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Make sure you really "know" the form before performing it - not just know the moves but understand them too. "Become" that form. Make sure that you present yourself with confidence too - if you look confident and look to the judges like you know what you're doing then half the battle is won already!

Sorry to hear that. My condolances to his family.

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IMO, trying to dismount someone on horseback with a flying kick is ridiculous. Flying kicks may hve been used to cover ground (or even to leap over obstacles) but to dismount a rider?? I'm a horserider and I'd like to see anyone try to take me off my horse with a flying kick. Even if I was stationary there would be little chance of it happening. The old "TKD is for knocking people off horses" thing is a bit daft IMO.

Just out of interest, why do you need a guard for one eye? If it is because of injury then you perhaps need to look on medical sites or contact your doctor.

I have an embroidered Shureido satin belt for karate. I figured that I was gonna be a Dan grade for a lot longer than I was a kyu grade, so I might as well treat myself to a nice belt! I like it but I don't think I'll buy another expensive belt for when I get to 1st Dan in TKD. Spending a lot of money on one satin BB is enough for me. I'll most likely stick to cotton belts when I get to BB in TKD, as it will be cheaper.

Pro-Force, Blitz and Kwon all do cheaper but decent gi. Maybe you could check out Century too. I know they get a lot of flak, but some of their stuff is decent.

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Hi and welcome! I've trained with a Bokken before in Aikido/Iaido - excellent weapon, great martial art.

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