KickChick

<--- Deby ...I really do think I am gonna change my name now! JACK !!! Lori ... (I know you even signed your name too! ) .... now there's problems! It's tough being all grown up isn't it? Just when you think you may have it bad there is always someone that has it worse. Count your blessings! Lori ... sorry to hear about your situation ... be strong girl!

...consider yourself enligtened by Tobias_Reece's post above .... He's on target ... repeat kicking can act as a conditioning exercise, both for leg strength and muscle development (end result power & height in your kicks) and balance! I have to say I usually don't kick repeatedly during a spar.... except when my opponent is backing away from me ... speed is the key here!

ah yes, that would be another "dilemma! Remember although age comes with a minimal amount of physical limitations it bears a wealth of knowledge ... "been there, done that ... doesn't work, works for me .... ouch that hurts, will try not to do that again!

... think maybe you have the "sport" of kickboxing confused with fitness kickboxing ... big diff ... just ask Kickbutt, there are alot of females involved in "real" kickboxing these days as there are in other martial arts. Hmmm.... I don't seem to mind training with the men in my class (both my TKD class and my "fitness" kickboxing classes). Deb <--- not evil _________________ ITF/TKD Black Belt (1st dan)/Fitness Kickboxing Instructor (KarateForums Sensei) [ This Message was edited by: KickChick on 2002-01-09 12:03 ]

Makes me wonder what happened to borischowchow Did he or didn't he?? Welcome to KarateForums TKDMaster2B ... and kudos to you for the decision to study TKD at the "ripe old age of 30". I started when I was 34 and took a couple years off to have another child, but would have loved to have started as a teen. (instead of being a ballerina). Better late than never! ... and keep up the training you/ve accomplished a great deal so far! Tell us more about yourself in "Introductions" ... a new TKD member

Since being involved in the practice of TKD I have found that it has very strong roots in the Japanese martial arts. The most notable of these, primarily because its tradition still continues today, is Shotokan. "Pyong-An" patterns are exactly the same patterns practiced in Shotokan. In Japanese they are called "Heian". Tae Kwon Do black belts who, as part of their traditional curriculum, study patterns called Bal-Sek, Chul-Gi, or Kong-San-Koon should know that these patterns are also traditional Shotokan forms with the Japanese names Bassai, Tekki, and Kanku. Even the WTF-recognized Palgwe patterns have Japanese origins. If you examine the Pyong-An (Heian) forms, you will see similarities to the Palgwe patterns. I'm not going into the whole history about the ITF/WTF ... but the WTF's intentions was to create an entirely Korean set of hyungs (or katas). The ITF was bringing Tae Kwon Do to many other parts of the world by this time. Their patterns (the Chon-Ji pattern set) were also heavily influenced by the Japanese styles. For those students who enjoy their TKD hyungs/katas and are ready for additional material, studying the Shotokan patterns enhances their art and opens new windows of insight into Tae Kwon Do's principles and inherent beauty. _________________ ITF/TKD Black Belt (1st dan)/Fitness Kickboxing Instructor (KarateForums Sensei) [ This Message was edited by: KickChick on 2002-01-09 12:26 ]

Now here is our perfect example of a "warm blooded male" ... and there is nothing wrong with cracking a tinnie now and again but seems to me there is alot of training involved (both physically & mentally) ... seems you already have it in your mind that its too much discipline for you ...but hey you won't know fer sure if you don't try and if you don't you might say 'What if?' eh, Av-a-go-yer-mug .. Good Luck with your decision Angus!

I'd jump at the chance (especially at your age!) ... but hey that would put a damper on that "other stuff" ... Priorities?

Prodigy-Child posted in New Years Resolutions ... to work on this particular area. I offered a brief tip but how do you all work to achieve your repetitive kicking ability. I love to see just how many I can do ... afterwards my legs shake for several hours!

