My wife and I are thinking about starting a martial art to get in shape. Help us figure out what type of martial art we should do and where specifically we should do it in the Washington, DC area.
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posted by Bulgaroktonos
on Jan 29, 2013 -
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I'll be in the Bay Area, staying in downtown Oakland, for two weeks and would love to practice with some other groups. I do Sun style and Chen Man Ching, but the group I study with in Portland has people from many different backgrounds. So I'm down for everything. Not that I'm necessarily
good at everything...
posted by nímwunnan
on Jan 12, 2013 -
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How can I start and maintain an effective flyer campaign for a martial arts group?
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posted by Leontine
on Aug 1, 2012 -
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I want to use bamboo fabric to sew a custom martial arts gi. Help me find fabric and plan this out.
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posted by jeffmshaw
on Jul 31, 2012 -
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Every year at Comic-Con, Ric Meyers puts on the fantastic "Superhero Kung Fu Extravaganza" panel. I went to Comic-Con every year for many years, and this was always my favorite bit. It always gave me great ideas for old and new martial arts films to go watch. I haven't been able to go for the past few years, and while I can't go see the panels, I'd like to know what he showed. Does anyone know where I could find a list of the movies that were featured during the panel for some or all of the last 5 years or so?
posted by ErWenn
on Jun 3, 2011 -
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Did studying a martial art get you in shape (from a very bad starting point) or help improve your confidence and ability to deal with people?
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posted by anonymous
on Mar 26, 2011 -
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I want to try a martial art, but I'm overwhelmed by the huge assortment of styles that are out there. I have an idea of what I'd like, but I don't know what it's called, or how to find a good place to take classes. I've read a lot of the previous threads on martial arts, and they've helped me identify what I'm interested in, but I haven't gotten a good enough sense of which style matches what I'm looking for. [special requests inside]
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posted by Metasyntactic
on Jan 2, 2011 -
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What options does my Argentine boyfriend have to move back with me and find work in the United States?
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posted by inatizzy
on Dec 1, 2010 -
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Based on my physique and specific desires, I'm wondering which martial art would be best suited for me?
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posted by gman
on Nov 28, 2010 -
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Point me to the best resources (books, articles lectures) on the philosophies of various martial arts, particularly taekwondo, as they relate to non-violence, self-defense and peacebuilding. The more primary the source, the better.
posted by l33tpolicywonk
on Nov 21, 2010 -
8 answers
How would people fight in microgravity, either in an enclosed space with walls to push off of, or completely free-floating with nothing except each others' bodies?
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posted by d. z. wang
on Oct 24, 2010 -
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I am taking lessons, primarily for fun, in a relatively obscure Korean martial art called Hapkido. I have some questions.
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posted by prunes
on Sep 6, 2010 -
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Martial arts or dance classes in downtown Toronto? I'm more interested in quality/atmosphere than any specific activity.
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posted by scribbler
on May 2, 2010 -
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So what's the deal with aggressive panhandling? Does it work? I have been experiencing a lot of it recently and some of it has scared me. I don't so much need self-defense advice; I just want to understand the phenomenon.
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posted by anonymous
on Mar 25, 2010 -
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I'm interested in getting involved with either Olympic-style lifting or martial arts in Chicago. Do any good places for either exist in the city?
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posted by prunes
on Mar 20, 2010 -
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Someone is in your face and out of control, obviously about to attack you. You have a few seconds left to take the initiative - one surprise move to neutralize the threat. What is it?
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posted by El Curioso
on Mar 17, 2010 -
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I've gained a lot of fitness over the last few months. I want to take that fitness and do something useful- I want to do something that's fun and will make me want to work out more, but also have it be a bit of a workout itself. Help!
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posted by pyrom
on Mar 14, 2010 -
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So I'm looking to get some exercise. I'm pondering iaido and kendo dojos in Santa Monica and West LA. Which style and what dojo would work for me?
