Any where I can learn forms by downloading them?\nI want to learn all the forms I can from all the styles I can... I have some martial arts forms to trade....\nThanks \nArgh Har A Pirates life for me!\nBitTorrent format if you want them from me.
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This helped me a little, These are Tae Kwon Do Forms for basic color Belts to intermediate color belts to advanced black belts, just follow the list of videos down: http://www.natkd.com/taeguek.htm
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I've got 32 years experience in a southern Chinese style of kung fu - (a five family system of Tsoi-Li-Ho-Fut-Hung ga) and hold a Master's rank.  This is a fighting style, not show or artsy style of kung fu.\n\nAs you said, there are hundreds of Chinese styles and some are mere showiness, with little, if any, actual fighting prowess.  However, there are also many which are devastating fighting arts.  They are brutal, direct, and deadly.  It depends on the style as well as the teacher and the student.  The best fighting art in the world is useless if the teacher can't teach it or the student refuses to do what is necessary to make the art effective -  i.e, train, work correctly, and not namby-pamby about as if the name of the art itself was like some magical talisman which protects against all comers.\n\nI have seen some outstanding Northern Shaolin style fighters! and I do NOT use the term fighter loosely.  These people were world class fighters by anyone's definition, anywhere.  I've also seen some who were so caught up in useless idiocies that all an actual fighter could do was to laugh at their sheer lunacy.\n\nThe sad thing is that many schools, not only Chinese, but Japanese, Korean, Thai, etc., in the country have degenerated into sort of McDojo's - run to get as many people thru as quickly as possible with as little skill as could possibly be imparted.\n\nThere are also some absolutely top FIGHTING schools in almost all of the arts (I'm not one who believes all styles are equally worthwhile - some are simply for show or sport ) but I am one who firmly believes that if someone in a good fighting style doesn't train well, doesn't take it seriously, doesn't fight full out when it's necessary - then that someone will be creamed by someone who's trained in an inferior art, but who took it very seriously.\n\nSo to try to answer you question a bit more directly - I think kung fu (again remembering that we're talking about hundreds of styles when we use this term) can be one of the most effective fighting arts on the planet.  It can also be one of the biggest jokes, depending on which art and which student we're discussing.  \n\nIf you are looking at any particular art for yourself, the best thing to do is to visit the school  Don't make your decision based on one day.  Visit a few times.  See how the people interact with the instructor and with each other.  If they don't even seem like they like each other or are obnoxiously cocky - run, don't walk, to the exit.  Are you required to sign a contract or do they go month to month and want you there because you want to learn?  (Both have their advocates, I'm a definite no-contract kind of guy).  Do they charge you to test? Or is the testing part of what they do because they are supposed to help you learn?  All of these are things you should find out and evaluate for yourself.\n\nIf you want a fighting art for self defense, find out how much time is actually put into that.  How much into form work.  How much into weapons skill.  If you are looking for competition, then find a school which specializes in that - not necessarily stuff that's actually effective on the street - but stuff that wows the judge and the audience.  So, basically, find what you want and go with it.
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Forms are crucial to any true martial art. This is where your fighting skills are developed. Otherwise, how do you explain the fact that they have survived all these centuries? \nI'm not sure I followed everything you said here. \nSome people think that they know more than thoses who haved trained for decades & studied with other who trained for decades. These grasshoppers have much to learn.
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Hey chopdown101 that site is brutal. I found one that is pretty cool. A little more laid back. http://www.exfiles.ws
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Try here, it's free.\n\nhttp://www.legalforms.name/
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There is a user asking how to get darts, pool and some other knock out sheets , get him out of his misery and do it for him then mail them to him, good practice for you and help for him, he only posted 10 mins ago
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don't listen to that other girl, because I was wondering this same thing, that site is just some commercial thing where you pay them money and they translate something for you, complete forget her, doesn't know what she is talking about.\n\nI was actually hoping someone was going to answer this question, so I had to go look for myself, I found this....\nhttp://www.studyspanish.com/freesite.htm\n\nnot quite what you were looking for, and I don't know if that even exists, so I would suggest you keep looking, like on yahoo.com or google.com, hopefully you find it.\n\n**Added @ 10:54**\nOk perfect, I think I finally found it. Not only do I think I might of helped you, I might be taking my own advice ^_^\nhttp://www.donquijote.org/\n\n**Added @ 11:02**\nWell upon closer inspection, I'm not actually sure if it was the great thing I thought it was. It claims to have a free beginners part, but I have yet to be able to get onto it, but it does have alot of other free stuff, so I just suggest you check it out.
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The link below is a pretty good site with lots of statutes and case law.  But most sites I've viewed that have prepared forms are not free.
