...to my routine? I've got about 5 or 6 static stretches that I use, however I'm looking for a load more that will really focus on the...
Hey Guys, I've got a set of focus mitts that I take into training and sometimes use, but other than that I never get to make contact on...
Been training every other day now for close to 6 weeks but have hit a wall as far as stretching progress is concerned. In the side split, I can...
Hey guys I've heard stories of people holding stretches for long periods of time,such as turning the sofa around and using the arms to assume...
You're minding your own business, walking down the street on your way to work/school/whatever. A group of chavs are coming the other way, you...
Hey guys. A few weeks ago I'd been working on my flexibility hard, following VanZandts guidance, I was able to reach my toes ok and a few...
Hey guys, Recently I seem to be getting a lot of trapped nerves in my lower back, sometimes they come on during warm up/stretching (which leads...
(Fish, if you're about you might have some input on this since you've got videos of multiple styles) I've only ever done wado ryu, but theres...
...No, I'm not thinking of whipping out the nunchuks in Wetherspoons on a Friday night.. ;) Theres plenty of open spaces / parks around, are...
Hey guys, Recently achieved 1st dan in wado ryu, whilst I really enjoy that and will continue to train there I'm looking to "broaden my...
Hi guys, I'm looking at some karate weapons kata, notably kushan ku with Sais. Understandably, between different styles of "open hand" (ie...
Evening guys, When I trained at a kung fu club a few years back, we would often take time out to do some meditation, maybe once every month....
(probly a good question for Gary..) Is there an official syllabus for the Wado Ryu/kai style? I've noticed that most clubs seem to adopt their...
Hey guys, I'm thinking of entering the EKO nationals next year, particulary interested in doing some kata. From training in wado ryu I can...
Taking my first dan grading in December, not being big headed but I'm reasonably confident I'll pass it, hence asking this question. I've got a...
Probably the wrong time of idea to be thinking about this, but anyway.. Do any of you train outside? By that I mean further that your back...
Hello MAPers Can anyone please recommend someplace I could send my belt (UK) for embroidery? Recommendations of places with good first hand...
Hi, I've invested in my first set of focus mitts and gave them a good work at this weeks karate session, my sparring partners liked the change,...
This has been bugging me for a while now. I'm fairly confident in my basics and kata, but I genuinely feel that my kumite is below par. I do...
I was at the gym this weekend, working really hard on stretches for side splits. One of the fitness instructors saw what I was trying to do and...
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