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I tried to break a wooden wall once. I must have kicked it where it was reinforced. I actually tore the ball of my foot in two and had to have it stitched back together.

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KLax87, you'll probably get better replies if you can answer the following questions: What schools are available in your area? What kind of competition are you interrested in? Do you prefer punching, kicking, or grappling?

Boxers have my respect as good street fighters. I have a lot of friends who are good boxers and have done well in street fights.

Ramymensa, I like your article. I've read a lot of posts where people feel that belts are unimportant, however there is an aspect of utilizing a belt system that many do not think about. Belts give people goals and having goals are important in promoting a drive to contnue training and learning. I feel that without belts, a lot of students would train for a shorter time, quit, and claim that they know it all.

I only took an introductory class in JKD but on that day, half the class time was spent on BJJ.

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Hi Empty Flower and welcome!

Welcome, disaster team member!

Recently, there was an news article here in Hawaii, where a criminal entered a person's home. The occupant had some training in BJJ and the criminal was heard begging for mercy.

Knowledge of weapons makes a martial artist more well rounded. I have a preference for practical weapons, however any type of weapon training is good for your coordination and strengthening of your grip. I don't carry any sais, nunchakus, or bos with me , however the basic swings and pokes that are taught with these weapons can be done with a stick, club, or pipe.

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Congradulations, karate kid 1! You are now one step closer to achieving a black belt!

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