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Martial Arts Topics / Re: Fight Science On National Geographic
« on: August 31, 2006, 06:19:49 AM »
It will also air Monday, September 4, 9P & Tuesday, September 5, 12A.
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Martial Arts Topics / Re: Fight Science On National Geographic
« on: August 29, 2006, 07:19:55 PM »
What I would like to see, and what I think would be considered "fight science" is if they examined "how" people win fights. The trickery, set ups, etc.
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Martial Arts Topics / Re: Die Less Often: Interface of Gun, Knife and Emtpy Hand
« on: August 25, 2006, 12:42:55 PM »
I got it in the mail today and I just finnished watching, great great material. I can't wait to hear everyones thought on this DVD.
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Martial Arts Topics / Re: Fight Science On National Geographic
« on: August 21, 2006, 05:53:17 PM »
Did anyone know that Guro I. was going to be in this?
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Martial Arts Topics / Re: Fight Science On National Geographic
« on: August 20, 2006, 09:31:20 PM »
Pretty cool special so far; I'm about 20 minutes in.
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Martial Arts Topics / Re: Fight Science On National Geographic
« on: August 16, 2006, 12:50:03 PM »
Just watched the preview and I stand impressed. It looks like it should be an interesting special.
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Martial Arts Topics / Re: Fight Science On National Geographic
« on: August 16, 2006, 11:04:19 AM »
Interesting,
? I strongly hope it is not a replica of XMA.
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? I strongly hope it is not a replica of XMA.
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Martial Arts Topics / Re: The Tradition and Culture Thread
« on: August 14, 2006, 10:52:17 PM »
BataanVet,
I see where you are coming from with the provided video clips but I could not disagree with you more. Other than terminology I don't see much that Dog Brothers practitioners, instructors and teachers are doing that did not come from somewhere traditionally art oriented (refer to the quote Crafty states about consistent terminology). Its important to DBMA to recognize the art in which each technique is taken from and I think Guro Crafty has done an outstanding job of relaying this to his students. Something of which you need more than just the promo clips to see. While you will not always see the twelve djurus and other recorded technique sequences familiar to PS, Dog Brothers Teachers have been greatly influenced and have studied Silat rather extensively to help facilitate their growth in the arts and fighting.
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I see where you are coming from with the provided video clips but I could not disagree with you more. Other than terminology I don't see much that Dog Brothers practitioners, instructors and teachers are doing that did not come from somewhere traditionally art oriented (refer to the quote Crafty states about consistent terminology). Its important to DBMA to recognize the art in which each technique is taken from and I think Guro Crafty has done an outstanding job of relaying this to his students. Something of which you need more than just the promo clips to see. While you will not always see the twelve djurus and other recorded technique sequences familiar to PS, Dog Brothers Teachers have been greatly influenced and have studied Silat rather extensively to help facilitate their growth in the arts and fighting.
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Martial Arts Topics / Re: Capoeira application in Dog Brother's Training
« on: August 14, 2006, 06:31:10 PM »
I think that the footwork of Capoeira would have a great base for fighting in the gatherings. From the studying I have done of the art there is a lot of False Lead and angular footwork. Take a peak at the Kali Tudo DVD and see if it reminds you of footwork you may have experienced in Capoeira. Also, keep in mind that not all of the art has to be applicable to the gathering in order for it to be justified. You hear many people saying stuff like "wrestling beats striking" , "Muay Thai beats TKD" , etc. when in reality it can simply be an attribute gained by a specific art that facilitates a good fight.
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Martial Arts Topics / Re: Head Gear
« on: August 14, 2006, 08:10:24 AM »
Crafty,
I have a pair and in my opinion they are not as stationary as the ones I brought for the last DBMAA camp. On top of that, they are twice as expensive =( http://www.dynastrike.com/head.htm
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I have a pair and in my opinion they are not as stationary as the ones I brought for the last DBMAA camp. On top of that, they are twice as expensive =( http://www.dynastrike.com/head.htm
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Martial Arts Topics / Re: The Tradition and Culture Thread
« on: August 13, 2006, 02:57:32 PM »
Allow me to throw out a few quotes to add to this thread:
Concerning preservation I whole heartedly agree with what has been said many times by Crafty &TD, "we are not inventing anything, just rediscovering it."
