Nothing is perfect for self defence. Even, what is self defense? Or what is the kind of attacks you have in mind? Anything will need to be...
Well, if it is sort of tomae nage, then Judo. Not in BJJ as well? I learnt is in a self-defense style, so it could also be taught in several...
Check where people your age is training, near you. If you can see, check where they train safe. Where 1 or 2 of these are true, probably they can...
Or any other Thai style... or even some Kung Fu...
Back foot on floor and leading foot landing, for power. But for speed, often I cannot land the back feet, only the leading feet.
As others said, do not overdue (or you risk killing the dream). Why not 1.5h in the morning + 1.5h in the afternoon, or something like that? It...
A few I remember now: -To test oponents' reactions, speed, timing; -If distance is wrong, sometimes better a tag than compromising balance; -To...
Sandee and Twins are popular, long lasting and safe bets. (I am sure I am missing another big one.) It is also safe to ask your instructors first....
Rugby, sort of. The one with the ball could be technically manipulated, by 1 or more. No distinct uniforms; teams could be 20+ each (and the...
Sometimes even experienced guys want to make sure to beginners they know one thing or two. I don't think one needs to prove its value every time...
I would not mind training (or giving trainings) in a backyard (if it was not for the weather). Garage or adapted room would be a better cheap...
Each school or organization charges differently. Some are more profitable, or profit oriented, than others. I would not mind much about. Your only...
I have seen many things called martial+art, even when missing the martial or artistic side of it, or both, without much questioning. So, a yes...
Acupuncture works where other stuff fails, fails where other stuff works. Or sometimes it works better than others, as any medicine or treatment....
Alone and before any training, you can improve fitness. Nothing more. In parallel to regular, group training, you can practice a bit (especially...
If belts are really meaningless, don’t worry. But if you get different training opportunities, I know very well the issue. I was able to spar...
Now we know for sure it was an easy match. But was it one too bad or another too good? Anyway, I liked the shoulders and head kick with toes. I...
Chinese arts/methods is too generic. I should have said internal martial arts + wing chun. The only ones I can say anything about. I don't have a...
My list would be long. After nearly 10 years seriously into 1 system, I tried more than 20 clubs/styles in 3 countries. Never lasted more than 6...
I would think of Aikido, Tai Jitsu and the like, specially if you want it working without hitting for ‘softening’ or as plan B. Second though,...
To me it is really hard to give a top 5, so I cannot even think about ranking them. It is sort of comparing apples with oranges. I prefer apples,...
After the fundamentals: 1. ‘Choreography’, drill, slow then faster. 2. Slow, light, limited techniques in sparring, gradually increasing...
Easier to catch a leg than to wrap arms. And it is what they do to some extent. To some extent. I would not say it is (always) the best way,...
Never. What for? Glory? But if they are over 18 (I will not argue about the exact age) and well advised, up to them (and instructors).
Skill and big balls here. Most ‘experts’ just do everything they can to avoid the possibility of a serious test. All they know is talk, talk, bla,...
I have seen the sparring time as an opportunity for the new guys to ‘fight’ instructors or other students. Subtle fights, so it is hard to spot...
Forex.
Yes, it is ok. As long as they know more than students and skilled to teach, people can learn. What to say about arts with different standards...
We could try... but there are many names for the same and same (art) names for very different stuff. Then, even if done, people would disagree and...
I did not get your idea. Someone will tell straight punch is shorter, quicker. My way is parry+hook, same motion, if it fits your question. More...
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