CloudDragon

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I agree with drunken monkey and I'd also like to know the art you study. The claims you make sound like they came from old zen tomes. Any explanation of how these things have worked in actual combat would be appreciated.

Welcome to the forums!

the biggest problem I have seen is that people don't bring the foot up high enough. Remember, when you change direction at the apex of the kick you lose the speed needed for a good break. That is when you need the height to help with the acceleration for the speed to break. A foot has enough weight and mass to break a board, you just have to supply the speed.

Push-ups can also work the upper legs and lower back as it takes many muscles to support the body in a straight line. I like to do them because you can easily track improvement in strength gain. Its either 50 pushups yes or 50 pushups no, pretty clear indicator of improvement! I do agree with Thuggish that for mass you need to lift, but for starting out and general conditioning pushups are hard to beat.

BritNoob, Welcome to the forums, as far as how often you should train each week, I would suggest at least 2 class sessions and 2 sessions at home. Regarding you question as to success in the martial arts, well just read my sig, Good luck on your journey!

I totally agree with the above, like a former sensei once told me "When you start a new style, take your cup of knowledge from the old style and empty it into another cup, do not discard it, but put it on a shelf and keep it, then fill your empty cup with new knowledge." One of the biggest mistakes I see with people who start a new style is they say "in my old style we did it this way" Not only is it disrespectful, but it impedes your learning. So, don't forget what you have learned but keep an open mind. The transition won't be easy because you might have unrealistic expectations about your ability in this art, don't worry about it, just enjoy the new direction your path has taken!

Good luck with your nunti, that would have been my choice. However the rochin timbe sounds interesting, do you have any information or sites with any info on it?

If the pain has been there without decreasing for more than a few days I would see a doctor. You might have anything from a sprain to a stress fracture.

I would look at the TKD again and see if the quality of instruction is worth the cost. Sometimes things cost more because they are worth it, sometimes. TKD would compliment the CA in that you will be enhancing your long range fighting skills that will compliment the CA. If the TKD isn't worth it I'd check the Karate next. Good luck!

I agree 100% with luckyboxer. You are in a great position to influence this child. Be a positive role model at all times because you never know when little eyes will be on you. Also, kudos to you, your enthusiasm for the martial arts has carried over to this child, make sure it carries over to everyone in your dojo!

Constantly review your basics, know the kata inside and out, if you do one or three step sparring know those too. Nothing will make you feel worse than forgetting something that you need to teach.

Could you be more specific as to what you are having difficulties with. Motor skills can cover anything from walking without falling to being able to catch an arrow being shot at you. Also, what is your age? This may have a bearing on it too.

Welcome! Don't worry about your difficulties with training. You will start to see patterns develop in the techniques and once you master the basic movements, variations and additions to them will be much easier. Don't forget the maxim: "A black belt is just a white belt that don't know when to quit!"

Welcome, are your kids in the MA too?

Welcome aboard!

Welcome! Which style of ITF did you study?

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Start with the bo, not only is it safer, but it will help condition the wrists, forearms and shoulder muscles you will need for further weapons training

Here are a few things that I hope will help: 1. Arrive early and warm up on your own, review your test material and techniques. 2. Look sharp, it is your day to shine. Press your uniform, get a hair cut and close shave (if needed) make sure finger and toe nails are trimmed and filed. 3. Offer to help with setup; chairs, tables, mats, etc. It shows a great attitude to your instructor and can help burn off some nervous energy. 4. Just before time to start, take a few minutes to meditate or deep breathe to focus on your task at hand. 5. GET OUT THERE AND STRUT YOUR STUFF! YOU HAVE WORKED HARD TO GET WHERE YOU ARE! Good luck and enjoy your day, for most people the first test is the hardest (mentally) so if you can do this the rest will be easy! CD

Quality, I'm tired of walking into a MA store and seeing the cheapest *&^%$ the owner can buy displayed as top of the line. Think "If you provide it they will come" I have seen one store that does this and they have been in business for at least 15 years, that's when I started going there. The gear isn't cheap but you can buy something there and know it's a quality item.

I recommend century if you are in the US, if you don't get what you want they have a great return policy.

Century martial arts has a book that addresses this nicely, you might want to check their site

List the sizes please.