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As an instructor, how to deal with complaining parents?
I've been teaching karate for about 10 years now, and business has been going well. All of my advanced classes have 40-50+ kids on the mat, and I normally run the class myself. The problem I run into ...
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Vegan Fukuro Shinai
I need a fukuro shinai to practise kenjustu (Kashima no tachi). I’m vegan and Fukuro shinais are typically covered with leather, and I think the shinai itself contains some parts that are made of ...
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Tactical flashlight vs martial arts for self defense?
I watched a YouTube video where some martial arts guy compared "martial arts weapons" with modern self-defense weapons (possibly this one). The guy he did this with, apparently some "...
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How can I improve my hand's strength and form when performing a lead left hook in boxing?
I am practicing "American Boxing" I believe it's called. I have a very well-respected and experienced coach who has a seasoned amateur and professional record, and who has trained some ...
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Are impact protection goggles worth it for Muay Thai for someone who can't take hits to the eye?
Disclaimer: I don't consider anything here to be professional advice.
I want to start Muay Thai but I don't want to get hits to the eye due to an eye condition called keratoconus.
I was considering ...
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What is the general rule in the Martial Arts world regarding eye contact? Is making eye contact good or bad for avoiding fights?
I am currently studying and researching good self defence techniques, and the subject of eye contact has arisen.
I found on this Martial Arts forum here that one of the users claims that his Master ...
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How can I judge the quality of my son's BJJ/MMA coaching?
My 13 year old son has started BJJ and MMA classes.
The lessons are 45 minutes long, he goes 4 times a week, twice for BJJ and twice for MMA.
The classes are for kids 8+, This costs £55 a month.
I'm ...
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Is short-term combo memorization a useful skill in fight competition?
I am learning Western Boxing and one of the most difficult parts of training for me is I tend to struggle quickly learning long combos "in-the-moment." For example, at training we will first ...
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How do you train concepts for breath work during an actual fight for self-defense?
What can you tell me about breath work for times of self-defense? How would I prepare and train for a sudden ambush? There are current concepts I could call technology except it is in the form of ...
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How should I use my eyes for situational awareness or while defending myself?
How do I train myself to be aware of potential threats, or when the threat occurs, to be able to notice when additional threats arise, like the attacker’s gang or his/her friends?
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Is “split-step” used or can it be used in martial arts or self-defense?
Would there be any use for the split-step or the principles it uses in martial arts or self-defense? Is anything like that utilized in martial arts or self-defense?
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How do I spar with this guy?
I have studied mma for 1 year and sometimes I spar in my gym against some who has 7 years of experience in mma, he is bigger than me, he is 6'1 and I am only 5'10, he always hits me a lot and he once ...
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removing water from your boxing bag base
I have a free free-standing bag with the water water-filled base.
I planning to move in a month to a different location.
What's the best way to take out the water from the base?
Do I need a pump or ...
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How do I suddenly push someone away fast and hard?
If a man suddenly rushes at me, how do I push him away fast and hard?
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Martial Arts Forms that can be practised at home without tools
I am new to the world of Martial Arts, every since my childhood, learning one has captivated me. But due to lack of financial means I couldn't. Now as an adult I am still eager to learn one. I want to ...
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