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Mend, I am ITF TSD so I can answer this question. The different colored patches are a representation each recert. As far as the order, I'm not entirely sure, they come in the mail and I hand them out to whomever they are for. Your Sa Bom Nim should be able to answer that question or just ask one of the Cho Dan's what recert they are on.

Finding that balance between teaching testing requirements and keeping it fun is always challenging. One of the games we used to do before we got too many students (I know sounds weird, I'll explain in a minute) was 4 corners. Corner 1 was front stance, corner 2 back stance, corner 3 horse riding stance, corner 4 ready stance. The kids run in a big circle around the floor and I shout a number. They have to run to that corner and perform the correct stance. Not only do they have to pay attention to what corner and stance they are supposed to do, but they have to perform the stance correctly or they are out. Now the too many student thing... we are currently in a 1200sqft facility. We had a huge influx of students and at one time had almost 30 white belts. It was INSANE! It's since slowed down some and they have moved up in rank, but our class sizes are now double, almost triple what they used to be. That's too many people running around in such a small area. No worries though, moving to a 6000sqft facility in late January

I guess I'm one of the exceptions. My instructor and I began dating and we have been married almost 2 years!

Have you tried the ProForce Gladiator uniform? It's cut more generously. Also they have Gladiator Combat pants. They are cut wider in the legs than any other uniform I have tried. They are sold by AWMA

I totally understand the coming open struggle. I also find my belt constantly rides up. But as far as a uniform that I find fits well, I HIGHLY suggest the ProForce Gladiator uniform or the ProForce Medium weight uniform. They are both sold by AWMA.com The Gladiator is cut more generously in all areas and seems to stay put better. I also love their Gladiator Combat pants. Not only are they cut larger in the legs, they also have a back pocket. I've tried several other brands and cuts, and these seem to fit me best. I'm by no means a bean pole. I'm about 5'3" and 185. I haven't tried the Century uniform, but I've heard they are super long. Which may not be a bad thing in my case since I'm not small on the back side either -Lauren

I totally understand the coming open struggle. I also find my belt constantly rides up. But as far as a uniform that I find fits well, I HIGHLY suggest the ProForce Gladiator uniform or the ProForce Medium weight uniform. They are both sold by AWMA.com The Gladiator is cut more generously in all areas and seems to stay put better. I also love their Gladiator Combat pants. Not only are they cut larger in the legs, they also have a back pocket. I've tried several other brands and cuts, and these seem to fit me best. I'm by no means a bean pole. I'm about 5'3" and 185. I haven't tried the Century uniform, but I've heard they are super long. Which may not be a bad thing in my case since I'm not small on the back side either -Lauren