Hi, I see you've already got an answer from a chiropractor - thanks querist, by the way - but I've had chiropractic treatment in the past, and...
I think Bruce Lee got his right-lead idea from Dan Inosanto, because the 'false lead' is common in FMA and Silat. It makes a lot more sense with...
Hi Mick, I don't drive so transport might be a bit of an issue but I appreciate the offer, thank you. If I wind up in a position to take you up...
I've seen a lot of silat, and other traditional arts, look awful used to actually fight with: wild punches, poor footwork, and 'tagging' -...
Hi Duckula, I agree: some breaks will result in a hand that won't do anything, mechanically, even disregarding the pain. But some will result...
LFD, I'm impressed by your knowledge of the subject and the impulse/voluntary thing is interesting. I wasn't arguing that the handstand pushup...
I've run a mile or so on a broken foot, and danced on one too. I'm not especially resistant to pain, or brave or anything - the opposite if...
I'd think a big advantage to the kerambit would be that it's really hard to disarm? Somewhere on the internet, I came across Pat O'Malley...
Hi Latefordinner, in both cases you're using the support muscles, the rotator cuff and the whole mess of stuff that keeps your shoulderblades in...
Hi, I've been told that in many South-East Asian cultures Kris are not regarded as weapons in the ordinary sense. That cuts both ways - they're...
Hi Ap Oweyn and everyone, Here's how I feel about this: My silat is mine. But it comes from its history and mine, and to ignore either is to...
Hi Mike. You might never feel it, especially if you keep trying to. After all, 'to put it into practice, don't try to force it.' Trying to feel...
Ian, the movement is more or less exactly opposite but most of the same muscles are involved.
Hi. I think I have something to say about this. I train this way. I don't follow Paul Wade's book, but I use progressive calisthenics and...
Hi Streetwarrior, try door pullups. Hang from the top of a door and pull. It puts the elbows in a flared-out position so it might aggravate...
Hi, thanks to everyone who replied. I'll check out the link Peter, and thanks Ballistic, I came across their website a few days ago and have been...
Hi, I'm in Sheffield in the UK and I wondered if anyone knew of any good FMA schools or instructors in the area? I've done some FMA before but...
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