First, improve their quality, fitness self-defense.

Second, the exercise will cultivate virtues.

Third, watch sports, rich life.

Fourth, the exchange of skills and friendship.

Jet Li VS Chuck Norris

Who will win the fight if it happens? Give explanations or details why do you think would win.|||Jet Li

While ole Chuck has alot of experience, I believe the Jet is alot faster/quicker on his feet.

But I will give Chuck pts for having that great body at 66, I%26#039;ve NEVER see ANY 66 year old with a totally in shape body. (face always could have used work tho) Guess ya can%26#039;t have it all.|||Chuck Norris, you%26#039;re lucky chuck norris on the internet right now or else you%26#039;d be dead.

http://4q.cc/chuck/index.php?topthirty|||Jet… He has youth on his side. Plus he kind of Tweaks out and goes all ape poop. when this happens, nothing can stop him.

http://www.awma.com/index.cfm/action/pro…

heres the link

thanks|||yes it may look a little dorky, but you really shouldn%26#039;t be worrying about if it looks dorky or not. it%26#039;s not like you%26#039;re going to the mall in it. it%26#039;s there to protect your ribs and chest while sparring. you need your ribs and chest to breath and if you get injured, then it hurts really bad to breath. yes it looks dorky, but don%26#039;t worry about it if you feel better using it when you spar. just know that you won%26#039;t be able to use it in the street if you have to defend yourself.|||yes.|||Hi, in my humble opinion, as long as it %26#039;does%26#039; what it%26#039;s supposed to, it doesn%26#039;t matter what it looks like. Your protection is worth more than an item%26#039;s %26#039;looks%26#039;. Quality is what matters.

By the way, to me the chest guard does not look %26#039;dorky.|||its dorky but i think girls should wear it in any full contact fighting, most guys should know that you shouldnt hit women hard in the stomach as it may creat problems for them when they want to have a baby, and all the girls i talk to say getting hit in the **** is one of the worst pains you can experience

guy shouldnt wear one, we need protection in a different area…

Fencing is a martial art. Whether you practice a European style with foil, epee, or saber, or a Japanese style such as kendo, kenjutsu, iaido, iaijutsu, they are all fencing styles. I%26#039;m sure there are even more than these that I%26#039;ve mentioned.|||no side to side, but up down, don%26#039;t look me look fence. Up down, down, down bend the knee. Up down remember to breath very important. Up down very good daniel-son.|||So what%26#039;s your question then?

If you%26#039;re talking about Kendo, Iaido or Haidong Kumdo, then yes it is a form of fencing but unlike the sport of fencing there is a more spiritual meaning to the sword play, as the weapon is an extention of yourself and your body.|||Sure, why not?|||Fencing is the art and science of armed combat involving cutting, stabbing, or bludgeoning weapons directly manipulated by hand, rather than shot or thrown (in other words, swords, knives, pikes, bayonets, batons, clubs, and so on). In contemporary common usage, fencing tends to refer specifically to European schools of swordsmanship and to the modern Olympic sport that has evolved out of them.

I%26#039;m stuck between styles. Shotokan karate is really cheap (£2 a lesson) and I already have some experience in karate. However, I%26#039;ve heard that Krav maga is much more effective..but more expensive. Then again I%26#039;m also into boxing, and would like to do wrestling at some point… what should I do????????|||Find the style you:

1) Like the most now

2) Get the most out of now.

3) Is being taught by the best teacher (for your needs now)

4) is represented by a school whose philosophy is the best fit for you - now

Notice that the answers all end with %26#039;now%26#039;? If you know you WILL enjoy studying boxing but don%26#039;t feel the urge NOW then hang out in Krav Maga or Shotokan (or wherever.) Most martial artists eventually switch styles, add styles, or incorporate ideas from other styles. Most likely it will happen to you - so let it happen in its own time.

