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New to MartialTalk? Stop in here and introduce yourself. Long time member? Pop in and say hello and meet the new members.

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The MT Advisory Board is a group appointed by the MT Steering Board with the purpose of helping MT to better serve the martial arts community and the sites members. Got a serious arts question for our Advisors, ask it here.

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Articles and Interviews submitted by our members

General Discussion about the Magazine.

Martial Arts Industry News
Check here for martial arts news and announcements!

A place for our members to make announcements. Had a birth, published your first book, opened a new school, won the lottery? Tell the world about it here! (No SPAM Please)

Promote your Martial Arts related events here. Camps, Seminars, Tournaments, Meet & Greets, and other similar events.

Support Issues - The place for questions related to using the site; "How do I", "I've got a Problem", etc . :)

Answers to the most commonly asked questions. (Read Only Forum)

This is a collection of old, "dead" forums. No place to really put the content, but we don't want to just delete it either.

New to the arts? Curious on what is out there? Welcome to our Beginners Corner, a place for the curious to find guidance.

A place for martial arts topics not covered by the other forums.

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A forum for the discussion of general self defense concepts, ideas and techniques outside the traditional styles and arts.

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JKD is the martial art founded by Bruce Lee. JKD is one of the best-known hybrid martial arts, incorporating techniques from all martial arts, refined by Bruce Lee's innovative approach to training.

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Have a clip of you in motion? Don't be shy, share!

An area for woman martial artists to discuss the arts and issues as they relate to the female practitioner.

A forum for the discussion of:
Stephen K. Hayes
To-Shin Do
Quest Centers
Shadows of Iga Society
...and any other related topics

A forum for the discussion of Mixed Martial Arts.

Wrestling (not the TV type), Submission Wrestling, Brazilian Ju Jitsu, Olympic Pankration and others.

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Boxing, the noble art of pugilism is a sport and martial art in which two participants fight each other with their fists.

Kickboxing refers to sport-fighting using kicks and punches and sometimes throws and bows representing a certain martial art or can be practiced for general fitness, or as a full-contact sport.

A forum for the discussion of martial arts competition. Forms, weapons, open hand, technique and more.

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Fight Clips, drills, seminars and more. Post grappling, mma, and other competitive art videos here.

Discussion on weapons not covered elsewhere

Traditional to Military to Street, if it involves a knife related weapon, this is the place to look.
Knifemaking and blade maintainence discussion topics also welcome.

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Kendo, Kenjutsu, Iaido, Tai-Chi Sword and other blade arts.

Pistols, Rifles, etc. Discussion of all firearms.

Discussion on the arts and equipment of Archery.

Kempo (Kosho Ryu, Ryukyu), Kenpo, American Kenpo and Kajukenbo

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A non-political forum for the discussion of the techniques and forms of Kempo (Kosho Ryu, Ryukyu), Kenpo, American Kenpo and Kajukenbo. Please keep all discussion here on topic, polite and professional.

A strongly moderated forum to discuss Ed Parker's American Kenpo systems (32-24-16).

A select collection of Kenpo focused videos.

All Kenpo, All The Time
This forum features content from KenpoTalk. MT Members can reply here, follow the links over to KenpoTalk and reply there, or both!

General discussion about the Chinese martial arts. Characterized by fluid movements and circular motions, the fighting arts of china have deep roots in Chinese history. Cultural exchanges welcome.

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General discussion about Taijiquan (Tai Chi) and QiGong.
Taijiquan is a fighting art and system of exercise based on the philosophy of yin and yang--finding and using the balance between hardness and softness to overcome one's opponent. The graceful movements of the forms are believed to have stress reducing effects on the mind and health improvement effects on the body, and these benefits of Tai Chi practice are the primary interest of many practitioners.
QiGong is a system of excersize used to strengthen the internal organs and promote health.

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A very popular Kung Fu style based on centerline attacks and deflecting techniques. Wing Chun is one of the most practiced forms of Kung Fu popularized by Bruce Lee. Most important is the concept of not using force against force, which allows a weak fighter to overcome stronger opponents.

A selection of CMA topics from around the internet. This forum contains a some of the topics from other forums out there. Members can reply here, follow the links over and reply there, or both!

Video Clips involving the Chinese Martial Arts

Filipino styles normally classify attacks not by their weapon, or their delivery style, but by the direction of their energy. The Filipino arts place great emphasis on footwork, mobility, and body positioning. These arts include Escrima, Dumog, Balintawak, Arnis, Kali, Doce Pares, and many more. Culturally related topics also are welcome such as language, foods and customs.

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The Great Grandmaster Anciong Bacon is widely acknowledged as the original master of Balintawak Arnis/Eskrima. In Balintawak Arnis, the stick is used as the primary training tool. The theory is that the stick is only an extension of the arm and that the human body can only move in so many normal ways. In Balintawak, the student is taught that there is a counter to every counter and that continuous research and discovery is the basis of knowledge.

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Dedicated to Grandmaster Remy Presas. Modern Arnis utilizes sticks (canes), bladed weapons and empty hand techniques in its defensive tactics. We welcome all Modern Arnis practitioners from around the world to join us in exploring the art.

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A selection of FMA topics from around the internet.
Balintawak, Modern Arnis, Lameco, Sikaran and more. This forum contains a some of the topics from there. Members can reply here, follow the links over and reply there, or both!

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Discussion of Japanese Martial Arts and topics that fall outside the other JMA catagories. Cultural discussion welcome.

Aikido emphasizes evasion and circular/spiral redirection of an attacker's aggressive force into throws, pins, and immobilization's as a primary strategy rather than punches and kicks.