"drills and such are simply a recording system." ~ CD
Culture:
"To better understand the martial arts, you must understand the history.
To understand the history, you must understand the culture.
To understand the culture you must understand the philosophy and philosophers. . .
What they were trying to express to the people of that time period." ~ Said by Guro Dan (not sure who it was written by)
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Concerning preservation I whole heartedly agree with what has been said many times by Crafty &TD, "we are not inventing anything, just rediscovering it."
"drills and such are simply a recording system." ~ CD
Culture:
"To better understand the martial arts, you must understand the history.
To understand the history, you must understand the culture.
To understand the culture you must understand the philosophy and philosophers. . .
What they were trying to express to the people of that time period." ~ Said by Guro Dan (not sure who it was written by)
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Martial Arts Topics / Re: Head Gear
« on: August 13, 2006, 08:43:46 AM »
The black padded head gear that is featured in the DLO promo I got online. They are meant for weapon sparring (although I would only recommend soft sticks) and it comes with a face cage. You should be able to Google it and find what you need.
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Martial Arts Topics / Real Fights
« on: August 08, 2006, 11:52:34 AM »
And all the more reason not to assume that someone is just going to punch you. The whole "always assume they have a weapon" would have helped in this situation.
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Martial Arts Topics / Your carry folder
« on: August 01, 2006, 07:34:12 AM »
I have recently also become a fan of the Emerson Karambit. Crafty introduced me to the wave and I thought it was really cool. 
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Martial Arts Topics / Re: Two shots and out
« on: July 31, 2006, 11:18:58 AM »Quote from: SB_Mig
Just found this clip:
http://youtube.com/watch?search=UFC&v=pKdZgeesw68
Things get dicey at :33 and take off from there. I wouldn't suggest getting into bar brawls, but this guy does it just about perfect (besides leaving the girls behind
"YES, HEAD BUTTS TO WORK!"
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Martial Arts Topics / Your carry folder
« on: July 28, 2006, 09:59:04 AM »
Sifu Kevin told me a story about when him, Guro I. and GT Gaje were all in the car once and stopped to get gas. Guro Dan was going to pump gas and GT stopped him before he got out of the car and asked, "Danny you have a knife don't you?" Guro replied with "No." GT responded with "Well, here I carry at least three on me at all times, you can borrow one of mine!" 
The gas station was in Beverly Hills 
I assume there would be some fun times traveling with those two!
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The gas station was in Beverly Hills I assume there would be some fun times traveling with those two!Gruhn
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Martial Arts Topics / Your carry folder
« on: July 27, 2006, 10:21:01 AM »
Leatherman PST II
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Martial Arts Topics / Anti Knife Fearmongering Courtesy of the Wall Steet Journal
« on: July 25, 2006, 12:24:59 PM »
Great article, good find!
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Martial Arts Topics / Real Fights
« on: July 14, 2006, 12:47:10 PM »
I'll go against the crowed with this one and state that I see a lot of things to learn from in these clips. Just observing the human animal and how one reacts is enough. While I agree that if one cannot fight back it is a worthless clip I do think it is very informing to observe body language.
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Martial Arts Topics / MMA
« on: July 12, 2006, 07:51:20 AM »
IMO, after the belt was put around his waist the title got to AA's head way too fast and he forgot that fighting was involved in his sport. He trained like he was at the top with no one worthy to actually take the title.
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Martial Arts Topics / MMA
« on: July 09, 2006, 10:46:23 AM »Quote
Tito came in ready to rock, but rumors credible to me had Ken Shamroid not having trained seriously at all. To my eye, KS charged and was saved by the ref from the shame of being badly KO'd. That UFC people would be putting out feelers for another fight between these two is a warning flag as to what this one was.
I am looking at this as a best case situation for the two of them. Tito gets the joy of knowing he won while Ken doesn't think the stop was justified. I can't think of a better way of this fight going.
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Martial Arts Topics / New to the forums..
« on: July 08, 2006, 09:39:47 AM »
Welcome to the forum!
