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    At 44...stopped training 3 years ago. Too old to begin again?

    I am 44, about 13 stone and 5ft 5. I stopped training over three years ago, but would like to begin again. Any tips or advice? Is age an issue...
    Thread by: bigwoklun, Mar 15, 2013, 33 replies, in forum: General Martial Arts Discussion
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    FMA near(ish) Manchester UK?

    FMA in Manchester There is also Steve Powells JKD on Newton Street in Manchester. The saturday class offers eskrima from the LaCoste-Inosanto...
    Post by: bigwoklun, Aug 15, 2012 in forum: Filipino Martial Arts
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    Looking For A TKD Class - Near Walkden Manchester

    ITF TKD at Salford UNI MR K.Iqbal 5th Degree teaches at Salford uni - not sure what nights, mon and weds I think....
    Post by: bigwoklun, Sep 22, 2008 in forum: Tae Kwon Do
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    This Guy Is A Joke?

    Very poor technique if any at all! Looks like to me he was doing a ****-take, and his fall guy mate was there to make him look "good".
    Post by: bigwoklun, Dec 8, 2007 in forum: Jeet Kune Do
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    Wu shu kwan manchester- the 80's

    anyone ever train in wu shu kwan in Manchester UK in the 80's, under a guy named Graham A Phillips, 1st degree? I think he went on to create his...
    Thread by: bigwoklun, Aug 16, 2007, 6 replies, in forum: Kung Fu
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    Stickgrappling

    What about Sayoc and Warriors Eskrima?
    Post by: bigwoklun, Aug 4, 2007 in forum: Filipino Martial Arts
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    Usefulness of Trapping

    To me trapping is useful only if you can apply it in the right situation. In freestyle sparring it is no good as the person is moving around. So...
    Post by: bigwoklun, Aug 1, 2007 in forum: Jeet Kune Do
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    Elbow Destructions

    gunting Hands held high. Fingers in your own hair and keep it tight. Do not let go of the scalp. As soon as that jab comes in just quickly run...
    Post by: bigwoklun, Jul 30, 2007 in forum: Filipino Martial Arts
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    [Freestyle/Sporting MA] Martial art or martial sport for self defence?

    I believe that if a person is too wrapped up in his art, he will fail to see the forest for the trees, such as the karate man who laughed at you...
    Post by: bigwoklun, Jul 24, 2007 in forum: Other Styles
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    Matt Fury

    Hi I have Matt Furey's book, Combat Conditioning...theres nothing wrong with it, and the exercises he talks about are actually quite intense. I...
    Post by: bigwoklun, Jul 12, 2007 in forum: Health and Fitness
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    goju ryu classes in Manchester?

    Hi does anyone know of Goju Ryu classes in Manchester, UK? I knew of a class running at Sugdens but it isn't there anymore and was run by Mark...
    Thread by: bigwoklun, Jul 4, 2007, 2 replies, in forum: Karate
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    kinda taking a poll here, but how many push ups can you do in one set?

    Used to 50 a day. nowadays its a **** poor negative 50 :rolleyes:
    Post by: bigwoklun, Jun 26, 2007 in forum: Health and Fitness