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They are few and far between. If you want to learn Shorinji Kempo, you are much better going along to a dojo and training. One of the basic principles is Kumite Shutai - working together is fundamental. You can't learn properly just from a book.\n\nIf you are already in training, your Branch master should be able to source you a copy of the Tokuhon, which contains all the philosophy and some technical material up to the nidan syllabus, as well as the kamokyuho for your level. They may even be able to get hold of the "Baseball series" books if you are lucky. If are just looking for some outside material, try "What is Shorinji Kempo?" or the unabridged version, "Shorinji Kempo: Philosophy and Techniques" by Doshin So. They're tricky to get hold of, but well worth the effort. A bit of time on Amazon, Google or Ebay will soon find you what you are after.\n\nThe full text of the Kyohan (Doshin So's full text of all of SK's techniques and philosophy) is available only from SK Hombu, only to Branch masters and is only in Japanese.\n\nEDIT: Try\nhttp://www.amazon.co.uk/What-Shorinji-Kempo-Doshin-So/dp/0870401777/sr=11-1/qid=1164974891/ref=sr_11_1/026-9258151-3829258\nhttp://www.amazon.com/What-Shorinji-Kempo-Doshin-So/dp/0870401777/sr=11-1/qid=1164975006/ref=sr_11_1/026-9258151-3829258
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If you're looking for a self-defense class....these are the things I would look for...and also, warning signs to watch out for.\n\n1- How simplistic are the techniques that are being taught? \n   Rule of thumb: generally when techniques are overly complex, they're overly prone to failure against a non-compliant attacker...heh..{cough} Tae Kwon Do for example...avoid it at all costs.\n\n2- Does the system teach techniques that are universally applicable? i.e. - do they work against strikes, chokes, grabs, weapons and so forth....if they do not, they're too unilaterally minded to be useful.\n\n3- Does the class have a bunch of students wearing white uniforms screaming for no good reason? Do they perform very static, mechanical movements ala 'rock 'em sock 'em robots?'\nIf so....walk away, just walk away.\n\n4- Do they charge outlandish prices for classes, promotions, and 5 million different colored belts?\nIf so....walk away, just walk away.\n\n5- Do they spar w/ big targeted pads on their chest, poofy helmet things, and shin pads?\nIf so....just leave politely.\n\n6- Do they have a few classes you can try out for no cost and/or obligation? \nIf so, use them.\n\n7- Lastly, to they teach evasion and counter/release techniques over standing there and trying to block?\nIf so, that's a good thing...definitely a good thing. Blocking fails more often than not...it's better to just not be there.\n\nArts I would reccomend if you can find them :\n\nJapanese arts : \nBujinkan Budo Taijutsu (under a qualified Hachidan instructor or higher.) \nAlso, certain kinds of Aikido...depends on the mindset of the class, some are great...some do the whole Zen-hippie thing too much.\nKoryu Jujutsu is great as well, Hontai Yoshin Ryu and Yagyu Shinkage Ryu are great schools if the instructor can get past "kata mindset" and work on real combat.\nOut of all of them, I'd reccomend the Bujinkan first.\n\nChinese arts : \nChen Tai Chi - looks slow, but teaches principles of balance rarely seen elsewhere...and it's great for iso-kinetic exercise.\nChoy Li Fut (choy lay fut) - great southern striking art...lots of curriculum, but geared toward street fighting.\nHung Ga - southern art that combines strikes, throws, and locks/joint breaking w/ ease. GREAT workout too.\nXingyi-quan : tedious to study, devestating when mastered.\n\nKorean arts : I reccomend none.\n\nMuay Thai : for scrapping, 'nuff said.\n\nAnd also any kind of basic police training for unarmed or handheld weapons training - they teach great release and counter techniques very similar to Bujinkan material (same kind of mindset.)\n\nAlso, the Israeli art of Krav Maga....brutal and nasty.\n\nYou can always e-mail me directly if you want a more detailed answer.\n\npeace, and happy hunting!
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You can usually find forms to download for a couple of bucks on the Internet. Since every state has different laws, know what state this concerns is crucial to getting good advice.
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Tae Kwon Do is pretty nasty...it's a little like kickboxing and works alot of muscles.  Apparently, Akita (sp?) is supposed to be a new thing for working out your upper body.  It uses swords.  The examples I saw were more like carved pieces of wood, but the real thing is straight lethal.  Tai Chi is probably your best bet though...look it up and see.  I thin that's what you're looking for though.
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I found this guy on eBay and he sells a ton of total training DVDs. I recently bought Macromedia Dreamweaver 8 total training and Macromedia Flash 8 total training DVDs and they are great. The Flash 8 DVD comes with 3 DVDs and the guy is currently selling them for about $1.73 and $19.95 for shipping. He is in UK, but the DVDs are work great.
