I used to train evryday for at least 2-3 hours in my backyard and it was really good. Now my parents moved to a damn apartment where ther is no backyard. I use to practice lots of bagua/Xin yi , meditation, Sil Lum tao a wing chun form that was good for balance and body structure. As well as strectching, punching, kicking and push ups. Now that im the apartment, I cant really do all these things, all I do now is external exercise, leg raises for abs and push ups, thats it, i have no more will to do all the others epacialy the internal arts because it doesnt look ghood doing it at home on the carpet. What can i do to regain will to train at home? Or is it all useless? because i used to do it outdoor near the trees and stuff. Is it useless to practice internal arts indoor at home? because my cousin told me about doin meditation outdoor on real grass helps you develop more strenght because you bring up power from the ground. Briefly what can i do that works equally indoor/outdoor? behones
Traning at home help?
Ok I will give this a shot for you.
Sometime when you are forced to train yourself in an environment that is hostile to what you normally need I can think of a few things that may help sooth the transition.
First MUSIC: Use music, esp sounds of the outdoors and nature or what you are used to hearing when you work out, that sound setting can help your mind get into the imaginary setting that you will need to obtain to succeed.
Second Images: Cover your walls with images of a locale or setting that is friendly rather than negative to your training. That is what is unique about human beings over other animals. We can adapt our surrounding to us and our needs.
That is what you need to do, best duplicate the sight, sound and smell of your former atmosphere and when you can esp in good weather, go to a wooded area if their is one and train there alone, or find one or two others whom have a geat training place and work with them.
good luck hope this helps some.
Reply:well...you cans till dreaw strength from the Earth, although this may take more willpower than going outside.
For training indoors, it helps to clear some of the furniture and arrange things in a way that make you feel comfortable.
Other things that can contribute to an increase in your comfort is music, decorations, scented oils, etc. (practice Fueng Shui)
The only thing that may hinder your indoor practice is the people that live with you or in the smae building.
I myself had hell trying to practice meditation and energy techniques for shaolin and ki-aikido because of the lifestyles of family/room mates.
If this is an issue, that scout out a location in or near your building that would contribute positively to your practice. Sometimes going to the roof or basement helps, or a nearby park.
This is assuming, of course, that you are allowed the freedom to do such. It is still possible to practice the internal arts with dedication, even if the environment works against your development.
Good luck. I hope this helps you
PS It helps if you don't attract attention to yourself while you practice.
Reply:I know the feeling that you are having. I think that it has more to do with not feeling like the area that you have to train in is a training area any more. Also you may find that you are forcing yourself to train when you are not really in the mood which is going to attach a negative feeling to your training and make you want to train even less.
My advice is if you prefer training in the outdoors then go find yourself a park or if that's too public then you'll have to modify your surroundings at home.
For Ba Gua I recomend getting a big mat with a Yin Yang symbol on it to practice walking the circle, this is how it is supposed to be done to an extent anyway and it makes it feel cool whilst you do it, if this works then flow from that straight into other forms and flow into harder workouts, this will ease you into the right train of though and eventually you will associate the mat as your new training space and this has the benefit of being portable so you won't ever have to go through this again.... Next problem, getting a mat lol... I have one, my mum made it lol, you can't have mine though ;-)
Another great Ba Gua training idea is to get bricks and practice walking the circle on these, check out this pic http://www.egreenway.com/vsjournal/image...
Realistically with internal forms it shouldn't matter where you are, it will be harder for you to focus but in turn this can potentially help your focus.
Good luck dude.
Reply:Why oh why are you limiting yourself?
If you are serious about practicing then don't let yourself be influenced by issues as mundane as available space. Of course you can practice... Your state of mind makes it so - or not!
Accept the decision of your parents in their move to an apartment, clarify your circumstance and get on with it - stop dilli-dallying!
Saturday, May 15, 2010
To all you Bruce Lee nut-huggers: Lets take a quiz about him.?
It has come to my attention that there are a number of people on Yahoo Answers with thier fingers and mouths firmly clenched around bruce lee's balls, as such I have devised a little quiz for you to test your knowledge on your so called "martial arts god's" life. You may cheat, but remember, if you do, you are only proving to yourself how little you know about the man you act like you perform oral sex on on a regular basis. I am not looking for a "bruce lee rules" or a bruce lee bashing thread, just give factual answers to the questions.
1- Who was bruce lee's ACTUAL Wing Chun teacher?
(the man who actually taught him techniques)
2- How long did he train under him?
3- What was the first movie he appeared in?
4- what was the first martial art bruce lee learned
5- what is bruce lee's professional or amateur fight record?
6- who did bruce lee admit would kick his butt?
7- who did he admit it to?
To all you Bruce Lee nut-huggers: Lets take a quiz about him.?
Bluto you are too damn funny. If I change my name to bruce, can I have nut huggers to??
Reply:1.Yippie
2.3-4 yrs.
3.when he was a baby playing a female role.
4.Wing Chun then Cha Cha
5.dont any cuz he'd never fought inside da ring
6.not sure
7.not sure
8.G.O.D
9.philosphy
10.Jack Wong Report It
Reply:bottomline,bruce lee was the greatest ACTOR because he'd decieved all ya for believing that he was the greatest fighter who had never fought a professional bout. Report It
Reply:Im glad someone is challenging people to understand the person that they idolize. Bruce never fought in a professional ring, but that doesnt mean he wasnt a real fighter. As a teenager, He used to carry a toilet chain and get into fights often! He was also the1958 hong kong Cha cha champion Report It
Reply:nycposer everywhere i've seen you is like you always tryin to diss bruce lee. don't hate the man because hes better then u are. Report It
Reply:1- Who was bruce lee's ACTUAL Wing Chun teacher?
Yip Man
2- How long did he train under him?
1.5 years
3- What was the first movie he appeared in?
little boy called Chang
4- what was the first martial art bruce lee learned
tai chi from his father, the boxing from his PE teacher
5- what is bruce lee's professional or amateur fight record?
not understand your question
6- who did bruce lee admit would kick his butt?
not understand your question
7- who did he admit it to?
not understand your question
Reply:dude i dont know the answer to any of these but i thought it was TOOOOOOO funny with the whole "It has come to my attention that there are a number of people on Yahoo Answers with thier fingers and mouths firmly clenched around bruce lee's balls," and the
"You may cheat, but remember, if you do, you are only proving to yourself how little you know about the man you act like you perform oral sex on on a regular basis"
i dont care man thets funny
Reply:ok so um... if you have respect for bruce lee suddenly you give him oral sex. From all your posts you seem like a very angry person
O ya and I only new like one or two of these
Reply:1- Who was bruce lee's ACTUAL Wing Chun teacher?