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Martial Arts Topics / Just started seriously training knife and stick work
« on: July 05, 2006, 07:20:31 AM »
Nick,
You have done something many people these days are not willing to do. You have gone out of your comfort zone and taken on something new. Personally I believe that fighting is fighting no matter how many arts you study. Just like any other art, the more genres you study the better you will get. I can?t tell you how much studying Jazz has helped me in playing Rock music. While I am not an artist I have heard the same thing about drawing and painting. That said, I don?t think taking on the addition of MT & the FMA?s at once is too much. In fact, when I started as a kid JKD, MT, FMA, Boxing & Grappling were all thrown at me at once. ?Research your own experience, absorb what is useful, discard what is useless and add what is specifically your own.? Take it all in and gather things that work for you.
In that respect stick work has helped by giving me the positive externality of an insanely strong grip. This has drastically helped out my grappling. The FMA?s in general have helped out my footwork for Boxing and MT too. JKD trapping (while many people think it does not work) has given me the upper hand in grappling, boxing and MT as well.
Keep us updated on your experience,
Gruhn
You have done something many people these days are not willing to do. You have gone out of your comfort zone and taken on something new. Personally I believe that fighting is fighting no matter how many arts you study. Just like any other art, the more genres you study the better you will get. I can?t tell you how much studying Jazz has helped me in playing Rock music. While I am not an artist I have heard the same thing about drawing and painting. That said, I don?t think taking on the addition of MT & the FMA?s at once is too much. In fact, when I started as a kid JKD, MT, FMA, Boxing & Grappling were all thrown at me at once. ?Research your own experience, absorb what is useful, discard what is useless and add what is specifically your own.? Take it all in and gather things that work for you.
In that respect stick work has helped by giving me the positive externality of an insanely strong grip. This has drastically helped out my grappling. The FMA?s in general have helped out my footwork for Boxing and MT too. JKD trapping (while many people think it does not work) has given me the upper hand in grappling, boxing and MT as well.
Keep us updated on your experience,
Gruhn
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Martial Arts Topics / Tito Ortiz uses FMA
« on: June 04, 2006, 01:43:06 PM »
You can see Tito use this against Chuck as well. I think what he is trying to do is do a high shield but rotate it into the straight punch. I love to use them when I am sparring as many people don't expect them. Your right about the rules, it would be a great addition to a lot of peoples games.
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Martial Arts Topics / Tito Ortiz uses FMA
« on: June 04, 2006, 07:20:27 AM »
Personally I don't think they were intentional. Ya never know though =)
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Martial Arts Topics / Crazy weapons fighting on Geraldo
« on: June 03, 2006, 06:46:10 AM »
Gints,
Is there going to be a video posted for those of us not in an area that is broadcasting?
Gruhn
Is there going to be a video posted for those of us not in an area that is broadcasting?
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Martial Arts Topics / Rambling Ruminations: Knife
« on: May 27, 2006, 05:23:28 PM »
Crafty,
Any date set for the new DVD to come out?
Gruhn
Any date set for the new DVD to come out?
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Martial Arts Topics / Stickfighting video game
« on: May 07, 2006, 07:19:13 AM »
I guess the only snag I see is in relation to winning. Otherewise, I would play it!
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Martial Arts Topics / new guy looking for some advise..
« on: April 17, 2006, 07:28:37 AM »
I suggest changing stance and grip in a repetitive metronome type of way. Similar to Siniwali I have found that the body and mind sync better when the bilateralism is trained in drills. A grip/stance changing drill should do the same thing.
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Martial Arts Topics / How does one normally begin
« on: April 13, 2006, 08:08:01 PM »
I suggest getting the first series of tapes/DVD's (RCSF) and consider joining the DBMAA.
Later
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Later
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Martial Arts Topics / First Brent Lewis CD recommendation
« on: March 31, 2006, 09:28:46 PM »
DRUM SEX!!!!
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Martial Arts Topics / Proper way to condition shins
« on: March 31, 2006, 09:27:36 PM »
Allow me to second this statement:
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The only tried and true thing that works is kicking a solid heavy bag and thai pad training. This takes a long time, but it gives results.
