Your post appears to really overglorify a man and his deeds in the karate realm. However, you need to look no further than his real fight against...
I understand your argument about Tode, the Chinese Hand as not being viewed as grappling. I respectfully disagree. If we are to speak in direct...
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Not sure who you posed this question to, but since Hanshi’s reply was quoted, I’ll let him answer that.
I think you are accentuating “boxing” as literally just that. Unlike western boxing/kickboxing, Boxing is a general and very loose term for many...
Shadow boxing practice is invaluable. It helps one to visualize the opponent, it teaches to develop “intent”, muscle memory and speed. Just look...
No one truly knows what was on his mind. I have yet to read about his religious or spiritual inclinations. Perhaps he thought Karate would...
I think your previous KB experience does not allow you to empty your proverbial cup. Empty it and let it fill with TKD. There are no bad martial...
Interestingly enough, Hagetsu appears to be derived from Seisan kata, and it looks a lot like Seisan. I wonder if it is performed with the same...
I am a Goju-ryu life long student, and being as such, I'd like to point out that no one on this thread mentioned anything about how grounded...
Both, Shotokan and Goju-ryu were contemporary style creations for that time. What Ivan probably meant to emphasize was that Miyagi went to China...
I agree. The original poster has asked if it was necessary to go to Okinawa (Japan) for training. My answer would be no. There are good masters in...
Respectfully, I'd hate to rain on your parade but would like to emphasize this: Okinawan karate is way watered down nowadays as well. If...
Since this thread is about Xingyi, do you know why often times Xingyi is taught alongside Bagua? Linear and forceful, Xingyi contrasts circular...
Thank you ZZJ, that is exactly what I meant - Pachi Tanglang Chuan (Bajiquan)!
Did not Piquan and Pachi Quan evolve from spear handling techniques hence the direct power of linear strikes?
Thank you for replying! Yes, I own these two books. Tyler Rea's one describes the basic methods but falls short on providing forms. Likewise,...
Thanks for replying. After working with some texts, I came to realization that Hakka folks have several styles that share similar principles. For...
Pak Mai remains one of the very rare Southern styles that you don't hear much about, let alone see forms being shown. I could hand-count the...
I'd like to know Dale's opinion on Cotton Palm training vs Iron Palm. Is it a myth or reality that both use chi as a premise but the latter is...
This is all true in the case of traditional and accredited US college or university. An F1 visa is granted based on I-20 form that is filled out...
This guy is from Belgium, which is EU member country. Most Europe is EU countries are part of visa waiver program, which means citizens of...
Master Yang of YMAA (publishing association) has retreat in Northern California, USA. They teach neigong, chi kung, taiji, bagua amongst other...
Which style is taught? Just curious..
Very well said Xue. There are no external or internal arts, at least not in CMA. In the scape of TCMA I have yet to discover about one style that...
A very relevant post indeed. I'd like to offer my opinion on the significance of Kata (form). Kata is a fundamental block in learning the art the...
Haha, who does not like "Grandpa's stories"? :) Actually, Baji sifus are hard to find. This is one powerful long fist style that I'd be very keen...
When it comes to choosing a Chinese martial art school, it is important to consider lineage to which your instructor belongs. Based on your...
Agree 100% with your Sifu on the risk of potential pressure point activation. That's probably why this guy in the video would duly need to give...
JoGaWolf, These are some interesting videos. I remember talking to one guy about some traditional Muay Thai shin and arm conditioning and how...
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