freshiro

i believe Aikido uses a freestyle stance

sherwinc

i think that art (karate) is not fitted for you, since in an instant attack you dont even perform a stance whereas your background is karate, maybe Jeet Kune Do is good for you.....

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Question: What are the principal characteristics of a good fighter?

Answer: A good fighter has a lot of tricks, but doesn't play games

Lesson: More Techniques learned are better than Few

Tom Yum

Horse stance is really good for filthy public restrooms. Beware the splash, though.

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Smart Fighter

God forbid, a Martial Artist actually fighting. Fighting is always a last resort. Thats the mindset that should be avoided. Its the same old societal mantra, from some fantastic idea that physical resolution to problems should always be a last resort. When in fact, if you can discern a threat beforehand, the first strike is absolutely a valid defense. While your at it, make it the most powerful strike you can muster, aiming to injure.

It is irresponsible not to you force if your in a position to do so. Opting for mercy, though chivalrous in days of old, nowadays can get you killed. Taking time to think of an escape route waste valuable attack time, not to mention you may not escape, and end up in a worse position. "Moral issues aside, even with close to perfect technique, and unless you train the "soft" arts of ju-jitsu / wrestling ect, then there is allways a risk of seriously injuring the opponent in the process of defending yourself (or striking first in your case)." No offense, but thats just ridiculous. If your being threatened with violence, or actually being attacked, the last thing you should be concerning your mind with is your attackers well being. You attack, first if you can, and you intend to do damage. Your survival far outweighs your attackers potential for injury. If the attacker doesnt want to face injury or death he/she could have chosen not to threaten you with violence.

Consider that in every country, unless you voluntarily give out your personal info, it would be hard to prove you were a martial artist or a trained fighter. Thats why it is always better to learn from someone off the books so to speak or not mainstream. "I just blacked out in the fear of the moment, Im not sure how I defeated him/her." There is nothing that could be at stake that is more valuable than your own survival.

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sherwinc

Extremely Correct on other times!!!!!!

i sometimes do it on a very dirty public toilet in the Mall, and to avoid the splash.......

not just for fighting, it is a one example for everyday living purposes.....

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"When your hand meets my hand, your hand is already my hand"

Question: What are the principal characteristics of a good fighter?

Answer: A good fighter has a lot of tricks, but doesn't play games

Lesson: More Techniques learned are better than Few

Tom Yum

Don't sneeze

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shuyun

where i come from drivers drive as if they got their license from hell.

they accelerate abruptly and brake without warning. walking in stance (tai chi style) keeps me from falling flat on my face. even during a sudden stop from 50 kmh. works well when walking in trains too.

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fanman.

It just goes to show, martial art really does help you in daily life

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Tom Yum

The crane stance helps you use your other foot to hold a plastic bag when your hands are too busy to open the door....

sherwinc

and that is the reason why kungfu is very important in my part, cause i really did apply kungfu(ability, skill) even in my Personal Computer Keyboard Speed Typing...... (i am one of the fastest keyboard speed typer) notice that my post is a lot of txt that i enter unto this notepad........

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"When your hand meets my hand, your hand is already my hand"

Question: What are the principal characteristics of a good fighter?

Answer: A good fighter has a lot of tricks, but doesn't play games

Lesson: More Techniques learned are better than Few

Tom Yum

I suppose you're going to tell me about how your kung fu skills work with women....lol

fanman.

Tom Yum do you like Thai food?

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Tom Yum

Its allright.

sherwinc

ChiKung is best for women, especially the book of Sifu Mantak Chia, especially for the newly wed.......

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"When your hand meets my hand, your hand is already my hand"

Question: What are the principal characteristics of a good fighter?

Answer: A good fighter has a lot of tricks, but doesn't play games

Lesson: More Techniques learned are better than Few

Hikage

Huh???

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