KickChick

Truly sorry if I offended you! Its just that I did post a long piece on d-i-e-t which happened to be in the thread "Obesity" (but I did say "not that you are!") Problem with some guys is the beer belly and carbs ... very detrimental to the ab region. As a matter of fact I overdid it on both this weekend (a wedding & picnic) and I have a "roll" So.... what will I do? Lower the fat, salt (makes me retain water), drink lots of water, Special K cereal for breakfast, Slimfast bars for lunch .... eat a good early dinner (anything I want as long as its balanced) No food intake after 6:00!!!!Exercise (cardio) everyday to jump start metabolism. Oh! (... yes and no BEER! ) Will take a few days but I will be back to normal!!

First of all I moved your post to this forum where you can also access tons of threads concerning "nutritional advice" (I don't use that 4-letter word .... d-i-e-t) I will direct you to a post I made here http://www.karateforums.com/forums/viewtopic.php?t=3232&start=15 to another member regarding the topic of "Obesity" (not saying that you are!) Do a "Search" in the Health & Fitness Forum ... using keywords (diet, carbs, protein....) and this will pull up lots of info that we have posted! These 2 threads are good also ... http://www.karateforums.com/forums/viewtopic.phpt=3630&highlight=obesity http://www.karateforums.com/forums/viewtopic.phpt=2611&highlight=obesity I am hoping to do some articles here on KF having to do with "D-i-e-t and Exercise" .... Feel free to email me with any questions! :)

Well ... this is a big year for me! One Year here at KarateForums! 20 Year Wedding Anniversary 25 Year High School Reunion 10 Years in Tae Kwon Do ... anyone else have a special milestone happening in their life this year?

Yes the WOMAF, (the World Oriental Martial Arts Federation), is a training federation for martial artists involved in Hapkido, Combat TaeKwonDo, Judo, Jujitsu, and Aikido. But what you are referring to is traditional tae kwon do (combat & self defense) rather than "sport & competition" which WTK-style schools concentrate on. Go to http://www.combattkd.com/ .... click on the "links" (I was to see my school there! ) Good Luck!

ah yes much better! I'm much more comforable now ... ...having a hard time trying to pick an avatar that's "me" ... (kinda like trying to pick out a tattoo --- but we can at least change our avatars!

In answer to your question http://www.karateforums.com/forums/viewtopic.php?t=1272&start=0 You need to brush up on your Korean Martial Art History! Rip off?? hmmm...... The exact origins of Tang Soo Do, as well as all other martial arts, is obscure, although there are a number of historical theories. The most traditional view is that martial arts did not originate in any one country, but evolved in all parts of the globe as a method of self-defense that was needed by primitive people. In 36 years of Japanese occupancy, the Japanese introduced their Karate to Korea, however their restriction of Korean people to teaching their karate or training did not influence at all the Korean martial arts. But some people may still think Korean karate was introduced by Japan. The Korean people were forbidden to practice any martial art. In this time, known as Tack Kyun, martial arts secretly survived among a remnant of a handful of students. Meanwhile, many Koreans oppressed at home, emigrated from their country to study and work in other parts of the world, including China and Japan. No restrictions on unarmed martial arts training existed in these countries, and for the first time in over a thousand years, Tack Kyun was exposed to other forms of unarmed self defence. This indeed proved to be an exciting development. Tack Kyun, not only survived, but ultimately prevailed over its rivals. Grand Master Hwang Kee, who founded Moo Duk Kwan Tang Soo Do techniques as well as the organisation, was one of the exiles under the pressure of the Japanese government. He went to China in 1936. Previously he trained under an unknown Soo Bahk Ki master, starting his training at an early age, and at the time of his exile he was well known as a Soo Bahk Ki master, so naturally the Japanese government put him under their surveillance. Grand Master Hwang Kee, expert of traditional Soo Bahk Ki had accomplished his technical maturity while in China from 1936 to 1945. He encountered the Chinese variation of this art form which was called the Tang method, by combining some of the Chinese Tang methods with those he was already well versed in ... Soo Bahk Ki. (Tang method - While Grand Master Hwang Kee stayed in China, his Soo Bahk Ki was influenced by Chinese style which was called Tang dynasty fighting techniques in China at that time). Grand Master Hwang Kee devised a system of fighting which he brought back to his homeland at the end of Word War II and he named it Tang Soo Do, in honour of the Chinese art. This is the first time the word Tang Soo Do was used officially. Tang Soo Do was sometimes misinterpreted as a part of Japanese karate by some theorists. The above background will prove that this concept is in error. Someone may say Korean Tang Soo Do or Tae Kwon Do came from Japan because the same type of hyungs or katas are trained in these arts. So some masters try to make new hyungs such as Chun Ju, Tan Kunts. As we all know the traditional forms - Hyung are universal, Japan, Korea, China ... all these countries have the same hyungs. The mood of movements, rhythms, principals, emphasis, etc may vary in each style, but it is never owned by one style or country. Pyung Ahn Cho Dan, Bassai, Naihanchi Cho Dan, Jindo, Unsyoo, Kongsang Koon, for example, all were taught by Japanese, Chinese and Korean respectively.

