Any advice for a friend moving to Washington, DC, who is an ex-Air Force Puerto Rican (kickboxing) fighter studying Arabic at Georgetown? [more inside]
posted by metajc on Aug 2, 2009 - 5 answers

What iPhone apps can I use to track and manage my fitness progress? [more inside]
posted by chinese_fashion on Jul 27, 2009 - 12 answers

After 3 months of trying to merge our cats into one household, should we just let our cats fight it out? Nothing else seems to have worked to peaceably introduce my cat into my husband's two cat home. Or should we wait until we move into our new home? [more inside]
posted by murrey on Jul 13, 2009 - 16 answers

Is it possible to practice and brush up on martial arts? I can't afford a dojo and only have my wife to practice on (!!). I know...rather sad. But she is willing to learn so I teach her. Can I polish up my previous learning? I have 3 years in karate 2 years in small-circle jujitsu (wrist lock flowing techniques, and not the Brazilian stuff...which would be great, though)...and a smattering of Aikido. I am not looking to be Bruce Lee or the best cage fighter. I am wanting to perfect what I do know. Is it silly to watch youtube videos and books that I have (excellent reference by Marc Tedeschi etc) to refresh myself as well as practice teaching my wife? What are your thoughts on training in a vacuum if you will? If you have any training ideas or opinions I am open for your knowledge or criticism. I don't want to waste my time.
posted by snap_dragon on Jun 6, 2009 - 7 answers

Recommend me some contemporary movies that have lengthy, intense, kickass fight scenes please! [more inside]
posted by ORthey on Feb 26, 2009 - 63 answers

How do you & your SO stop big arguments before they start / if they've started, how do you calm down & make them stop? [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Jan 29, 2009 - 29 answers

I'd like to watch some classy martial arts bouts. Recommendations? [more inside]
posted by stonepharisee on Dec 19, 2008 - 18 answers

my poor cat filter... we have 2 cats, brothers rescued together as kittens. Fuzzy-man is insecure and jealous and really dislikes seeing his brother get attention. Also, he seems to attack his brother (handsome-man) to punish him for recieving affection! [more inside]
posted by muscat on Nov 25, 2008 - 7 answers

Does anyone know about a past or present culture or subculture where it is acceptable to start or end a fair fight with a cockpunch? [more inside]
posted by Free word order! on Nov 7, 2008 - 11 answers

Cat conflict. As in fighting and spraying. Is there a way to broker a peace accord? [more inside]
posted by O9scar on Oct 3, 2008 - 3 answers

I want to have a normal sibling relationship with my youngest sister. How can I begin to do this? [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Jun 29, 2008 - 30 answers

Should I suck it up and extend an olive branch or wait for her to contact me? [Long, long post. Apologies] [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Jun 13, 2008 - 12 answers

Now that I've decided to propose to my girlfriend, I suddenly seem to be picking fights with her. What's going on? [more inside]
posted by anonymous on May 25, 2008 - 17 answers

Can anyone recommend comic-books or manga that feature tournament-fighting or gladiator-fighting as the central setting/plot? [more inside]
posted by robotdog on May 7, 2008 - 13 answers

Cat collars. Ones that snap into action when in range of each other. Suggestions or better ideas most welcome. And of course I've included the whole exasperating tale for your consideration and/or amusement. [more inside]
posted by mu~ha~ha~ha~har on Sep 7, 2007 - 18 answers

Having recently moved to a small flat with little outside space, my free-standing kick-boxing bag is of no use. Even if I had room to hurl myself at it, I'd annoy the neighbours. What sort of equipment can I use to practice Thai boxing and grappling at home? [more inside]
posted by ajp on Jul 3, 2007 - 8 answers

So, last night I was ejected from yet another bar, and I think I need some help. [more inside]
posted by Loto on Apr 29, 2007 - 46 answers

Help me distance myself from my family (and not feel guilty). [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Mar 22, 2007 - 17 answers

Where did the phrase "beat seven bells" (out of someone) come from? [more inside]
posted by pdb on Feb 27, 2007 - 8 answers

Why don't fighter jets (in real life or in those classic movies) have backwards pointing guns and missiles to shoot down their chasing adversaries in dog-fights? [more inside]
posted by names are hard on Dec 23, 2006 - 33 answers

Trying to find a Flash game that I played a good couple of years ago. It was one of your average sidescrolling fighting games, pitting you against a bunch of baddies, with the somewhat unique catch that nobody had any arms, just hands. [more inside]
posted by cyrusdogstar on Oct 17, 2006 - 4 answers

Hello hivemind! Does anyone know a place where you can find of traditional japanese ukiyo-e such as this only much bigger and with a bigger resolution? The idea is to have a /lot/ of fighting samurai. Thankyouverymuch you're all such lovely people. Kisses!
posted by Skyanth on Oct 1, 2006 - 4 answers

Boys! And their manifestation of physical energy + why do they have a love/hate relationship with trying to kill each other? [more inside]
posted by LadyBonita on May 23, 2006 - 27 answers

Why do I pick fights with people close to me and how can I stop? I'm not like this with friends, just relatives and S.O. [more inside]
posted by anonymous on May 21, 2006 - 38 answers

How do I stop a neighborhood stray from coming into the yard and antagonizing my indoor cat? The howling! The hissing! The fighting! [more inside]
posted by oldkentucky on May 9, 2006 - 20 answers

How do I get my cat to stop biting my other cat's ears? [more inside]
posted by scazza on May 1, 2006 - 5 answers

I've heard the FBI employ a certain style of fighting/self defense that incorporates the three stooges (slapping and whatnot) and is meant to humiliate the opponent as well as subdue them. I'm REALLY interested in reading more about this... [more inside]
posted by rinkjustice on Feb 25, 2006 - 14 answers

How do I get my father to understand me? [more inside]
posted by bigmusic on Feb 13, 2006 - 33 answers

What is the Democratic Party's official stance on the future of Iraq? If we were in power right now, what would we be doing differently? [more inside]
posted by Afroblanco on Feb 4, 2006 - 12 answers

What can you tell me about sheng hun kung fu? I'd also appreciate some info on the role of dragons in Chinese history (e.g. are Chinese dragons generally considered benevolent?)
posted by iced_borsch on Dec 19, 2005 - 5 answers

How do I learn to fight fair? Once or twice a year, I end up completely flipping out over a completely insignificant event that results in a drag-out, no-holds-barred argument. I'll be the first to admit that hormones are a major factor in these cases. When this happens, I find myself completely unable to behave in a rational manner. I drag in previous relationship drama, I make statements that I know are deeply hurtful and unfair and essentially commit emotional blackmail. After a few hours I come to my senses but I would much prefer that it not happen in the first place. [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Oct 4, 2005 - 29 answers

So I recently saw House of Flying Daggers and I have a general question. [MI with a spoiler-free scenic question] [more inside]
posted by bshort on Dec 12, 2004 - 3 answers