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How To Choose The Right Martial Art Equipment?
So you want to be a martial artist - what style are you into that you feel the most
comfortable with? When you first get started on your journey to being a martial artist, it's
rather hard to choose your style. Karate, kung fu, boxing, judo, kickboxing, jeet-kun-do...?
You'd be amazed at so many different forms and styles there are for you to choose from.
Believe me, the answer always lies deep within yourself. You know it all along, don't you?
Let's take a better look at yourself first and then worry about what styles to choose from
before choosing the appropriate equipment for your daily training.
Let's look at yourself in the mirror: are you slim and tall, or are you rather stocky and
full of muscle? Are you more likely to stand firm on the ground when faced with potential
challenge or dangers, or flight as quickly as you possibly can? Are you more of a 'red
fiber' muscle type, or just the opposite, the 'white fiber' type?
Now all these will not only help but also are essential factors in determining which style
or form of martial arts are most appropriate for you. For example, if you're slim and tall
with longer limbs, you'd be best at long range movements such as Taekwondo, Karate, Thai
Kickboxing and the like. It's especially so when you're also the 'white fiber' muscle type
and flight rather than fight when faced with dangers. Your responses tend to be quicker but
your power seems to be lacking though.
If you happen to be with the other type: 'red fiber' muscle type, more stocky and muscle,
more likely to stand on your ground and fight against any potential challenge, your
movements will tend to be slow but your hits are whole lot more stronger with force than the
former type. Then you're more likely to perform better in styles such as Wing Chun, Hung
Kar, most of the Kung Fu styles from the southern part of China, judo, wrestling, boxing,
and the like.
After carefully choosing your most appropriate styles will you then choose your martial art
equipment because different styles and forms of martial art will have very different
requirements as to what equipment to use. For example, a huge hanging punch and kick bag
will be more suitable for Karate, Taekwondo, Thai Kickboxing training rather than for the
Wing Chun practitioners who require only a square punching bag to hang onto the wall for
training their 'inch-punch.'
Knowing your style is then considered the most important factor in determining what martial
art equipment you'd need. Don't be misled by those ads out there telling one way or the
other. Martial art is a way of life, and it's your own life and don't let anybody manipulate
it. You're your own boss and don't give your own power away - this is the reason you want to
be a martial artist, isn't it?
Besides being a naturopathic physican, Dr. Kang-pang Chan is a personal trainer certified by the International Sports Sciences Association (ISSA) as well as a certified instructor in Yiquan - an advanced form of holistic Chinese martial art that utilises precise bodymind coordination as the real source of power. Please visit Bruce Lee And Wing Chun Kung Fu for more information. |
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Expandable Spring Baton
Expandable Spring Baton
This Expandable Spring Baton is your secret to self-defense. Available in two sizes. With a simple snap of the wrist, the baton expands to its full size and becomes a flexibile self defense weapon. The 23" baton measures 9" when closed. The 17" baton closes to measure 7". Each baton features a rubber handle for better gripping. Nylon wrist strap included. *Note: The "Spring" references the heavy duty spring that is part of the expanding shaft. **** OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS **** To open - hold baton close to body, gripping the handle firmly. Swing baton quickly away from body. The batons will extend. To collapse - grip handle firmly and strike the tip of the baton into a firm surface (such as the ground) in the opposite direction that the baton extends. ***** PLEASE NOTE ****** We have received several comments that these batons can be hard to close. The sections are held open by the friction of the tubes against each other. The more force used to open the baton, the more force needed to close the baton. These batons are not toys. These batons are are heavy duty steel weapons for self defense. We choose to seel a high quality product that takes some effort to close than a piece of junk that will fail in an emergency situation.
Ninja Utility Belt
Ninja Utility Belt
Five different touch-fastener pockets. Made from a durable nylon webbing. Adjustable from 28 to 36". Plastic clip buckle closure.
Kendo Shinai Traditional Japanese Bamboo Practice Sword SET
Kendo Shinai Traditional Japanese Bamboo Practice Sword SET
This solid bamboo sword set is designed for use as either a practice sword or a lightweight fighting tool. If you do not foresee a bamboo duel in your future, the unique design of this weapon makes for a superb conversation and display piece.
Enter the Fat Dragon
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This may be an action comedy, and a fairly boisterous one at that, but director-star Sammo Hung isn't out to poke holes in the legend of Bruce Lee. In fact, he defends the late master's honor in one scene by clobbering an arrogant Lee imitator. Hung plays a tubby hick from the sticks who idolizes Bruce and tries to emulate the Dragon's heroics when his uncle's business is threatened by a pack of gangsters, led by veteran villain Roy Chiao. The well-meaning kung fu trainee very quickly gets in over his head, and his bumbling actually makes matters worse--before (mostly thanks to dumb luck) the day is finally saved. A lot of the action is staged straight, for head-banging thrills, especially a showdown set piece in which Hung faces off against three scary martial arts masters, each with a different skill. The moral of the story, if anything, is that it's harder to be a hero than ordinary mortals realize. --David Chute
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Out Walking: Dance of Freedom Project
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Music and Martial Arts Performance
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