Martial Arts

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2013-05-15 Kung Fu - Are Southern Mantis Breathing exercises unhealthy?:

Hi Mike,     Sorry for the delay in answering this.  Reverse breathing is not at all unique to SPM or Chow Gar, it is ubiquitous in kung fu and Taoist practice.  In moderation I am sure it is fine and

2013-05-02 Yoga & Tai Chi - Energizing water:

Hi Aaron,  Honestly speaking, I do not ever heard of this technique of energizing water. What I know about energizing water are the following processes:  1.) By keeping water in the direct Sun.   2.) By

2013-05-02 Yoga & Tai Chi - Yoga and osteoporosis:

Hi,   Yes, according to classic yogic principles, at such an age of 70, one should not practice head stand and shoulder stand poses. It may cause blood in eyes, dizziness, tingling in ears, etc...  There

2013-05-01 Ninjutsu - Question about fudoken:

The name "fudo" seems to have been influenced by Fudou Myoo the patron deity of martial artists. He is knows for transforming anger into salvation, subduing and binding demons.     The fudo ken (immovable

2013-04-18 Self Defense - Costs:

Yep, I've been cut by knives, cracked bones and shit blood. My body is now a great weather predictor. (I hurt like hell when a front is coming in).    As for doing time no. I always remembered the goal