About Martial arts
| About Martial arts |
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February 16th, 2011
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| | Martial arts infoSo, to all here, do you practice any, have studied any? For me, I've done combat sambo back in the military; and then I also tried Wing Chun. It is a Chinese martial art, a sub-style of Kung Fu, is very popular in Russia, we have 8 large schools in Moscow, Petersburg, Yaroslavl, Chelyabinsk, Irkutsk and Novosibirsk. It is my favorite system, so far. Involves a lot of work with hands (which is why also known, here at least, as 'Chinese boxing'). It's main premise is striking the center of the body.  That is what makes it effective: you strike at most vulnerable, and sensitive areas, like face, throat, solar plexus, groin. No, I cannot do this quite yet lol That's Spartak Petrosian, he is a Master. Has his own school. I also did some Izvor, which is a indegenous Russian combat art that is, actually, quite similar to Wing Chun and to Kung Fu in general. It is a street-fighting system developed by Dukhobors in the North to defend themselves against Orthodox Christian traditionalist extremists who constantly attacked and harrassed them (this was way back, when the Tsars were still in power): Used today by Specnaz units, including with Systema Kadochnikova (which is itself partially based on it). Basically, I like these two as they are practical, not just for sport, for fun, at the gym, but to defend self on the street. Both are good for fighting people who are bigger than you, or against multiple opponents. Last edited by Prapor; February 17th, 2011 at 19:13.. |
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February 18th, 2011
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I always wanted to learn Wing Chun but never had the opportunity. I did Tae Kwon Do, Krav Maga and a smattering of many other martial arts. |
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February 18th, 2011
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 I like Muai Thai too, that is the best one for kicking, better than regular kickboxing. | |
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February 18th, 2011
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Looks like life is pretty cool in your neck of the woods. You got all the cool stuff.
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May 26th, 2011
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I practiced Japanese Jiu-Jitsu, Aikido and a bit of Krav Maga, I really want to continue Krav Maga but the closest school is 60 km from where I currently live. I hope to start practicing martial arts with my future mates when I am joining the navy in app. one month! |
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May 27th, 2011
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Taekwondo, got tired and now doing Kumdo (not a Japanese sport) One thing about Kumdo: It brings a lot of agility |
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