(the man who actually taught him techniques)
-Chuck Norris. Since he invented martial arts and actually the air we all breathe... that was a simple question.
2- How long did he train under him?
-Not long. Chuck Norris doesn't allow anyone to train under him for very long. Do you know how heavy he is? Could you imagine trying to train directly under Chuck Norris.... he is at least 200lbs.... have you ever tried to train with 200lbs on top of you?
3- What was the first movie he appeared in?
- His first movie was To Wan Fu thanks for everything Julie Newmar. Where he along the other cross dressers, fixed a town from being controlled by thugs. It was his finest work. Patrick Swazie took the job as soon as he knew Bruce was on board.
4- what was the first martial art bruce lee learned
- The first martial art Bruce learned was Original Traditional Taekwondo, which we all know is over 4,000 years old and was an ORIGINAL ART... not a bastardization of karate that has been around for no more than 60 years, and originated in Japan but Korea claims its their own.... no.... not that one...
5- what is bruce lee's professional or amateur fight record?
- He has never lost a fight. Some say he lost to Chuck Norris, but in actuality, Chuck gave up because they were friends and Chuck didnt want to destroy him with the balls of furry move.
6- who did bruce lee admit would kick his butt?
- Sanjia from the current season of American Idol. He knew of the power in his voice and his charm! He knew that he could stand no chance against an american idol contestant.
7- who did he admit it to?
- Me... the brother and I do lunch from time to time. Down at this crazy taco join in Philly.
Reply:LMAO! I love the fact how all of those Bruce Lee nuts huggers aren't coming out to defend him. I guess they're afraid they'd look like a sheep if they dare to try defend him without knowing a thing.
Reply:1- William Cheung
2- 18 months approximately.
3- Golden Gate Girl (1940)
4- Tai chi
5- No pro record / "amateur" record is 2 wins 1 draw 0 losses.
6- Muhammed Ali.
7- The producer of enter the dragon. ( not too sure )
8- Game of Death
9- Philosophy
10- I don't remember his name. Both claimed to have won though.
I'm just a fan, not a testicle clamp. hahahahaha !!!
Good point about how some people idolize him.
flowers funeral
1- Who was bruce lee's ACTUAL Wing Chun teacher?
(the man who actually taught him techniques)
2- How long did he train under him?
3- What was the first movie he appeared in?
4- what was the first martial art bruce lee learned
5- what is bruce lee's professional or amateur fight record?
6- who did bruce lee admit would kick his butt?
7- who did he admit it to?
To all you Bruce Lee nut-huggers: Lets take a quiz about him.?
Bluto you are too damn funny. If I change my name to bruce, can I have nut huggers to??
Reply:1.Yippie
2.3-4 yrs.
3.when he was a baby playing a female role.
4.Wing Chun then Cha Cha
5.dont any cuz he'd never fought inside da ring
6.not sure
7.not sure
8.G.O.D
9.philosphy
10.Jack Wong Report It
Reply:bottomline,bruce lee was the greatest ACTOR because he'd decieved all ya for believing that he was the greatest fighter who had never fought a professional bout. Report It
Reply:Im glad someone is challenging people to understand the person that they idolize. Bruce never fought in a professional ring, but that doesnt mean he wasnt a real fighter. As a teenager, He used to carry a toilet chain and get into fights often! He was also the1958 hong kong Cha cha champion Report It
Reply:nycposer everywhere i've seen you is like you always tryin to diss bruce lee. don't hate the man because hes better then u are. Report It
Reply:1- Who was bruce lee's ACTUAL Wing Chun teacher?
Yip Man
2- How long did he train under him?
1.5 years
3- What was the first movie he appeared in?
little boy called Chang
4- what was the first martial art bruce lee learned
tai chi from his father, the boxing from his PE teacher
5- what is bruce lee's professional or amateur fight record?
not understand your question
6- who did bruce lee admit would kick his butt?
not understand your question
7- who did he admit it to?
not understand your question
Reply:dude i dont know the answer to any of these but i thought it was TOOOOOOO funny with the whole "It has come to my attention that there are a number of people on Yahoo Answers with thier fingers and mouths firmly clenched around bruce lee's balls," and the
"You may cheat, but remember, if you do, you are only proving to yourself how little you know about the man you act like you perform oral sex on on a regular basis"
i dont care man thets funny
Reply:ok so um... if you have respect for bruce lee suddenly you give him oral sex. From all your posts you seem like a very angry person
O ya and I only new like one or two of these
Reply:1- Who was bruce lee's ACTUAL Wing Chun teacher?
(the man who actually taught him techniques)
-Chuck Norris. Since he invented martial arts and actually the air we all breathe... that was a simple question.
2- How long did he train under him?
-Not long. Chuck Norris doesn't allow anyone to train under him for very long. Do you know how heavy he is? Could you imagine trying to train directly under Chuck Norris.... he is at least 200lbs.... have you ever tried to train with 200lbs on top of you?
3- What was the first movie he appeared in?
- His first movie was To Wan Fu thanks for everything Julie Newmar. Where he along the other cross dressers, fixed a town from being controlled by thugs. It was his finest work. Patrick Swazie took the job as soon as he knew Bruce was on board.
4- what was the first martial art bruce lee learned
- The first martial art Bruce learned was Original Traditional Taekwondo, which we all know is over 4,000 years old and was an ORIGINAL ART... not a bastardization of karate that has been around for no more than 60 years, and originated in Japan but Korea claims its their own.... no.... not that one...
5- what is bruce lee's professional or amateur fight record?
- He has never lost a fight. Some say he lost to Chuck Norris, but in actuality, Chuck gave up because they were friends and Chuck didnt want to destroy him with the balls of furry move.
6- who did bruce lee admit would kick his butt?
- Sanjia from the current season of American Idol. He knew of the power in his voice and his charm! He knew that he could stand no chance against an american idol contestant.
7- who did he admit it to?
- Me... the brother and I do lunch from time to time. Down at this crazy taco join in Philly.
Reply:LMAO! I love the fact how all of those Bruce Lee nuts huggers aren't coming out to defend him. I guess they're afraid they'd look like a sheep if they dare to try defend him without knowing a thing.