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Ok, I'm gonna stop this one with one fell swoop. There is NO cure-all one move to win anything. Period. With that said, I can direct you along a path of finding a martial art that fits you:\n\nKarate: Okinawan. Covers Percussion. Civil Art. Kara- meaning open or empty depending on translation. -te originally meant Chinese Hand but they later changed it to just hand after the Chinese were driven out. Derived from White Crane Kung Fu. Believes in hardening the body against strikes and striking hard is the key.\n\nKung Fu: External Chinese. Most cover percussion, projection, and armament, with a few covering immobilization as well. Usually either martial or civil art. There are SO many systems within the term kung fu that it is hard to describe this system effectively. To say the least the best Kung Fu I have seen was in Dallas, and was translated to the Water-Fire Kung Fu.\n\nAikido / Aiki-jujutsu: Japanese. Covers immobilization with slight touch on projection. Civil Art. Was originally derived from Nihongo Jujutsu or Japanese Jujutsu (honestly I hate that I have to specify WHICH jujutsu compared to Brazilian or American… as if you would get an French taco or Russian sushi). Aikido has sadly become one of the snobbiest “styles” out there and they insist that what they do would work in real combat, although only about 10% of EVERYONE who is involved with that system knows what they’re doing. Though I will admit those that do, can do some beautiful Aiki.\n\nJudo: Japanese. Covers projection. Sport Art. Another derivative of Nihongo Jujutsu. A sport derived from the throwing system used in Japan’s combat. As with all sports, there are certain things that they threw out as “illegal moves” due to their effectiveness therefore making the “style” weaker.\n\nBrazilian: Japanese origin. Covers a portion of Immobilization and Projection. Martial Sport. This “style” was made famous by the Gracie family after they were originally taught by a Japanese man who refused to show them any more than the grappling section of Jujutsu. So they concentrated on the art of ground fighting. Most people that do Brazilian are extremely competitive and aggressive in nature.\n\nTaekwondo: Korean. Percussion. Sport Art. This is a primarily kicking “style” and is considered one of the most famous “styles” in use. Another system that is sport / competition based they rely heavily on flexible and fast legs. Originally a derivative from a certain school of Karate which name eludes me at this moment.\n\nKrav Maga: Israeli. Um… Percussion? Military wannabe. I REALLY don’t suggest this system unless you’re looking for a Billy Blanks on steroids kinda feel. This system was built to teach the foot soldiers of Israel a quick, brutal and less than effective hand-to-hand fighting method in a matter of a week, so seriously, don’t bother.\n\nThose Russian arts: Mainly knife junkies who think they know what they’re doing. More flashy than anything else, don’t fall for the hype.\n\nPilipino: Mostly Stick and knife, and they are not for the faint of heart, although not much art to the system, it seems those whom you can find who actually know what they’re doing are pretty good with a knife and stick but that’s it.\n\nMMA: Mixed martial arts. Probably the worst thing that has ever happened to martial arts besides Krav maga. The concept of mixing martial arts is taking a system that is inferior and mixing it with another inferior system to hopefully make up for the gaps left by the other one. For example: Karate doesn’t have Immobilization, so lets throw in Aikido and Brazilian, and those don’t have projection so lets throw in Judo, and all of those don’t have armament so lets throw in Pilipino. \n\nThere are zillions of others that I’ve missed because in order to catch them all, I’d have to write a book, which is stupid, but here’s the names of a few so you can look them up: Savate, Kenpo, san shou, shuai-chiao, gr
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Wow, you've got some pretty nice equipment there, all that you need to get in shape.  I'd go online and look for boxing dvd's to either have someone else to do it with (on the dvd) or get pointers for it.  Nice equipment, good job!
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Jared,\nYour question is an awesome one. I am a black belt in Tomiki Ryu Aikido and I'm from NC. I have often thought the same thing while watching every single MMA fight. I worked out with Rich Franklin on June 10th and even asked him why MMA fighters didnt use Aikido. He told me that if I wanted to seriously enter MMA fights that I needed to give up Kung Fu and Aikido, then get a Muai Thai and Boxing coach. I love Rich Franklin and I totally respect him, but I dont think he understood my question. Before utilizing Aikido, (most effectively) your opponent needs to be commited in his attack. In MMA it seems that everyone now are really good with the jab (none commited attacks) and use them effectively until damage is done to set up for the commited attack, or of course they go in for the take down.  This then puts an Akido practitioner at the disadvantage. It can still of course work, but when your paired up with a world class athelete who attacks like one, it would take a Highly trained Aikidoist to stay in total control.\nWhen I ask that same question I am wondering about the "TONS" of close quarters jpint lock techniques that I have learned. Like all the million finger and wrist locks that hurt really bad and can easily make anyone tap out or break there arm. \n\nThe next time I watch a MMA fight when to opponents are in the clinch or even grappling on the ground, I want to see one of them grab a finger or a wrist and wrench it back in a lock. even if they dont tap out they will have a hard time punching with a finger thats flopping around or a hand that cant be bent. \n\nAlso I saw something the other day I had been wondering about, why dont you see anyone stomping feet?  A well placed stomp to the instep could easily break the foot bones making it almost impossible to walk. \nSo my answer is Aikido could easily be applied in a MMA but it would require a person of years of skills and of course some other training as well.\nIm mebriansmith@yahoo.com hit me up and we could chat
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There are many martial arts schools that teach weapons at more advance belt levels but rarely few that actually have students spar with them. The two martial arts I've trainined in that teach weapons and they are taekwondo and shotokan karate. Why don't you try kendo?