I for one most thoroughly disagree with you! ... especially re: "tae kwan do" .....and its Tae Kwon Do. You are offering your point of view, but I started this thread to offer un-biased info to all our new soon to be martial artists. Lets not confuse them! Any more good resources to share?

Forearm conditioning ... (kote kitae) is important to develop strong blocking techniques. There are a variety of exercises which involve the striking of the forearms of training partners. The purpose toughen the forearms which are heavily used for blocking (especially in Okinawan karate). Three areas of the forearm are the focus for this exercise. The areas which are used for blocking include: the inside of the forearm, outside of the forearm, and the back of the forearm. You should have a training partnet and when doing these drills you should start slowly and work up your speed and power as you improve. A far too often people start out too strong doing these conditioning exercises and then wind up causing injury to themselves or partner. Just like gaining flexibility, it is not something that happens overnight ... so give it time and work up to it slowly. These basic contact blocking drills will provide options for forearm conditioning while at the same time work on improving your blocking skills, offensive and defensive movement, stancing and balance, and overall coordination and timing. These also are what one could call "self-teaching drills", as if you do not perform them correctly you get hit ... and will learn it is better to block with the forearm than with the face, ribs or groin. The first drill works off a single lunge punch by one partner which is blocked by two inside blocks and then cleared by a downward block as the defender steps in to become the "attacker" and the drill repeats itself. The second drill focuses on a punching attack involving three different targets - head, chest and groin. Here the defender works their upward, inside and downward blocks before their turn to attack. In the final drill, the concept of shifting to the outside of an attack is presented. Here the attacker punches to the face and then to the low body of the defender. The defender will be shifting to the outside and using only one arm to block both punch attacks). These drills may be the source of your bruises and forearm pain but like I said you will not develop this conditioning overnight! When you see these drills performed by seasoned martial artists moving in a blocking frenzy with power and focus... it is truly a sight to behold! I bruise very easily and can understand your "discomfort". There are forearm guards you can wear but that 'defeats' the whole conditioning process now doesn't it? (however I do wear when I spar .... bruised arms are not pretty :pony:) As cowboystu suggested you can also weight train to develop forearm strength, but that doesn't prepare the forearm for hard striking blows either delivered or received by you. So a little of both would do wonders ... these conditioning exercises and lifting. An excellent way to isolate the forearm area and should be done with the palms facing up and the palms facing down. Lay your forearms across a bench or chair with the barbell in your hands (you can use dumbbells as well) and let your wrist extend over the edge. Let the weight drop until you get a good stretch in your wrist then curl the bar up. Maintain the tension on your forearms and go for that "burn". Make sure you stretch your wrists out thoroughly after each set.

