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Okay I'm going to cook your noodle here. The reason is what I am about to say can change your entire thinking about 'stances'... and in fact, it should. A stance is a transitional posture that you take
Rob~ Thanks for taking the time to read my replies and your interest in Shinkage Ryu. Sorry for the late reply. I've had my youngest come down with the flu this weekend. Bummer. In answer to your
Please don't box me into a corner. You don't need me to answer questions you already know the answers to. Sport Karate is "termed non contact" Kick boxing with pads etc is "termed semi contact" Full contact
Dear Abdul, Kung Fu, more properly known as WuShu, does not traditionally have full contact. Full contact is where each partner hits with full power and full speed. Certain areas are exempt from this
Alex, I truthfully cannot tell you which art to study. I can suggest from your nature though. First of all, you really dont want to be a jack of all trades...you will miss all the real good stuff

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