Martial Arts Discussion Sat, 06 Mar 2021 11:57:59 +0000 Sat, 06 Mar 2021 11:57:59 +0000 Martial Arts Planet https://www.martialartsplanet.com/ Sat, 06 Mar 2021 05:25:53 +0000 https://www.martialartsplanet.com/threads/electric-cars-40k-and-under.133302/ https://www.martialartsplanet.com/threads/electric-cars-40k-and-under.133302/ invalid@example.com (Mitlov) Mitlov
I'm looking to spend about $40k or less (net price after any applicable federal tax credits). Tesla is probably off the list because of Elon Musk and because of no Android...

Electric cars $40k and under]]> 34 Sat, 06 Mar 2021 01:34:31 +0000 https://www.martialartsplanet.com/threads/what-are-you-listening-to-right-now.41056/ https://www.martialartsplanet.com/threads/what-are-you-listening-to-right-now.41056/ invalid@example.com (YODA) YODA
Got any music on right now? Huh? What's your poison?

Earlier I had the new Linkin Park album on - and right now I'm listening to...

"Alabama Blues" by John Mayall & The Bluesbreakers.]]> 12545 Fri, 05 Mar 2021 17:49:33 +0000 https://www.martialartsplanet.com/threads/qigong-qi-means-energy-and-it-isnt-a-metaphor.133329/ https://www.martialartsplanet.com/threads/qigong-qi-means-energy-and-it-isnt-a-metaphor.133329/ invalid@example.com (David Silver) David Silver You have to understand, I have been talking about the topic of Qi for decades, and realized long ago that WOW, is this a misunderstood topic that causes lo-o-ots of opinions. For instance, in the 90s, I was involved in explaining Qi /Chi on wikipedia, only to be DELETED and argued relentlessly with by total nonsensical skeptics with no counter point, only brazen disagreement. I'd like to think that in 2021 we have all caught up a bit on this...

QIGONG. Qi means energy and it isn't a metaphor.]]> 39 Wed, 03 Mar 2021 10:33:17 +0000 https://www.martialartsplanet.com/threads/why-has-the-name-of-this-section-of-the-forum-not-been-changed-to-the-jujutsu-section.133325/ https://www.martialartsplanet.com/threads/why-has-the-name-of-this-section-of-the-forum-not-been-changed-to-the-jujutsu-section.133325/ invalid@example.com (Paoquan) Paoquan Everyone knows that the correct translation approved by most Japanese Jujutsu schools is Jujutsu NOT jujitsu.
The 2 words jutsu and jitsu have very different meanings.
So I just or should I say jist wondered why this has never been corrected?]]> 23 Tue, 02 Mar 2021 20:51:36 +0000 https://www.martialartsplanet.com/threads/eagle-fang-karate.133327/ https://www.martialartsplanet.com/threads/eagle-fang-karate.133327/ invalid@example.com (David Silver) David Silver
I was very pleasantly surprised at how self-aware this show is, and how enjoyable it is. And appreciate the steps they've taken to get a bit deeper into the roots of karate with some good writing.]]> 1 Tue, 02 Mar 2021 20:45:53 +0000 https://www.martialartsplanet.com/threads/want-a-broadsword-any-recommendations.89449/ https://www.martialartsplanet.com/threads/want-a-broadsword-any-recommendations.89449/ invalid@example.com (NUKKY) NUKKY am after a broadsword for training but the choice seems cheap blunt one or better quality sharp one.
as it will be for learning i want a blunt one but would like one that was well made and nicely balanced.
any ideas?]]> 25 Tue, 02 Mar 2021 20:13:16 +0000 https://www.martialartsplanet.com/threads/nachis-log.124108/ https://www.martialartsplanet.com/threads/nachis-log.124108/ invalid@example.com (Nachi) Nachi I mostly only train in classes, so I'm not sure if this log will be interesting since I don't do much on my own (I should, I know!), but today I had a great training and I'm rather tired to do any work, so why not write something down?
I will see how often I'll update this, but I would like to write things...

Nachi's Log]]> 1663 Tue, 02 Mar 2021 20:09:10 +0000 https://www.martialartsplanet.com/threads/why-karate-will-get-you-killed-in-self-defense.133321/ https://www.martialartsplanet.com/threads/why-karate-will-get-you-killed-in-self-defense.133321/ invalid@example.com (Isaiah90) Isaiah90
Wrong mindset - The problem with Karate is it’s not effective for self defense. Karate prepares people for fights and spirituality. It does not prepare them to defend themselves in real life situations. What’s the difference between fights and attacks? A fight is agreed upon. An attack is not. An attack is also an attempt to seriously hurt or end your life. The idea you're going to have...

Why Karate will get you killed in self defense]]> 35 Tue, 02 Mar 2021 17:57:06 +0000 https://www.martialartsplanet.com/threads/did-dan-chupong-and-chatthapong-phantanaunkul-die-or-retired-from-acting.133330/ https://www.martialartsplanet.com/threads/did-dan-chupong-and-chatthapong-phantanaunkul-die-or-retired-from-acting.133330/ invalid@example.com (Sarute Uchizaki) Sarute Uchizaki
For those who don't know Chatthapong, he was the main henchman in Ong Bak and Born to Fight. Little is...