Notice also that the price is not on the list. As the value cannot be understood by the fee. If you CAN afford it. do it. If the price for what is the best match for you (now) is higher than other things and you would only be able to study it less…sign up. you can PRACTICE any style quite frequently…you may only be restricted in the number of weekly classes you can attend.

good Luck,

Stephen Watson

www.ShhDragon.com|||Boxing. Na, i%26#039;m only saying that because my brothers are boxers! They have all the girls after them though! lol.

Perhaps you should go and watch all the classes before joining and then pick which ever one you think looks best.|||I would consider how close I was to my black-belt in Shotokan unless that is not a goal of yours. If it is and you are somewhat close I would finish that out and take that time to also decide what may be next for you to pursue that best fits in with your goals, desires, and pocket book. As for effectiveness a lot has to do with how well a person has been trained and how well they can carry that training out or execute it and use their skills. Perhaps the next cheaper thing is the one to pursue after Shotokan and if you are going to experience an increase in your income anytime in the foreseeable future you will then be able to eventually go with something more expensive but won%26#039;t be sitting idle and not training, learning, and developing your martial arts skill in the mean time.|||Take your time. Learn them all!|||Pick the one you can afford. Make friends that are in other styles, cross train with them. Good luck!

Can someone tell me where to get those cool hamsters that swing nunchakus around and sing %26quot;everybody was kung-fu fighting%26quot; and how much they cost?|||I got mine at target a few years ago for about eight dollars. I%26#039;m not sure if they still carry them.|||Ive got one that sings the Mr. Roboto song by Styx.

%26quot;Domo Arigato Mr. Roboto%26quot;

Check ebay. Thats probably your best bet.|||ROFL!! I want a dancing and singing Hamster tooooo!!|||a n p has them $6.99 so cute i have the white one sings it%26#039;s amorae

what does it deal with?

what fighting style is it?

is it worth trying?

what does it deal with?

ok i dont know anything about it. so tell me everything you know about it.|||yes.the only way you%26#039;ll find out about it is to do it,theres no point me or anyone else telling you because it will only be from our perspective.

so what are you waiting for?|||It%26#039;s a version of Karate. Like all other styles, it is as good as the person doing it, no better, no worse.|||it should be a decent one..http://www.gla.ac.uk/clubs/Shorinji/page…

there is also a meditative part in the training,and technically I guess it is a mixture of kick-punch arts (karate) and judo and aikido.

I wanted to take part as well but not matching my timetables.Good luck if you start!|||Depends which type you mean. There%26#039;s Chinese Kempo, American Kempo, Kempo karate and Shorinji Kempo to name a few.

Shorinji Kempo is a Japanese martial art that uses both hard and soft techniques to subdue an opponent. It also teaches philosophy and meditation. Well worth a look.|||It is worth checking out, as far as karate goes.

When I did it, it was Kempo Karate %26amp; Gung Fu, a hybrid system that utilizes many other arts %26#039;better%26#039; moves, and makes them its own. Japanese, Chinese, thai… in my opinion it is a work in progress that uses anything that works better than an existing technique, so it is changing all the time.

it (like most) uses animal aspects in movements.

It uses both Japanese sharp rigidity and power (hard), and Chinese flowing smoothness and finesse (soft). (if you know what I mean)

yes, it is very worthwhile.

Traditional technique and kata, and self defense applications, as each aspects origins are explored and acknowledged.

I liked it, because as when the Sifu came back from overseas, he would bring new ideas, aspects, and techniques, that would be added to the syllabus. dont know if all kempo/kenpo is like that, but it made sense to me.

so you cant go wrong really, it has competition, weapons, etc. and there is something in it that anyone can find to enjoy. you can lean more towards the things you like.

tradition that doesnt change can leave people in the past, be progressive and remain ahead of the rest. of course, it could just have been a great instructor, as he was an awesome guy, and new what we should be learning based on our needs.

if I wasnt teaching my 12 yr old son myself, I would send him to Kempo.|||It is definitely something that you should look into. My Aunt began lessons many years ago at %26quot;Ralph Castro%26#039;s School of Kempo Karate%26quot; in San Francisco. Don%26#039;t even know if the school still exists.

