KickChick

.... I'm getting there ... Sheesh I do hate that word "geezer" ... but anyway, sure glad you found us Robert and Welcome to KarateForums .... thanks for the introduction!

... this is coming from someone who is employed in the travel industry (me ) SLEEP!!!

Thanks koreantiger for posting those two threads. I worked pretty hard on my respone in the 2nd thread! I also posted this in "tkd reality factor" .... I believe the basis for questioning TKD's reality factor for self defense is based in part because of all the Olympic attention that has been put on TKD in recent years. Some people believe the style has become more of a sport (WTF) than a self-defense system. Also due to this "sport" emphasis (that WTF emphasizes) there seems to be a lack tradional philosophy and ethics being stressed. (ITF) They reason that, because of the emphasis on sport competition,TKD students are learning how to kick and punch only for the purpose of scoring points at a tournament, leaving them unprepared for the uncertainties of a street altercation. (self defense) plain & simple: SPORT = WTF Traditional Self Defense = ITF

I know exactly what you mean RF. Our school practices the ITF forms however we never really concentrated on the sine wave movements per se .... (we were members of USTA) Now ( last month ) became members of the ITU ( http://www.taekwondo.to/ ) ... and viewing their forms you can see the sine wave movements. We now are trying to incorporate this movement in all our forms and yes it is very diificult to learn ... Please RF stop by the Introductions Forum and introduce yourself to us all!

http://www.rheetkd.co.nz/whoismasterrhee/default.htm

These thread might also help you out! http://www.karateforums.com/forums/viewtopic.php?topic=2318&forum=19 http://www.karateforums.com/forums/viewtopic.php?topic=1434&forum=19 http://www.karateforums.com/forums/viewtopic.php?topic=1385&forum=19 http://www.karateforums.com/forums/viewtopic.php?topic=1122&forum=19 Alot of reading .... but alot of real good postin on the subject. Splits are possible if you work at it!

Thanks Blue .... yes... you can also view them on Carbon Echo's site as well!

Sorry didn't mean to put "words" in your post. I am not familiar with that specific Korean term as we don't use that in our schooling of TKD. I thought Dae Ryun to mean sparring (one step,3-step and free sparring)... So I understand you are not a TKDoist so I can't understand how "this" applies to TKD?

Well monkeygirl and Blue those are all good suggestions for others that might be "vacationing" or "traveling" ... however, shotochem will be on a cruise ship so finding a ma school in the Caribbean or (wherever) may be a bit difficult Bon Voyage shotochem! _________________ KarateForums Sensei 1st dan Tae Kwon Do (ITF) Cardio/Fitness Kickboxing Instr. [ This Message was edited by: KickChick on 2002-07-30 11:50 ]