Reply:1- William Cheung
2- 18 months approximately.
3- Golden Gate Girl (1940)
4- Tai chi
5- No pro record / "amateur" record is 2 wins 1 draw 0 losses.
6- Muhammed Ali.
7- The producer of enter the dragon. ( not too sure )
8- Game of Death
9- Philosophy
10- I don't remember his name. Both claimed to have won though.
I'm just a fan, not a testicle clamp. hahahahaha !!!
Good point about how some people idolize him.
flowers funeral
San Soo kung fu?
I have been training in San Soo kung fu for quite a while.
I know that it is a style, but i dont consider it beein a style.
For me it is the best/natural way to fight.
All the moves and technique has a proper way to do it, using the strenghts and weaknesees of the human body, proper hip/body movement etc. It is a pure thinking art, there is also a little bit of wing chun in it, but it has more.
It is not limited at all.
What I am about to say will offend alot of people, and they will start posting insults, but i dont care, to me this art is THE Best art *at least for stand up fighting* that there is around, there is nothing missing to this art.
I wish that people would stop thinking that beeing able to break 10 briks or kick super high is what makes you a good martial artist, that is why people lacks alot of technique and smarts when fighting.
If there is San Soo practicioners viewing this, do you agree with this statement?
San Soo kung fu?
Where do you get that being able to break 10 bricks or kick super high is what most people think makes a good martial artist and that "that is why people lacks alot of technique and smarts when fighting"? It seems to me that you have a good lot more presuppositions than you think and what you think of your martial art is not unique.
Reply:It depends on what you are refering to when you say that it is "the best/natural way to fight". If you are talking about from a Martial Arts perspective I would have to argue that no martial arts is better than the next.
If you are talking about for a street altercation I would have to question how practical San Soo Kung Fu is for the streets since I do not know much about San Soo Kung Fu.
How good is San Soo when involved in a self-defense situation?
Reply:If you consider your style to be the BEST, then lucky for you that you're doing it ;-)
You'll tend to find that everyone thinks that their own style is the best, and it is... Whatever you have trained the most in is going to work the best for you.
The only thing that really concerns me is that you say it is the best for stand up fighting, implying that it is no good at grappling range. I submit to you that if you're style can not counter a grappler on the ground then it is incomplete or you need to look closer at your techniques to figure out how to apply them on the ground. All good systems will teach ground fighting it's not a new thing. I train Wing Chun Kung Fu and it has ground fighting in it, both in the traditional sense where one uses kicks to keep the opponent at bay and regain your feet and a more anti wrestling thing where you use your chi sao skills which are totally transferrable to the ground and work quite well.
Reply:I do not practice san soo but I have watched its practitioners.
To me it seems to be a very practical art, without all the flashy moves of other kung fu styles. I've watched the san soo matches also, I can say they are very exciting. It reminds me of muay thai, except that it has better hand techniques, in my opinion.
Reply:lol Arrogance. There is no one best martial art. Mine is not better than yours, and yours isn't better from that guy's style down the street.
And you'll notice I never put San Soo down once.
From what I've seen of San Soo it looks good, but I'm just wondering where you got the thinking about the 10 bricks and kicking really high?
But no matter, you have much to learn in humility. Thanks for the 2 points.
Reply:Everyone thinks there martial art is the best. I think mine is!
Reply:What's interesting is that the school closest to me focus more on grappling then anything else. It is a San Soo Kung Fu school but they enter grappling tournaments and their fighters are very good on the ground. The instructor from what I'm told actually was trained in Jujitsu then earned his black belt in San soo Kung Fu. I believe it is a style that uses all things.
Sounds really cool from what I've heard.
Oh one last thing I don't buy into people trying to say all styles are equal. There is a best way to punch and either a style teaches it or not. If a style doesn't teach the best way to do soemething it isn't the best. I don't know enough about San Soo to say if they teach the best method but there is a best method out there.
Reply:Hmmm, I would spar you to see how versital this is and how good it works. If it works better than it just works better. that's life. But, never really know until you try.
I know that it is a style, but i dont consider it beein a style.
For me it is the best/natural way to fight.
All the moves and technique has a proper way to do it, using the strenghts and weaknesees of the human body, proper hip/body movement etc. It is a pure thinking art, there is also a little bit of wing chun in it, but it has more.
It is not limited at all.
What I am about to say will offend alot of people, and they will start posting insults, but i dont care, to me this art is THE Best art *at least for stand up fighting* that there is around, there is nothing missing to this art.
I wish that people would stop thinking that beeing able to break 10 briks or kick super high is what makes you a good martial artist, that is why people lacks alot of technique and smarts when fighting.
If there is San Soo practicioners viewing this, do you agree with this statement?
San Soo kung fu?
Where do you get that being able to break 10 bricks or kick super high is what most people think makes a good martial artist and that "that is why people lacks alot of technique and smarts when fighting"? It seems to me that you have a good lot more presuppositions than you think and what you think of your martial art is not unique.
Reply:It depends on what you are refering to when you say that it is "the best/natural way to fight". If you are talking about from a Martial Arts perspective I would have to argue that no martial arts is better than the next.
If you are talking about for a street altercation I would have to question how practical San Soo Kung Fu is for the streets since I do not know much about San Soo Kung Fu.
How good is San Soo when involved in a self-defense situation?
Reply:If you consider your style to be the BEST, then lucky for you that you're doing it ;-)
You'll tend to find that everyone thinks that their own style is the best, and it is... Whatever you have trained the most in is going to work the best for you.
The only thing that really concerns me is that you say it is the best for stand up fighting, implying that it is no good at grappling range. I submit to you that if you're style can not counter a grappler on the ground then it is incomplete or you need to look closer at your techniques to figure out how to apply them on the ground. All good systems will teach ground fighting it's not a new thing. I train Wing Chun Kung Fu and it has ground fighting in it, both in the traditional sense where one uses kicks to keep the opponent at bay and regain your feet and a more anti wrestling thing where you use your chi sao skills which are totally transferrable to the ground and work quite well.
Reply:I do not practice san soo but I have watched its practitioners.
To me it seems to be a very practical art, without all the flashy moves of other kung fu styles. I've watched the san soo matches also, I can say they are very exciting. It reminds me of muay thai, except that it has better hand techniques, in my opinion.
