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Siniwali, hubad, sumbrada are not really Kata. They are training methods used to get a person used to swinging a stick and reacting. Katas are those movements done in the air a million times in a certain set pattern. The difference is that with the FMA, we do a pattern and then we break out of the pattern and do our own thing. We don't do that same pattern over and over again.

IMO.. I don't think TKD is the best kicking art. My opinion on the best kicking art should be obvious.

I think most of these people here train in Japanese Jujitsu, Angus. I train in Gracie Jujitsu. In fact, I'm going next weekend to Salt Lake City for a big seminar at Pedro Sauer's place. There is a small chance that Rorion Gracie will be there, that would rock!

Yep, boxing is a martial art. It is a method of fighting based on punching alone. It is a ring-sport also. But, boxing is obviously making it's impact in other martial arts. Many, many people are incorporating boxing into their systems. As far as punching is concerned, boxing is the best method, IMO.

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If chi is considered a source of energy/life that runs through all things... It is a religious belief. A myth that is often adhered to by eastern philosophy. Myths are religion. I don'g believe in the Chi power of healing or destruction, because it doesn't exist. It is only believed to exist. It's as real as God is.

Hi everyone. I'm starting this thread to get opinions on or about Bruce Lee's philosophy and martial arts. I am certified apprentice under Guro Dan Inosanot in Jun Fan and FMA (Philipinno Arts). It has been a great pleasure teaching people what I know, and learning from some really awesome people. If you have questions, I may have the answer. And no, I'm not some kid that is trying to look like Bruce Lee when I'm training martial arts, my stance and techniques are mainl Muay Thai based. Everyone's JKD is different.

I can't stand Katas. To me, it's wasted robotic movements that are simulating combat in a static state. A real fight is constant and dynamic, meaning it is always changing. Katas are merely a training method to bring out fluidity of motion, but in no way does it simulate combat. I feel Kata is outdated and no longer needed in a society where martial arts are legal. Kata were first developed to hide techniques in a time where martial arts were illegal to peasants. Today, we can enjoy training in martial arts without fear of prosecution. If you like Kata, by all means keep doing them. Whatever floats your boat.

I do about 10 minutes of rope-skipping. Two 3 minute rounds of squats, going as fast as I can. 2 Two 3 minute rounds of jumping jacks. 3 rounds of shadow boxing. 6 rounds of pole-bag work (it's a stationary heavy bag that is built around a steel pole). 3 rounds of Thai pad work. Sometimes the Thai pad work is replaced with sparring. That is a regiment I do 2 to 3 times a week. I also grapple with the Gracie Jujitsu guys once or twice a week, and that's a nasty workout as well. 2 or 3 times a week I train in my Kali and Silat methods, as well as my Jun Fan Gung Fu (JKD). Oh, and I hit the weights 3 times a week.

Hey egarlock, I'm a Kali and Silat guy myself. I also dabble a bit in Krabi Kabrong, the weapon art that Muay Thai came from. Right now, I'm learning flexible weapons and firearms. I feel firearms should be included in modern-day Kali along with blowgun, crossbow and bow. The flexible weapons is really great because a purse can then become a very nasty weapon, using the same methods that a sarong is used for.

I was not saying all Christian think like this. Just that the minister that wrote the article thinks all Christians should. He also brings up some good arguements from the bible as to why you should think this way. If I were a Christian, I would read the article and reflect on it. Check it out and read the whole thing.

I am not religious at all, but it's funny how so many religions are more made to control the population rather than actually try to seek the truth. It is seen in what "though shall not do". Christians seem to think that gay and bi-sexual people are to be prosectuted (and I'm not gay btw), marriage before sex is a no-no and abortion is murder. I'm not here to preach my beliefs, I am just going to introduce another "Christian" belief that will definitely impact those of you that post messages here. It is ordained that martial arts are an occult activity and will certainly lead you on the path to hell. Ki, Chi and Gi energy are fallacies because all energy comes from either God or Demons/Devils. Since a person cannot command the will/energy of God, the energy that martial artist manipulate MUST be from demons and Satan himself. A true Christian need not train in self-defense. Instead, as Christians, we should leave our health and well being in God's hands. God does not want us learning violence but peace. Obviously these are not my beliefs, this is just a summary of what I've read at a Christian site. I personally am agnostic and don't believe in either "God" or "ki" or demons and devils. I only believe in the good and evils that are created by man alone. If you want to read the full article go to this site.. http://www.nccg.org/234Art-MartialArts.html

Yep, but the karate kids need enlightenment.

