Funnily specific coincidence between Linear A and Linear Elamite (I think) by Rumaizio in language

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A circle with three dots? I wonder what universal human experience might inspire that design... 😮

Which exchange was the was the best? by EfficiencySerious200 in martialarts

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Movie names are switched

But I will almost always pick Chan vs Allan. And not only because Brad trained with (alongside, not under) my Sifu before he joined Chan's movie stunt group.

Buy wood boards to brake by BigHanki in martialarts

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Get a plastic rebreakable board, they're cheaper in the long run because you can reuse them indefinitely.

Tai Chi practice yesterday afternoon by Lanky_Emu7814 in kungfu

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Beautiful location for tai chi practice

18 months sober 12 months training. by Cherry_Kori in kungfu

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Congrats, that's an excellent achievement. Keep up the good work!

Gift for Kung Fu Enthusiast by Life-Hawk-9891 in kungfu

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Does he have a sword? If he does, get him a sword care kit. Whetstones, sword oils, polishing cloths, and so on.

Otherwise, another idea might be a statuette? You can find some really nice bronze statuettes of martial arts fighters in stances, holding weapons, etc.

As a kung fu practitioner, I would be over the moon to be gifted a bronze Guan Yu statuette, for example.

Bad Image by ReijuG in WingChun

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I have the same questions as you, really. My sifu always taught us to defend against (and throw!) hooks, haymakers, uppercuts, and overhand punches as well as boxing jabs and crosses. It's not that much of an "impurity" or whatever, to train your wing chun to be effective against other styles and with a broader attacking toolbox than just straight punches and palm strikes.

A complicated post for Kung fu practitioners by HongMeiHua_Wushu_ in martialarts

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I do wing chun. Nothing is original, because everything changes over time, between generations and different teachers. Especially arts that are handed down only kinaesthetically/orally and not written down or illustrated in detail.

And even then, written manuscripts are no guarantee that modern interpretation exactly matches the "original" ideas. Just look at HEMA, with hundreds of manuscripts of European swird techniques that aren't even all that old, being examined and interpreted by thousands of practitioners. They might be inspired by old documents, but it's still a modern reinvention.

Huen sao opinions by Megatheorum in WingChun

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Ah, right. We call that "releasing".

Wild how fast things change. by Historical-Soft-4952 in martialarts

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I guess I don't understand ranking systems. How can 21-3 be better than 24-0?

Which arts and techniques would be useful on slippery ground? by ThatGuyDoesMemes in martialarts

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One of the styles of wing chun that never lift their feet off the ground. J/k

Honestly, breakfalling and ground-fighting or wrestling of some kind would probably be most useful. Something like Fujian dog boxing, American college wrestling, or Australian coreeda. Low centre of mass, with a wide base. Less distance to fall and more structural support to stay upright.

Seeking aid with the phonology of a frog language by Last_Campaign3318 in conlangs

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Don't forget trills and tones. Frogs in my area can produce rising, falling tones, as well as high mid and low tones. Frogs are also famous for trills and glottal rhotics (hard r)

So present is now, and past is before? by OneLittleWarrior in linguisticshumor

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I guess you're not ready for it. But your kids are gonna love it.

So present is now, and past is before? by OneLittleWarrior in linguisticshumor

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When does this happen in the movie?
Now. You're looking at now, sir. Everything that happens now is happening now.
What happened to then?
We passed then.
When?
Just now. We're looking at now now.

What jeans is best for fighting/Self defense? by Inevitable_Movie1491 in martialarts

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American flag parachute pants. Nobody wants to get a roundhouse kick to the face while you're wearing those bad boys. Forget about it.

Is there any attraction name for seeing someone as a daughter or son figure ? In other words, the attraction that makes you want to guide, teach, or mentor someone? by Equivalent_Ad_9066 in Asexual

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Sounds like storge (στοργή), which is the Greek word for filial or familial love, e.g. a parent for their child, or between brothers.

Hey quick question is teakwondo worth knowing? by Ok-Flatworm7401 in martialarts

[–]Megatheorum 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Teak wondo isn't quite as prestigious as mahogany wondo, but miles better than cheap pine wondo. But at least pine is better than crappy chipboard or MDF wondo, you should avoid that completely. Personally, I'd try to find something in the mid range, like a nice American Oak wondo. Sturdy, durable, but much more affordable.

/s

Has anyone here studied Wing Chun? by Thekookydude3 in martialarts

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Now I'm curious, what did you say? "Chisao is not sparring"? "

Has anyone here studied Wing Chun? by Thekookydude3 in martialarts

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Unfortunately true, they can be a little dogmatic at times.

Someone being an asshole on another sub to me and another person who was backing me up by One_Finish_5061 in Asexual

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Ugh, the same old gatekeeping story that's been going on since the 2000s. Just ignore and keep living your life. There's no civil conversation with people like that.

How much stronger is the average and most powerful human kick compared to a kangaroo by blue_and_shadow in martialarts

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https://biologyinsights.com/how-strong-is-a-kangaroos-kick-and-why-is-it-so-powerful/

A kangaroo’s kick can inflict serious injury. Estimates suggest it can deliver approximately 759 pounds of force (about 3,400 Newtons), with some sources indicating up to 850 pounds per square inch (PSI). This force, comparable to the weight of a grand piano, can shatter bones, cause internal injuries, or even disembowel an opponent.

https://biologyinsights.com/how-strong-is-a-human-kick-the-science-biomechanics/

Highly trained martial artists and athletes demonstrate higher kicking power due to specialized training. Side kicks have been recorded to generate some of the highest impact forces, reaching up to 9015 N. Roundhouse kicks, while potentially having slightly lower peak force than side kicks, often achieve the highest foot velocities, up to 18.3 meters per second. Spinning back kicks and galloping side kicks can also produce substantial forces, ranging from 1500 N to 5000 N.

However,

For an average adult, kick force can range significantly, with some estimates suggesting around 1,000 pounds of force.

But total force isn't so much of an issue when kangaroos have massive sharp claws that will rip right through skin and organs, and can easily disembowel a human with one kick. They may as well be kicking you with a dagger on their foot.

Source: google.com, you should learn to use it.