I'll be training in Milwaukee with the Wisconsin Historical Fencing Association.
On Sunday I'll be going to my first HEMA session. What should I expect from training? I've seen a lot of videos of matches, but I haven't seen...
Today in sparring I took a hard roundhouse to the solar plexus. Is there a secret to taking shots to the body?
I don't believe there is much of a difference. Both require the same fast reflexes, constantly drilled techniques, calm use of techniques, and...
Some people here have claimed that there is a difference between self defense and fighting. I disagree. In both self defense and fighting...
Now, now, I never said I dislike the forms. They're good entertainment and decent solo practice. But what's said about training your legs during...
I apologize if this comes off as a bit of a rant. I spent a short time practicing Wu-style before realizing that the class was strictly "for...
That's one way of looking at it. However, the way I see it, the forms really only teach you the push, pull, directional forces, and the stances...
Forgive me if I seem rude, but I was interested in Aikido for a while and met a teacher who trains for free. At first, I thought it seemed like a...
It doesn't matter if you learn the form first or learn it at all. If there's anything I've learned from people I've met who are skilled at Tai Chi...
I know that certain styles like Tai Chi Chuan and Judo depend more on positioning, momentum, and leverage to execute their techniques than brute...
What stretches do you do to increase punching power and why do they have an effect? The same goes for kicks. I know that more flexibility means...
Is most of your time spent in stance training? Qigong? Form training? Drilling moves? Sparring? Pushing hands? Stretching, running, lifting?...
I watched a few matches between students. They seem very good at staying grounded and displacing the opponent's center of gravity. I was able to...
I haven't got dreams of being the best fighter in the world, but I'd like to be a proficient fighter. The little bit of Tai Chi I've done I've...
I used to study Chinese martial arts and am currently studying Taekwondo. My Taekwondo teacher is extremely skilled in multiple martial arts, but...
Many Qinna techniques require mistakes from your opponent, such as leaving an arm out for too long after attempting a strike. In addition, they...
I'm pleasantly surprised to see a book by my grandmaster in there! (Startling Rainbow Sword by Yin Qianhe). I'll be sure to look into this manual!
Why such little jumping front kick love? It is the best kick. Nobody expects it, and while getting punched in the chin may send you down, getting...
Last night I had my first lesson in gypsi jazz style guitar. I've been playing for about 7 years, blues, rock and roll, and fingerstyle jazz....
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