Kata X Dai and Sho
All I have a question and as I don't practice "traditional" martial arts I'm looking to you guys to give me the answers. We have various Kata that are practiced that have a "Dai" & a "Sho" variant...
View ArticleWhat IS MMA?
I put this on another forum and got some excellent informative responses and I thought I would pass it to you guysread more
View ArticleBudo and the motivations of hate and love?
“I do not love the bright sword for its sharpness, nor the arrow for its swiftness, nor the warrior for his glory. I love only that which they defend” – JRR Tolkien.read more
View ArticleStyle commonalities
as style have prgressed they have become more spcialised in their fields, be it striking, grappling, practical self defense or sport. these specialisation have altered some techniques, created some...
View ArticleDaughter coming back to Karate!
All I'm adding this to this and a few other Forums I'm on, but I know we don't all visit the same Forums. My Daughter is coming back to Class after a few years break. 1 lesson a week and I will not be...
View ArticleThat youtube thing
A while ago on the thi forum, there was a dicussion which involved someone learining a kata/form from a youtube video and then teaching said form. i would like ot know people's opinion on this. for me...
View ArticleHow much do you learn from teaching
it is often said by instructors that they learn through teaching, where as this can be very true i sometimes get the feeling that some instuctors use this particular phrase to hide behind and not...
View ArticleHow Important is Anatomical Knowledge?
How important is understanding of human anatomy in Martial Arts teaching and training? I feel that my professional study of anatomy has made me a better Martial Arts instructor and certainly a safer...
View Articlethe human fist - evolution's gift to martial artists?
Those who like a bit of popular science might enjoy reading this piece: http://networkedblogs.com/GaIjF Personally, I am not convinced. Humans are the most dangerous animal on earth - but not by...
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Happy Christmas Everyone!
A huge thanks to everyone for all your support in 2012! It never goes unnoticed and is massively appreciated. Have a great Christmas everyone! All the best, Iain
View ArticleOn valor and virtue
Quote:The saints of the east teach that, “A man of valor need not have virtue, but a man of virtue must have valor.” A saying from the west goes, “Justice without power is impotent and power without...
View ArticleOne-step sparring podcast: Your help requested?
Hi All, I am currently in the process of preparing a podcast on one-step sparring. I’m not talking about the isolation of technique in a realistic way, but your common or garden one-steps where the...
View ArticleNew website thoughts and questions?
Hi All. Welcome to the new website! Please use this section to let me know about your thoughts about the site and any general questions. If you are having any specific problems, please drop me an...
View ArticleIntroduce Yourself!
Welcome to members new and old! Please post a few lines to introduce yourself to all other members! It would be great if people would make their first post their introduction. It’s only polite, after...
View ArticleKuri-Obi (Black Belt)
Hi everyone, hope you all have had a great Christmas. The following video shows clips of this wounderfull and powerfull Karate film, some of you may already have seen or heard of it. The style of...
View ArticleSuper heavy bags
ona quick trwal o fyoutube i saw a number of videos posted by poeple working on super heavy bags, i can't off hand remeber the weight of the bags but they were very big as big if not bigger as a heavy...
View ArticleWWII hand to hand videos
It says it from the US Navy but I think these guys are Army air corps. I figured people would get a kick out of them. read more
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This is an older video but a good basic lesson taught.
It dose not matter the martial art but the martail artist. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=weZUcTfCLw4 Dom p.s Never mind all the stupid coments on this youtube page.. :(
View ArticlePinan / Heian kata; what's so special about them?
With regards to the Pinan / Heian series of Kata, what is so important about them. prior to their creation the Naihanchi / Tekki series were the Kata of Choice. I don't practice these Kata as I find...
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