ninjanurse

Happy Holidays to you too!!!!!

How old are you? Young people(usually boys) going through growth spurts can develop a condition called Osgood-Schlatter's which involves overgrowth of the tibia. I'm not suggesting this is why your knees hurt but it is a possibility to explore with the assitance of YOUR DOCTOR. Also keep in mind that when bone grows, muscles, ligaments, and tendons have to stretch and regain their flexability so....you should make sure that you have a good CONSISTANT stretching program. Long soaks in a hot bath help too!

In a nutshell ( so I don't ramble on and on and on...) martial arts is my lifestyle. It effects everything I do, say, and put into my mouth. I cannot imagine what my life (and health) would be like today if I had not taken that first class back in 1977! Just one note: When I don't train for a few days my joints stiffen and ache, and I feel drained-both physically and emotionally. I need my endorphin fix to keep the machinery oiled!!

Well, I think this thread started off on the right foot, however, the temperature seems to be rising ( hint,hint). Lets not nit pick over symantics please! Battousai had some excellent points that seem to answer the question quite well and I agree. Olympic style TKD is a SPORT! A game of chess so to speak. Hands are quick and easy-quite devastating if that is the intent. TKD practitioners understand the practicality of techniques they use and vice-cersa and high kicks are difficult to score with so the challenge is greater. I would hope they (we) have enough sense not to try them in an open tourney(well, maybe just one if the opportunity presents itself!!!)or a "street fight". When both players are playing by the same rules it makes it a game. When they are playing by different rules then who cares what technique is thrown as long as it hits the target and does it's job. Lastly, all TKD schools/associations have different ideas on sparring but they all play by the same rules at an Olympic style tournament. If they want to play by different rules they go to an open tournament. I am a TKD practitioner and I prefer open tourny's for just that reason.

Howdy!!

Just put 3 or more techniques together and have them work it back and forth in rapid succession. Sparring combo's that flow include: lead leg roundhouse x 2, full step back rear leg roundhouse, slide step back , back kick -or- slide side kick, back kick, slide side kick, back kick -or- jab, cross, rear leg roundhouse, back fist. There are also counters to these combos that you can teach or have them fiqure out.

Horse stance uses the quadraceps muscles (there are no "knee muscles") and they must be conditioned to hold the stance for longer and longer periods of time. It is normal for your legs to get tired in this stance-that's how you build the muscles endurance up. Actual knee pain can be from improper alignment in the stance or past injury. If the pain only occurs while in this stance I would say it is from alignment. If you have knee pain in all stances it could be from strain or injury.

Welcome to the forum fellow TKD'ist!!

Because someone took the time to teach me, and it is a gift that I will give to others as long as I am able.

http://vegrd.vegan.com/index.php A good place for info on vegan nutrition. I agree, the right kinds of fats can be hard to get. I try to include nuts, seeds, olive oils, and nut milks in my diet to get enough. Flax seed oil is a great way to get omegas and can be mixed into lots of stuff including shakes and smoothies. Good luck!

As a vegan myself, I have found that I can get adequate amounts of protein in my diet by eating a variety of grains, legumes, and soy products. There are a lot more vegan alternatives out there than there were a few years ago so the choices are getting better. I will say though that while not vegan, egg whites are a very good source of protein and can be obtained from fairly reputable sources if desired. If you are vegan for ethical reasons though eggs would never be acceptable. If you are worried about your protein intake try soy protein mixes such as spirutein. I enjoy my diet and have had no training difficulties from it-other than needing to eat more.

Kinda like a Title Company right?

Welcome to the forums!! You'll love it too I'm sure!

Howdy!!

Welcome!!!

The general (and I stress general) rule of thumb is to counter round techniques with straight ones and vice versa, however, this is a case where it could be effective to counter with your own roundhouse kick (under theirs). My favorite counter to this (Laurie cover your eyes!-oh never mind..you saw it at the test! ) is a pop-up round or front at a 45 degree angle right to the mid section , or a reverse turning kick (wheel kick).

After reading Shorinryu's post I have an additional comment: Even ABLE BODIED martial artists have to adapt some techniques to work with their size, weight, flexibility, etc. Being petite (5'4 113 lbs) I have had to adapt almost every jujitsu technique I know (even if just slightly) to be able to be effective against large opponents. I don't see any difference in adapting techniques for differently abled students. If it works, use it, if it doesn't adapt. That someone would be so arrogant to exclude anyone from at least trying goes against everything my sensei's ever taught me! Ok, I'm done. Thanks for letting me share!

Anyone know where I can have custom uniforms made for a demo team? I want to design one, not buy a stock "team uniform". Thanks in advance!

No.

Congrats!!! And thanks for the update!!

Howdy!

I also agree here. All students are different and some are capable of learning, however, instructors need to be cautious as a beginners joints, muscles, tendons, and ligaments are not as conditioned as an advanced belt and injuries can occur. Even teaching a kick just one belt level higher can-and in one case I personally know of-result in a joint injury that can set them back several months. The key here is to KNOW YOUR STUDENTS...and then teach them to their potential. I do not agree with holding a student to a particular rank if they are ready to move on either-but that is another topic all together.

Soft tissue under the upper forearm is quite sensitive-I've seen rather large "tough" men cry after having it pinched. As far as joint locks go I think it varies among uke's due to the variability of pain tolerance, joint mobility, etc. IMO most any lock would be effective on the average joe picking a fight whose joints have not been conditioned through countless repetitions. For myself, I agree with Treebranch...stepping on the foot has a double effect-more counter leverage as they can't change their center of gravity easily enough to counter the pain and a big pain in the foot!

A good contract is one that you feel good about. If you don't...well?

In my old school, BB classes did 3 2minute rounds of jump roping for warmup. It is a kick butt way to increase stamina, strength, and coordination-especially footwork! It also works your arms which running does not.