Reply:lol Arrogance. There is no one best martial art. Mine is not better than yours, and yours isn't better from that guy's style down the street.
And you'll notice I never put San Soo down once.
From what I've seen of San Soo it looks good, but I'm just wondering where you got the thinking about the 10 bricks and kicking really high?
But no matter, you have much to learn in humility. Thanks for the 2 points.
Reply:Everyone thinks there martial art is the best. I think mine is!
Reply:What's interesting is that the school closest to me focus more on grappling then anything else. It is a San Soo Kung Fu school but they enter grappling tournaments and their fighters are very good on the ground. The instructor from what I'm told actually was trained in Jujitsu then earned his black belt in San soo Kung Fu. I believe it is a style that uses all things.
Sounds really cool from what I've heard.
Oh one last thing I don't buy into people trying to say all styles are equal. There is a best way to punch and either a style teaches it or not. If a style doesn't teach the best way to do soemething it isn't the best. I don't know enough about San Soo to say if they teach the best method but there is a best method out there.
Reply:Hmmm, I would spar you to see how versital this is and how good it works. If it works better than it just works better. that's life. But, never really know until you try.
(Relationship Q) Is this true...?
Let me 1st tell u...
I am single and i want a girlfriend but is it true that i should start being happy on my own 1st and then i'll be ready for a relationship?
Because i think when i go out i start to act or feel desperate and i'm sure thats sending out the wrong vibe!
Plus i think once i'm happy on the inside especially when i start doing the things thats gonna make me happy i will then most probably attract a girl and would'nt act all needy!
I've probably answered this myself but i would like to know your opinons!
Just incase u was wondering about the things i plan on doing,well they are...
Wing Chun (Chinese martial arts) and Art (I'm a pretty good drawer!)
(Relationship Q) Is this true...?
Yes - you have to be able to stand on your own two feet and know that your happiness is not reliant on another person to find true and lasting happiness. How can anyone love you if you don't love yourself?
Someone who truly loves you helps you to be a better person and is someone you can share your life and happiness with - they don't complete you, they don't make you happy, you do.
You sound like a lovely and sensitive person. Try investigating a little deeper into some Chinese philosophy, I think it might help you both in your Martial arts and your search for happiness. Then I can see a day when a fit, sensitive, centered and cultured young man (you) is inundated with admirers.
Reply:seems to me you got the right idea
Reply:For sure. My boyfriend used to always be sad without actually saying anything. He always depended on me to be happy enough for the both of us, and would get almost mad when I wasn't.
Personal happieness is the most importatn part of any relationship. But it's not possible to be happy all the time, and remember that she will get sad too!
Reply:yeah i think you should first be happy and content with yourself before trying to get into a relationship, you cant make someone else happy if you're unhappy
Reply:you may not have to be happy on your own as such.....just confident!!! the classes you are starting will help you with this......but generally the rule is ul find sum1 when you stop looking!! good luck!
Reply:become confident in yourself and people will be drawn towards your confidence.
Reply:dude i think you answered your own question
Reply:Hey you just be yourself, if the girl is worth your time and affection , she has to love you for you. Dont get hung up on feeling needy, as you say get out there and enjoy yourself!You should feel comfortable with yourself, and when you do people will get to see a good person that you are!:D Dont pass each day worrying bout attracting women, enjoy single life until it changes and you do find someone you like, until then take it easy!have fun! Hope that helped good luck!xxx
Reply:Good idea to feel happy with yourself first, before you bring someone else into the picture.
Reply:yes build up your friendships and social life and you will attract the right girl
Reply:Danny if you think your not giving of good vibes well the best way to make sure you are is smile.
when you see some one smile it makes you feel good and want to smile back, trust me mate it never fails when your out get ur teeth out and smile
Reply:it is right,you have to love yourself before you can love someone else or your insecurities could cause alot of damaging issues in the relationship.
woman will also find you more attractive if you have interests of your own.
it certainly isnt healthy to NEED a partner coz you dont like being alone
good luck
Reply:I think you are on the right track. If you find fulfillment and happiness yourself first while developing your hobbies, you will most likely meet people and make friends (including women) while you're at it. Pursuing your own interests is a great way to meet and get to know well-adjusted people, or at least people who want stability and fulfillment in their lives, like you seem to. Good luck!
Reply:Mate that's the way it will always be, when you're miserable and single you can go out and not get a single look the whole day, then as soon as you've got a bird you'll get hundreds more giving you the eye. It sounds like you need to take it slowly and get to know some nice girls, then when it's right you'll know... if you're worried about being negative then you will be negative and probably not get too far
Reply:Hi Danny,
Iv just read some of the responses to your question and first of all i wanna say that 'jizzmop' is a real sap!!!!!! Your attitude to life and relationships is brilliant. A guy that actually thinks in your way will have real luck when you meet the right girl and she will be just as lucky. You sound like a top guy putting thoughts and feelings before sex and stupidness. I hope it all works out for you.
Reply:I was single for 3 years from aged 28, I had more sex in those 3 years than i have had in the 4 i've been with my girlfriend. The reason? I put it down to not giving a toss whether i trapped or not( and yes non-believers, i wasn't remotely interested ) because i wass happy to be myself and go do what i had to do and the confidence showed and for some reason thats a turn on. I'm an average looking guy and i'm no arrogant tosser but i even had 3 in one day(all lookers)! But it was never about how much where or when. Just have fun doing what you want, being who you want to be and some lucky lady will turn up when the time is right, usually when you least expect it speaking from experience. Seems like your a decent mature guy.
Reply:Yep you are on the right track... If you look too desperate when you are out and about it is a real turn off.... It is better to be cool and calm... and clean! Hope you don't smoke.... or get too drunk as that just looks so immature... you will meet someone, I know its a cliche but probably when you least expect to! Good luck!
I am single and i want a girlfriend but is it true that i should start being happy on my own 1st and then i'll be ready for a relationship?
Because i think when i go out i start to act or feel desperate and i'm sure thats sending out the wrong vibe!
Plus i think once i'm happy on the inside especially when i start doing the things thats gonna make me happy i will then most probably attract a girl and would'nt act all needy!
I've probably answered this myself but i would like to know your opinons!
Just incase u was wondering about the things i plan on doing,well they are...
Wing Chun (Chinese martial arts) and Art (I'm a pretty good drawer!)
(Relationship Q) Is this true...?
