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1. I am beginning to spar in class. I found myself flinching and closing my eyes. Short of just getting used to it, are there any drills I can do to train against flinching? Philip - USA -
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2. I have been training in taekwondo (ITF) for 4 years now and I still drop my guard on my face leaving me open to many hurtful kicks and punches, my instructror and seniors all tell me to correct my habit and have given me many training tips but none seem to work. Can you help? Matthew - Great Britain -
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3. I have been training in karate for over a year and I would like to improve my skills by using a punching bag. I am 14 and I read that it is unhealthy for young adults to use heavy bags because it can effect bone structure. Is this true and if it is what can I do when we use the bag during class? -
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4. I practice karate, kobudo and aikido. A year ago I started iaido. In all Martial Arts you turn your body in an angle towards your Partner so you give less space to get hit. In iaido-kata you stay full broadside. Is there a reason for it? Comments: My Teacher didn't know it, and has not even considered this up to now. He is more a sportive type while I'm more interested in traditional ways where almost everything has a special meaning. Jochen - Germany -
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5. How do I know that I am improving my flexibility properly?
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