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    malterer/reeders video

    Taoizt, Absolutely, I agree that happens in every system, but I haven't seen others where it happens to quite the same degree as Reeders' arts....
    Post by: gungfujoe, Oct 19, 2017 in forum: Silat
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    malterer/reeders video

    I haven't logged in here in years, but did tonight after I stumbled across something on that mentioned me in reference to an old MAP thread. Since...
    Post by: gungfujoe, Oct 11, 2017 in forum: Silat
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    When do you become a weapon?

    Wooden swords are fine for beginners. Many people feel that, for more advanced training, a real weapon is necessary. Training with a...
    Post by: gungfujoe, Jan 17, 2009 in forum: General Martial Arts Discussion
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    When do you become a weapon?

    While I agree that this may be one description of a good and honorable person (martial artist or otherwise), how does this have to do with...
    Post by: gungfujoe, Jan 15, 2009 in forum: General Martial Arts Discussion
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    When do you become a weapon?

    Studying and practicing a historical art for personal enjoyment and growth is not a legitimate use? How many people do you suppose study arts...
    Post by: gungfujoe, Jan 15, 2009 in forum: General Martial Arts Discussion
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    When do you become a weapon?

    "Quite a few" compared to what? I would expect that more people are probably attacked with things like kitchen knives and screwdrivers, yet as...
    Post by: gungfujoe, Jan 11, 2009 in forum: General Martial Arts Discussion
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    When do you become a weapon?

    Are you sure that's the only reason, Tansy? If I understand correctly, there was no rash of "samurai sword" attacks in the UK, yet only about a...
    Post by: gungfujoe, Jan 11, 2009 in forum: General Martial Arts Discussion
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    anyone recommend some shoes?

    Color me confused, Todd, unless you're talking about being disciplined by footwear. :)
    Post by: gungfujoe, Jan 8, 2009 in forum: Kung Fu
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    Double Chinese Broadswords

    Though widely touted as a "Samurai Sword" ban, doesn't the ridiculous new ban on swords in the UK cover Chinese broadswords as well?
    Post by: gungfujoe, Jan 8, 2009 in forum: Weapons
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    The first martial art?

    What about the Indian arts that had so much influence on the Chinese arts? Where's the influence that Chinese arts had on Te? Traditional Korean...
    Post by: gungfujoe, Jan 8, 2009 in forum: General Martial Arts Discussion
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    anyone recommend some shoes?

    Funny, this topic came up in another forum here on MAP just a few hours earlier. This is how I answered almost the same question there: I really...
    Post by: gungfujoe, Jan 8, 2009 in forum: Kung Fu
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    Training shoes

    I really like Bushido's shoes. I used to be a big fan of Discipline Footwear, until I started a class in a facility with hardwood floors. The...
    Post by: gungfujoe, Jan 8, 2009 in forum: General Martial Arts Discussion
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    Where to buy MA equipment/gear?

    Ask your teacher. I know, it's a snide-sounding answer that could be snappily shot off in response to nearly ANY martial arts-related question,...
    Post by: gungfujoe, Jan 5, 2009 in forum: General Martial Arts Discussion
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    What color of gi do you prefer?

    No more strange than creating a South American martial art with a Japanese name. No more strange than basing an art on Judo and calling it...
    Post by: gungfujoe, Jan 5, 2009 in forum: General Martial Arts Discussion
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    What color of gi do you prefer?

    Blue? Red and Blue go together well on Superman's costume. :)
    Post by: gungfujoe, Jan 4, 2009 in forum: General Martial Arts Discussion