Jujutsu is an old, practical, fighting art. A parent to Judo, Aikido, and Hapkido.
Judo is a sport and a way to get in great shape, but is also very useful for self-defense.

Somewhat generic term used for Japanese and Okinawan fighting arts.
Karate is a term that either means "Chinese hand" or "Empty hand" depending on which Japanese or Chinese characters you use to write it.

Forum is for discussion of the modern organizations that teach the original ninjutsu arts that are still in existence today. Discussion topics include, but are not limited to modern application for self defense, ranking, history of the organizations, and teaching themes.

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Forum for the discussion of authentic ninjutsu and bujutsu ryuha. Systems are considered Koryu (classical / traditional) if they were founded in Japan before 1867. that year marks Japan's transition from a feudal to a modern society. Discussion topics include but are not limited to the history, traditions, lineage, training methods and persons of note.

A selection of JMA topics from around the internet. This forum contains a some of the topics from other forums out there. Members can reply here, follow the links over and reply there, or both!

Videos and clips featuring the fighting arts of Japan.

The fighting arts of Korea
Hwa Rang Do, Kuk Sool Won, Yudo, Kung Sul, Kumdo and more.

Tae Kwon Do is one of the fastest growing and most practiced martial arts in the world. Primarily a striking art with a heavy emphasis on kicking, Tae Kwon Do is now an Olympic event.

Hapkido combines joint locks, pressure points, throws, kicks, and strikes for practical self-defense. More soft than hard and more internal than external, but elements of each are included. Emphasizes circular motion, non-resistive movements, and control of the opponent.

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Tang Soo Do is a Korean martial art which teaches empty hand and foot fighting, fighting forms, self-defense, and weapons. Tang Soo Do also teaches people to live a healthy and harmonious life. This ancient martial art traces its lineage back 2,000 years to the Korean peninsula.

Share some videos of the Korean Arts.

The martial arts of Vietnam, Laos, Cambodia, Thailand, Myanmar (Burma), and the mainland territory of Malaysia. These arts include Cuong Nhu, Vovinam, Krabi Krabong, Bando, and Bersilat. Cultural discussions also welcome.

Muay Thai is commonly referred to as the "science of eight limbs," and is Thailand's national sport. Muay Thai is derived from the hand-to-hand aspect of the ancient Siamese art known as, "Krabi Krabong;" and was once performed for the entertainment of the King of Siam. Muay Thai is known for its distinct rituals, incredible conditioning, devastating round (Thai) kicks and the merciless use of knees and elbows.

The martial arts of the West.

R.O.S.S., Systema, and other combat arts from Russia.

The Krav Maga was developed in Israel in the early forties when the underground liberation organizations were fighting for the independence of the State of Israel.

A key component of life in many Eastern traditions is Chi, also referred to as Ki, Qi, and Prana. It's the basic circulating energy of life, without which, life would end.

Every culture has it's own healing arts. Often involving pressure, meditation, herbs, and the manipulation of life energy, they form an astounding array of knowledge. Qigong , Yoga, Shiatsu and more.

Prepare the mind and the body.

A study of the Philosophy and Spirituality of the arts. What is in there, and what is in there for you.

For non martial arts talk. This is the place to relax, unwind n just chat about whatever. Stop in, pull up a stool and say hello. This is the place to kick back, relax, catch up on whats new with everyone, and just chat.

Free peanuts, and the first drinks always on the house.

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For the serious discussion of non-martial arts topics including world events, social and political issues, or other items not covered in the other forums. Topics in here should stay focused on their topic, with new threads created where topics split.

Got a computer related question? Trying to computerize your school? Need a hand with the software you use to manage your school? Ask here.

Share your photos here, ask questions, share ideas, or just talk about good photography.

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Hunting, Fishing, Camping, Hiking and more. If your adventures take you into the Great Outdoors, here's the place to tell your tales and share your knowledge.

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From Bruce Lee to Jackie Chan to Ricky Steamboat, its here. Chat about movies, TV shows, books, magazines, even gasp, pro-wrestling here.

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Books, Software, Videos and Websites of a martial nature

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"Horror Stories" are both the sad and the funny. Like the "Darwin Awards", you will both laugh and be shocked by some of these. Tales of training gone awry, and instructors gone bad.

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The funny stuff. Preferably Martial arts related, but we'll let a few non-ma ones in...but they better be funny. :) Keep em on the clean side folks. :)

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A place to post memories of, and tributes to departed practitioners of the arts, and other fallen warriors. Please demonstrate respect and turn your signatures off whenever you post in this forum.

The how, n why, n where, n what of running a successful martial arts school.

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Info on the Hosted Forum program. How you can have a forum hosted here, rates, questions and more.

Living, Working, Playing or just Visiting WNY? Well, check out our wide range of martial arts. This forum is for those interested in the WNY martial arts scene to share, learn and promote their arts.

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Welcome to BuffaloTaiChi.Com's forum, the Buffalo-Niagara Region's online resource for Tai Chi Chuan and other internal Chinese arts and sciences.

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Tangsoodo is a Korean martial art that incorporates techniques from China, Japan, and Okinawa. Directly translated, Tangsoodo means “Way of the China Hand.” We train to improve our character, express ourselves creatively, and to defend ourselves should combat arise. Our training consists of the following types of techniques - 50% striking, 20% grappling/throwing, 20% weapons defense, and 10% breathing/relaxation/energy work.

Random thoughts from the Boss In General, Special High Intensity Training.

Looking for help, or looking for a job? This is the place to post.

Looking for students? Available for privates or community ed? Just opened your new training center? This is the place.

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Promote your martial arts organizations, schools, and clubs here