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A Roundhouse with a basic foot shape (toes pulled back,hitting with ball of foot) should strike the target at a 45 degree angle-base foot should be turned 45 degrees and kick comes straight around, levelwith target. A roundhouse with a sparring foot shape (toes pointed striking with instep) can strike at 45 or 90 and requires that the hip turns completely over for maximum power-it came come straight across or on an upward arc.

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I am not against 13 year old black belts but I question a 13 year old 3rd degree. By general promotional rules that would mean that he tested for his 1st degree when he was 7 or 8. That I have a problem with-unless he is another Ernie Reyes Jr. ! He could be-so he should be given the benefit of a doubt....I guess.

Sounds to me like you should change dojangs, however, make sure you visit more than once and take a few classes (if they'll let you) before you decide. If you are not happy and the school is not meeting your goals, why should you stay? TSD is a great system, I'm sure KarateKid1975 would be happy to tout it's plus's-she is vey passionate about it! I myself have studied it and in fact TSD is the style that made me passionate for martial arts. I say go for it!

Last night in my daughters class a kid let one go while they were stretching. You could tell he was embarrassed and no one said a word. After class no one still said a word and the next class went on. As we were leaving the school (1 hour later) , as soon as my daughter stepped outside the school, she busted out laughing saying "I can't believe he did that, umg!!", etc. At first I didn't get what she was referring to. Oh to be young again and to be able to appreciate farts long after the fact! (Well, I thought it was a funny story..... )

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Simply put, if you consume less calories than your body expends, you will lose weight. Either increase the intensity of your workouts or decrease your daily caloric intake. As you replace fat with muscle your caloric requirements will increase (more muscle=more calories burned) so your intake can increase proportionally. Eventually you will find the balance.

Having just returned to MA after having my wrist pinned together I can testify to the fact that wrist and grip strength are vital to good technique (i.e. proper fist). I have found it rather frustrating to not be able to throw a blockor punch with the same power as I used to simply because of muscle atrophy and tendon weakness.

Relax! Control comes with repetition, repitition, repitition-the muscles first need to develop memory before you can concentrate on control. Try adding controlled kicking and punching (slow motion, concentrated) to your practice time. Eventually you will be able to control your techniques to the mm without even thinking about it!

AAHHH! There's nothing like a well placed backfist to the temple...gives me shivers just thinking about it!!!!

BKJ, Does your karate school require you to maintain a certain GPA in order to test? Maybe that can help you focused on your school work as well as you goals as a martial artist.

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Sai, One wonders how many kids were mislabeled as bi-polar or troublemakers and received unneeded medications and therapies prior to the "discovery" of Attention Deficit Disorders Even today it can be a struggle to get your kid diagnosed correctly and sometimes takes alot of persistance. In my family, Martial Arts has been paramount in helping the kids learn self-control and boost their self-esteem (which is often quite low in kids with ADD) !

MonkeyGirl, First of all, use your propensity for forms to your advantage in class and insist on proper technique and repetition. Sparring drills are forms and can be taught using bunkai-sort of a back and forth form. Second, you have probably already experienced the fact that teaching helps your own techniques whether basics or sparring. You dont have to be good at something to teach it-being able to recognize what a student is doing "wrong" and being able to break it down into pieces that are easy to digest is a skill that is developed overtime. For example, I can not do a 540 roundhouse but I have taught many students to do it by being able to recognize its mechanics and translate it into technique. I suggest that you spend time watching students that spar well and dissect each technique. Then watch less skilled students with your brother and see if you can pick out their deficiencies and think about how to make them change for the better using the models you have delveloped. Third, get out and spar! Students can always teach you something new, everyday!

Olympic style TKD is almost all kicking techniques, very little if any hands. They go continuously for rounds and the judges add up points scored-yes like boxing. Traditional TKD is what you will see in Open Tournaments and is a mixture of techniques in a point sparring format. I am a TKD stylist an I prefer point sparring myself.

Very true Hobbitbob. On the same note, It's sad that some kids never get to study martial arts because their parents think that it is all about learning to kick, punch, and fight! It's even sadder that there are schools out there that keep these kind of misconceptions and generalizations alive !

True Sai, ADD and ADHD are not exactly the same but the attention deficit aspect of each share similar manifestations. In fact there is a 3rd and 4th category (or subtype) of Attention Deficit Disorder called ADD-Inattentive type (this is the kid that everyone calls "spacey" or "airhead" or "dreamer", etc. ) and ADD-Combined Type (this kid alternates between daydreamer and tornado!). I have one of each (thrice blessed!!! ) Hyperactivity doesn't necessarily have to be associated with ADD but when it is that's were the impulsivity and constant activity show up in addition to the distraction and other learning difficulties. I think martial arts is one of the greatest therapies there is for these kids whatever type they have. ADD adults can benefit too although they have different responses to things based on their coping skills and learning experiences as a child.

1. 27 years of study in various arts 2. Judo TSD Moo Duk Kwan Shotokan TKD JuJitsu 3. 6th Gup TSD & MDK Shodan in JuJitsu Nedan in Shotokan Sandan in TKD 4. My favorites are TKD and Jujitsu but "my style" is combination of all the arts I have studied-they are all a part of me.

On a more serious note.... Attention Deficit Disorder is a multi-faceted medical problem that does make learning difficult, however, these kids are very physical and Martial Arts is an excellent way to help them learn to focus. Instant feedback, i.e., getting hit when you miss a block, breaking a board when you use proper technique, etc., is perfect for these kids. Learning to focus the eyes, mind, and body takes more time than with other kids but when these kids perform they are usually top of the class. I have personal experience with ADD kids (3 of my own-2 BB's, 1 Brown ) and it has been a very rewarding experience for all of us. In fact, we have special instructors classes to teach how to teach these great kids! Patience is the key.

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