Prodigy-Child .... you can add that one to my resolution also (full splits) , I can rep kick pretty well. Suggestions besides "ass strength" (cool term) ... work on your core muscle group (abs and back muscles) and quads they all work together for the rep kicking. All in all this thread is going well guys ....Just don't forget what you posted here and keep up the good work!

Also very good advice ZR440 ... actually Tom Kurz author of the above book I mentioned also advises seeking the examination by a kinesiologist. He offers an address and phone# if anyone wants it I can get it for you to find an applied kinesiologist in your area. Oh, and thank you Sai ... I try!

There are hundreds and hundreds of types of martial arts throughout the world. Some countries developed their own unique martial art while others (like the U.S.A.) adapt other martial arts to fit their own situations. All it takes is to find a martial art and give your way of fighting a new name and make yourself the "master." For this reason, new martial arts and styles of martial arts appear all the time. A style may refer to a specific martial art or a variation of an established martial art. Some martial arts have been in existence for centuries, some for decades, and others for weeks. Yeah....Billy is laughing too ... all the way to the bank! And....kickboxing is a modern martial sport that combines the hand techniques of Western boxing with the kicks of the Asian martial arts. Not originated in the U.S. _________________ ITF/TKD Black Belt (1st dan)/Fitness Kickboxing Instructor (KarateForums Sensei) [ This Message was edited by: KickChick on 2002-01-07 12:12 ]

That's all well and good for those who have acquired their black belts and feel that 1st degree is enough for them. It really is just the beginning. There are 9 degrees you can attain in TKD. Who is to say you cannot crosstrain and still train within your black belt area to achieve an even more higher degree? First degree black belts have attained a certain required level of proficiency. With a basic understanding of the concepts and principles of motion and power, they have become formidable fighters, both defensively and offensively. However, these technical skills are greater than their teaching ability, so teaching experience is essential to further progress. Help someone else learn and grow as you did.

Briefly state what your resolution is for 2002 with regards to your martial arts training. It may be as simple as what your goal or intentions are for the year or to correct a negative trait or habit you've developed during the course of your training. Mine? To train harder and not to give up so easily ...to be less critical of my ability.

I think that is my problem. I think too much . Feel more and think less? Why can't I do both?

Welcome to KarateForums tekkenchaos! There are a couple of variations to the tornado kick but this is how I do the kick. Starting from a left leg front stance) One example is to execute a right leg right-to-left crescent kick and turn your body with the leg with your back to the target then tuck the left knee up to the chest (while spinning) and do another right leg kick, crescent kick, round house, etc. but in the air to the same target. _________________ ITF/TKD Black Belt (1st dan)/Fitness Kickboxing Instructor (KarateForums Sensei) [ This Message was edited by: KickChick on 2002-01-07 05:49 ]

...that is actually how I feel ....

well, I actually was able to check it out this past friday night at 9 (not such a good time for me) ... and sad to say, nobody there! I do usually try to go into when I see we have a good group of members logged in. Maybe everyone should try the same. Go back to the index every once and a while ... see who is on... and check into the chat to see if they are there. Isn't this a good idea?

I am not aware of just how many black belts we do have as members here and from what area of Karate they practice but because I now have my black belt, I must always perform techniques properly, no matter how tired I am. Just a little added stress. We as black belts should never just go through the motions of performing a technique or pattern, we must always execute techniques and patterns with precision, power, and enthusiasm. A great public misconception is that all black belt holders are experts. This is understandable since the public's knowledge of the martial arts comes mostly from motion pictures and television. This is compounded by the fact that some novice black belt holders advertise themselves as experts, and, eventually, even convince themselves they are experts. First degree black belt (first dan) is only the beginning of another stage in the training of a Taekwondo student. Until this point, the student has merely been building a foundation. It will be many years before the final structure is completed. The job of building the structure lies ahead, but, if a firm foundation has been laid, the building process will be less difficult _________________ ITF/TKD Black Belt (1st dan)/Fitness Kickboxing Instructor (KarateForums Sensei) [ This Message was edited by: KickChick on 2002-01-06 16:32 ]

WOW...is that what every warm-blooded male talks about. Anyway, Happy Birthday Eru! Suggest you curtail the Mt. Dew...way too much caffeine! Funny, what does every warm-blooded female talk about?

