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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

There are many common questions when its comes to martial arts in general, both by beginners and experts alike, as well as questions specific to the training at Imperial Combat Arts. 
Below are several pages on the most frequently asked questions about Imperial Combat Arts. 

If you don't see your question here please feel free to submit it at the bottom of the page to have it answered by one of the Imperial Combat Arts Master Instructors.
Why does Imperial Combat Arts Spell/Translate Chinese Different From Other Schools or Online Sources. Wu Tang vs. Wu Dang - Imperial Combat Arts
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Why is Imperial Combat Arts an Adults Only School? -Imperial Combat Arts
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Why Are Interviews Required To Train At Imperial Combat Arts? -Imperial Combat Arts
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Why Are Classes At Imperial Combat Arts So Long? Why 4-6 Hour Classes? -Imperial Combat Arts
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Do We Spar at Imperial Combat Arts?
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Why Don't We Wear "Traditional Uniforms" at Imperial Combat Arts? Why We Wear Shoes.
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Is Imperial Combat Arts Affiliated? Lineage? Owners?
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Training Multiple Martial Arts - How Do We Teach/Train So Many Styles and Weapons? - Imperial Combat Arts
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Martial Arts of the Imperial Guard? - Imperial Combat Arts
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Internal vs. External Martial Arts - Imperial Combat Arts
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  • Why is an interview required to join Imperial Combat Arts?

  • Why haven't I heard of (all) these styles?

  • Why is Imperial Combat Arts Adults Only?
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  • Does Kung Fu Work in a Real Fight, Street Fight, Military, or Sport?
 
  • How long do people train at Imperial Combat Arts?
 
  • Arts of the Imperial Guard?
 
  • Why no traditional uniforms? Why no colored belts? Why we wear shoes?
 
  • Styles for Fighting Larger Opponents?
 
  • Is Imperial Combat Arts Religious, Cult, Symbols & Art, Meditation, Chi?
 
  • Is Imperial Combat Arts associated with any group or society? Who's the Leader of the Arts? Lineage?
 
  • What is Kung Fu, There is no Art Called Kung Fu?
 
  • Difference between Combat Martial Arts, Military Training, and Sports?
 
  • How does Imperial Combat Arts teach/train so many styles and weapons?
 
  • What is the difference between Internal and External martial arts?
 
  • What is the point of breaking bricks and boards?
 
  • Why are there spelling differences in translation of Chinese to English?​
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  • Do we engage in Sparring/Matching at Imperial Combat Arts?
 
  • What is Imperial Combat Arts Ranking System? What are Rank Colors/Signifiers?

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