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    Restrained a thief carrying needles. Feedback discussion

    Did somebody say spud guns? Here is a photo of me practising my Spud Gun Kata. [img]
    Post by: Monkey_Magic, Apr 17, 2021 in forum: Self Defence
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    Why Are Forms Great?

    Forms are like marmite, but I don't have a taste for them. And they should be a (minor) training aid, not the end goal. Like marmite, it's not...
    Post by: Monkey_Magic, Apr 17, 2021 in forum: General Martial Arts Discussion
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    Starting an A-level in Law.

    Excellent hewho! Enjoy the learning!
    Post by: Monkey_Magic, Jun 22, 2020 in forum: Off Topic Area
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    Gung fu Diary

    Welcome back! It’s interesting to read about grappling techniques - are there any online or book resources that show White Crane‘s grappling?
    Post by: Monkey_Magic, Jun 22, 2020 in forum: Training Logs
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    About Those Nazi Trump Ads...

    I wonder how the polls show who's likely to win this election?
    Post by: Monkey_Magic, Jun 19, 2020 in forum: Off Topic Area
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    Unexpected death

    My deepest sympathies for you and your wife.
    Post by: Monkey_Magic, May 10, 2020 in forum: Off Topic Area
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    Equipment for solo training

    Thanks, I had previously looked at those Striketube freestanding bags. However, the bags looked like they wouldn't withstand a lot of heavy hits....
    Post by: Monkey_Magic, Apr 15, 2020 in forum: Health and Fitness
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    Old guy training

    Ouch, I hope they help!
    Post by: Monkey_Magic, Apr 7, 2020 in forum: Training Logs
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    How has COVID-19 affected your training and other parts of your life?

    Deadpool, I'm so sorry you're ill but wish you a speedy recovery. Take care!
    Post by: Monkey_Magic, Apr 3, 2020 in forum: Health and Fitness
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    What TV series are you watching?

    What do I need to watch the Mandalorian and Picard? Are both series only on Netflix?
    Post by: Monkey_Magic, Mar 31, 2020 in forum: Off Topic Area
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    So how many folks here 'steal' stuff?

    Grond, who is this guy?
    Post by: Monkey_Magic, Mar 31, 2020 in forum: General Martial Arts Discussion
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    Functional strength and conditioning for everyday labor ie: gardening/yard work

    How about suspension training (e.g. TRX) because it stimulates co-contraction of muscles and strengthens core stability too? Suspension training...
    Post by: Monkey_Magic, Mar 30, 2020 in forum: Health and Fitness
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    So how many folks here 'steal' stuff?

    I've noticed there are a lot of options for learning the cane. Don't tai chi, savate, hapkido and bartitsu all have a syllabus for the cane?
    Post by: Monkey_Magic, Mar 30, 2020 in forum: General Martial Arts Discussion
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    So how many folks here 'steal' stuff?

    I too don’t consider it stealing, and I reckon everyone who’s studied more than one style will have a some degree of stealing. What I find harder...
    Post by: Monkey_Magic, Mar 28, 2020 in forum: General Martial Arts Discussion
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    Forms and patterns - time to start during a pandemic?

    Except my new forms, which will hold secrets known only to Keeper of the Peach Garden of Immortality.* *Although for only $100 per month, you...
    Post by: Monkey_Magic, Mar 23, 2020 in forum: General Martial Arts Discussion