Hey! Brand new Kung Fu'er here, Southern Praying Mantis style. Was a Red belt in Hapkido; had a falling out with the Master and said adios...
Last night my instructor told myself and another student that are kicks suck. Not exactly that language, but that's what he meant. He went on to...
Need some help with this one. I've advanced to the point where I'm starting to have to jump (dive) over objects and go into a roll. I'm having a...
How about a section dedicated to Krav Maga?
I wanted to discuss Urban Myth's today. In particular: Leg Squats- bad for the knee's, or better for ya than u know what. I'll...
We're being taught that the correct forward stance involves the guard hand being held out open, and away from the body about 12 -15". It seems...
Okay here's a real newbie type question. When one is asked their present belt level, is it the one they're wearing on their waist, or the one...
There seems to be some similarity between Chin na and Hapkido. Has anyone ever practiced Chin Na?
Does anyone else here do cardio testing as a prerequisite to belt testing? We go through the ordeal every time belt testing rolls around every...
Anyone have any good weight loss stories to share since starting M.A. I've lost 33 lbs in 4 months since starting. I actually think I take in more...
A question for the senior belts here: We recently started throwing techniques in our yellow belt training. However, our Master does not allow...
Anyone else have recurring elbow joint pain from all the twisting? I've heard it's common at first and eventually subsides. Sometimes the pain...
How many here are expected to learn Korean terminolgy as a part of their training? We have to learn several ( 7-8) new terms at each belt level....
I hear many different types of Kihaps in class. but one I don't figure is *SIGH!*. I've heard that kihap mostly in Judo. But Hapkido seems to...
I have a question concerning Ogoshi. In Hapkido we do a hip throw consisting of 3 leg moves prior to the throw. First we move right foot up near...
Anyone know if Hapkido seminars are hosted in Chicago?
Over the last month my leg stretching has improved considerably. However, the last few times I have felt a *POP* from the muscle on my inner right...
I'd like to know what others use as their ready (fighting) stance. Ours is one hand clenced in a fist drawn back, the other is open and held out...
I've been getting some nasty cramps my last few classes in my calve muscles. I stretch adequately before the class, but it happens anyway. I've...
Has anyone heard of Sanchin Breathing, and if so, is it similar to the TanJon Breathing style we practice? I've read that Sanchin breathing may be...
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