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Further to my article: "The naming of sanchin"...

I have heard it said in crane circles that there is a different sanchin for every student, or words to that effect. I don't know if that is true, but every variant of crane seems to have a sanjan/sanzhan/saamchien.

Ngo cho kun (5 ancestor fist) is based on 5 shaolin styles of which crane is one, hence they have sanchin.

While Kanbun Uechi's art seems to have been a compilation of his all his various studies, I think it was... Read More

After 28 years of continuous training in the traditional martial arts I get quite annoyed when someone compares me to a bloke who started up his own school after training for less than a year (sometimes in some made up drivel). We in Australia share the "McDojo" trend - there a number of different kinds - that allow people to teach after only a trivial amount of training.

On the other hand, would I support some sort of government intervention/registration in relation to martial arts? No w... Read More

I met a martial artist today outside of my dojo. We ate lunch and talked about martial arts. After half and hour, he wouldn't stop talking. He kept going about forms, applications, the arts he's studied, his opinions on MMA. The man was all over the page. At some points he talked at length about ninjutsu with authority, never knowing that I have studied Togakure Ryu Ninjutsu with the Bujinkan. During this time I simply listened and kept asking him questions, trying to learn what I could.

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This is an excellent guideline for a well-rounded martial artist. You can see how something like this becomes a lifestyle.

1) Yoga - once a week for one hour. Remember not to rush it, and use good technique.

2) Strength Training (Nautilus or free weights) - twice a week for 40 minutes. Light weights are fine.

3) Walking - 30-45 minutes a day. Use good shoes.

4) Glycemic Index/Load diet - eat lightly and nutritiously every three hours

5) Warm-up exe... Read More

10 Questions With Kenny Florian (by Darrick Patrick)

Kenny Florian is a professional mixed martial artist who appeared on the first season of the television show The Ultimate Fighter and has competed in organiza tions such as the Ultimate Fighting Championship, Mass Destruction, and Combat Zone.  At the time of this interview, his next match is against Joe Lauzon at UFC Fight Night 13 on April 2nd, 2008.

Darrick: What ... Read More

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