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?

i think it really depends on the school and instructor. i think it is great when one gets to learn from multiple systems. it is also interesting to see the similarties in forms between different systems.

ditto to the above replies

congrats. i hope to test for 3rd dan (tkd itf) soo. not to mention shodan in shotokan.

i am known to use a twist or reverse round kick. i love this technique. also i like the hook/side combination.

from the itf website. DEFINITION OF TAEKWON-DO TAEKWON-DO... A way of life. What exactly is the meaning of Taekwon-Do? To put it simply Taekwon-Do is a version of unarmed combat designed for the purpose of self-defence. It is more than just that, however. It is the scientific use of the body in the method of self-defence; a body that has gained the ultimate use of its facilities through intensive physical and mental training. It is a martial art that has no equal in either power or technique. Though it is a martial art, its discipline, technique and mental training are the mortar for building a strong sense of justice, fortitude, humility and resolve. It is this mental conditioning that separates the true practitioner from the sensationalist, content with mastering only the fighting aspects of the art. This is one of the reasons that Taekwon-Do is called an art of self-defence. It also implies a way of thinking and life, particularly in instilling a concept and spirit of strict self-imposed discipline and an ideal of noble moral rearmament. The nearest description of it is almost a cult. Translated literally "Tae" stands for jumping or flying, to kick or smash with the foot. "Kwon" denotes the fist-chiefly to punch or destroy with the hand or fist. "Do" means an art or way - the right way built and paved by the saints and sages in the past. Thus taken collectively "Taekwon-Do" indicates the mental training and the techniques of unarmed combat for self-defence as well as health, involving the skilled application of punches, kicks, blocks and dodges with bare hands and feet to the rapid destruction of the moving opponent or opponents. Taekwon-Do definitely enables the weak to possess a fine weapon together with confidence to defend him or herself and defeat the opponent as well. Of course, wrongly applied, Taekwon-Do can be a lethal weapon. Therefore mental training must always be stressed to prevent the student from misusing it. As for women folk, they will undoubtedly find Taekwon-Do an invaluable asset in tackling and driving away "wolves", so to speak. When one is informed of the many instances where frail women effectively protected themselves, they may sound unbelievable. But really, they have been able to do so because they are well versed in the art of self-defence. The feats of Taekwon-Do are great in number. To mention a few is probably pertinent: for instance, flying over a mounted motorcycle or eleven persons in line to attack a target with the foot; breaking an inch thick pine board placed at a height of ten or eleven feet with the foot; breaking two pieces of red brick with an open hand or knife-hand; smashing seven or eight pieces of two inch thick pine board at a single blow with the fist; attacking two targets with the same foot in succession while flying and so on. To the layman in the street, such feats may sound impossible, but to the serious students of Taekwon-Do and the exponents of this art, it is quite ordinary. Of course, by mastering this art it does not mean that you will be asked to do acts of impossibility. Particularly if someone should challenge you to kill a wild bull with your bare hands. Therefore it is clear that equivalent demonstrations of such effective use of pure somatic force is not to be seen in other forms of physical combat technique. Incessant training is essential to keep oneself in top form and physical condition. In training, all the muscles of the human body will be used. From the use of one's muscles, it will be possible to harness all available power generated by every muscular contraction. It will then be necessary to deliver such power to the human target especially to where the most vulnerable points or vital spots of one's opponent are located, in particular when the opponent is in motion. At this point it is necessary to remind the students of Taekwon-Do that this art of self-defence is specially designed for swift retaliation against the moving aggressor. Most of the devastating maneuvers in Taekwon-Do are based specially on the initial impact of a blow plus the consequential additional force provided by the rebound of the opponent's moving part of the body. Similarly by using the attacker's force of momentum, the slightest push is all that is needed to upset his or her equilibrium and to topple him or her. In the case of the students of Taekwon-Do who have been in constant practice or the experts themselves, they spend no time thinking, as such an action comes automatically to them. Their actions, in short, have become conditioned reflexes.Therefore, throughout this Encyclopedia, the readers will notice that repeated emphasis is placed on regular training, in order to master the techniques of attack and defence. Hours spent on training will not be wasted; for surely you will reap a rich reward in the form of speedy reactions and deadly blows to rain down upon your enemy or in any case to save life if and when a need arises. Even if Taekwon-Do is practiced for the sake of exercise alone, the enjoyment derived will justify the time invested and spent. As an exercise, it is equally suitable for the old and young, male and female. Reproduced, with permission, from "Taekwon-Do" (The Korean Art of Self Defense) also known as The Condensed Encyclopedia. Fifth Edition 1999, All rights reserved Copyright 1988, 1991, 1992, 1995, 1999 General Choi, Hong Hi. Copyright © 2000 - 2004 Com-Do Corp.

patience young grasshopper. do not be in a rush and remember that your sensei will show you when you are ready. just so you know you will always practice basics no matter what grade you are.

https://www.ataonline.com check out there website, it should tell you what you need to know.

how well do you exeute the mechanics of your kicks? what kind of stretching routine do you have? are you stretching properly? how long have you been kicking? so far i think you should follow the information that everyone has given you. bye the way how high is your roundhouse kick?

we do quite a bit of drill work. (kihon) our sensei really likes to break down aspects of kata. i think sensei tries to keep training as close a possible to traditional karate.

ph33r no need to start tkd to learn how to expand your kicking range. take what you know and push your kicks a bit. i mean kick higher, faster, and longer. then start jumping, turning, and spinning. after theses few things you have just added a few dozen new kicks. and if all of this is not enough buy some type of xma style video.