manuelito

interesting. i find it difficult to believe that a beginner could perform this amount of sequenced moves correctly (understanding standards are lower for this level) imo that in a span of 6 months 2-3 forms is plenty to keep ths mind nd body busy. how many moves are in each form? i just realized that you may be doing really short forms. 20-30 moves per form is typical for this level i would think.

I agree with Mr bushido and also would like to add one thing. Black Belts, take a good, long-hard, look at them. This can tell you pretty much everything about a particular school (imo).

Are you only trying to improve on your ariel kicks??? If your base is strong than you may want to look into some gymnastic type material. This can help with jumping, balance, etc.

Manuel Titles: mr.,sir, honey, etc. but if we are talking competitions I have done well for myself. Age: 27 Height: 198cm or 6'6" Weight: 69 kg or 153lbs Style: look to the left of this post Favorite Technique: the one I hit you with, but I do love how people seem to always think I am a kicker. Weapons: the kind that sends little lead projectiles at a high velocity.

Welcome to KF Do not limit yourself by looking only at Karate or any other single style of ma to suit your self-defense needs. Go to different ma schools in your area and try them all out, most will let you try it for a week or so for free. After you have tried out some different schools you should have a feel for which schools are sport oriented. It has been my experience that most schools in the area which I inhabit are sport oriented...too bad for me. Competition is fun and has its place but it is a far cry from self-defense. Also ma is not just about self-defense so keep that in mind when you start your path in the budo. Good luck

Do you feel comfortable with the new approach to kicks that your CTF instructor is giving you? It has been my observation that the most effective kicks are the ones that hit their mark. I guess I am trying to say that "if it ain't broke don't fix it". Now as for the CTF, they teach sound technique but don't lose your "style" of doing techniques. Remember that ma is personal and in the mean time keep the knee up and close to the body and don't forget to pivot. Good Luck Imagination Inspiration Actualization Realization or something like that. So many wasted years.

what about ma systems that do not use a belt system??? where do they fall in this catagory??? but imo i think i think the % is higher if you only include practioners of ma versus people who have not.

well i am looking for more info on younger ages. i am trying to get info on long term effects on teaching students ma in public schools. example...ma helped young john to become a better disciplined student in school or ma helped jennifer's self esteem. really i am looking for both positive effects and negatives effects on students. and as for casue is the how and why? hope this better explains what i am trying to get. thank you for your responses.

okay so it has been a long while since i posted something on here and for that i apologize. no lets get to bussiness. i need some feedback from instructors that have taught their respective art form in a public school. i need some cause and effect type information. also if you could point me in the right direction for source information on this subject, it would also be helpful. if you have taught in a school please also tell me were for geographical purpose. well, please respond and refrain if you have not actually taught or were taught in a public school. oss mr. k

the itf site has the tenets in a few different languages

also to add from above turn hips fullz and pivot your foot. knee position is important, keep it up and always follow through. rechamber and keep good balance. good luck

well i am not sure on your pattern set but itf forms for 1st dan are: kwang gei, eui am. gae beck. i know i spelled these incorrectly but hopefully you get the idea.

itf tkd = 9th wtf= 10th

i look at the chest

yes he is in a bit of trouble. there was an article about it in ma bus. magazine. i think he was embezeling money?