I should add that the above comment is about karate tournaments. I have taken part in kendo tournaments and had a blast. Maybe because kendo is...
I only started training as an old fart in my early 40s, but I did go into a tournament once. Being the only grownup female I ended up sparring one...
Hey Kitty - I don't have any advice but I hope it all works out OK!
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I talk to myself all the bloody time (not when people are there though). I think I do it most in the car :-)
I know nothing about jo really but that jo kata did look a bit silly. Lots of drum majorette spinny stuff going on. Can someone point me to a vid...
I'm female -we wear chest guards for sparring in karate (no good for BJJ though). If I forget my chest guard on occasion I have mentioned this to...
I am not a doctor so bear that in mind with what follows. If your heart rate was racing (eg more than just from working hard) it *could* be...
Welcome to MAP - plenty of karatekas here. Good luck with the return to the dojo.
Thanks for the all the pointers I've got so far. They're really useful. In response to dOugbug's questions: The bag is reasonably heavy - at...
Hi all My lovely husband got me a punch bag for xmas. I bust my knuckle just after I got it, so I've only just started to use it, but I'm not...
You're welcome lorraine!
Just had to google this PMSL! :happy:
Saw THOR in 3D last night on a night out for hubby's birthday. Enjoyed the movie a lot - thought the 3D rendering was a bit dodgy though. 7/10
Can't believe it! I grew up watching her on Dr Who (with John Pertwee) and it was cool the way she turned up in the some of the more recent series...
Saw True Grit a couple of days ago - very good
I'm a relative kata newb but the thing that struck me about it was the amount of hips/pelvic action going on. Our style likes to use the hips a...
You did the right thing. Having this outsider in your dojo with a bad reputation to start with it seems, would be asking for a whole world of...
Looks interesting - I might check it out.
I've sick in bed for the last few days and when I hauled myself to the docs I popped into the video rental store next door and got the box set of...
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