Right now at the school we are gearing up for the onslaught of those "newyearsresolutioners" ... we may have to change our schedule around to accomodate those new cardio kickbox students. They sign on for 3 months and if they get hooked and like the results they get they often stick with it or even sometimes go on to taking tae kwon do next door. But there are those that want the immediate results and don't want to put out to get the results. Has anyone seen that ab belt you can now wear that supposedly tones your abs without you having to diet or exercise? Yeah...you can watch tv, strp this thing on and WALLAH! you got a 6 pak! Yeah right! I had to laugh when I read a story in the NY times about a woman who is trying to sue the company because she got electrocuted or something by it. Hmmm I don't think it says you can take a bath with it! Anyway good luck to all those "newyearsresolutioners"... I am ready for them!!!

No pain no gain? Pain is a part of life, pain is a part of martial arts training. Deal with it! Pain is relative. What is unpleasant to some is pleasurable to others. It is common to all yet unique to each person. This makes it difficult to precisely define pain. Students of the martial arts know pain. The pain of a wide stretch, the pain of an errant kick, the pain of an unbroken board, and the pain of a failed promotion test. As the saying states "That which doesn't kill you, makes you stronger," although it still hurts. Pain thresholds may be high or low. People with neurotic disorders or a lack of interest in conditioning themselves to pain have a low pain threshold and will give in to the pain sooner. People who subject themselves to increasing amounts of pain stimulus are able to condition themselves to resist pain. They are able to withstand pain and push themselves to continue during painful experiences. Other factors affect pain thresholds, such as age, male or female, physical conditioning, emotional state, and attitude. Going through childbirth 3 times "naturally" ... I have a high pain threshold! During training, acute non-debilitating pain must be endured. However, pain from serious injury must be obeyed. You should stop training and seek medical attention so you may resume training as soon as possible. _________________ ITF/TKD Black Belt (1st dan)/Fitness Kickboxing Instructor (KarateForums Sensei) [ This Message was edited by: KickChick on 2002-01-06 12:12 ]

My 'personal best' is the roundhouse followed by inside outside crescent (my 2 most powerful & highest kicks). But the most awesome kick combo that blows everyone away is the tornado kick(sometimes called fake 540)

The founder of Judo, Jigoro Kano, created the rank system used by almost all modern martial arts. The black belt was the first rank he created to signify completion of the first step of training, and it was the first time a belt rank was awarded in martial arts. At the time it replaced the traditional scrolls or diplomas used in older martial arts. Essentially it was a symbol of a student's graduation to another step in training. ...so all in all, Yes it is the very first step! (but what a giant step it is!)

Welcome RODAN to KarateForums! In general, the older you are, the longer it will take to develop the desired level of flexibility. You are still a beginner in TKD. Patience ... with continued effort you should achieve more flexibility. I have noticed many of the older men in our TKD classes (who are just starting out) have found the same difficulty with their sidekicks especially lack of height. Your hip pain can be due to lack of strength in your adductors (inner thigh muscles) and not tilting your hips to the rear while perfrming the side kick. Overexertion and/or intense muscular activity will fatigue the muscles and cause them to accumulate lactic acid and other waste products. If this is the cause of your pain, then static stretching, isometric stretching, or a good cool-down after workout will help alleviate some of the soreness. Dynamic stretching of legs will give you a better range of motion and should be done prior to class following a brief aerobic activity. (running/jump roping) Check out this site and look into reading the book (I just finished and I am on my way to a full side split!) http://www.stadion.com/question_stretching.html Good Luck ! (You can email me with questions if you like!)