Beginners Corner

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

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  1. Lisa
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    Tell me about your first day of training..

    Lisa, May 31, 2006 ... 13 14 15
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    dvcochran
    dvcochran
    May 12, 2019
  2. Bill Mattocks
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    Like x 29

    New Student: when will you quit?

    Bill Mattocks, Nov 16, 2011 ... 10 11 12
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    28,770
    Buka
    Buka
    May 13, 2019
  3. Lisa
    Sticky

    First thing you wanted to learn

    Lisa, Jul 28, 2006 ... 8 9 10
    Replies:
    182
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    41,780
    Balrog
    Balrog
    Feb 1, 2017
  4. Bob Hubbard
    Sticky

    Attack of the Killer Trolls.

    Bob Hubbard, Jun 15, 2006 ... 3 4 5
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    88
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    24,944
    Transk53
    Transk53
    Feb 27, 2015
  5. Bob Hubbard
    Sticky

    Resources for Beginners

    Bob Hubbard, Sep 12, 2004 ... 2
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    16,841
    Aidaroos
    Aidaroos
    Oct 22, 2019
  6. Kacey
    Sticky

    Choosing a school

    Kacey, Mar 17, 2007 ... 2
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    30
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    13,778
    Antighsiothail
    Antighsiothail
    Sep 21, 2018
  7. Bob Hubbard
    Sticky

    Welcome to the Beginners Corner.

    Bob Hubbard, Sep 12, 2004
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    11
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    7,715
    RichardB6
    RichardB6
    Apr 25, 2019
  8. moller18

    Become a fighting machine

    moller18, Oct 20, 2016 ... 11 12 13
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    257
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    16,398
    drop bear
    drop bear
    Nov 6, 2016
  9. senseiblackbelt

    kata?

    senseiblackbelt, May 26, 2016 ... 11 12 13
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    244
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    15,159
    wingchun100
    wingchun100
    Oct 11, 2016
  10. AtomicRabbit

    Do self defense programs work?

    AtomicRabbit, Feb 19, 2019 ... 10 11 12
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    222
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    5,434
    gpseymour
    gpseymour
    Apr 14, 2019
  11. DougKenline
    Locked

    Thanks for all of the comments on fasting guys.

    DougKenline, May 4, 2018 ... 9 10 11
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    216
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    8,048
    Dirty Dog
    Dirty Dog
    May 11, 2018
  12. mrt2

    Starting Martial Arts After 50

    mrt2, Mar 1, 2018 ... 9 10 11
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    206
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    11,687
    _Simon_
    _Simon_
    Dec 15, 2019
  13. amateur

    Can you tell me anything about the logic behind chambering punches?

    amateur, Jan 1, 2019 ... 9 10 11
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    206
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    4,824
    JowGaWolf
    JowGaWolf
    Jan 3, 2019
  14. ZockerSWAT

    Is Wing Chun even viable.

    ZockerSWAT, Feb 7, 2019 ... 8 9 10
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    194
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    5,474
    gpseymour
    gpseymour
    Feb 16, 2019
  15. Sarah Mc

    Can hard work make up for lack of talent?

    Sarah Mc, May 4, 2019 ... 8 9 10
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    185
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    3,916
    kempodisciple
    kempodisciple
    May 11, 2019
  16. marvelous65
    Locked

    How to be Self-taught?

    marvelous65, Mar 20, 2015 ... 8 9 10
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    183
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    11,600
    Dirty Dog
    Dirty Dog
    Mar 25, 2015
  17. DougKenline
    Locked

    Fasting and the Martial Arts Mindset

    DougKenline, Apr 12, 2018 ... 7 8 9
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    176
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    7,333
    Grenadier
    Grenadier
    Apr 17, 2018
  18. That-a-Way

    MCMAP

    That-a-Way, Mar 28, 2017 ... 7 8 9
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    172
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    8,786
    Steve
    Steve
    May 11, 2017
  19. watching

    Usefullness of sparring

    watching, Mar 24, 2018 ... 7 8 9
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    168
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    8,331
    GreatSayiaman
    GreatSayiaman
    Jun 22, 2018
  20. Whispered_Freedom

    What martial art is best for a beginner, petite female working in a risky industry?

