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The MT Advisory Board is a group appointed by the MT Steering Board with the purpose of helping MT to better serve the martial arts community and the sites members. Got a serious arts question for our Advisors, ask it here.
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Articles and Interviews submitted by our members
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General Discussion about the Magazine.
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A place for our members to make announcements. Had a birth, published your first book, opened a new school, won the lottery? Tell the world about it here! (No SPAM Please)
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Support Issues - The place for questions related to using the site; "How do I", "I've got a Problem", etc . :)
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Answers to the most commonly asked questions. (Read Only Forum)
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This is a collection of old, "dead" forums. No place to really put the content, but we don't want to just delete it either.
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A forum for the discussion of general self defense concepts, ideas and techniques outside the traditional styles and arts.
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Have a clip of you in motion? Don't be shy, share!
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An area for woman martial artists to discuss the arts and issues as they relate to the female practitioner.
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A forum for the discussion of:
Stephen K. Hayes To-Shin Do Quest Centers Shadows of Iga Society ...and any other related topics |
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A forum for the discussion of Mixed Martial Arts.
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Wrestling (not the TV type), Submission Wrestling, Brazilian Ju Jitsu,
Olympic Pankration and others.
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Boxing, the noble art of pugilism is a sport and martial art in which two participants fight each other with their fists.
Kickboxing refers to sport-fighting using kicks and punches and sometimes throws and bows representing a certain martial art or can be practiced for general fitness, or as a full-contact sport. |
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Discussion on weapons not covered elsewhere
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Traditional to Military to Street, if it involves a knife related weapon, this is the place to look.
Knifemaking and blade maintainence discussion topics also welcome. |
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Discussion on the arts and equipment of Archery.
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Kempo (Kosho Ryu, Ryukyu), Kenpo, American Kenpo and Kajukenbo
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A non-political forum for the discussion of the techniques and forms of Kempo (Kosho Ryu, Ryukyu), Kenpo, American Kenpo and Kajukenbo. Please keep all discussion here on topic, polite and professional.
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A strongly moderated forum to discuss Ed Parker's American Kenpo systems (32-24-16).
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![]() Kenpo Seniors currently on MartialTalk include Tom Bleecker, Ron Chapél, Dennis Conatser, Dave Hebler, Sean Kelly, Frank Trejo & Bob White (listing by last name) |
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General discussion about the Chinese martial arts. Characterized by fluid movements and circular motions, the fighting arts of china have deep roots in Chinese history. Cultural exchanges welcome.
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The chinese martial arts systems developed in Northern China. These systems include such well known arts as Long Fist, Northern Mantis, Eagle Claw and many more.
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The Chinese martial arts developed in Southern China. These systems include such well known arts as Hung Gar, Southern Mantis, Choy Lay Fut and many more.
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General discussion about Taijiquan (Tai Chi) and QiGong.
Taijiquan is a fighting art and system of exercise based on the philosophy of yin and yang--finding and using the balance between hardness and softness to overcome one's opponent. The graceful movements of the forms are believed to have stress reducing effects on the mind and health improvement effects on the body, and these benefits of Tai Chi practice are the primary interest of many practitioners. QiGong is a system of excersize used to strengthen the internal organs and promote health. |
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A very popular Kung Fu style based on centerline attacks and deflecting techniques. Wing Chun is one of the most practiced forms of Kung Fu popularized by Bruce Lee. Most important is the concept of not using force against force, which allows a weak fighter to overcome stronger opponents.
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A selection of CMA topics from around the internet. This forum contains a some of the topics from other forums out there. Members can reply here, follow the links over and reply there, or both!
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For the discussion of the swords and sword arts of China.
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Filipino styles normally classify attacks not by their weapon, or their delivery style, but by the direction of their energy. The Filipino arts place great emphasis on footwork, mobility, and body positioning. These arts include Escrima, Dumog, Balintawak, Arnis, Kali, Doce Pares, and many more. Culturally related topics also are welcome such as language, foods and customs.
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The Great Grandmaster Anciong Bacon is widely acknowledged as the original master of Balintawak Arnis/Eskrima. In Balintawak Arnis, the stick is used as the primary training tool. The theory is that the stick is only an extension of the arm and that the human body can only move in so many normal ways. In Balintawak, the student is taught that there is a counter to every counter and that continuous research and discovery is the basis of knowledge.
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Dedicated to Grandmaster Remy Presas. Modern Arnis utilizes sticks (canes), bladed weapons and empty hand techniques in its defensive tactics. We welcome all Modern Arnis practitioners from around the world to join us in exploring the art.
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Discussion of Japanese Martial Arts and topics that fall outside the other JMA catagories. Cultural discussion welcome.
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Jujutsu is an old, practical, fighting art. A parent to Judo, Aikido, and Hapkido.
Judo is a sport and a way to get in great shape, but is also very useful for self-defense. |
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Somewhat generic term used for Japanese and Okinawan fighting arts.
Karate is a term that either means "Chinese hand" or "Empty hand" depending on which Japanese or Chinese characters you use to write it. |
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Kyusho jitsu is a martial art which emphasizes the attack of pressure points on the body.
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Surrounded by much controversy, today's "ninjutsu" is derived
from the traditional fighting arts associated with the Iga/Koga region of Japan. We welcome members from all Nin-po schools.
