength of body, or they
shouldn't be anyway, they should be built upon strength
of mind and spirit. Eventually, your body will adapt.
An example:
Watch someone who does the same job every night.
Perhaps in a factory. Eventually, they will be able
to do the job in their sleep, and eventually, through
hard work and, unfortunately, a great deal of repetition
your body will adapt to the techniques, and make their
own changes, based on your body make up.
I hope this will help.
Question:"Winging it"
Help,I feel my instructors"wing-it", most of the time. They don't seem prepared for class. Input !
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Answer "Winging it"
Author:Russ Martin
As a professional instructer, I will generally go into a class with a game plan. However, the instructer needs to be sensitive to the mood and direction of the class. In some sessions it seems impossible to communicate, or to get the class to put serious energy into the planned subject. What do you do? Bang your head against a brick wall or shift to an area of training that the class is more receptive to on that occasion. Uphill lessions are boring, bored students give up! Come back to the same material again, in another session and there is usually no problems. Be flexible and sensitive.
Answer "Winging it"
Author:Larry W. Collins
I feel that every instructor needs to be prepared for class. I have been teaching martial arts for 30 years and coached roller hockey and speed skating 10years before that. It does not make any difference what the subject is you most know about it before you can teach it.
In the years of teaching I have found that a class does not always go down the curriculum that I set for that class. You must be prepared to teach whatever the class is directed by the input of the students. This acomplished by knowing enough about the subject your teaching to be flexable. Yet you need to keep the information within the understanding of the students in the class.
There are some people that decide after learning they are capable of teaching. Teaching is a skill just like martial arts and takes time to learn and develop. Every instructor has to start teaching without experience but it helps to have an outline of what is to be taught.
It conserns me that there are some instructors that take a few lessons or learn from a book then promotes themselves to black belt start thier own system. I believe that the martial arts can be compared to the public educational system. You need a general knowledge of life (grades k-12). Then 4 years of specialized knowledge (bachlors degree). Then specific knowledge of the choosen subject. (doctorite and master degrees).
There is more to learn in the martial arts then basics, techniques and forms. Those are the eqivelent of precollege knowledge. It takes many years of research, practice and knowledge of what makes the martial arts effective. It is this that must be learned to teach with confidence.
To teach others you simply need to know more then the student. A green belt can teach a white belt, a brown belt can teach a green belt, a blackbelt can teach a green belt. however the teacher as to continue learning or the student will catch up. If you do not continue studing after recieving a black belt the students will catch up. Even after becoming a grandmaster you must continue your traing
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