Later, she taught it in Aberdeen Washington for many years. She was one of the first women in the country to teach it. She was highly skilled and highly respected in her field.

I do know one thing…….no matter what style of martial art you choose, you will have to be dedicated.

Best Wishes,|||Its a highly effective style, lots of hand techniques.|||most of us pratice kenpo spell it with a n but that not really important. kenpo is a mix of kung fu karate and a little jiujitsu, it focus for self defense . it is one the more practical style it not a bunch pretty stuff . as train you learn many way do the same thing in a more effective manner become the pefect weapon but you must pratice at least 3 times a weak for half an hour to improve at a fast pass . there so much to tell . I suggest trying it out for a few month and if you feel that it is the style that fit you then stick with it . i beleive that if learn to use what you efftively then it does not matters what style you learn but i think kenpo have more to offer than 90% of the style out there so i would try it. but it depence on why you want study martail art ,if is self defense then kenpo is for you ,but if you are looking show off then i would say tae kwon do would be good but if want be a ufc fighter then try shootfighting. i hope choose kenpo . if want learn about it . go to www. tracy kenpo karate.com they have alot info on their and if don%26#039;t want start at a dojo just yet but would to see it , buy the yellow belt dvd and that give you taste of what kenpo is all about.|||There are a few different versions of Kenpo. The classic Chinese style is one that would be considered a %26quot;soft%26quot; style and is very old. The word iteslf just means boxing. As you might guess it concentrates on hands a lot. In the historical event known as the Boxer Rebellion, it was monks from the temple that were kenpo practioners who rebelled.

American Kenpo is somewhat less stylizied and they have added more kicks than the Chinese version. Yet it retains its original root I feel.

Kenpo is a good martial art, yet what you do with it is what matters. How hard you apply yourself to training and how committed you are to reaching your potential. That is true for pursuing anything in life. But I feel martial arts can bring out the most in many people.

Good luck|||Yes. Back in the 60%26#039;s a man named Fred Valerie (spelling)opened up United Studios of self defense. He has a great past in a system that has proven effective in many situations in China thru Shaolin. As all stand up systems of chinese boxing it lacks ground work of any value in a ground fight, thus it has a weakness in todays world. But inspite of this fact the skills it will teach you far outweigh this.

Balance, etc etc etc, and yes it has weapons. I never took it myself, but have some friends who have, great forms. If you can seperate martial from art, this is a great art. BJJ and Mixed Martial Arts are Martial.

BJJ, Judo, Boxing, Wrestling have no forms (katas), Kempo has many. Chuck Liddell of the UFC obviously took it, he has a tatto with the name on his arm.|||Yes. Kempo is a form of karate that relies heavily on powerful hand techniques. Only about 30% of it%26#039;s techniques are kicks. It also employs some grappling and joint locks, though I%26#039;m not sure about the percentage.

IMHO, kung fu is a better art, but what it boils down to is that there are no superior forms, only superior practioners. Stay away from the ATA though. They%26#039;re a bunch of wusses.

Mine is Jeet Kune Do, which is basically every thing that works from each art.|||I like the Shaolin Kung Fu.Mainly I like the teachings and philosiphy combined with the unorthodox style of fighting.|||Judo (defense).|||I like Sambo, It combines the Awesome take down of Judo with the submission maneuvers of BJJ|||Tai Chi Chuan - originally a martial art, now a moving meditation, focussing on breathing and on concentration through movement|||Muay Thai|||Western Boxing and wrestling. There is not false sense of security from ability untested in these arts. Judo, sambo, BJJ, Muay thai, and any other art where you train like an athlete instead of a doughball in pajamas are ok too. Physical and mental toughness are the main attributes that Boxing and wrestling teach to the degree that most others don%26#039;t come anywhere close too.|||muay thai boxing!!

that would be my top favorite,although I have many more.

thai boxing is sort of simillar to kickboxing.

you have…jab,cross,over hand,hook punches also elbows are throwin in there to.

you have power kicks or (push kicks)

round kicks

knees….ect.|||My favorite is Shaolin Chuan Fa or Shaolin Kung Fu. First there is the great tradition involved but also it%26#039;s an art honed over 2000 years.