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Martial Arts Topics / Call 2 Arms - UK Stick Fighting
« on: March 03, 2006, 07:17:51 PM »
First off,
May props on the site, it is very well put together. Question, is there a rule against anything lighter than a WEKAF helmet or is that by choice? I don't see any fencing masks. The reason I ask is because I noticed in the clips there was less protection of the head. I assume this may ultimately lead to more overall damage to the core of the body such as in the picture on the right of the site. This is however a very limited assumption as I don?t have much to go by; it was simply the first thing that stuck out to me. Great creativity with the ?fight formats? and such in the Event Details section!
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May props on the site, it is very well put together. Question, is there a rule against anything lighter than a WEKAF helmet or is that by choice? I don't see any fencing masks. The reason I ask is because I noticed in the clips there was less protection of the head. I assume this may ultimately lead to more overall damage to the core of the body such as in the picture on the right of the site. This is however a very limited assumption as I don?t have much to go by; it was simply the first thing that stuck out to me. Great creativity with the ?fight formats? and such in the Event Details section!
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Martial Arts Topics / Knife vs. Gun
« on: February 28, 2006, 04:57:36 PM »
Bat vs. Gun - - - - - Read on:
Murder charges filed against State College manFrom CDT staff reportsSTATE COLLEGE -- A State College man was arraigned on charges of first- and third-degree murder this afternoon after State College police found a body and signs of a violent struggle at the man's home on Nimitz Avenue.
Andrew A. Rogers, 28, was being taken to the Centre County Courthouse annex for a bail hearing following his arraignment before District Judge Allen Sinclair at about 2 p.m.
State College police have scheduled a news conference to provide details of the investigation at 3:30 p.m.
According to court papers filed by police, Rogers and two men who were at his home Thursday night became involved in a violent struggle.
Rogers told police the struggle began when he saw one of the men looking at some cash he had. Rogers told police he used a rolling pin and a baseball bat during the fight with the two men, and that one of the men pulled a gun from a backpack.
According to the account Rogers gave police, he hit the man with a baseball bat, and he dropped the gun. Rogers said he saw the other man pick up the gun and point it at him, and does not remember anything else, according to court records.
According to the affidavit filed by police, Rogers said he awoke to find himself on top of one of the men. Rogers said he ripped off his own, bloody clothes, then checked the man's throat and couldn't find a pulse, according to court records.
According to police, Rogers told them he then washed off, packed a suitcase, took a wallet from the man's body and left the house.
State College police around 8 p.m. Monday were contacted by Uniontown police, who said Rogers went to them, said he wanted to talk to someone and said, "I think there may be a body in my kitchen."
State College police went to Rogers' home and found a decomposing body lying in the kitchen, with multiple injuries to the face and head, according to court papers. Blood and evidence of a scuffle was seen throughout the home.
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Murder charges filed against State College manFrom CDT staff reportsSTATE COLLEGE -- A State College man was arraigned on charges of first- and third-degree murder this afternoon after State College police found a body and signs of a violent struggle at the man's home on Nimitz Avenue.
Andrew A. Rogers, 28, was being taken to the Centre County Courthouse annex for a bail hearing following his arraignment before District Judge Allen Sinclair at about 2 p.m.
State College police have scheduled a news conference to provide details of the investigation at 3:30 p.m.
According to court papers filed by police, Rogers and two men who were at his home Thursday night became involved in a violent struggle.
Rogers told police the struggle began when he saw one of the men looking at some cash he had. Rogers told police he used a rolling pin and a baseball bat during the fight with the two men, and that one of the men pulled a gun from a backpack.
According to the account Rogers gave police, he hit the man with a baseball bat, and he dropped the gun. Rogers said he saw the other man pick up the gun and point it at him, and does not remember anything else, according to court records.
According to the affidavit filed by police, Rogers said he awoke to find himself on top of one of the men. Rogers said he ripped off his own, bloody clothes, then checked the man's throat and couldn't find a pulse, according to court records.
According to police, Rogers told them he then washed off, packed a suitcase, took a wallet from the man's body and left the house.
State College police around 8 p.m. Monday were contacted by Uniontown police, who said Rogers went to them, said he wanted to talk to someone and said, "I think there may be a body in my kitchen."
