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Spiritual Exercises & Martial Arts

Yoga can be a spiritual practice, or just a form of purely physical exercise. Pilates is a physical fitness system that teaches awareness of breath and alignment of the spine and strengthens the muscles. Tai Chi is a set of movements that improve and maintain health, create a sense of relaxation and keep qi flowing. Martial arts also have a deep sense of spirituality. Whichever method you have chosen, you can talk about it in this forum.

Lengthening Tendons

Perhaps I have made a mistake by choosing aikido for my martial art practice, since I have a lot of extra weight, but still I am somewhat satisfied with its concept and philosophy. Anyway, since many aikido techniques are based on twisting joints, I wish to know is Lengthening Tendons safe or...

by User avatar briano38030

Krav Maga Self-Defence

Hi, I am very concerned. Every day I hear about people being mugged. Close friend of mine experienced it. That was a drop in the glass full of water for me. I am determined to get trained to protect myself. After some researches, I find krav maga self defense best for me. What do you think?

by User avatar halsey32862

Mississauga Chito Ryu Karate Academy

Hi, I am a big fan of martial arts. However, I do not train any type of it. The one that interests me the most is karate. Perhaps all the karate movies I have seen as child left the influence. The thing I stumbled upon that is a bit unknown to me is Mississauga chito ryu karate academy. What can you...

by User avatar sigismundo42271

kung fu? shaolin style

Hi, I have a thirteen years old son. He is very much into martial arts. I am having some difficulties in deciding what kind of fighting sport should I enroll him to. The one that is stuck in my head is kung fu. As far as I have understood it, the best type of kung fu is the one that implements...

by User avatar byram40549

Breathing and Sparring

Hi, I have been training kick-boxing for almost a month. I must say that I have learned some pretty fine moves. Few days ago, I had my first sparring match. It was not as I thought it will be. Very soon after the beginning, I was out of my breath. I lost. Can you suggest a solution for my breathing...

by User avatar Guest

Martial art with the smallest risk of injury

I am really prone to injuries. I always have been, since my childhood. I would always break something when i fall, my arm, wrist, leg... So you can say I'm pretty  scared of fractures now that I'm 17.  I've been wanting to join some martial arts club but the first thing that comes to my mind is...

by User avatar Kenethg44

Palm or fists strikes?

Hi, I am 23 years old and I am practicing thai boxing with my friend. I would like to know if it is better to use palm or fist strikes while we are on training. Some older fighters suggested us palms while the other say it is very similar. Thank you.

by User avatar walker38720

is pilates for men?

I am 23 old male and am wondering is Pilates for men? My friends is making fun of me for I am interested in doing Pilates and back there in fitness center there was no single men in Pilates group so this fact has pretty much discouraged me. So is Pilates for men or am I wrong.

by User avatar darius34755

feedback on synthetic boxing gloves

Hi, a week ago I have started training boxing. It is not that difficult but demands serious training. The equipment also matters. I am looking for proper boxing gloves. However, I can not just buy any. I am vegan. I would like you to give me some feedback on synthetic boxing gloves.

by User avatar damian182664625

brazilian jiu jitsu

I am trying to find some martial art that fits me the best. I am not so big or strong. I am light and fast so I need some martial art where I can use my advantages. I just want to teach it because of self defense. I have heard that Brazilian Jiu Jitsu would be the best idea for me. What can you tell...

by User avatar craggy47478