Jim R

What is the point of a "stance" in your martial art? Of what use are stances?

What transmission should I use in a 2000 dodge Dakota automatic 4x4?

It has a small v-8.

And why do you think they are frauds?

In many styles, you are instructed in basic training to begin by stepping back and performing a downward parry (gedan barai). What does this mean, this sequence of movements? Why is it done, and what can you do with it?

I asked if your martial art was jutsu, or do.

Now I ask the younger bunch, do you know what that means, the difference between "jutsu"and "do"?

Please explain.

Thank you.

Talk about "What martial art experts don't want you to know"

What would martial art teachers really want you to know?

Appreciate your thoughts and comments.

Do you know where you are weak, and do you train to overcome that?

Or do you think, like someone here stated, "a way to burn class time without teaching you anything"?

Or do you feel differently than either of those?

appreciate thoughts and comments.

Is it a "jutsu" martial art, or a "Do" martial art?

Does it combine them?

Your thoughts appreciated.

If you know the answer, you will understand those terms. Thanks.

I hear this all the time. Could somebody explain which is more modern than what, and why would you think so?

How about my art of shotokan, what is that, modern, or ancient, traditional or something else?

Your thoughts?

What exactly is a "Reality based system", considering that all martial arts were created in violent and very real environments.

Pleas clarify this if you think you can.

I mean as you delve into bunkai/oyo, do you see many things coming to light, or is it the same old same old thing each time? Just how much is in there?

Why, or why not?

Are you taught using it where you train?

Do you teach using it?

That the kids and public today have a badly warped sense of what a martial art even is.

Snake oil, snake oil everywhere I look!

What do you think of this one?

http://www.selfdefenceexposed.org/martialarts/inde...

What is the difference in training between these two punching targets?

Advantages and/or disadvantages of both or either?

I know what I think, but I would like to know what you think, so please post your thoughts.

Do you know what style of martial art you study?

Can you name it for me? Do you know it's founder and history?

Thank you.

What in your opinion is the best single tip you could give someone about self protection?