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not again.... this same topic has come up over and over and over... dont people get tired of it?

A black belt is a belt that is black. It does not neccesarily carry a deeper meaning than its exterior, especially when found in a mcdojo.

A group of friends and I have decided to use our martial art talents to create a matrix-like action movie. We are 13 years old and most of us are enrolled in a martial arts class, particularly the ones that look good on the big screen and are so hated at this forum (TKD, Wushu, Capoeira). Here are our experiences in martial arts. - Me- 2 years of wushu, yellow belt in TKD - Person B-5 years of wushu - Person C-Red belt in TKD, beginner in Capoeira, breakdances(sucks) - Person D-6 years of Karate - Person E-former green belt in TKD - A whole bunch of other people who don't do martial arts Any tips, comments, or advice are welcome, for example.. - Tips on good filming technology/tools. - Tips on special effect technology/software. - Tips on fight choreography. - Anything else that you think would be helpful. Seeing that most of the people in this forum are respectful and mature, as martial arts practitioners should be, I would appreciate it if you treat us and our project with respect. Please do not reply if you want to dissuade us, discourage us, flame us, insult us, make a sarcastic remark, etc. Thank you.

TJS, so you are denying that point sparring helps develop the skills that I mentioned? Or do you deny that those skills are useful in a real fight? Would you please bother to explain why, instead of giving some faulty evidence? About your evidence, you seem to think that because most point fighters will get defeated handily in a NHB ring by what you call a "real fighter" (which is probably a NHB fighter), they suck at fighting in reality. Sorry, but I am afraid to say that you are wrong. First of all, most "real fighters"/NHB fighters are a combination of boxing and HEAVY on grappling skills. If you bothered to do a bit of research, you would discover that NHB rules DO favor grapplers. I find myself repeating the same thing to have you understand it. The only effects that point sparring will have on your fighting abilities are positive ones. A lot of positive effects, actually, especially compared to other methods of martial arts training. Point sparring is a simulation (though somewhat watered down) of a real fight, and helps develops skills needed in one. I have an great desire to know why you think that point sparring is nothing like real fighting (which is fighting outside of the ring usually against an untrained fighter) and why you think it will not benefit your fighting ability.

TJS, you feel insulted by my comments? Well I'm terribly sorry, but you have to know that I feel quite insulted when you and your train of bashers start insulting things that I respect. And about your last comment, you are stereotyping and are being biased when you matter-of-factly state that a point fighter will NEVER, yes you said never and you emphasized it by capitalizing it fully, be as good as one who fights full contact. True, a full contact fighter USUALLY has the advantage over the point fighter. However, the issue of "point fighter vs. full contact fighter" was not an issue in this thread. I am stating that point fighting is somewhat similar to real fighting and can help develop skills to help in a real fight. You reply to my arguments by stating something completely off topic.

Once again you prove your complete ignorance to what I said. First off, you completely disregard what I listed as the benefits of point sparring. If you bothered to pay attention, you would discover that becoming a top tournament fighter was not one of them. I said that point sparring helps develop skills and abilities that would be useful in a real fight. And in response to your somewhat sarcastic remark, I don't have the access to what you call a "top fighter", and I'm sure that if I wasted the time to do a detailed enough search, I would find one that has point sparred at one time or another. But that is completely off topic. I am surprised at the ignorance of your remark. I was simply saying that kicking high makes you very vulnerable, for example leaving your groin unprotected. And in response to your last part, you are saying that training in point sparring robs you of logic? Interesting philosophy, though somewhat dim-witted. . Why is it that all TKD/point sparring bashers seem to think that all TKD practitioners/point sparrers are idiots? Please don't tell me that you think that a point sparrer with half a brain would do that in a real fight. And while all of the attributes will surely be developed during full contact fighting to a much greater degree, that does not mean that point sparring does not have a good amount of benefits and developments to fighting ability.

Sorry for my rude response to this foolery, but YOU ARE IDIOTS. If you think that point sparring training is useless for a real fight, I seriously would like to know who taught you that (if anyone). Listen up. Point sparring, as you have probably heard millions of times but have not responded to, develops your skill, reflexes, speed, strength, ability to dodge, accuracy, form, and ability to spot openings in your opponent's defense. While training EXCLUSIVELY in VERY light contact sparring under a judge at ALL times MAY develop bad habits, a sensible person will not view a street opponent as a point sparring partner (when it comes to kicking power). This is the analogy of a soccer player viewing an opponent on the street as a soccer ball and kicking it as a soccer player would. I am angered by people who matter-of-factly state that things (such as TKD and point sparring) "useless", when it usually isn't unless the person using the skills is an absolute idiot. I mean, how many people are gonna do a roundhouse kick to the head which would leave their groin absolutely unprotected?

Mike Tyson.. because he achieved my lifelong dream of tasting another human's flesh. Just kidding, of course.

I am not referring to how to improve a class to teach Tae Kwon Do in a more street effective manner. I am asking how one can use their Tae Kwon Do skills in a different way to make it street effective.

Are there any ways to increase your punching speed without use of a speed bag/ heavy bag?

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With all due respect, please don't reply unless you have something to say about the question that I originally asked. This post is straying off topic and is bound to be quickly locked if it doesn't get back on track.

notice that all of those are virtually the same except for F

I know, i said which martial art is more SUITED for self defense and which one is more suited for ring combat. Why is it that other posts are equally questionably as mine but the admins only qauestion mine?

WEll, mostly just some of its history, and its strengths/weaknesses and street effectiveness etc. etc.

Note to admins: I understand that the title of this thread is similar to another on this forum. However, the question that I am asking is different. Tae Kwon Do has been bashed and looked down upon on this forum for its "flashy" and "useless" moves. If this is so, is it possible to use Tae Kwon Do skills differently to make it useful for self defense? If so, how?

Hmmm, northern style i guess. Any information would be welcome.

Um, fireka.. I believe he said practical. I am assuming that he meant practical for combat, and wushu is the exact opposite.

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Tae Kwon Do, it's so fun, good for health, and best of all very flashy(that's right).

Both of these arts are known for their quick and deadly applications on the street. So, which of these arts is more suited for self defense? And which is more effective in a NHB ring?

Can anyone give me some information about mantis style shaolin?

Hmmm, well robodjs, if you want to take a martial art for the sole reason for defending against the above sort of attack, I'm afraid I can't change your mind. Good luck in choosing your martial art.

Yes, but as I said, the majority won't think it will happen to them because it actually won't. I said that Krav Maga may not be the best choice to take if you are looking for a martial art because its only benefit is self defense. There are cheaper means to achieveing self defense, which brings us to your point about guns. I never said that I think that people are wasting their time. TJS, look at the title of the thread. "Disadvantages of Krav Maga" or something along those lines. Disadvantages of Krav Maga are precisely what I listed. If you fear attack and wish to defend yourself with your bare hands, take Krav Maga by all means. You are correct in the sense when you say that it is not possible to take a gun wherever you go. However, if you fear attack enough to invest in a gun (as opposed to KM training) then I would think that when you are in a dangerous situation or place(in which case I think you would have enough sense to carry a weapon), it would be in an easily accessible spot. And no, people do not ask if you are ready before attacking. The element of surprise has the same effect on a Krav Magaist as a person with a gun, no? See above.