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1. PURPOSE Martial arts are codified systems and traditions of combat practiced for a number of reasons. Which would be your purpose?
Health, physical fitness, coordination.
Self-Defense
Spirtitual aspects such as discipline and inner peace
Sport, competition
No preference

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2. DEFENSIVE TACTICS The goal of defensive tactics in martial arts is to neutralize an attack, create an opportunity to escape, or control the opponent. Which appeals to you?
Blocking: meeting force with force
Evasion: dodging and slipping blows
Deflection: redirectiing and parrying attacks.
No preference

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3. HANDS AS WEAPONS The offensive use of hands in martial arts involves various strikes and techniques, including punches with closed fists and open-hand strikes. Which do you prefer?
Fist blows
Minimal or no striking with hands
Open hand strikes
No preference

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4. OUR OTHER WEAPONS Techniques employ other body parts to attack an adversary. Which would you use?
Arm blows
Elbow
Head butts
Kicks, high
Kicks, low
Knees
Shins

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5. NON-STRIKING TECHNIQUES There are ways to control an opponent without relying on strikes. Which would you use?
Chokes
Grappling
Joint locking
Pressure points
Sweeps
Throwing
Trapping

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6. NONCOMBAT TRAINING TECHNIQUES Noncombat techniques are used in martial arts for fitness, personal development, and health, and to improve skills like coordination and mental toughness without the risks of injury associated with sparring or full-contact fighting. Which would you like?
Acrobatics
Animal Style movements
Breathing & meditation
Dance
Jumps
Safe fall techniques
Spins

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7. ATTACH AREAS OF FOCUS Here are some of bodily areas in which your foe may be vulnerable. Where would you attack?
Arms
Centerline (an imaginary vertical line running through the center of the body from the head to the ground)
Eyes
Groin
Head
Joints
Legs
Neck
Torso

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8. STALKING STRATEGY Some martial arts recommend a particular stalking strategy to gain a positional advantage, control distance, and create opportunities for attack, often by slowly and steadily closing the distance while remaining aware of the opponent's reactions. Which would you use?
Circular
Linear

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9. RANGE STRATEGY A range strategy in martial arts involves controlling the distance between you and your opponent to dictate which techniques are available. Which would you use?
Close
Medium
Distance
Opportunistic
Ground

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10. WEAPONRY Traditional martial arts weapons are culturally significant items emphasizing discipline and heritage, while modern weapons often include more practical or adaptable tools reflecting a focus on combat efficiency. Which sort of weapons would you like to master, if any?
Modern
Traditional
None

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11. MARTIAL ARTS' LONG HISTORY The history of martial arts is as old as human civilization itself, stemming from the need for survival, hunting, and warfare. The following reflects the time periods when various forms were first developed and practiced. Would you prefer an ancient martial art or something more modern?
BCE (Before Common Era), prior to year 1
First millennium years 1 to 1000
Second millennium through 1900
The 20th century to present (since 1900)

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