I believe the basis for questioning TKD's reality factor for self defense is based in part because of all the Olympic attention that has been put on TKD in recent years. Some people believe the style has become more of a sport than a self-defense system. Also due to this "sport" emphasis there seems to be a lack tradional philosophy and ethics being stressed. They reason that, because of the emphasis on sport competition,TKD students are learning how to kick and punch only for the purpose of scoring points at a tournament, leaving them unprepared for the uncertainties of a street altercation. Sparring or as you refer to it TW0EDGE (Dae Ryun) should not be mistaken for actual fighting. In sparring (in class), the overall goal is mutual improvement of the parties involved by exchang of attack and defense with some limitations imposed. In an actual street fight,there are no limitations, except those you impose on yourself. Now as far as sparring in tourneys and competitions ... this is the closest that most martial artists will ever get to a real fight during their training. The conditions of a sparring match are similar to those in a real fight. The adrenaline is pumping, you're nervous, the stakes are high, and you are matched against an opponent who is neither a friend nor a classmate. Any number of techniques could be thrown your way, and making a mistake can lead to a loss. As in a streetfight, you must size up an opponent whose skills,strengths and weaknesses are unknown to you. You must learn to channel the tension of competition into usable energy against your opponent. This is a particularly valuable trait on the street, for even the most practical techniques are worthless if you freeze up at the moment of truth. For these and many other reasons, competition is one of the best ways to test your self defense skills and discover what does and doesn't work in a real "fight" situation. It goes without saying that good technique is the cornerstone of any martial art. It is what separates martial artists from street thugs and what gives the arts their aesthetic beauty. It is the goal of all martial artists and the reason why it should take years of dedication to reach black belt level. There is no substitute for real fighting, TKD competition comes close. There is a big difference between almost hitting an opponent and actually delivering a blow with full force. While karate tournament fighters are just merely scored upon in their matches, TKD competitors train to absorb real blows in continuous sparring. Also taking into account the other side (ITF) ... the ITF also emphasizes practical, no-nonsense defense oriented techniques although not heavily into the "competitive" nature of the "sport" end of TKD. So then there is the arguement -- because you can spar successfully in tournaments doesn't mean you can defend yourself against a street fighter. Sparring is not self-defense... it is a training with rules. It is up to the TKD school to emphasize self-defense training to help students adapt to fighting situations. As taezee has posted time and time again ...the TKD fighter is skilled at striking a moving target,taking a punch, and responding in kind. _________________ KarateForums Sensei 1st dan Tae Kwon Do (ITF) Cardio/Fitness Kickboxing Instr. [ This Message was edited by: KickChick on 2002-07-30 12:22 ]

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Yes...especially for those martial artists that practice double sword techniques. It requires tremendous wrist flexibility and strength. For certain cuts, the last two fingers of each hand grip the sword handle while the wrist snaps like a whip. To be able to perform such techniques, practitioners often develop wrist and finger strength by doing push-ups on their fingers.

Tonight was the first night of "Bring your Buddy" to class week. I just got back from back to back classes ... I stayed after my black belt clas to help out the Adult All class in which 7 "new" adults were trying out a class. One guy - 6 women!! Most of the women were from our cardio kickbox classes .... ... although they were able to do basic kicks they had alot of trouble with stances, chambering, directions, .... their left and right. ... they enjoyed the class and they'll be back on Wed. for the next one! I'm curious to see how many will actually continue on.

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Are they KF members Joanne? ... and if not they should be! But anyways, offer them our congrats!

Hey G95champ .... We travel to expand our horizons, not our waistlines !!! ... and if you can't get into or find a gym .... believe it or not, simply using your own body weight can give you a killer workout. Refer to http://www.karateforums.com/forums/viewtopic.php?topic=3147&forum=19&23 Squats and lunges work the lower body, push-ups and triceps dips define the upper body, and sit-ups/crunches target the abdominals. Use your environment. Ask the concierge for a map of the area or directions to a park so you can walk or run. Plan sightseeing excursions with the goal of racking up some mileage. Or you can stay inside and bound up and down the hotel stairs. When you climb two steps at a time, you target your buttocks, hamstrings and calves. On the descent, you work your quadriceps. For added calf toning, stand on the edge of the bottom step, hold onto the railing, and slowly raise and lower your body. Here is the perfect hotel room workout ... or bedroom! The following routine will work your entire body. All it requires are those resistance bands and a half-hour. (During all of these exercises, exhale while exerting effort and do 10 to 25 repetitions.) » Wall push-ups: Stand with your feet shoulder-width apart and at arm's length from the wall. Lean forward, palms flat against the wall and at chest level. Bend at the elbows and then push your body away from the wall, keeping your back straight. Works: Chest, rear upper arms and fronts of shoulders » Wall sits: Stand with your back and palms flat against the wall. Slowly walk your feet out in front of you. Use your hands to slow your descent as your back slides down the wall. Lower yourself until you are in a sitting position, with your upper legs parallel to the floor, knees at a 90-degree angle and feet directly below your knees. Do not let your knees extend beyond your toes. Hold as long as you can. Works: Buttocks, quadriceps and hamstrings » Seated row: Seated with legs straight out in front of you, place the center of a resistance band around the soles of your feet, holding one end with each hand. With your back erect, pull the band toward you with both hands, keeping your elbows near your side. Focus on pulling your shoulder blades together. Works: Upper back » Rhomboid row: Seated in a chair with your feet flat on the floor, bend over. Your back should be flat and your chest resting on your knees. Hook the center of an exercise band beneath your feet and grab an end with each hand. Keeping your arms straight and elbows locked, raise your arms to the sides and then lower them, as if you have wings and are flapping them. Works: Middle back and rear shoulders » Biceps curls: Stand on the center of a resistance band and hold an end in each hand, keeping your torso still, back erect, elbows at your sides and feet shoulder-width apart. Alternating arms, slowly lift one end of the band from your side to chest level. Works: Front upper arms Standing on line at the ticket counter? Do biceps curls with your carry-on bag. _________________ KarateForums Sensei 1st dan Tae Kwon Do (ITF) Cardio/Fitness Kickboxing Instr. [ This Message was edited by: KickChick on 2002-07-29 16:26 ]