    Whispered_Freedom, Jan 18, 2019 ... 7 8 9
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    167
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    5,871
    jobo
    jobo
    Jul 4, 2019
  21. JowGaWolf

    Another wake up for Chinese Martial Arts

    JowGaWolf, May 23, 2017 ... 6 7 8
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    151
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    10,183
    Ironbear24
    Ironbear24
    Jun 7, 2017
  22. MichaelSourey
    Locked

    Is it OK for my child to be humiliated?

    MichaelSourey, Mar 29, 2016 ... 6 7 8
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    8,422
    Grenadier
    Grenadier
    Apr 8, 2016
  23. brmoore134

    Martial Arts Based on attacking pressure points

    brmoore134, Mar 25, 2012 ... 5 6 7
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    punisher73
    punisher73
    Jun 19, 2012
  24. Bill Mattocks
    Agree x 9

    A kata/form tip for beginning students

    Bill Mattocks, Dec 19, 2018 ... 5 6 7
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    134
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    3,750
    KenpoMaster805
    KenpoMaster805
    Jan 28, 2019
  25. RuthlessCombat_Australia

    I don't want to be a competitive fighter, I want to be a human killing machine. Which arts ?

    RuthlessCombat_Australia, Feb 17, 2016 ... 5 6 7
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    11,159
    BTittel
    BTittel
    Mar 4, 2016
  26. Superperson

    Red Flag for School?

    Superperson, Jul 7, 2018 ... 5 6 7
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    5,675
    gpseymour
    gpseymour
    Jul 11, 2018
  27. Pikaboy777

    Can Karate Stand a Chance Against Aikido?

    Pikaboy777, May 10, 2017 ... 5 6 7
    Replies:
    125
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    9,320
    JP3
    JP3
    Jun 4, 2017
  28. PhotonGuy

    Teaching beginners lots of moves

    PhotonGuy, May 6, 2017 ... 4 5 6
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    6,893
    oftheherd1
    oftheherd1
    May 18, 2017
  29. Spinoza

    Is this a red flag?

    Spinoza, Jan 1, 2016 ... 4 5 6
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    109
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    9,220
    senseiblackbelt
    senseiblackbelt
    May 26, 2016
  30. kungfukid94

    Training Methods Old School vs. New School

    kungfukid94, Aug 24, 2017 ... 4 5 6
    Replies:
    106
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    7,658
    FighterTwister
    FighterTwister
    Sep 9, 2017
  31. JowGaWolf

    Chambering the fist like in the forms is unrealistic

    JowGaWolf, Nov 4, 2019 ... 4 5 6
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    102
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    2,026
    kempodisciple
    kempodisciple
    Nov 12, 2019
  32. oldwarrior
    Locked

    closing account

    oldwarrior, Jun 2, 2018 ... 4 5 6
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    101
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    4,645
    jks9199
    jks9199
    Jun 5, 2018
  33. Drakeh

    Begginner really needs help

    Drakeh, Nov 16, 2011 ... 3 4 5
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    98
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    6,693
    Tez3
    Tez3
    Nov 23, 2011
  34. newGuy12

    100 pushups by Christmas

    newGuy12, Sep 28, 2007 ... 3 4 5
    Replies:
    95
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    7,976
    meth18au
    meth18au
    Nov 3, 2007
  35. JMulford

    Looking To Get Started

    JMulford, Feb 9, 2017 ... 3 4 5
    Replies:
    91
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    6,362
    JMulford
    JMulford
    Jun 28, 2017
  36. Deleted member 40465

    From Brazilian Jiu Jitsu to Japanese Jiu Jitsu

    Deleted member 40465, Apr 18, 2019 ... 3 4 5
    Replies:
    90
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    3,430
    Headhunter
    Headhunter
    Jun 21, 2019
  37. Orion Nebula
    Locked
    Like x 7

    Feeling like I'm making some progress

    Orion Nebula, Mar 2, 2019 ... 3 4 5
    Replies:
    84
    Views:
    2,292
    kempodisciple
    kempodisciple
    Mar 14, 2019
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