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Jul 11, 2008 4:23:03 GMT
Post by Deleted on Jul 11, 2008 4:23:03 GMT
Is it a possibiltiy to learn a techniqe by reading a book?
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Jul 11, 2008 5:32:51 GMT
Post by Deleted on Jul 11, 2008 5:32:51 GMT
Most definitely, but it also requires real practice!
Most (if not all) of the historical western martial arts are recreated from the manuals, with lots of practice.
Something to keep in mind, though, is that what you'll be doing is your own interpretation of the information in the book and not necessarily exactly what the author or others have in mind.
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Jul 11, 2008 8:46:39 GMT
Post by Deleted on Jul 11, 2008 8:46:39 GMT
You can learn techniques from a book but it will take you much, much longer and you have a much, much higher degree of possible error. If you have a training partner who is studying the same material you will reduce the time and the error possibility as you discuss and trail the techniques on each other.
Also, the better your understanding of anatomy and biomechanics the better your head start. When you know how a body can move and why it moves like it does you can begin can get a basic understanding techniques without a training partner.
Best of all is to have a good teacher, not just someone who has a little bit more experience than you. Some people just aren't good teachers for all sorts of reasons.
My master told me a story of someone he knew who was learning a martial art form a series of videos. He was very keen and did lots and lots of repetition like a good 'un. This fellow had opportunity to meet the master who has produced these videos and asked him some questions about the techniques on the videos. The master was embarrassed because he couldn't give a good answer. The guy, through constant repetition understood them better than the master.
So, don't be discouraged... but you can make it easier on yourself.
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