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Welcome to KarateForums ... we have quite a crew here from Canada (you'll feel at home!)

.... are you sure about that? hmmm ..... I thought it was a ( ) before bed. I'll have to explain that one to my husband! well, if you are constantly tired (I suggest you get a good night rest ... eat more bagels!), ... but no really, if you are experiencing inexplicable fatigue and pain (known as "fibromyalgia" you may be aggravated by a food intolerance. Try refraining from eating whey, dairy, citrus, corn, soy and peanuts.

Hey I missed this intro post of yours ("mom")saw your name in another forum and tracked you down here to wish you Welcome! From one "mom" to another .... please do hop on by often although we are older we can still learn some "new tricks" right??? _________________ KarateForums Sensei 1st dan Tae Kwon Do (ITF) Cardio/Fitness Kickboxing Instr. [ This Message was edited by: KickChick on 2002-08-03 08:24 ]

How about trying 2 on 1?? ... ok guys NOT THAT! To train quick reactions and skills have student attacked by two fighters with the rule that the single one may use all techniques and the two attackers may use only one technique without the one who is attacked knowing what you have instructed to use. Now the idea of this drill and the next is to teach your students to attack multiple attackers. Have everyone of your students make a circle in the dojo. Pick one student to go into the middle of the circle, Then pick 2-3 other students to spar the student in the middle until the person in the middle scores once ... one for each attacker. The idea is that the person in the middle has to defend themself using sparring techniques only. _________________ KarateForums Sensei 1st dan Tae Kwon Do (ITF) Cardio/Fitness Kickboxing Instr. [ This Message was edited by: KickChick on 2002-08-03 08:15 ]

Some people think age is a prerequisite needed in order to gain experience, knowledge, and wisdom. It is not a matter of how many years you live that makes the difference, it's a matter of what you do with each year you live. Everyone does not grow, experience and develop at the same age in life. Some people grow up quickly while others may never grow up and how we grow from what we experience makes a big difference. It may take one person 20 years of living to develop an understanding of wisdom, while another person may take 50 years, and some may never attain it. It is much easier to judge someone by age, rather then spending the time to get to know them, who they are, their experiences and accomplishments.

Welcome ... glad you like!

I've noticed for the past week we have had an upsurge of new members who are either new to martial arts or are trying to figure out just what style is "right" for them. Please search through this forum "General MA" (such as http://www.karateforums.com/forums/viewtopic.php?topic=3579&forum=2&13) to find topics concerning this and I am going to add a few sites that I personally recommend. Other members feel free to add on .... try to keep it generalized (not style-specific) ... so as our newbies can make their own choice in the matter. Thanks! http://www.faqs.org/faqs/martial-arts/newbie-guide/ http://money.cnn.com/2001/10/17/saving/q_karate/ http://www.blackbeltmag.com/rookies/ _________________ KarateForums Sensei 1st dan Tae Kwon Do (ITF) Cardio/Fitness Kickboxing Instr. [ This Message was edited by: KickChick on 2002-08-02 23:20 ]

Welcome to KarateForums and so glad you decided to finally join us .... so that was you lurking around .... hope we can be of some help to you, as you can see there are many new members beginning their training in martial arts .... it's never too late! My family also started together .... the family that kicks together, sticks together!!

... here's a little more info on Rhee In 1956, Jhoon Rhee arrived in Texas for military training with the United States Air Force. While there, he taught what was possibly the first American class in Taekwondo. He was called back to Korea almost immediately to complete a year of active duty in the Korean Army, but he returned to Texas in late 1957 to attend San Marcos Southwest Texas State College. While a freshman at the college, Rhee held Taekwondo demonstrations and started a club to teach Taekwondo to students. He later transferred to the University of Texas at Austin and taught in an even larger Taekwondo club. In 1962, Rhee moved to Washington, D.C. to become a professional instructor. In 1966, he hosted his First National Karate Championships in Washington, D.C. He also hosted events that helped publicize Taekwondo, such as giving free Taekwondo instruction to Congressmen and having his students march in parades. In the early 1970s, Rhee was the first to introduce padded sparring equipment to Taekwondo. Some consider Jhoon Rhee to be the "father of American Taekwondo" and he is still a major contributor to American Taekwondo.

