1.)What do you mean by Aikido does not having punching/kicking techniques? A specific type of punch/kick in response, or defending against a...
I'd highly reccommend just getting a phonebook out, looking under "martial arts" or "chinese martial arts" and see what's listed as being in your...
I have not met/seen him first hand, but I've heard good things about Tim Cartell's school in Gardengrove. http://www.shenwu.com/ Anyway I'd...
Question on how to confirm a possible former student. Greetings MAP Hapkidoists I've been trying to do research on a teacher's teacher. And...
Does anyone know of any sewing patterns as to how to sew a hakama? And also what type of material would need to be used? I'm not saying...
I believe the only way a traditional hand made sword can be sharpened is the following: After the smith finishes yake-ire, they may give the...
I've heard of it before, and it does look rather interesting. Here's some more links: http://www.gatka.de/...
well I've spent the last 2 years(and two summers) in college. At the end of spring it will be 3 years, and the start of my third summer. My...
I almost twisted my thumb off between two longsticks on a disarming technique, luckily my partner noticed and let me out of it.
As far as cheap iaitos go, I only know of one place that sells them for that cheap. Again this is probably something you'd want to talk with your...
Honestly I would say the black belt, really differs between styles, and even between individual schools. I'm not a black belt yet, and I honestly...
Does anyone know if there are any non-leather tsuka, nakayui or sakigawa? I've done some searching online and I havn't really had any success.
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