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Ice vs. Heat

Tues, 6 November 2007 14:36:58 -0500

Let's say you and your training buddy have the same idea at the same time during sparring, and you both end up with identical bumps on your shins. Do you use heat or ice?

Which is more important, skill or conditioning?

Thurs, 4 October 2007 14:36:58 -0500

If you were training for a fight � ring or school yard, doesn�t matter which � how would you make the best use of your time?

When you spar, how hard should you and your partner hit?

Wed, 13 June 2007 14:36:58 -0500

When you spar, how hard should you and your partner hit? The short answer is � as hard as you want.

Should you do everything on the left and right?

Mon, 12 Mar 2007 14:36:58 -0500

When I trained in Kenpo years ago, we were required at some point to know all our techniques on both the right and the left sides.

Which Moves First?

Mon, 12 Mar 2007 14:36:58 -0500

Which moves first?

When you throw a strike, a punch for example, which moves first, your hand or your body?

Citizen's Police Academy

Thu, 1 Mar 2007 20:38:18 -0500

Since a big part of martial arts is personal protection, we need to look at self-defense as more than a set of techniques.

Real Fights

Wed, 24 Jan 2007 17:12:30 -0500

Take a break from perfecting your game plan, and check out what the other dude has waiting for you.

How to Blitz

Wed, 17 Jan 2007 14:41:28 -0500

In my experience, two of the biggest mistakes people make when they spar is 1) they tend to let the other person take the initiative far too often, and 2) they throw single strikes instead of combinations.

Too much coffee?

Thu, 4 Jan 2007 01:29:26 -0500

Happy New Year! I hope you have a great 2007. I hope you achieve your goals, and help others do the same.

Teach Freelance

Thu, 26 Oct 2006 22:39:31 -0500

Owning a school isn't the only way to teach.

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