Yes - you have to be able to stand on your own two feet and know that your happiness is not reliant on another person to find true and lasting happiness. How can anyone love you if you don't love yourself?
Someone who truly loves you helps you to be a better person and is someone you can share your life and happiness with - they don't complete you, they don't make you happy, you do.
You sound like a lovely and sensitive person. Try investigating a little deeper into some Chinese philosophy, I think it might help you both in your Martial arts and your search for happiness. Then I can see a day when a fit, sensitive, centered and cultured young man (you) is inundated with admirers.
Reply:seems to me you got the right idea
Reply:For sure. My boyfriend used to always be sad without actually saying anything. He always depended on me to be happy enough for the both of us, and would get almost mad when I wasn't.
Personal happieness is the most importatn part of any relationship. But it's not possible to be happy all the time, and remember that she will get sad too!
Reply:yeah i think you should first be happy and content with yourself before trying to get into a relationship, you cant make someone else happy if you're unhappy
Reply:you may not have to be happy on your own as such.....just confident!!! the classes you are starting will help you with this......but generally the rule is ul find sum1 when you stop looking!! good luck!
Reply:become confident in yourself and people will be drawn towards your confidence.
Reply:dude i think you answered your own question
Reply:Hey you just be yourself, if the girl is worth your time and affection , she has to love you for you. Dont get hung up on feeling needy, as you say get out there and enjoy yourself!You should feel comfortable with yourself, and when you do people will get to see a good person that you are!:D Dont pass each day worrying bout attracting women, enjoy single life until it changes and you do find someone you like, until then take it easy!have fun! Hope that helped good luck!xxx
Reply:Good idea to feel happy with yourself first, before you bring someone else into the picture.
Reply:yes build up your friendships and social life and you will attract the right girl
Reply:Danny if you think your not giving of good vibes well the best way to make sure you are is smile.
when you see some one smile it makes you feel good and want to smile back, trust me mate it never fails when your out get ur teeth out and smile
Reply:it is right,you have to love yourself before you can love someone else or your insecurities could cause alot of damaging issues in the relationship.
woman will also find you more attractive if you have interests of your own.
it certainly isnt healthy to NEED a partner coz you dont like being alone
good luck
Reply:I think you are on the right track. If you find fulfillment and happiness yourself first while developing your hobbies, you will most likely meet people and make friends (including women) while you're at it. Pursuing your own interests is a great way to meet and get to know well-adjusted people, or at least people who want stability and fulfillment in their lives, like you seem to. Good luck!
Reply:Mate that's the way it will always be, when you're miserable and single you can go out and not get a single look the whole day, then as soon as you've got a bird you'll get hundreds more giving you the eye. It sounds like you need to take it slowly and get to know some nice girls, then when it's right you'll know... if you're worried about being negative then you will be negative and probably not get too far
Reply:Hi Danny,
Iv just read some of the responses to your question and first of all i wanna say that 'jizzmop' is a real sap!!!!!! Your attitude to life and relationships is brilliant. A guy that actually thinks in your way will have real luck when you meet the right girl and she will be just as lucky. You sound like a top guy putting thoughts and feelings before sex and stupidness. I hope it all works out for you.
Reply:I was single for 3 years from aged 28, I had more sex in those 3 years than i have had in the 4 i've been with my girlfriend. The reason? I put it down to not giving a toss whether i trapped or not( and yes non-believers, i wasn't remotely interested ) because i wass happy to be myself and go do what i had to do and the confidence showed and for some reason thats a turn on. I'm an average looking guy and i'm no arrogant tosser but i even had 3 in one day(all lookers)! But it was never about how much where or when. Just have fun doing what you want, being who you want to be and some lucky lady will turn up when the time is right, usually when you least expect it speaking from experience. Seems like your a decent mature guy.
Reply:Yep you are on the right track... If you look too desperate when you are out and about it is a real turn off.... It is better to be cool and calm... and clean! Hope you don't smoke.... or get too drunk as that just looks so immature... you will meet someone, I know its a cliche but probably when you least expect to! Good luck!
What is the best martial art for blocking punches?
Would it be Wing Chun?
What is the best martial art for blocking punches?
I am a black belt in Shotokan and Hapkido. I hold 6th Degree Black belts in Tae Kwon Do and in Wonjutsu. I have taken Brazilian Juijitsu, Ninjitsu, Aikido, Boxing, Wing Chun, and Kung Fu.
Each style had its own good and bad points. However, the best for actual blocking skills is Wing Chun. I don't know much more about it other than what I took to improve my blocking skills. Tae Kwon Do and Karate have very rigid blocking styles and blocking teaches about evading. Wing Chun has very fluid and fast hand techniques and blocks. When I took it, my blocking skills skyrocketed. As a result, I am almost untouchable in the ring or in the bar I bounce at part time. My old blocking style was jumping back out of the way before I got hit. Now I stay right there and lay it down.
I wish I could have the chance to learn more Wing Chun. My friend moved away though who opened my eyes to it.
Whatever you decide, just make sure you check out the school and instructor first.
Good luck in your journey!
Reply:Anytime. Good luck with your journey! Report It
Reply:i prefer kick-boxing, but thats me, try experimenting thats what i did
Reply:boxing, or kick boxing will be the best at blocking punches. Thats all they focus on!
Reply:This will be unpopular... the best I have encountered is Preying Mantis style. Of course, that is just my experience, more so than the boxers I know. This might just happen to be the two guys I met that studied it... they just might be that good.
Just my opinion, but Wing Chun isn't good for all ranges unless modified (like any good martial art or style needs to be).
Reply:any weapon system.
would you try to punch someone with a knife or kali stick?
depends. On average I would say the best for dealing with hands would be boxing, as hands are what boxers focus on most, however boxers don't "block" punches (with the exception of parries which is not a large focus of most boxers) in modern boxing. Therefore I would have to say any art that teaches you realistically and trains that way.
It sounds like a generic non-comittal answer but its true. a theory is good- but if you don't put it into practice so YOU can use it realistically- then you will not do well no matter what you study.
Reply:all martial arts should make you adept at blocking punches.it would be wing chun if the other person was trying to bitchslap you.lol.
Reply:this one is the easiest answer i did today,aikido or iron fist im in both but i would say aikido if you prefer grappes if not then iron fist
Reply:"Blocking" is, as a rule, a bad strategy for dealing with an attack in general and punches specifically. Blocking stops the energy of one punch but allows for the rebound and follow up punches.