State College police went to Rogers' home and found a decomposing body lying in the kitchen, with multiple injuries to the face and head, according to court papers. Blood and evidence of a scuffle was seen throughout the home.
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Martial Arts Topics / Knife vs. Gun
« on: February 27, 2006, 08:22:09 PM »
I think that "Monkey Grip" might come into play if knife clears the distance. This woud leave gun with a huge disadvantage.
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Martial Arts Topics / Weapons Sparring Club on CBS, Monday Feb. 27 at 11pm
« on: February 27, 2006, 08:20:10 PM »
Gints,
Is this somthing that people outside of SF will be able to see?
Gruhn
Is this somthing that people outside of SF will be able to see?
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Martial Arts Topics / Knife vs. Baseball Bat
« on: February 22, 2006, 12:24:08 PM »Quote from: carlo
I suspect that it is not a question of the weapon as much as it is a question of initiative and reactionary gap.
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Martial Arts Topics / Knife vs. Gun
« on: February 22, 2006, 09:58:01 AM »
Pace our ten feet and see how fast you can run that in. Then do the same for drawing the weapon.
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Martial Arts Topics / Knife vs. Baseball Bat
« on: February 22, 2006, 09:51:19 AM »
I think we should settle this and try it for ourselves. Maybe best out of twenty tries. There are some foam bats at Wal-Mart right now that have some substance to them. I might pick up a few and see what our group comes up with. The same thing might have to be tried for the Knife vs. Gun. Obviously the bat isn?t going to feel like a real bat but we could consider any shots to the head has a ?win.? Similarly a "bang" with the gun pointed at knife man could be considered a win.
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Martial Arts Topics / Knife vs. Gun
« on: February 22, 2006, 09:47:35 AM »
If I had the knife I think I would most likely close empty hand then go from there. ?Surviving Edged Weapons? has a good clip of Guro I. taking down an officer with a blade before he could draw his piece. The only thought I would take into account is ?don?t carry anything that doesn?t fit comfortably up your @$$.? Once I closed I would make sure the gun was neutralized then take out the knife.
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Martial Arts Topics / got my ass kicked 2day......
« on: February 19, 2006, 06:26:12 PM »Quote from: ponytotts
hope i am not misunderstood here. i didnt post this just 2 whine. the class was an eye opener 4 me. how difficcult the ground game is, my lack of skill with it and the type of conditioning requiered is different.
woof, tpotts
YES.
My JJ instructor does that to me. We roll three times a week, I have yet to get him once! We have been going for two years at least. I have about four other people that I roll with weekly which I can get most of the time but he does the same thing; humbles me. I think it is important to always train with people better than you, to better yourself. Sounds like you found a training partner you can learn a lot from.
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Martial Arts Topics / Training for Stick Fighting--Beginner
« on: February 13, 2006, 09:49:08 PM »
RCSF:
Power & Footwork
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Power & Footwork
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Martial Arts Topics / Can someone please help with gloves
« on: February 13, 2006, 08:28:17 AM »
Top Dog,
The ones with titanium plates?
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The ones with titanium plates?
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Martial Arts Topics / Can someone please help with gloves
« on: February 12, 2006, 04:36:11 PM »
Pappy Dog has some which I have used that are inbetween a batting glove and hockey glove. I personally love them.
www.bloodsport.com
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www.bloodsport.com
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Martial Arts Topics / Dissecting fighting styles
« on: February 12, 2006, 04:34:16 PM »
Crafty has composed a list that personally, I believe covers every type of stickfighter. The swatter, stalker, evader, and linebacker are examples from the list of ten total. People can then be a little bit of each which can create even more fighting types. There is an article pertaining to this in the member?s forum if I can recall.
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Martial Arts Topics / Sparring method/Progression
« on: February 12, 2006, 08:21:47 AM »
Top Dog,
You have opened my eyes. Rattan on soft stick had never entered my mind. I am going to try this with my students.
Gruhn
You have opened my eyes. Rattan on soft stick had never entered my mind. I am going to try this with my students.
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Martial Arts Topics / Knife vs. Baseball Bat
« on: February 10, 2006, 12:06:02 PM »
Hey if a pro baseball player can get beamed anyone can!
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