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    Martial Arts Fiction Books that could be potential Movies??

    I read the Eric Van Lustbader series "Ninja", and it was pretty good, but I read it a long time ago. I recently read a book called Ronin that was...
    Post by: monk-ki, Jun 1, 2009 in forum: Off Topic Area
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    Help in choosing my first MA

    Maybe... I agree with going into each one and checking it out, maybe just spend the summer trying each one out for a month. This gives you a few...
    Post by: monk-ki, May 24, 2009 in forum: General Martial Arts Discussion
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    Self teaching/Self Learning Muay Thai any tips?

    As Mitch Hedberg said "I tired to teach myself guitar. I was a horrible teacher. I never would have gone to me." No matter how hard you try,...
    Post by: monk-ki, Sep 25, 2008 in forum: Thai Boxing
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    How many?

    Totally agree with you on the religion and MA part. Philosophy, sure, but not Religion. Also agree that instructor is more important than art,...
    Post by: monk-ki, Sep 19, 2008 in forum: General Martial Arts Discussion
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    Choosing a Style or Club

    Honestly, go with what feels right. Also, having a friend going to the same classes is a big plus. I switched styles (even though I still remain...
    Post by: monk-ki, Sep 19, 2008 in forum: General Martial Arts Discussion
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    How many?

    It depends on what your goals are. I would probably pick one to specialize in, then dip into another every now and then in order to keep things...
    Post by: monk-ki, Sep 19, 2008 in forum: General Martial Arts Discussion
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    Nerd wants to try hapkido, scared off by Youtube haters, wants rational discourse?

    Here's what I would do if I were you... Make a list of all of the martial arts schools starting with the closest one to your home or job and...
    Post by: monk-ki, Sep 19, 2008 in forum: General Martial Arts Discussion
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    The Fight

    :jawdrop::jawdrop::evil: That's Funny!! Speaking of dwarfs, I once saw that "Tattoo" guy from fantasy island. I was in a donut shop and...
    Post by: monk-ki, Sep 17, 2008 in forum: Off Topic Area
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    "Best" Martial Art for a 6 Year Old?

    If they have websites, check those out and you should probably get a feel how they treat kids. Kids that age shouldn't really spend a lot if time...
    Post by: monk-ki, Sep 17, 2008 in forum: General Martial Arts Discussion
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    One book to rule them all

    Everything works, but nothing works for long. That is why there is so much information about fitness that seems contradictory. The body adapts...
    Post by: monk-ki, Sep 16, 2008 in forum: Health and Fitness
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    Lofty Goal

    I had a school once... There is alot to work on. One huge help is the book "starting and running your own martial arts school" by Vactor. Look...
    Post by: monk-ki, Sep 15, 2008 in forum: General Martial Arts Discussion
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    Where to go now....

    I agree with Sam, and will go one step further. Try EVERY style in town that has a free offer. Let each of them know you are checking out all of...
    Post by: monk-ki, Sep 15, 2008 in forum: General Martial Arts Discussion
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    Big itunes problem(can't reinstall)

    I read that iTunes 8.0 is having bad issues with vista, but I think they have it worked out already, try going to apple.com and seeing whats going on.
    Post by: monk-ki, Sep 15, 2008 in forum: Off Topic Area
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    New Site!

    The old one wasn't that bad, but I do like the new one better. Not a whole lot different, better colors and graphics and the links are in a...
    Post by: monk-ki, Sep 13, 2008 in forum: Jeet Kune Do
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    MMA in Beijing

    You're staying in Beijing, arguably one of the places systematized martial arts started, with a rich history in kung fu, and you want learn Krav...
    Post by: monk-ki, Sep 12, 2008 in forum: MMA