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Dark fighter The story regarding the child watching the fight is the historical??? Story of Tang Soo Do All 6 defeated by kicks probably bogus Master Hrang was the child Online books can support and help but not replace a class Do both

[quote name="wagnerkI considered Kung Fu (Lau Gar and then Lee Family style)' date=' but didn't really get on with it, but found Kyokushinkai. It was similar enough for me to relate and enjoy it, but different enough not to be bored/going over the same ground as in Shotokan. However the physical training is very tiring. [/quote] I like the sound of the physical training, is it CV or body conditioning through contact like Kyushin ichi Ryu? could i ask what Kyu you are currently in TSD?

Regarding insurance are we not covered under the clubs insurance? Im happy to insure myself as well. i do for skiing. is it in case we injure another. id never really though about it. I will look into it. I went up to brown belt up to about the age of 14. not sure why i stopped just faded out really, a ltitle was my fathers unhappiness at the club, as he felt just letting people pass gradings. Im now 42, do a relatively sedentary job although i like to keep fit but not a traditional gym bunny. Weve been doing TSD for 9 months. The club and its "parent" club are in in my village and has a good reputation. Looking was prompted by a desire for the kids to do it but if im honest i was looking for an excuse to get back into it. I like like learning, feeling a degree of progression. It centres me on my body rather than mind, if that makes any sense. There is liitle contact even for adults so i was looking for another style for myself to compliment the TSD. I was considering jui jitsu or wado ryu but found the same little contact in the local clubs. so i considered Kyokushinkai then I discovered a mate, who i knew did martial arts was a qualified instructor hes 2nd dan in chen sau kung fu 20 years experience (there is supposed to be 3 dans in their style) and there only seems to be 2 clubs in the world in this style) he also trains in wado ryu and uichi ryu. I was invited to attend and liked what i found and my attitude fitted in. i attend his club/training sessions in his large garage converted into a dojo. This is grade and parner appropriate levels of contact. 6 of us attend, two seconds dans and 3 others of varying experience. its free (on philosophical grounds) and a great opportunity to learn. I have been attending 4 hours a week for 4 months and may grade end of this month. My wife and children limit themselves to the TSD. I am purple belt. The belts whilst giving me a goal and a degree of achievement are not in and pof themnselves important. Ive not seen anyone fail a grading but as long as i progress and do my best im usually slighty dissatisfied with myself ! the Kung fu gradings will be tougher, i will fail if not up to it, i prefer it this way. Thanks again for the replies

Many thanks for the replies. The instructors are ecrb checked and insured. They have good strong policies and its a professional set up. Its branded more towards family karate and fitness. It hived off a larger, hmm well known `corporate` set up. I will ask re associations. A little is a like to feel part of a larger community etc Is it possible for an individual to join an association independent from the club. The club is non contact,in so far as kumite, which given my children are 6 and 8 is i feel appropriate. I understand its common for TSD. Hence no tournaments. I grew up with shotokan in the 70s and liked the sparring. Im in a small Chen Sau (like win chun) Kung fu club so get plenty of sparring there. again many thanks for taking the time to reply.

First post so go easy on me please. Early on in a TSD based club. Its very local, my childhood background is shotokan so TSD seemed familiar. We go with the kids and enjoy it. Teacher seems good we are happy. Its not affiliated with any particular body. national or international. indeed its branded as a karate club no mention of TSD. Anyone have any personal experiences of this set up re validity of belts, impact on possibly moving clubs in the future, tournaments etc (there is no history in the club of people attending these)