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I like to warm up for class with all ten routines from Ma Zhenbang - going across the floor of the gym (right side, left side, etc.) with each individual routine.

There are advantages to both techniques. Pivoting on the ball of the foot can quickly line up the hip and heel to maximize a kick (that power connection is from your heel upward, though, not the...

Are we talking about the sport of MMA, or the techniques of MMA? It seems that MMA fighters have the advantage of accumulated "mat-time", constantly affirming and confirming their techniques as...

My wife has trained for the last fifteen years. My kids have no interest (although my son spent about a year in training, when he was six).

Hello Watson. Welcome to the forum. I practice northern longfist, mantis & tiger. Also 10-form tan tui and bajichuan, as well as Yang taiji.

Thank you all for your responses.

to Curenado: What kind of foods do you find help your condition? Have you had any luck with pineapple? (It's been mentioned to me several times)

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Much of the pain is centered in my wrists, so I've fashioned a windlass, and do three sets of ten roll-up/roll-downs. Currently at ten pounds of weight on the end of the rope - should be at fifteen...

I have heard of the diet espoused by Li Chiang Po, referred to as the "Caveman Diet", i.e. eat only what a caveman would eat. There's a lot of credibility to it; certainly processed sugar is bad. ...

Thanks for the input. I've had RA since I was a kid. One aspect of the affliction is that it periodically goes away; I had no flare-ups for fifteen years, then - BANG - I went from doing an easy 30...

I'd like to hear from martial artists who have rheumatoid arthritis, and how the disease has affected their training. Also, if there is any remedy to be found through TCM.

in response to Mr. Jamieson:

You're right, of course - sparring isn't necessary. I only offer the suggestion if the OP is engaging in contact practice.

My optometrist has recommended that I stop sparring, since near-sighted guys of my age (53) and older have a better chance of detached retinas. I've had to cut down on shuai chiao as well. Please...

Another great thread! Special thanks to SPJ for the insights into Bajiquan. The two forms that I practice I got from Tony Yang, but I deeply love this style, and appreciate everyone's comments.

Johnny Ming Lee had a white leopard school near Holmes Beach. It might still be operating.

I'm really enjoying this thread - some great posts, concerning many aspects of martial training. I have a question, though...whenever Damian's last name pops up in a message, certain letters are...

Thanks for the kind words, Mr. Jamieson! In kung fu, "effort plus time equals skill". That's the lesson of America: the dream exists only through great effort over time.

There are swords available that are solid-cast aluminum. They have a nice weight, and there's no tang to break if you drop it. (stop that giggling - I'm referring to the threaded rod in the handle,...

And here I thought that no one dropped acid anymore...

yes, I teach the kung fu class at 7 pm on Tuesday/Thursday. The MMA/san shou guys train right afterwards at 8 pm.

Champions MMA in Lakeland can offer you san shou training under Master Ross Kellin.
They are located at 8220 Hwy 98 N - about five miles north of I-4. Give them a call at (863)859-5566 or check...

NO, it is not alright for a teacher to sleep with their students. And, because I am not a direct student of Brian Gray (having really only met him on several occasions), I was not privy to the...

One more thing, Photo-Master: the forum rules state that "you will not post any messages that are obscene, vulgar, sexually-oriented, hateful, threatening, or otherwise violative of any laws." The...

Wow. This thread was about Brian Gray's kung fu credentials, but you, Photo-Master, have really shown your ****phobic nature by posting that jpeg. Spend more time practicing your kungfu and less...

Welcome to the Sunshine State! I had the honor and pleasure of workshopping with Master Yang on several occasions (Bajichuan and Baguazhang). Good luck in your endeavors! I'm in central Florida,...

Now here's a thread dear to my 51-year-old heart.

Anyway, my doctor tells me that I've got tendonitis in my right leg ( which is doctor-talk for "it hurts to jump around on my right leg" ). If I...