Use pepper and spices instead [of salt] to give your food that added flavor. Spicy food slows you down: You simply can't wolf down highly seasoned food the way you can wolf down bland dishes. And, by slowing down your pace, you tend to eat less

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actually would be a "Ura Mawashi Geri" (inverted roundhouse)-- mawashi ger: (roundhouse)

... didn't know whether you wanted martial arts related ebooks or not Try ... http://www.ebooks.com/ (how easy is that?) Search by subject ... ma included) or...(another ma ebook site) http://martialarts.mybravenet.com/ _________________ KarateForums Sensei 1st dan Tae Kwon Do (ITF) Cardio/Fitness Kickboxing Instr. [ This Message was edited by: KickChick on 2002-07-29 10:32 ]

ad ---- tell that one to Matt Furey. I was just quoting what he wrote in his email (not to say I believed it was correct ...) He does have a thing about politically correct people .... he despises the "term".

ah ... a skater with martial arts experience .. Cool -- Welcome ! Skateboarders defy the laws of physics, the truth is that they're just using them to their advantage. Very similar to martial arts ....with flying acrobatics, skaters leap and skid over and onto obstacles, executing flips and turns of ever increasing complexity. People get hooked on skating as well as martial arts ...to the same degree somewhat. Sheep huh? _________________ KarateForums Sensei 1st dan Tae Kwon Do (ITF) Cardio/Fitness Kickboxing Instr. [ This Message was edited by: KickChick on 2002-07-29 08:21 ]

Welcome to KarateForums LanceWildcat1 ... Please know that your son is welcome to join here also! .... Good luck to you both, glad to hear you ran out of excuses!

Thanks John ... however lets keep this thread going with little known facts that pertain solely to health & fitness... Go to Wise Sayings http://www.karateforums.com/forums/viewtopic.php?topic=2201&forum=27&46 to post types such as this ...

This "twist kick" is sometimes referred to as an "inverted" roundhouse also .... As John posted ... I am presently doing this kick in one of my forms (Ge Baek) and some students are having difficulty with this kick as we usually do not perform this kick often.In this form it is a high twist kick. Bretty --- this kick is usually a low to mid range kick,(Note: traditionally this was a low/mid twisting kick - to the knee or groin) The knee is lifted straight up to the desired kicking height As the kick is delivered forward, the hips are twisted and pushed forward. The target is struck using the ball of the foot, and the anchor foot is turned out with knee slightly bent. The foot must be recoiled immediately using the same motion. The motion is in the hips.... (body whirl) ... when it comes to generating motion with the hips ... we females tend to rule :pony: ... keep at it .... hoola hoop anyone??? _________________ KarateForums Sensei 1st dan Tae Kwon Do (ITF) Cardio/Fitness Kickboxing Instr. [ This Message was edited by: KickChick on 2002-07-29 11:31 ]