I've done this break before with 3 boards ... let's see if I can explain it..... If using right hand/right foot forward fighting stance. Chamber knife hand, palm to left ear. Bring front right foot to meet left back foot and step out bringing bodyweight forward onto that right foot while executing your knife hand strike to boards (in a slight downward motion from the chamber position to the boards. I would recommend wrapping your wrists and knuckles for this break. That step you take before the break is "key" to adding momentum and the force of your body to go through the break. Loud kiap and envision the "break". Good Luck!

BladeLee go to http://www.mattfurey.com/exercises.html for sample exercises .... and Furey's web site http://www.mattfurey.com for other info. :up: :up: Oh .... and re: the BOOK http://www.mattfurey.com/conditioning_book.html )everything you need to know is here!) _________________ KarateForums Sensei 1st dan Tae Kwon Do (ITF) Cardio/Fitness Kickboxing Instr. [ This Message was edited by: KickChick on 2002-08-02 18:12 ]

...I heard you! The "Blood Type diet" is based on the fact that people with same blood type (O, A, B, AB ) and same race (Asian, Caucasian, African, Native American, Australian) are very similar in the way how they tolerate different foods. There is also a 'special' diet (based upon the scientific theories outlined in the writings of Dr. Peter D'Adamo, New York Times best-selling author of Eat Right 4 Your Type) which more info can be found here! http://www.dadamo.com/ According to this plan, each of the four blood types has a very detailed list of foods that must be avoided, based on the premise that blood type has its own unique antigen marker that reacts in a negative way with certain foods. Also, individuals have varying levels of stomach acidity and digestive enzymes, and these traits seem to be correlated with blood type. Specific guidelines are given for foods, amounts and timing of meals. Weight loss will result from restricting your food intake. But his plan is unrealistic if members of one family have different blood types, causing them to each follow a completely different diet. Each plan unnecessarily eliminates specific groups of foods, which can result in nutrient deficiency. _________________ KarateForums Sensei 1st dan Tae Kwon Do (ITF) Cardio/Fitness Kickboxing Instr. [ This Message was edited by: KickChick on 2002-08-02 18:07 ]

Yes.... in WTF taekwondo (Taegeuk) forms/patterns are referred to as "poomse" in ITF/TKD patterns/forms are referred to as hyungs. In 'Karate' it is "kata" ....

More info on WTF (sparring) can be accessed here: http://infoweb.magi.com/~tkdspar/ As I am only somewhat knowledgeable in ITF I thought this link was pretty thorough / Our school was involved in an open tournament organized by the USTU (WTF) several months ago in which I backed out for the mere fact that most of the competitors were WTF and in order to compete they wanted you to join the USTU for (80.00) ..... "open tournament" .... $$$$$ So anyway, they did not care to recognize our forms in competition (only Taeguk) but we could perform ours but we would only be able to get minimal scoring (although our student were phenominal and blew all of them away with our "style"!) Sparring was no use of hands ... ( I could never have competed as I would be thrown out immediately as I use my hands as I use my legs) .... and it was not "round robin" ... it was "knockdown" and I mean "knockdown" push your opponent, constant kicking with no show of technique or variety of kicking .... just score them points --- WIN!

blame it on ignorance plain and simple. You guys seem to be doing the complaining but as a female we get alot of the "ooh can I spar with you baby ... let me see what you got ... wow you must be a tough "chick" .... don't wanna mess with you .... so stop your complaining, you could be on the receiving end of these ignorant remarks! I hold my head up high ,,,, indominable spirit prevails

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