Did Dan Chupong and Chatthapong Phantanaunkul die or retired from acting?]]> Mon, 01 Mar 2021 23:44:08 +0000 https://www.martialartsplanet.com/threads/cobra-kai-season-3.133287/ https://www.martialartsplanet.com/threads/cobra-kai-season-3.133287/ invalid@example.com (Kemposhot) Kemposhot
We got a lot about John Kreese’s back story and it sets up season 4, which should be interesting. Without spoiling it for anyone, curious on your thoughts.]]> 18 Mon, 01 Mar 2021 23:41:31 +0000 https://www.martialartsplanet.com/threads/dramatic-rise-in-violence-against-asians-and-pacific-islanders.133326/ https://www.martialartsplanet.com/threads/dramatic-rise-in-violence-against-asians-and-pacific-islanders.133326/ invalid@example.com (aaradia) aaradia
Former President Trump certainly added fuel to the fire by his bigoted statements regarding COVID and the Asian Community. Calling COVID "the China Virus" and "Kung Flu." He certainly empowers racists to act out. But he is only feeding something that already existed.

Another issue is the bigotry is hurting Asian owned businesses.

I am curious to hear...

Dramatic rise in violence against Asians and Pacific Islanders]]> 2 Mon, 01 Mar 2021 22:08:18 +0000 https://www.martialartsplanet.com/threads/trying-to-understand-sun-style.133083/ https://www.martialartsplanet.com/threads/trying-to-understand-sun-style.133083/ invalid@example.com (Xue Sheng) Xue Sheng

I am intrigued with Sun Style Taijiquan, and of the 5 families it is the one I know least about. I have learned a short form that was developed by someone outside of the Sun family (Li Deyin lineage). I have learned there is the competition form (see jump kicks) there is a "traditional form" that comes from Li Deyin (also see jump...

Trying to understand Sun Style]]> 30 Mon, 01 Mar 2021 21:58:42 +0000 https://www.martialartsplanet.com/threads/congratulations-america.133251/ https://www.martialartsplanet.com/threads/congratulations-america.133251/ invalid@example.com (Dead_pool) Dead_pool
Where do you go from here, do you think the just under half of your society who backed trump will give up on politics, are has the genie of populism escaped from its Pandora's box for good?

And please be kind, we've got our own populist clown here too, and we have three years left at minimum of him.]]> 217 Mon, 01 Mar 2021 20:37:21 +0000 https://www.martialartsplanet.com/threads/what-is-mma.22044/ https://www.martialartsplanet.com/threads/what-is-mma.22044/ invalid@example.com (Sonshu) Sonshu
Q1. What is M.M.A?

M.M.A (Mixed Martial Arts) is an acronym that best describes a well rounded, more complete, and combined approach to fighting where all effective fighting disciplines meet and merge. M.M.A is often also known as ‘Vale tudo’ a Brazilian-Portuguese term meaning ‘no rules apply’ reflecting old types of unrestricted matches that are rarely found in modern events and find it difficult to get approved or sanctioned by...

What is MMA?]]> 24 Mon, 01 Mar 2021 20:24:22 +0000 https://www.martialartsplanet.com/threads/the-definition-of-a-traditional-martial-art.133267/ https://www.martialartsplanet.com/threads/the-definition-of-a-traditional-martial-art.133267/ invalid@example.com (Tom bayley) Tom bayley
What are the characteristics of a Traditional Martial Art?

I am interested in hearing your thoughts.

]]> 111 Mon, 01 Mar 2021 20:16:38 +0000 https://www.martialartsplanet.com/threads/nei-gong-video.133328/ https://www.martialartsplanet.com/threads/nei-gong-video.133328/ invalid@example.com (David Silver) David Silver Yang, Jwing-Ming at his retreat in California before the 10-year training program ended. Its available now on DVD and streaming and its got five hours of detail and exercises for anyone interested in this somewhat obscure topic. It took 15 years of asking to finally get this video made, and Im pretty happy with it. Im not trying to spam about my videos; this is a project dear to my heart that is such a small niche,...

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View attachment 27827]]> 2 Mon, 01 Mar 2021 15:10:42 +0000 https://www.martialartsplanet.com/threads/why-has-gkr-been-allowed-to-spread-when-it-is-the-epitome-of-mcdojo.133323/ https://www.martialartsplanet.com/threads/why-has-gkr-been-allowed-to-spread-when-it-is-the-epitome-of-mcdojo.133323/ invalid@example.com (Paoquan) Paoquan Now I remember years ago when GKR were recruiting door to door and giving grades to people for getting others to sign up to their pyramid schemes.
They would push students with 6 months experience to open classes, and of course the infamous non-contact sparring nonsense.
Now there seems to be a GKR on every street corner, teaching very low quality karate and handing out belts for money.
Just wondering why...

Why has GKR been allowed to spread when it is the epitome of McDojo?]]> 29 Sun, 28 Feb 2021 15:19:01 +0000 https://www.martialartsplanet.com/threads/golfer-s-elbow.133316/ https://www.martialartsplanet.com/threads/golfer-s-elbow.133316/ invalid@example.com (JB70) JB70 My elbow (sometimes) gives me a bit of grief. I generally just wear a support for training. It appears I have "golfers elbow' (which I don"t play). Bag work isn"t too bad but focus pads aggreviate more. I know rest is the best thing, but I rest for all of my niggles I would never train again! I was thinking perhaps cold compress a couple of times a day. Does anybody have experience/advice?

A bit of background. I am 50 and have mainly trained kickboxing recently, although have done...

Golfer"s elbow]]> 13 Sun, 28 Feb 2021 15:04:13 +0000 https://www.martialartsplanet.com/threads/how-has-covid-19-affected-your-training-and-other-parts-of-your-life.132994/ https://www.martialartsplanet.com/threads/how-has-covid-19-affected-your-training-and-other-parts-of-your-life.132994/ invalid@example.com (aaradia) aaradia
I am glad they are taking our safety that seriously, but it still bums me out. Been training for it since the beginning of the year.

I heard other school's in our Federation up north are not allowing any combatives or two person training right now. We haven't gotten to that...

How has COVID-19 affected your training and other parts of your life?]]> 192