songfighter

Kicks, I checked out the web site you had listed, and after seeing the name of one of the "Grand Masters" instructors, I probably would agree with you that it is a mcdojo. Grand Master H U Lee, being the name of his first instructors, was the one that started the ATA. hmmm. Same thoughts, same theries. Pyramid effect. Start at the top, and feed off the bottom. Song

Listen to your instructer Bel. sounds like he knows what he's talking about.

Hi Belasko, Recently recieved my Black Belt in Songahm style of TKD, and just switched to a CDK studio. What a rip off I had while in the ATA, but didn't realize what a mcdojo I was in until I had too much invested in it. The CDK people welcomed me with open arms, and also honoured my BB. It will take a lot of training, I figure about 9-10 months, before I have learned all the forms, and other terminolgy, before I officially become a full member, But thats ok. Warning to anyone else in the ATA, or thinking of joining! As far as I am concerened, it is a Cult, and they use a slow form of brainwashing to get your money. I too would have defended the ATA with tooth and nail, and due to some very rotten circumstances with the local school owner, instructer, I saw the light, and will never set foot in that studio again. best of luck, Song ps, gonna have to change that name one of these days!!

Hi Woo, Sounds like an interesting art. Welcome too!

welcome torres,

Hi asynk, 32 yo starting MA, well your just a child I started 2 years ago, at the age of 57. Yea, I gotta admit, I felt a little strange myself, but I got tired of going to a gym and pumping iron, and needed more of a challenge. After all this time in my studio, I feel I am just one of the kids myself. Actually, I can do a lot of things that a lot of the younger ones can't do, and I have out peformed some of our black belts at certain feats. Hang in there, that feeling of oddity will go away! Sincerely, Song

Welcome Kurenai

I'll show you my license if you let me shoot your gun!

Congrads Ramy, Nice looking bar!!

Hi and Welcome!

I would just like to thank everyone who took the time to welcome me to the site. Also, to Saifights, don't know your age, but the exercise definately helps keep the body and mind fit. Don't know about you, but I bet we can do things now that people half our age only wish they could do!! Thanks again all! Sincerely, Song

Hi everyone, I too am new here, but have been looking through the site for a week now, and reallly like it. What a great MA site!! My name is Dan, But I am not a "Dan" yet! I have a red belt in the Songahm style of TKD, through the ATA. I have been doing this for 2 years now, and simply love it, and have found I wish I would have started younger. 58 yo now. Actually, I found I enjoy all MA, as in my own reseach I have learned a little bit about all of them, which I have applied to my own personal use. Anyway, Hi again all. Yours in the MA, Song