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Lit. Translation: "Nin" Perseverance/Endurance "jutsu" Techniques (of). Surrounded by much controversy, today's "ninjutsu" is derived from the traditional fighting arts associated with the Iga/Koga region of Japan. These arts include both "bujutsu" ryuha (martial technique systems) and "ninjutsu" ryuha, which involve a broad base of training designed to prepare the practitioner for all possible situations.
Over 70 different "ninjutsu ryu" have been catalogued/identified, however, the majority of them have died out. Most were developed around a series of specific skills and techniques and when the skills of a particular ryu were no longer in demand, the ryu would (usually) fade from existence. The three remaining ninjutsu ryu (Togakure ryu, Gyokushin ryu, and Kumogakure ryu) are encompassed in Dr. Masaaki Hatsumi's Bujinkan Budo Taijutsu system. These ryu, along with six other "bujutsu ryu" (Gyokko Ryu, Koto Ryu, Takagi Yoshin Ryu, Shinden Fudo Ryu, Gikan Ryu and Kukishinden Ryu), are taught as a collective body of knowledge (see Sub-Styles for other info). This forum is for the discussion of the X-Kan families. They are: BujinKan, Genbukan and JinenKan. They are all decended from the Bujinkan organization of Hatsumi Sensei. Discussions not related to these should go in Ninjutsu General for now. |
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Kenjutsu , Kendo, Iaido and all arts related to the Japanese sword, as well as discussion of the swords of Japan.
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A selection of JMA topics from around the internet. This forum contains a some of the topics from other forums out there. Members can reply here, follow the links over and reply there, or both!
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The fighting arts of Korea
Hwa Rang Do, Kuk Sool Won, Yudo, Kung Sul, Kumdo and more. |
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Tae Kwon Do is one of the fastest growing and most practiced martial arts in the world. Primarily a striking art with a heavy emphasis on kicking, Tae Kwon Do is now an Olympic event.
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Tang Soo Do is a Korean martial art which teaches empty hand and foot fighting, fighting forms, self-defense, and weapons. Tang Soo Do also teaches people to live a healthy and harmonious life. This ancient martial art traces its lineage back 2,000 years to the Korean peninsula.
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The swords and sword arts of Korea. Arts include Choson Sebop, Hankumdo, Haidong Gumdo and Kumdo.
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The martial arts of Vietnam, Laos, Cambodia, Thailand, Myanmar (Burma), and the mainland territory of Malaysia. These arts include Cuong Nhu, Vovinam, Krabi Krabong, Bando, and Bersilat. Cultural discussions also welcome.
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Muay Thai is commonly referred to as the "science of eight limbs," and is Thailand's national sport. Muay Thai is derived from the hand-to-hand aspect of the ancient Siamese art known as, "Krabi Krabong;" and was once performed for the entertainment of the King of Siam. Muay Thai is known for its distinct rituals, incredible conditioning, devastating round (Thai) kicks and the merciless use of knees and elbows.
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R.O.S.S., Systema, and other combat arts from Russia.
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The Krav Maga was developed in Israel in the early forties when the underground liberation organizations were fighting for the independence of the State of Israel.
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A key component of life in many Eastern traditions is Chi, also referred to as Ki, Qi, and Prana. It's the basic circulating energy of life, without which, life would end.
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Every culture has it's own healing arts. Often involving pressure, meditation, herbs, and the manipulation of life energy, they form an astounding array of knowledge. Qigong , Yoga, Shiatsu and more.
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A study of the Philosophy and Spirituality of the arts. What is in there, and what is in there for you.
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For non martial arts talk. This is the place to relax, unwind n just chat about whatever.
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Hunting, Fishing, Camping, Hiking and more. If your adventures take you into the Great Outdoors, here's the place to tell your tales and share your knowledge.
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From Bruce Lee to Jackie Chan to Ricky Steamboat, its here. Chat about movies, TV shows, books, magazines, even gasp, pro-wrestling here.
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Books, Software, Videos and Websites of a martial nature
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"Horror Stories" are both the sad and the funny. Like the "Darwin Awards", you will both laugh and be shocked by some of these. Tales of training gone awry, and instructors gone bad.
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The funny stuff. Preferably Martial arts related, but we'll let a few non-ma ones in...but they better be funny. :) Keep em on the clean side folks. :)
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A place to post memories of, and tributes to departed practitioners of the arts, and other fallen warriors. Please demonstrate respect and turn your signatures off whenever you post in this forum.
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The how, n why, n where, n what of running a successful martial arts school.
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Tangsoodo is a Korean martial art that incorporates techniques from China, Japan, and Okinawa. Directly translated, Tangsoodo means “Way of the China Hand.” We train to improve our character, express ourselves creatively, and to defend ourselves should combat arise. Our training consists of the following types of techniques - 50% striking, 20% grappling/throwing, 20% weapons defense, and 10% breathing/relaxation/energy work.
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The Red Dragon School of Martial Arts is a traditional Kung Fu school that teaches Hung Gar and Tai Chi.
Located in the McKinley Mall in Blasdell NY near Sears, Red Dragon is also a Bonsai clinic with a variety of trees and supplies. Free educational clinics are held each month by a Bonsai master with fifty years experience. |
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KenpoTalk! is -The- Leading Kenpo Discussion forum on the web!
Our mission is to preserve, promote and pass on the history, techniques, concepts and memories of those who study the arts known as Kenpo. If you are studying Parkers Kenpo, Tracy Kenpo, Japanese Kempo, Chinese Kempo, Kajukenbo, are an independent looking for fellowship, a master looking to teach, or a beginner looking for information, our goal is to be the place for you.
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