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Introductions (Mandatory) / Re: Terve! from Finland

« Last post by Northman on Today at 07:17:51 pm »

Johan nyt on suomalaisia. Torilla tavataan.

Saadaan hämmästynyt torikansa. 

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Pitti's Book Club / Re: Books: Digital or physical?

« Last post by PBA on Today at 06:26:18 pm »

I do not like reading book digitally at all

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Introductions (Mandatory) / Re: Terve! from Finland

« Last post by Gusse on Today at 05:53:33 pm »

Johan nyt on suomalaisia. Torilla tavataan.

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Introductions (Mandatory) / Re: Terve! from Finland

« Last post by Northman on Today at 05:05:06 pm »

Tervetuloa joukkoon.

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Introductions (Mandatory) / Re: Terve! from Finland

« Last post by Interested Nudist on Today at 01:47:05 pm »

Hey Gusse, welcome to IYNO!

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Video Game Lounge / Re: What are you playing right now during isolation?

« Last post by TheMattinator on Today at 07:56:41 am »

Managed this last night :)

I still wanna know if they did the front or if he's a ken doll... He never quite turned round far enough when he got out! 🤣

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Introductions (Mandatory) / Re: Terve! from Finland

« Last post by arno84 on Today at 05:42:38 am »

Hei Gusse, terveisiä Helsingistä!

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The Sports Bar! / Re: Sword fighting

« Last post by MountainHiker on August 08, 2020, 09:23:45 pm »

This is a pretty cool series by an excellent European swordsmanship school. Something fun to watch of you're interested in swordsmanship at all.

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The Sports Bar! / Re: Martial Arts anyone?

« Last post by MountainHiker on August 08, 2020, 09:18:39 pm »

Haven't been actively practising muay thai for a long time, just tried to keep up mobility and strenght training.

But I would like to add a new routine this summer/fall - or a new art completely. 

Muy Thai is a fantastic striking Martial art, if you're considering another, I'd recommend jujitsu/judo or Brazilian jujutsu. It's a really good idea to train in an art that teaches throws and ground grappling along with a striking art. It think it makes for a more well rounded skill set.

Jujitsu and judo are bot good options, but best practiced with a partner, I think. With Muay Thai, I can do shadow boxing and generally practice footwork by myself. Last few years there has been a group holding courses in wing chun, of which I was intrigued, but never attended - because I was waiting for a better time. I am regretting that I didn't attend when I had the chance 

Definitely better to practice grappling martial arts with an instructor and training partners. One of the things I liked about Karate, especially Okinawan Karate, is the ability to practice skills by yourself on your own time. Kata can be a really useful tool for training at home.

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The Sports Bar! / Re: Martial Arts anyone?

« Last post by MountainHiker on August 08, 2020, 09:12:14 pm »

I studied Aikijitsu, karate, jujitsu, and Iaijitsu with the Yama Nami Bujitsu Kai for about 8 years. I recently got permission from my instructor to open my own Dojo, which to me, is a really big deal. Studied a bit of taekwondo along the way. I definitely have a special place in my heart for martial arts.

Wow you are a master in martial arts! Congrats man. Not many people have that much dedication.

Thank you! I definitely don't consider myself a master, but I am finally at instructor level after all these years. That definitely feels good.