It%26#039;s primary focus is on discipline and strength both inner and physical. Each animal form within it has other focal points as well which makes it pretty versatile. Almost every eastern martial art can trace itself back to Shaolin somehow.|||Kajukenbo - its a mixture of different styles. It was created to be a street defensive style. Its based on the kicks of tang soo do, the hand strikes of kenpo, the grappling and throws of judo and jujitsu, the circular moves of chuan fa, and the combinations of western boxing.

im looking to learn something thatis more defense than attacking any suggestions?|||your really not gonna find any worth while martial art thats good for self defense that doesnt require force. You could check out aikido.|||carry a banana with you at all times. totally bad ***.

no ones gonna wanna mess with you!|||As you continue your search and talk to prospective instructors, you will find that many hold strong to the %26quot;for self-defense only%26quot; attitude.

Visit your local academys, ask about their credentials (not how many trophies the instructor has won), watch a beginners class, visit with the students, talk to the instructors and express your concerns. Schools that focus on character development and responsible use of what is taught will probably be more to your taste than a school that is focused on training to be a tournament champion.

Chances are if you feel comfortable with the students, agree with the philosophy of the instructor, and what they say agrees with what you see being taught, you have found your martial arts home.|||aikido, ju-jitsu, or any style of Tai Chi|||Aikido sounds like what you are looking for. Non-aggressive and it works by blending with the opponents energy and redirecting it.

Aikido (合気道 aikidō?), is a Japanese martial art developed by Morihei Ueshiba as a synthesis of his martial studies, philosophy, and religious beliefs. Aikido is often translated as %26quot;the Way of unifying (with) life energy%26quot; [1] or as %26quot;the Way of harmonious spirit.%26quot; [2] Ueshiba%26#039;s goal was to create an art practitioners could use to defend themselves while also protecting their attacker from injury.

Aikido techniques are normally performed after first blending with the motion of the attacker, so that the defender may redirect the attacker%26#039;s momentum without directly opposing it, thus using minimum effort. This is often done with various types of throws or joint locks,[3] resulting in aikido typically being categorized under the general umbrella of grappling arts.|||tai chi……its pretty sweet……southern shaolin……..also kool|||One of Wing Chun%26#039;s main principals is don%26#039;t fight force with force, however it is a bit on the aggressive side with counter attacking. But really you can%26#039;t win a fight or self defence situation without causing your attacker some pain.

Aikido is also right up there.

Along with Tai Chi or Ba Gua.

Even Judo or BJJ will teach you how to use technique to defeat bigger and stronger opponents.|||All martial arts started out as self-defense, but I know what you mean. A softer style, right? One that%26#039;s not all full-contact and punching. Gotcha.

Tai Chi(learn Chi Kung first)

Bagua

They%26#039;re internal styles that redirect your opponant%26#039;s force and uses it against them. Pulling them off balance, stepping out of the way, etc. They%26#039;re both also a very Yin/Yang style that beleives in both pulling and pushing, contracting and expnding. It would suit you well. Tai Chi%26#039;s all over the place, but look for one that knows the %26quot;Chi%26quot; in Tai Chi, or else you just signed up for a series of relaxing movements.|||Akido sounds like what you are looking for. I takes a while to learn but it fits perfectly into your question.|||All Martial arts require force, either your own or your opponents.

Try Aikido to use their force against them.

At my %26quot;dojo%26quot; or taekwon-do school, i spar against my friends and other people that attend the school. When i fight a punching bag, i have so much power and quickness, but against someone, i hit weaker and not as fast. I think its because i dont want to hurt them, which makes me hesitant … does anyone know how to get rid of this? Please dont say for me to imagine them as someone i hate, i dont really hate someone enough to kick the snot out of.|||Power comes from legs %26amp; hips. Quickness comes from technique. Training with senior partners who don%26#039;t hurt you will help you overcome this.

