I’ve noticed the front kick in these two styles seems to be performed differently, I was wondering if anyone on here has any insight into why that is. I’ve noticed in Taekwondo (at least WT style tkd which I’m experienced in) always pivots the supporting leg when doing front kick (Ap Chagi). I’ve noticed however in karate (referring to Shotokan) don’t seem to pivot their supporting leg during their front kicks (Mae Geri). Let me know your thoughts as to why these two styles execute this differently.

I was wondering what different styles of martial arts have to say on what way you are taught to punch, and what the reasoning is? My words on it come from someone with an Isshin-ryu Karate background: We do a vertical punch with your thumb on top. (do a thumbs up, bend your thumb at the finger joint and put it on top without putting it in the “hole”). i was taught this is good for majority 2 reasons. 1. makes sure your top 2 knuckles are pointing out, since that’s what we strike with in this style. 2. putting the thumb on top locks the wrists better so you are less likely to injure yourself. I’ve also seen that the vertical punch may be faster than the horizontal? What are people’s opinions from different training backgrounds?

This may seem silly, but if you just turn 16 years old, is there a simple way to just sign up and fight?

Hi Im 21 and got a little bit of muscle and a little bit of fat and do MUAY THAI on rare occasion (to learn how to fight and 2 to get built); I ask my instructors if there are any exercises I can do outside of class to get better and they shrug it off or say hit the heavy bag for 30 minutes. Anyway I was wondering what martial art would get me built the quickest or just built in general? And is the instructor advice sound

A friend of mine stated that their 7 year old child is a karate black belt. Her child has been doing it for almost 5 years and has competed and mastered the martial art. Is that possible? I'm totally uneducated on the subject.

I saw recently a tip to pretend someone is pushing your right shoulder (orthodox stance) all the way over when throwing a cross to get the full rotation. I definitely am getting better rotation because I can feel it, however I’m losing balance and it’s harder to return back to my stance.

Am I rotating too much?? Will I get used to it over time?

i love footsweeps

does anyone here practice Judo?