Karate alone is weak also. There isn't a ONE art that has a monopoly on the truth. I've seen many "karate" guys go down due to the hands of good boxers. Also, just because a person does boxing doesn't mean that person doesn't have a history in "dirty" fighting or martial arts either. Never underestimate a boxer, if you do, you'll be eating gravel.

You don't HAVE to learn the fancy kicks. It's just fun and keeps people in the gym training. But it's the execution of the basics that differentiate an expert from a novice. Take a lesson from the Muay Thai fighters and just go ballistic with basics.

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I'm 18, but chronologically I'm 27. I am in better shape than 90% of teens.. which doesn't mean all that much these days.

I wouldn't mind a Muay Thai forum. And sure, i could be a moderator. Does that mean I'd get to get teh cool black-belt symbol next to my name? Muay Thai actaully wasn't a foundation for "kickboxing" as it were. Kickboxing was developed by Karateka's in the USA as a full-contact platform, mainly because the point-sparring was getting old. Muay Thai was hardly known back then. The same "kickboxing" format just happened to be developed by the Thai-boxers many years prior. They do have similar rules because both kickboxing and Muay Thai were influenced by queensbury boxing. And that's about the arts. Hehhe.. couldn't resist.

While I think doing the spinning kicks is very fun, I don't place any emphasis on them. It's easy to defend against it, just teep (footjab, thrust kick, stop kick). Or what I really like to do is thrust a knee into their butt when they are turned. Even easier is just the Thai shield block or the cover. So.. No i don't think it's necessary to learn the spinning kicks to know how to defend against them. BTW, I do like to play with the spinning kicks cuz it's fun.

Actually, I think Jujitsu is the oldest form of Japanese martial art. Karate, judo and the other martial arts were derivatives of Jujitsu and were developed more for sport and to satisfy a more "non-violent" approach to the martial arts. Jujitsu is a very violent and war oriented martial art that was taught to warriors way back in Feudal Japan. The Jujitsu of today as devolved or evolved into something else. I train in Brazillian Jujitsu which is more specialized in ground fighting and is very effective. But, I still realize that Japanese jujitsu is a totally different animal that was developed more for the battlefield and not one on one combat.

Muay Thai is NOT an extension of kickboxing. It is a martial art all of it's own. There are many, many Muay Thai techniques that are not allowed in the ring. To say Muay Thai is merely just kickboxing is not right and it's a little offensive to me. Ok, now back to the subject. Muay Thai grappling is grappling, but it's done standing up. The goal isn't a throw or a choke/lock, but it is to strike with elbows, knees, kicks and punches (and headbutts in the old days). It can be very technical just like Gracie jujitsu, but isn't seen in the USA as much because Americans tend to think it's boring. I think that there are very few arts that can match the Clinch grappling of Muay Thai. It's a great skill to learn and takes a some training in sensitivity and technique.

Show me some documented articles. I have read a few from 3rd party (objective) sources about it. The last time was in 1978 where 5 "Chi masters" from china came to fight in the ring against Muay Thai fighters. The Muay Thai fighters wore boxing gloves and the "Chi" masters were barehanded (to allow for the Dim Mak touch). Well.. the 5 guys got slaughtered. Tit for tat, but i have alot more tit for your tat.. mainly because the Thai fighters have a winning record.

Uhm.. what's a Nidan? Does anyone speak english in here?

Ah ha, so your rank on the board has nothing to do with your rank in any martial arts. Ok, I got it. That is a pretty cool idea.