I've always advocated free dress days where you wear whatever your usual gear is. For me, jeans, leather shoes (or sneakers) and a t-shirt. If...
Straight strikes (jabs and straights) from the front leg and not crossing the body. This maximizes reach. These are not power shots though for...
Because they believe they have nothing to lose (actually a few times that idea came up during the riots). In the past I've talked to a few...
Trying to get verification on the Undertaker's supposed BJJ black belt. I'm thinking it's BS but with certain marketeering elements involved... I...
Depending on whether you view humanity as intrinsically good, evil, neutral, altruistic, selfish or egotistical (as raised in another thread),...
Yes, that definitely makes sense (Principle - Technique - Application). Taking this idea to it's logical conclusion, there are only so many ways...
Practical is such a subjective word. By hey, this is an internet forum so subjective is the order of the day, that and google. :google: Oh and...
To the OP, stick trains every other weapon? Maybe every other similar weapon or every other weapon but in a very limited way. But even the stick...
To taosist, thanks for the good will. I trained Silat for 7+ years and totally enjoyed the majority of my training (I wouldn't have spent 20 to 40...
Same thing I want to see more of in my government... transparency and honesty.
First off I don't consider myself an authority on ALL Silat styles. As others have posited, Silat can be viewed as a catch all term much like Kung...
I have very little personal experience with Judo and nil with BJJ so my query is purely theoretical. Could it be the slower submission speed in...
If nothing else, being able to pull off some of those complex movie "tricks" does require a good level of coordination, flexibility and spacial...
I didn't read post 41, as the moment an argument labels a system as LARP, is the moment I place it in the Trolling bin. In light of your other...
Looking back at the original OPs statement I have to say I agree with the generals of the statement. Silat is concerned with instilling skills...
I'd usually advise a sports style such Boxing, MT, BJJ or Judo for beginners especially those wanting fitness. These sort of styles are very...
First thing that comes to mind is fight to a rule set that gives your skills an advantage. We're talking sports type tournament fighting right? If...
Yups. Here in Oz one of the biggest MMA promos is the CFC (Cage Fighting Championships).
You've been given the links and advise. Best thing to do now is attend some classes and see for yourself which one's you like.
Look at this site for links to a number of KF schools in WA: http://www.hotfrog.com.au/Products/Kung-Fu/WA Don't know bout the schools in Perth...
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