1.)What do you mean by Aikido does not having punching/kicking techniques? A specific type of punch/kick in response, or defending against a...
I'd highly reccommend just getting a phonebook out, looking under "martial arts" or "chinese martial arts" and see what's listed as being in your...
I have not met/seen him first hand, but I've heard good things about Tim Cartell's school in Gardengrove. http://www.shenwu.com/ Anyway I'd...
Question on how to confirm a possible former student. Greetings MAP Hapkidoists I've been trying to do research on a teacher's teacher. And...
Does anyone know of any sewing patterns as to how to sew a hakama? And also what type of material would need to be used? I'm not saying...
I believe the only way a traditional hand made sword can be sharpened is the following: After the smith finishes yake-ire, they may give the...
I've heard of it before, and it does look rather interesting. Here's some more links: http://www.gatka.de/...
well I've spent the last 2 years(and two summers) in college. At the end of spring it will be 3 years, and the start of my third summer. My...
I almost twisted my thumb off between two longsticks on a disarming technique, luckily my partner noticed and let me out of it.
As far as cheap iaitos go, I only know of one place that sells them for that cheap. Again this is probably something you'd want to talk with your...
Honestly I would say the black belt, really differs between styles, and even between individual schools. I'm not a black belt yet, and I honestly...
Does anyone know if there are any non-leather tsuka, nakayui or sakigawa? I've done some searching online and I havn't really had any success.
One "advantage" I can think of, is it moves easily. Therefore, wouldn't it twinge if you're doing movements incorrectly? Granted using it in...
Just go and ask around and do research. If you think a place is worth it then attend, if you don't think it is then don't attend. Most places...
Thank you for the clarification.
baguaquan or baguazhang? After finding this link:...
I had a site for them.... here: http://realantique.en.ec21.com/GC00003990/Antique_swords___katars.html Although I imagine it will be difficult...
So did you master teach you these forms? Or were they something you learned outside of class. I don't have kids personally but I'm trying to get...
Does anyone know of any Gatka instructors in the United States? Possibly of any in the New York or Seattle area's?
Okay I say the sky is pink, I need to have a legitmate reason for doing so. Let's say that for some 1/1000000 chance I'm pink/blue color...
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