There can be no doubt, no hesitation on your part. Practice visualizing getting inside opponent, striking %26amp; then getting out of range. See yourself victorious, how you move legs, keep up guard, moving smoothly %26amp; with confidence.

You might not want to hurt someone (especially with kicks.) You might be off balance. Perhaps not enough follow thru. It could be butterflies in the stomach. You might not have the killer instinct

(ability to follow-thru for fear of hurting others.)

1)Perhaps having partner holding large pad who both stands still %26amp; also moves away. You can build up rhyme. 2) Have a sparing partner you trust let you hit them. They can block or cover up; as long as you get used to getting inside %26amp; out of their defense. Have training partner use extra protection/padding. 3) Build up confidence against lower ranks. Instead of thinking of power, go for technique %26amp; rhyme.

4) Read Jeet Kune Do by Bruce Lee. 5) Ask others from different styles.

Good luck.|||Thanks! This is a more common problem than many realize. So don%26#039;t feel bad. I remember in boxing class, one sparring partner couldn%26#039;t hit me

%26amp; when I got him, I hesitated… Report It
|||I know what you mean! I%26#039;m the same way when I%26#039;m sparring with people! of course I know my instructor would kick my butt if I actually hurt someone, so that might have something to do with it.

don%26#039;t really know what to do to get over it.. just keep punching the bag hard.. when you%26#039;re in a real fight, you%26#039;ll know not to hold back..|||Just think of it as part of your %26quot;job%26quot;. There%26#039;s parts to our jobs that we don%26#039;t always enjoy but we have to do them to be successful and get our pay.|||Learning control to the point where you feel confident to use full speed but still have the control to not hit with full power takes lots of practice. Keep at it and you will get there.

Let your opponent hit you and see how it feels, then try back and forth. Don%26#039;t be afraid to get hit. That will make you hesitant as well. Once you and your opponent are confident that you can take a hit, then go at it a little harder. You will find your sparring level when you are no longer afraid of being hit and you know that the bruises will go away. You will build up confidence in your control.

Remember, pain is only fear leaving your body.

Keep at it. You have taken the hits, so give them back. If you can take it then so can your opponent. Practice, practice, practice. There is no substitute.|||I don%26#039;t see any problem homeboy. Sounds like you have

exellent control.|||Its probably your worrying thats making you feel slow. Theres a number of routes you could take.

Make it into a game, try to hit them as fast as possible without power, get past that barrier and it will all open up.|||To spar is to sharpen and enhance your skills,it enables you to put into practice what you are learning or studying,as you gain and acquire more knowledge about your art .You will start to be aware of your own strength whether it be phsycal or mental. Hence your sparring sessions becomes more defined,meaning you%26#039;ll know which type of style or technique to apply.And trust me you%26#039;ll know what type of force to apply.So feel confident and remmeber sparring is not about hurting but learning.|||If you have not yet seen Jet Li%26#039;s %26quot;Fearless%26quot; do so. There are elements within the movie that honestly relate to this issue. It is not about how powerful you are, how strong you are, how quick you are, nor how good your tehcnique is, it is all about how you use your knowledge and experience to improve not just your life, but also the life of your neighbor, the lives of your community, the lives of your country, the lives of your world.|||First off… isn%26#039;t it called a %26quot;Dojang?%26quot; And I know what you are talking about. You can%26#039;t go full on with your sparring partner if you ever want to spar with them again lol. People can%26#039;t fight if they are constantly hurt. Thats why in tourny%26#039;s i see the most injury time.|||Heavy bags are stationary. People are dynamic. Big difference.

Also, Tae Kwon Do people workout in a %26quot;dojang%26quot;, while Japanese styles work out in a %26quot;dojo%26quot;.