Since my last post I've had my first belt test in Goju (I was promoted to 8 kyu) and have learned even more kata. I've noticed that I feel a lot...
Hi, So lately I've been considering stories of Funakoshi Sensei practicing Tekki/Naihanchi for three years before being taught the next form, and...
In my search in the city for a new MA school, there were a few that I found, from a few karate schools to a few kung fu schools. One of the latter...
Hello MAP, it's been a very long time... a a long post is to come, for I need your advice. I continued my martial arts journey, joining a...
Hi, I know about Hyakuhachiho, but I've seen at least two versions of it. These two are of one type (although there are subtle differences...
Am I to understand that Shorin ryu's emphasis is on destruction through speed while Uechi isn't necessarily so? But can we say that an Uechi ryu...
Technique discussion. It's different from, say Shioda. The thing is though from the demo I watched he doesn't seem to care about whether his...
Just wanted to share this: YouTube - Daito Ryu Aikijujutsu & Yawara Demo
At 2:25 he shows how much larger his trained hand has become. Is this swelling actually normal in Iron Palm training? It looks unhealthy......
This question pertains to my practice in Yoseikan Aikido actually but it is a Karate question nonetheless. Should we really be punching...
What I'm hoping to start is a completely open conversation concerning the styles listed below. You can give any input such as opinions on your...
I've been taking Yoseikan Aikido since September at my university and for next year I want to take up an additional style. The others offered here...
So I see a lot of ineffective or just bad Wing Chun everywhere, and there are lots of people slamming it for not being able to hold it's own...
Just to let you know in advance, I'm not a Karateka (I actually just started Yoseikan Aikido in September) but I've been studying up on different...
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