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History of the "Polish Throw"

There is a popular wrestling technique which is frequently referred to as the "Polish Throw": it starts from an over under clinch, then the foot on the "over" side is moved behind ...

history grappling wrestling historic-european  
user avatar asked by Łukasz Grabowski Score of 5

Greatest hits from previous weeks:

Should I go to boxing practice while still sore? Is it normal soreness?

I just started boxing. I've been 3 times so far. Great workout! The last time I went was Monday and there is a practice today (Wednesday). So 2 days. I find today that I'm sore. Specifically ...

training boxing soreness  
user avatar asked by Dave Score of 4
user avatar answered by The Wudang Kid Score of 5

How do you release yourself from an arm being locked behind your back?

Suppose someone catches your hand from behind, locks your arm and controls you. (As can be seen in second 11 here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Bvm_vhe24hY). Is there a way to release from this ...

self-defense joint-lock  
user avatar asked by Avi Score of 7
user avatar answered by Huw Evans Score of 4

Is it ok to start taekwondo at the age of 14?

I am a 14 year old female and I've always wanted to try taekwondo, however I am not the most flexible of people, and I am concerned to whether that will affect learning the sport in any way. I've also ...

training tae-kwon-do flexibility beginner  
user avatar asked by paige Score of 13
user avatar answered by Amorphous Blob Score of 17

What happens to a person being choked?

Let us assume a very common choking technique (for example hadaka jime) performed on an average adult. If I understand correctly what I could gather from other questions, the main mechanism involved ...

chokes anatomy  
user avatar asked by Zoyd Score of 15
user avatar answered by mattm Score of 11

What does the closed fist covered by open hand signify?

This motion shows up in some styles of Karate (opening movement of several Shotokan kata - Bassai Dai, Jiin, Jion, Jitte) and some Kung-Fu styles. What does it represent?

bowing application  
user avatar asked by Zephyr Score of 23
user avatar answered by stslavik Score of 20

Exercises to improve balance when kicking

When performing kicks, I quite often lose my balance, which results in me being positioned in a stance where I'm more exposed to attacks. This is normally due to me trying to raise my leg for the kick,...

exercise kicking strength stretching balance  
user avatar asked by Samuel Slade Score of 17
user avatar answered by Sean Patrick Floyd Score of 13

What exactly is Kalaripayattu?

I have heard a lot about ancient Indian martial arts called Kalaripayattu. Does anyone have info on this? How does it compare to kung fu?

kalaripayattu  
user avatar asked by Yogi Yang 007 Score of 15
user avatar answered by Nav Score of 15
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