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posted by fairytale of los angeles
on Jan 3, 2010 -
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Looking for advice on different martial arts styles (specifically: aikido, ninjutsu, pekiti tirsia kali, bagua, or wing chun).
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posted by elisynn
on Aug 26, 2009 -
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does the president of the u.s. receive any self defense training? and, if so, what sort and from whom? and are there any good articles or books on that subject?
posted by artof.mulata
on Jun 11, 2009 -
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My brother's looking for a challenging martial arts studio in the DC, Northern Virginia area. He's really good at jiu-jitsu, but he's most interested in any studio, no matter what the style, where the difficulty level is extremely high. He doesn't care about getting belts or competing, just about learning through through losing, essentially. Any recommendations?
posted by Football Bat
on Mar 31, 2009 -
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What is the highest ever jump done from standing? And how do people train to jump extremely high in martial arts and other jumping disciplines?
posted by Not Supplied
on Feb 2, 2009 -
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Martial arts filter: Over the course of eight months, muay thai, along with eating right made a phenomenal change for my body. In your experience has Brazilian jiu jitsu, or any grappling-based martial arts done the same?
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posted by helios410
on Jan 15, 2009 -
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I just moved to Austin from New York, and I have been training at Renzo's fabled school for two years.
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posted by pakoothefakoo
on Jan 15, 2009 -
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Yoga, martial arts, gymnastics, parkour, something else?! I'm looking to get more flexible, strong, healthy, and to have fun. What are the long term consequences of any of these activities (studies, anecdotes, etc)? Which should I do? (Bonus points if in Boston, but not necessary)
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posted by losvedir
on Dec 20, 2008 -
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Is there anything in western psychology shedding light on the martial arts truism that energy follows attention?
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posted by jimmyjimjim
on Nov 17, 2008 -
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Can you recommend a great martial arts instructor for my 7yr old in the Northern Virginia area?
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posted by onhazier
on Nov 6, 2008 -
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Madison folks: I'm moving to Madison soonish, and I'm looking for recommendations. Specifically, I'm interested in finding out about good martial arts schools and beginner-friendly bike shops, though any other recs would certainly be welcome (I know there was a similar thread before, but it's three years old and doesn't address martial arts or bikes much).
posted by Vibrissa
on Jul 21, 2008 -
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Experienced in Martial Arts? I am looking to begin training Krav Maga/KAPAP (with some BJJ thrown in) and some Kali/Escrima (with some JKD thrown in) in the very near future and was wondering if our resident Mefite Artists had any positive/negative experiences with any of them.
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posted by longbaugh
on May 13, 2008 -
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Can martial arts practice really help one overcome the instinct to break a fall by putting out one's hand? And if so, what form of martial arts teaches this most effectively?
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posted by Kat Allison
on Apr 9, 2008 -
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Gah...
I was just asked. There's a martial arts movie where one of the characters blocks a punch from an attacker and then walks his hands up the opponent's arm and body locking him in place (using pressure points).
I can vaguely see the scenes (I'm pretty sure it happens more than once), but neither I nor my friends can remember the movie.
Help me hive mind, you're my only help.
posted by Ikazuchi
on Dec 15, 2007 -
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I'm a young woman in New York City, looking for a way to get in shape. (I'm not grossly out of shape now, but a year at a sedentary office job has taken a toll.) Running got boring. I've done the gym thing before and it's fine, but I'd like to find something new to get into: yoga, a martial art, a form of dance, kick-boxing. I'm open. I'd like to find a good place (a really homey yoga or martial arts studio, for example), in lower Manhattan (within the ambit of Union Square would be great) or possibly Williamsburg. Any suggestions on activities and/or places?
posted by toomuchkatherine
on Sep 14, 2007 -
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I am interested in self-defense classes. There are lots of methods and places to do this. The options are a little overwhelming and I know very little about the topic. Can somebody break it down and make some suggestions and/or recommendations that might be best suited for me?
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posted by iamkimiam
on Aug 29, 2007 -
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