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Anyway, we have now reached the end of this AMA… which also might have been called AMT ("answer me this") near the end ;), but you guys rose up to the challenge magnificently. :please: Those of you who wish to further explore the psychological benefits of martial art practice may want to take a...

The powers of the mind, right ? Thank you for sharing, I think that's something we all can relate to in some way. :please: For myself, I distinctly remember feeling tired just thinking about all the household chores I had to do one day, and how watching TV or playing video games would have been...

Well, to answer your first question... "because you want to" is a perfectly acceptable reason. ;) As you get to discover what it actually implies and if you manage to stick to it, your reasons may evolve. That's perfectly fine as well. And my own reasons may not be the same as yours, and that...

Also, everyone, note that I will close this thread on June 22nd (that's next Thursday), so if you have any questions pending, there's never been a better time to ask them. ;) And if your curiosity has been satisfied so far, I actually have a question of my own… :grab: For those of you who have...

Hey @facuzayas , I'm delighted to hear you've enjoyed reading everybody's contributions.:ss: Regarding kicking (or punching) the air VS kicking a bag... It is true that both are not the same. A bag will offer much more resistance and lead your muscles to adapt for strength. But if you kick or...

Considering the number of harmful things you can put in a seemingly innocuous cup of tea, I'm hardly surprised. :teatime::grab:

Best of luck with it all, @matban ! :vibes: Being able to build long-term habits will make more difference in the long run than the intensity of individual workouts. Sticking to it can be difficult at first but it will definitely get easier with time. And when you feel it's gotten easier...

All right! @broli, I guess using these gloves is not advised for bag work mostly because they are a little too light. The heavier the gloves, the better the padding provided. 14 or 16oz gloves may be a safer choice here. The commonly held belief that boxing gloves make the sport less dangerous...

Good question indeed. It is perfectly possible (and even advised) to use gloves when bag training. This may have something to do with the particular brand or model of gloves you're referring to. Could you provide more information about them?

Hello and welcome, @soapyrubberduck ! The reps are always given in total, so, in this instance, it's 10 reps on each side. The workout manual should answer all your basic questions. I hope this helps!

Theoretically, they are not exactly the same. But in fact, parrying a blow will usually cause to deflect (or deviate) it, since applying force to a moving object (for example, your opponent's fist) will often alter its course, unless said force is negligible. Does that make sense to you?

Hello @broli ! Depending on the sport or martial art you refer to, definitions may vary somewhat. The ones I'm going to give you are the ones we use in ninpo, but they are still widely accepted. - Blocking means that you accept getting hit, but position your body and limbs in such a way that...

Glad to hear you're managing to make things work better for you , @Montserrat. One could say it only takes time and perseverance, but we all know that's a pretty big "only". :LOL: In-person teaching definitely has its merits, especially because it makes things faster. Nowadays, there are so...

Ouch. The way to brilliance can be pretty rough indeed. :giveup: Nice to hear you see that unfortunate event as a lesson learnt. :applause:

Well, another way to see things would be to consider that the workouts themselves will make you more effective with time. Good form is not a pre-requisite here, rather a consequence. Practice the moves enough and you will get stronger, more flexible and less likely to fall down when standing on...