What advantages does it confer, and what is its purpose?
Unlike the kasumi used by kendoka or iaidoka, as far as I understand it it lacks the more basic advantage of having the blade facing th...
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I am considering cross training with another martial art to improve my speed, flexibility, kicks and punches as well as trying something new. I would also like to find a MA system that practices s...
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I wanted to know if any one knows of any other school teach any schools aside from the x-kans that teach any or all of 9 schools inside the Bujinkan? Looking for schools not affiliated with Takam...
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Okay got the word from my shidoshi that it is happening in Richmond, VA some time in October, and unfortunately that's all the info she has, anyone have anything else?
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See this to the end, if you haven't seen it before I think you'll enjoy it, specially the second half
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=polQL...eature=related ['http://www.yout...
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Hello!
My name is Steve and I am very interested in martial arts/self defense. Back in early June I started attending Aikido classes 3 nights a week because I have a free membership at the gym...
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After 4 years in shotokan and 5.5 years in shitoryu I have finally got my 1st Dan. It has been a great journey so far and am looking forward to the new opportunities this will open in my training....
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I have started my Ninjutsu class and it is AWESOME! Really enjoying it and can't wait for more training! It's very practical in my opinion, focusing on real life situation rather than wasting ener...
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just watched a brilliant new ninja film.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AOGFSUAVClA ['http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AOGFSUAVClA']>
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Has anyone practiced this (I'm assuming Kyokushinkai style) kata?
It seems very uncharacteristic for the style with which it is associated. In some ways it almost looks more Chinese-styled.
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hi all
I'm 38 and want to get back into martial arts for fitness and fun having trained in judo at school(many many moons ago lol)
any tips for an out of shape oldey getting back on the mat?...
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Hi, guys. Great forum, its good to see people asking others to cite their refferences, and have a grown up discussion (lol most of the time)
I am wondering if you can help me on a point I got ...
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Hi all
I'm a round 30 somthing that fancy's taking up a martial art again(did judo while at school) Would doing Shotokan karate twice a week(2hrs a class) make a big improvement to fitness?? I'...
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Hi Folks,
After 9 years training in Japan with Manaka Unsui Sensei, Jinenkan Dojocho Maurizio Mandarino will be returning to his home town of Melbourne, Australia this fall! Once back home an...
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Recently I have had my knee operation and I got the all go from my surgeon, he said that my knee was healed enough to start going back to karate.
I love sparring! But when I kick too hard with...
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Here we go, Moosey will like this one.
Video of Japan's Self-Defence Force training its servicemen in traditional Shotokan Karate.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I_zmL......
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Hi, I'm currently looking for a practicing ninjato and shoto. I've looked for hours, but without success.
Can anyone help me with a webshop, it has to be delivered in europe though.
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How is the wrist protection called, like you have the kyahan?
And where can I buy some?
Any help is appeciated.
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Hi everyone!
I've always wondered how effective judo is for real life combat because from what i know of it it emphasizes a lot on groundfighting which, in my opinion, is not practical because y...
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Hi Guys,
I've never practised Karate but have always thought of it as a Kickass MA in terms of self protection on the street.
Lately I've been and watched a few kyokushinkai Karate classes and tho...
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I'm going to check out a new club tonight. they are teaching the same style of goju that I did as a kid and a bit as an adult. I'm pretty stoked. Just have to make sure to go over all my katas ...
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Hi All,
Just learning the Shito Ryu version of Naihanchi Kata (called Tekki Shodan in Shotokan) and exploring the bunkai. Can anyone direct me to some good sites or youtube vids detailing bunkia...
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I 2 weeks ago I received a phamplet for a free akido class in a stand during a 3-day street fair.
6 day a week class and you can come whenever you want.
90$ a month.
My question is:
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Is freestyle karate really a style of karate or just kickboxing under another name? I remember having a conversation with a Shotokan instructor a few years back and he catogorically stated that f...
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I don't do Akido, but my neice has just taken it up at 6 years old and she passed her belt and has been awarded yellow.
I'm so pleased! I know how it feels to get the first belt, although I wa...
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