Best options: Stay outside the punching range OR move in with an evasive movement and "deflection" with a counter similtaneously.
And yes, Wing Chun can train for that second option. So can forms of Silat and other systems.
Reply:The one in which you learn how not to be hit. Become good at one and adapt what you can from others. In my opinion, Wing Chung/Ving Tsun is very good for blocks and parries
Reply:Wing Chun offers fast counters to punches, for the right person it is the right block.
Some combat arts teach how to shoot in on an opponent, I prefer this form of blocking most as I hate to get hit alot.
Western Boxing without a doubt is one of the most complete anti-boxing styles available.
Reply:Why do you want to block a punch in the first place?
Blocking a punch is for people who like getting their butts kicked in a fight.
You do not ever block a punch, you attack the target with a circular strike (up windmill hammer, if you prefer) if your strike misses, it hits the punch somewhere around the radial nerve of the attacker's arm.
What is the best martial art for blocking punches?
I am a black belt in Shotokan and Hapkido. I hold 6th Degree Black belts in Tae Kwon Do and in Wonjutsu. I have taken Brazilian Juijitsu, Ninjitsu, Aikido, Boxing, Wing Chun, and Kung Fu.
Each style had its own good and bad points. However, the best for actual blocking skills is Wing Chun. I don't know much more about it other than what I took to improve my blocking skills. Tae Kwon Do and Karate have very rigid blocking styles and blocking teaches about evading. Wing Chun has very fluid and fast hand techniques and blocks. When I took it, my blocking skills skyrocketed. As a result, I am almost untouchable in the ring or in the bar I bounce at part time. My old blocking style was jumping back out of the way before I got hit. Now I stay right there and lay it down.
I wish I could have the chance to learn more Wing Chun. My friend moved away though who opened my eyes to it.
Whatever you decide, just make sure you check out the school and instructor first.
Good luck in your journey!
Reply:Anytime. Good luck with your journey! Report It
Reply:i prefer kick-boxing, but thats me, try experimenting thats what i did
Reply:boxing, or kick boxing will be the best at blocking punches. Thats all they focus on!
Reply:This will be unpopular... the best I have encountered is Preying Mantis style. Of course, that is just my experience, more so than the boxers I know. This might just happen to be the two guys I met that studied it... they just might be that good.
Just my opinion, but Wing Chun isn't good for all ranges unless modified (like any good martial art or style needs to be).
Reply:any weapon system.
would you try to punch someone with a knife or kali stick?
depends. On average I would say the best for dealing with hands would be boxing, as hands are what boxers focus on most, however boxers don't "block" punches (with the exception of parries which is not a large focus of most boxers) in modern boxing. Therefore I would have to say any art that teaches you realistically and trains that way.
It sounds like a generic non-comittal answer but its true. a theory is good- but if you don't put it into practice so YOU can use it realistically- then you will not do well no matter what you study.
Reply:all martial arts should make you adept at blocking punches.it would be wing chun if the other person was trying to bitchslap you.lol.
Reply:this one is the easiest answer i did today,aikido or iron fist im in both but i would say aikido if you prefer grappes if not then iron fist
Reply:"Blocking" is, as a rule, a bad strategy for dealing with an attack in general and punches specifically. Blocking stops the energy of one punch but allows for the rebound and follow up punches.
Best options: Stay outside the punching range OR move in with an evasive movement and "deflection" with a counter similtaneously.
And yes, Wing Chun can train for that second option. So can forms of Silat and other systems.
Reply:The one in which you learn how not to be hit. Become good at one and adapt what you can from others. In my opinion, Wing Chung/Ving Tsun is very good for blocks and parries
Reply:Wing Chun offers fast counters to punches, for the right person it is the right block.
Some combat arts teach how to shoot in on an opponent, I prefer this form of blocking most as I hate to get hit alot.
Western Boxing without a doubt is one of the most complete anti-boxing styles available.
Reply:Why do you want to block a punch in the first place?
Blocking a punch is for people who like getting their butts kicked in a fight.
You do not ever block a punch, you attack the target with a circular strike (up windmill hammer, if you prefer) if your strike misses, it hits the punch somewhere around the radial nerve of the attacker's arm.
What do people think about during meditation?
wing chun
What do people think about during meditation?
I'm new so I'm mostly thinking CLEAR YOUR HEAD, QUIET, CALM BLUE OCEAN. Sometimes I get into a slight trance and think nothing.
Reply:medicine mmmmmmmmmm medicine
Reply:Must be hard, think I'd fall asleep.
Reply:you mostly cause you're such a great guy
Reply:uh nothing! thats the point!
Reply:Anything that will bring inner balance and peace...
Reply:All meditation I have done I think of a nice place I want to be and if you listen to meditation tapes they tell you to think of a nice warm place
Reply:The idea is to empty the mind of all worldly thoughts and to concentrate on ones inner self.try imaging yourself standing on the inside of a ping-pong ball
Reply:Inner-peace
Reply:I focus on an imaginary energy ball forming on the chakra on my forehead. My focus is to try to create and then maintain the size of this ball. I try to make it about the size of a tennis ball. Meanwhile, all the extra thoughts that come to my head, I try to let them run their course and leave. This is very difficult for me to do. I have, once, actually felt as if my spirit was floating away from my body. This kind of scared me, so I immediately opened my eyes and brought myself back to reality. I have not been able to attain that since. I think everyone should have a different path though, since our individual martial arts will take us down different paths. Over all though, I think that the destination is the same. That is ultimately some kind of enlightenment, whether that be personal or spiritual.
Reply:Emptiness, total emptiness, I keep trying but them thoughts drift in and I let them drift over the Field of consciousness. All that must be there is emptiness. Imagine a jar full of water, empty it no thing in the jar, no jar, no air, no vacuum, no thing whatsoever. Spooky eh? But profound and then not so.
Reply:being on a beach on a island away form everything.
Reply:Nothing!
Reply:nothing... and inner peace.... which is like nothing... because nothing is like peaceful... in way...
Reply:It depends. Sometimes during my meditations I mentally run techniques in my mind. Sometime I focus on my own energy and the sensation it causes as it moves through my body. Sometimes, I simply focus on my breathing. It depends on what seems most necessary for that session.
Reply:lots of different thoughts
Reply:Waking-Up...!!!
