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Its a new club that has only very recently changed association, its held at King Edward v11 School. But the instructor has mentioned clubs at upperthorpe and stannington when ive discussed it with him so i guess that might be where he trains?

Hi, simple question, id be grateful if someone could please explain the difference between the two. I do WTF taekwondo and theres a club nearby that does taekwonmudo that im interested in changing to (my club keeps changing all the moves, stances and patterns on a regular basis and its starting to get on my nerves!) - its just a thought at the moment but id be grateful if someone could enlighten me on what its like in comparison. Cheers

cheers for that! FYI i didnt have surgery. I had 6 pots on! (pointing my foot down, then rising gradually until my foot was at 90degrees so as to stretch the tendon) just in case anyone was interested!

sunny Rotherham, mind you, parkgate is great for shopping! Having gone totally off subject, i will let u know when something comes up!

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hi, welcome to karateforums!

I ruptured my achillis tendon on January 10th 05. Im still in a pretty naff way, im walking with a limp, having physio/hydrotherapy and its still really tender. The consultant at the hospital will not give me a timescale for it getting better and just says it will be a slow process. Has anyone else had this injur before? If so, how long was it before you could be active again? What exercises can people recommend in the meantime as i fear im going to become unfit!! Im gutted too, i was meant to be taking my black belt grading in Tae Kwon Do in Ma and thats a definate no-no now can anyone make a naffed off girl happy saying it will all be fine by next week??

i was taught not to look in the eyes, but to focus on the chest or the bottom of the neck, you have more chance of seeing any movement in your opponent (i.e. you opponent preparing to throw a punch) than if you were looking in their eyes.

well done! im sure i speak for everyone when i say we are all proud of u!! Nice to hear success stories on karateforums!

Hi guys Heard a rumour flying round that taekwondo tournaments are to be hyped up, i.e. only one mat instead of 3 or 4, use of spotlighting, a bit like boxing really, where one person would join the mat in a red gown, one in a blue, music playing to each persons walk on etc etc. Apparantly its to attract media interest into the sport. Is someone having me on or has anyone else heard this?

easter is not easter without cadbury creme eggs!

monkegirl has hit the nail on the head, do what she said in her post and you wont have a messy room anymore. she's suggested doing exactly what i do