The stretches that RAB suggested seem to help a bit. I think my issues are muscel related, not joint, nerve or bone. After I'm away from class...
Ahh, that's what I was looking for. Thanks! The only thing we do as a class that's listed there are the inner thight stretches (we call them...
1) Yes, it does 2) Both feet do slightly, isn't this normal? 3) As far as I can tell they are aligned. 4) No, not really 5) No real...
Thanks for the help everyone. I took a couple of weeks off but got back into it this last week. It came right back. The issue for me is the lower...
Hi All, I seem to have inherited lower back problems from my father and his. The training sessions at my school don't really involve a lower...
Thanks guys, that makes sense. Was just wondering if there was something specific about the move. Thanks again.
OK, time to show my ignorance. I see references to "slipping the jab" everywhere, but nobody actually explains what this means. Anyone care to...
This may be a bit off topic, and I am certainly no expert, but the rapist generally feeds off of the fear the victim exhibits. Angry and agressive...
I used to work with a guy from Barnsley that kinda looked (and acted) like that. 'Never should've let him into the country. :)
The question of image in self defense is a good one. I've heard plenty of "experts" say that simply appearing and alert and aware of your...
Amen! This isn't two blokes in fistcuffs after a football game or some sort of childish school-boy revenge. The merits and characteristics of...
A few experiences of mine. 1) Typical high school kid, I shot a paint ball at a schoolmate's house. It was stupid and I shouldn't have done...
I may be coming late to this discussion, but it does beg the question of art vs defense. If the only reason I study MA is so that one day I may...
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