Reply:the whole point of meditation is to get away from rational thought and enter a part of you that gives you peace from everyday worrys and concerns.if you like the autonomic side which operates on a totally different level.bottom line there is no thinking . everyone will have a different interpretation, for me its entering the void, nothingness, total peace .
Reply:sex sex sex cuz its the cloest thing to inner peace
java
What do people think about during meditation?
I'm new so I'm mostly thinking CLEAR YOUR HEAD, QUIET, CALM BLUE OCEAN. Sometimes I get into a slight trance and think nothing.
Reply:medicine mmmmmmmmmm medicine
Reply:Must be hard, think I'd fall asleep.
Reply:you mostly cause you're such a great guy
Reply:uh nothing! thats the point!
Reply:Anything that will bring inner balance and peace...
Reply:All meditation I have done I think of a nice place I want to be and if you listen to meditation tapes they tell you to think of a nice warm place
Reply:The idea is to empty the mind of all worldly thoughts and to concentrate on ones inner self.try imaging yourself standing on the inside of a ping-pong ball
Reply:Inner-peace
Reply:I focus on an imaginary energy ball forming on the chakra on my forehead. My focus is to try to create and then maintain the size of this ball. I try to make it about the size of a tennis ball. Meanwhile, all the extra thoughts that come to my head, I try to let them run their course and leave. This is very difficult for me to do. I have, once, actually felt as if my spirit was floating away from my body. This kind of scared me, so I immediately opened my eyes and brought myself back to reality. I have not been able to attain that since. I think everyone should have a different path though, since our individual martial arts will take us down different paths. Over all though, I think that the destination is the same. That is ultimately some kind of enlightenment, whether that be personal or spiritual.
Reply:Emptiness, total emptiness, I keep trying but them thoughts drift in and I let them drift over the Field of consciousness. All that must be there is emptiness. Imagine a jar full of water, empty it no thing in the jar, no jar, no air, no vacuum, no thing whatsoever. Spooky eh? But profound and then not so.
Reply:being on a beach on a island away form everything.
Reply:Nothing!
Reply:nothing... and inner peace.... which is like nothing... because nothing is like peaceful... in way...
Reply:It depends. Sometimes during my meditations I mentally run techniques in my mind. Sometime I focus on my own energy and the sensation it causes as it moves through my body. Sometimes, I simply focus on my breathing. It depends on what seems most necessary for that session.
Reply:lots of different thoughts
Reply:Waking-Up...!!!
Reply:the whole point of meditation is to get away from rational thought and enter a part of you that gives you peace from everyday worrys and concerns.if you like the autonomic side which operates on a totally different level.bottom line there is no thinking . everyone will have a different interpretation, for me its entering the void, nothingness, total peace .
Reply:sex sex sex cuz its the cloest thing to inner peace
java
Are these good kung fu styles?
I want to learn kung fu but the only places I can find teach 7 star praying mantis, mu dong, wing chun, and wushu. Which one would you prefer? What are the differences? If you know of another kung fu place in Rochester, New york tell me.
Are these good kung fu styles?
The discipline you may wind up studying DOESN'T MATTER because there is NO discipline that is better than another, because they ALL have their strengths AND weaknesses, just as only YOU can make the choice as to what discipline you study, it also depends on your training ethics to determine how good of a Martial Artist that you're going to become.
What matters is that you feel comfortable in the classes (and like the classes) and feel comfortable that the instructor (and the instructor's TEACHING style and not the discipline itself) can properly teach you self defense without the "smoke and mirrors" .
What many people fail to realize about Martial Arts is that there isn't a particular "brand" that is a "best fit".
There IS NOT a Martial Art that works for people with SPECIFIC body characteristics (height, weight, body type, gender, etc.)
Because the fact is that when people ask "what's a good Martial Art for me to learn?" or “what’s the “best” Martial Art to learn” has 2 major problems:
1st: these questions just beg for the majority of people here to start blurting out names of disciplines that are probably not even available in your area.
2nd: Just because they recommend a Martial Art that they may (or worse MAY NOT) have studied and it just happened to become THEIR favorite Martial Art because they’re interested in studying it or it worked for them** doesn't mean that it's going to work for you or that you’ll find it interesting.
There's not much difference except the way the discipline's are taught, but it's really up to you as to which one YOU want to study, no one else can tell you what discipline is going to fit or work for you best. So all I can reccomend for you to do is this:
if you can pick at least 3 schools that interest you, watch a few classes at each one and decide which one out of those 3 schools that interested you the most.
The next thing you should do is find out if they have some trial classes in the one school you picked (up to a weeks worth to help you make a decision, hopefully without being hassled to join or sign a contract to join the class), and if you find that you like the school, then enroll in the class.
You just need to find a Martial Arts School that will provide a safe, "family like" environment for you and that the instructor(s) are going to help you become the best Martial Artist that you can become.
The instructor should also like to do it more for the teaching aspect rather than the "making money" which it is a business to make money after all; but it should not be the only reason for teaching the discipline.
The biggest problem you should worry about in finding a school is being aware of schools that're a "McDojo's" or "belt factory" type of school.
These schools usually do a lot of boasting; particularly about how soon their students make their 1st degree black belts. A prime example of this: having several "young black belts" that're usually 9 or 10 yr old kids, which should be a rare thing to see unless the child started learning the discipline when they were 4 yrs old, or promising that as a student you’ll be making your black belt in about a year’s time (the average should be between 4 to 5 years or better) which often means that they have a high student turnout rate. This is a Red Flag
They may also try to get you to commit to (by signing) a contract, usually one that's 6 months long or more or try to get you to pay down a large sum of money for that kind of time period. This is a BIG red flag
And don’t be fooled by these schools telling you about how many tournaments or competitions their students have entered and placed in or won a trophy, which is NOT a necessity in Martial Arts. Tournaments/competitions can be good to test your own skills at point sparring but again, it’s not necessary because they are the LEAST important aspect to concern yourself with in Martial Arts.
Long story short, these schools will basically "give" you your belt ranks every few months as long as you are paying the outrageous fees per month, and you won't really learn self defense.
Good Luck in finding a school and good training.
