WolverineGuy

In my style, Kalkinodo, it goes White Yellow Orange Green Purple Blue Red Black Takes about two to three years to hit black...closer to three.

1. How long have you been involved in the martial arts? 14 years...man, doesn't seem that long. 2. What martial art(s) do you practice in?(specify style as well as art) i. other(please specify) Kalkinodo: The Way of Proper Movement. Its a modern "mutt art," which concentrates on street effective self defense. 3. What is your current rank in your art(s)? 1st Dan in Kalkinodo, 1st Gup in San Chin Ryu 4. What is your favorite martial art, and why? Oy, I'm in love with grappling...love it love it love it.

In all honesty, it depends on your goal. If you're looking for a fast kick, power kick, etc. While I don't agree with leaning over by any means, if you cause the damage and don't get hurt yourself, the technique can't be all bad. For the record, my sparring coach is a 7th dan in TKD, and he does not advocate leaning back.

Hello all, this is my first post! As far as legalities, the law simply says that you can use reasonable force to defend yourself. To the best of my knowledge, there is nothing written about special training ANYWHERE. This came from my lawyer, and I'd like to think he knows what he's talking about.