Forum: Classics

I was reading an interesting thread over at Tim Cartmell's site, and thought I'd bounce a few ideas around here. Discussion started by asking: "There seems to be two philosophies out there on the position of the lumbar curve when standing ... to gently tuck the tailbone under ... just letting...

This was brought up in thread about multiple attackes but rather hijack that thread ill ask my questions here................how different styles use different ranges or even your own range prefferances and why...................in particular i would like to see an explaination of trapping and...

:cool: I thought that it would be nice to be able to hear a few true stories of scraps that either you or someone you know has been in. Maybe even a lesson or two can be learn't from :bang:

After looking at this board as well as a few other ones and talking to a variety of different martial artists, many of them seemed to dislike Jeet Kune Do. I know I've only been learning martial arts for 6 months so I thought it wouldn't be my place to argue, so I just thought I'd ask why BTW,...

How does one do this im not talking about falling when performing kicks and such, im talking about keeping balance in everyday life. its terribly hard. i have studied eastern philosophy and religion, and while by NO means a expert, i do understand many of the principals. i try to live by them,...

Hi all, Anyone know any information on the Tibetan MA traditions I have heard that the tibetan bon (or Dob dob) monks have systems that resemble Ba gua but with a heavy focus on phycological methods. Any information, experiences or thoughts welcome. Regards Chris

I've been entertaining the thought of developing a system of sportifying gung fu. Where did I get the idea 1. Judo 2. TKD 3. Boxing 4. Fencing 5. paintball Why

Two questions: #1 how to best lower the stances without sacrificing posture and pushing up with the legs #2 what are the benefits of lowering posture I've found slowly is as good an answer as I have for the first. If I rush it I soon lose track of what's supporting what and use leg...

How do you say good-bye to a teacher I mean, other than "I just cannot do it anymore" or "This just isn't for me," how do tell them you want to quit Without feeling obligated or anything I find it very hard, almost selfish to do this, after what they have done for me, but lately its just been...

Hey Y'all. A Mod suggested I make this thread in the spirit of the open exchange of information, so I will try my hand at explaining some things and see where it goes... I will break this into three parts: What is MMA How does one train for MMA and why and a treatise on the "MMA scene." ...

I was wondering if anyone had any other techniques for improving sensitivity, other than lots of pushing hands. For example we have two methods that could kinda be used, single off-set, and rain drops. Single off-set involves someone placing a hand or finger onto your chest (though I guess it...

Hokey dokey, Dictionary meanings: Style: The way in which something is said, done, expressed, or performed The combination of distinctive features of literary or artistic expression, execution, or performance characterizing a particular person, group, school, or era

So, we all know that the classics say "Above all avoid the error double weightedness, to fall into the trap of double weightedness leads to stagnation and confusion" But what is double weightedness. The question came up on emptyflower, and here are some of the answers posted: "double...

Chin-na beyond the wrist locks Chin-na means seize control, however that can make someone believe that it is restricted to locks holds pressured painful nerve attacks and the intent is to subdue the opponent through these. Many study the combinations of techniques of which are very in-depth...

lets bring this one back its always a hot one I have seen web sites for styles that are called chin-na or dim mak and these are presented as a style on their own, yet many styles claim each is only a system inside their style. such as the mantis system dim mak or tai chi qin-na and so on and...

Im gonna try and start up a debate here relating to practical application of traditional movements. I will start by relating my personaly opinion on the matter and then if anyone else would like to state there's then we can start to find out some of the different attitudes to this. For me...