Reply:i wouldn't take kung fu at all. i took kung fu/wu shu for 6 months and its a rip off, its just a bunch of gay slow movements, and meditation, and requires patience. if i were you i would find out were you can train in brazilian ju jitsu, or jeet kun do. a real popular one now is krav maga. i've studied/practiced, karate, kung fu, muay thai kick boxing, and little bit of jeet kun do, and i'm currently trying to learn brazilian ju jitsu and krav maga. now with that being said, if you want to look cool like jackie chan in the movies, which them kind of moves won't win real fight, or protect anyone, then take some kung fu, but if you really want to learn how to better defend yourself or fight for sport, get around some brazilian ju jitsu, muay thai kickboxing or krav maga, better yet if you got time do all three. i currently wrestle, box and practice brazilian ju jitsu and krav maga. i hope this helps you out.
Reply:Here is some web info for Wing Chun, read up before you make your choice, learn about the origins of the different arts, and what not, so you will get a feel for the style and where it came from, most importantly does it interest you, and will it keep you coming to class.
Peace,
lr
http://www.pacificwingchunassociation.co...
check the links for Kwoons (schools) within this website you'll find what you need...
Reply:Ignore any suggestions based on others personal opinions. QuickSilver is correct, your style is your own, and martial arts really isn't about becoming an ultimate fighter. Its about finding your self in many ways. Go to the studios and see what you like. I will emphasize however that wushu is not a style, it is the Chinese word for Kung Fu, and is both a noun and an adjective. In anycase see what you want to take. As to descriptions of the styles, I can't advise you on any of those, as I o not have detailed knowledge of them. You may be able to findaccurate information about them online, but also go and see, find what fits you, and if you really want to, don't be afraid to study multiple styles, for they all play off each other. Enjoy man.
Reply:I would definetly choose wushu, it's insane.
Are these good kung fu styles?
The discipline you may wind up studying DOESN'T MATTER because there is NO discipline that is better than another, because they ALL have their strengths AND weaknesses, just as only YOU can make the choice as to what discipline you study, it also depends on your training ethics to determine how good of a Martial Artist that you're going to become.
What matters is that you feel comfortable in the classes (and like the classes) and feel comfortable that the instructor (and the instructor's TEACHING style and not the discipline itself) can properly teach you self defense without the "smoke and mirrors" .
What many people fail to realize about Martial Arts is that there isn't a particular "brand" that is a "best fit".
There IS NOT a Martial Art that works for people with SPECIFIC body characteristics (height, weight, body type, gender, etc.)
Because the fact is that when people ask "what's a good Martial Art for me to learn?" or “what’s the “best” Martial Art to learn” has 2 major problems:
1st: these questions just beg for the majority of people here to start blurting out names of disciplines that are probably not even available in your area.
2nd: Just because they recommend a Martial Art that they may (or worse MAY NOT) have studied and it just happened to become THEIR favorite Martial Art because they’re interested in studying it or it worked for them** doesn't mean that it's going to work for you or that you’ll find it interesting.
There's not much difference except the way the discipline's are taught, but it's really up to you as to which one YOU want to study, no one else can tell you what discipline is going to fit or work for you best. So all I can reccomend for you to do is this:
if you can pick at least 3 schools that interest you, watch a few classes at each one and decide which one out of those 3 schools that interested you the most.
The next thing you should do is find out if they have some trial classes in the one school you picked (up to a weeks worth to help you make a decision, hopefully without being hassled to join or sign a contract to join the class), and if you find that you like the school, then enroll in the class.
You just need to find a Martial Arts School that will provide a safe, "family like" environment for you and that the instructor(s) are going to help you become the best Martial Artist that you can become.
The instructor should also like to do it more for the teaching aspect rather than the "making money" which it is a business to make money after all; but it should not be the only reason for teaching the discipline.
The biggest problem you should worry about in finding a school is being aware of schools that're a "McDojo's" or "belt factory" type of school.
These schools usually do a lot of boasting; particularly about how soon their students make their 1st degree black belts. A prime example of this: having several "young black belts" that're usually 9 or 10 yr old kids, which should be a rare thing to see unless the child started learning the discipline when they were 4 yrs old, or promising that as a student you’ll be making your black belt in about a year’s time (the average should be between 4 to 5 years or better) which often means that they have a high student turnout rate. This is a Red Flag
They may also try to get you to commit to (by signing) a contract, usually one that's 6 months long or more or try to get you to pay down a large sum of money for that kind of time period. This is a BIG red flag
And don’t be fooled by these schools telling you about how many tournaments or competitions their students have entered and placed in or won a trophy, which is NOT a necessity in Martial Arts. Tournaments/competitions can be good to test your own skills at point sparring but again, it’s not necessary because they are the LEAST important aspect to concern yourself with in Martial Arts.
Long story short, these schools will basically "give" you your belt ranks every few months as long as you are paying the outrageous fees per month, and you won't really learn self defense.
Good Luck in finding a school and good training.
Reply:i wouldn't take kung fu at all. i took kung fu/wu shu for 6 months and its a rip off, its just a bunch of gay slow movements, and meditation, and requires patience. if i were you i would find out were you can train in brazilian ju jitsu, or jeet kun do. a real popular one now is krav maga. i've studied/practiced, karate, kung fu, muay thai kick boxing, and little bit of jeet kun do, and i'm currently trying to learn brazilian ju jitsu and krav maga. now with that being said, if you want to look cool like jackie chan in the movies, which them kind of moves won't win real fight, or protect anyone, then take some kung fu, but if you really want to learn how to better defend yourself or fight for sport, get around some brazilian ju jitsu, muay thai kickboxing or krav maga, better yet if you got time do all three. i currently wrestle, box and practice brazilian ju jitsu and krav maga. i hope this helps you out.
Reply:Here is some web info for Wing Chun, read up before you make your choice, learn about the origins of the different arts, and what not, so you will get a feel for the style and where it came from, most importantly does it interest you, and will it keep you coming to class.
Peace,
lr
http://www.pacificwingchunassociation.co...
check the links for Kwoons (schools) within this website you'll find what you need...
Reply:Ignore any suggestions based on others personal opinions. QuickSilver is correct, your style is your own, and martial arts really isn't about becoming an ultimate fighter. Its about finding your self in many ways. Go to the studios and see what you like. I will emphasize however that wushu is not a style, it is the Chinese word for Kung Fu, and is both a noun and an adjective. In anycase see what you want to take. As to descriptions of the styles, I can't advise you on any of those, as I o not have detailed knowledge of them. You may be able to findaccurate information about them online, but also go and see, find what fits you, and if you really want to, don't be afraid to study multiple styles, for they all play off each other. Enjoy man.
Reply:I would definetly choose wushu, it's insane.
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