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now i was assuming this is based on how many pushups in one minute. i can do 50 full pushups hands shoulder's width apart. definition of full pushup=back straight at all times, go down until nose touches floor. i hope one day to reach 75-100. i think it will be a while i have been stuck at 50 for some time now. SORRY i accidently posted twice
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now i was assuming this is based on how many pushups in one minute. i can do 50 full pushups hands shoulder's width apart. definition of full pushup=back straight at all times, go down until nose touches floor. i hope one day to reach 75-100. i think it will be a while i have been stuck at 50 for some time now.
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my nickname means "little" manuel in spanish. this has stuck beacause i am 1,98 m ( 6,6 ft. ) and weigh 70 kg. the name was given to me by a friend of mine many years ago. but i was also called this as a child by my puerto rican father.
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practice. practice. practice. it also may help to visualize an opponent.
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Movies with TKD fighting
manuelito replied to GhostFighter's topic in TKD, TSD, Hapkido, and Korean Martial Arts
best of the best the korean guy on the american as well as the main "bad" guy on the korean team are actually brothers. not to mention real tkd practioners. also the best triple kick i have ever seen is in best of the best 2. and guess how did it? the "bad" guy from the korean team. -
ATA VS. WTF VS. ITF
manuelito replied to mcaselogic's topic in TKD, TSD, Hapkido, and Korean Martial Arts
this is only an opinion if you dream of olympic glory then wtf is for you. wtf is probably the most practiced "style" of tkd. so one will find lots of tournaments with olympic rules. ata and itf are more all-a-round based. the sparring is very different thus the tournament rules are different. i have found that these types of tournaments are harder to find. as for modern i think all three are modern, tkd came about in the 20th century. yes i know that the roots of tkd go back thousands of years but tkd as we know it today is not that old. i do not think it really matters which federation you belong too. all three are good and have great martial artists in them. you could probably find something "cool" in all of them. what are your goals as a tkd practioner? -
constant and never ending improvement. that is the main reason i have stayed with martial arts.
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olympic tkd vs. normal tkd
manuelito replied to mcaselogic's topic in TKD, TSD, Hapkido, and Korean Martial Arts
if you are comparing wtf to itf then there are a lot of differences. the forms are totally different and the philosophies are different. the sparring is also different. wtf focuses on kicks full contact whereas itf uses hand and foot techniques with control. both ideas are good. if you are in it for the competition go with wtf. if your are into the tradition go with itf. -
startes with a little rain and ended up a sunny day here in central germany.
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Best place to hit someone?
manuelito replied to GhostFighter's topic in General Martial Arts Discussion
the eyes a person can not hit what he/she can not see. the throat is a great place also. let's not forget about the family jewels. a good side kick to the knees is also effective. -
lets go korean stylist
manuelito replied to iamrushman's topic in TKD, TSD, Hapkido, and Korean Martial Arts
i have studied tkd for 14 years and hold the rank of 2nd dan ctf (itf) also am currently working on shotokan 1st dan. -
Just started Hapkido
manuelito replied to Tomahawk's topic in TKD, TSD, Hapkido, and Korean Martial Arts
hapkido is a great all around style. keep it up. start of with twice a week then after a couple of months go to an extra class a week. avoid going too much it may burn you out. -
try a wing chun dummy or a hitting a makiwara. but it never hurts to expand one's knowlege. so boxing is a good idea but not the only way to imptove your punching skills.
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he did not have a black belt in anything. i belive he got to second form in wing chun and did not even go to his sifu's funeral. but all of this does not matter. he is considered by many the greatest martial artist of all time, not for how many competions he won but for what he did for martial arts in general. he brought it to the people like no other person at that time. yes he had great ideas and so forth. so let's move on, he has been dead for a while now. the man was smart to point out all lot of the problems with fixed styles. personally i would have loved to spar him.
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Wing chun
manuelito replied to overkill's topic in Kung Fu, JKD, Wing Chun, Tai Chi, and Chinese Martial Arts
being a practioner of both wing chun and tkd i find that a blending of both styles has benefited me greatly. each style has its strenght and weaknesses. there was a guy by the name of bruce lee who proved that. take what works and trow out the rest. i do agree that a pure tkd practioner is going to have problems against a wing chun practioner. i feel lucky that i have had the opportunity to study both. -
i could argue both sides to this but in reality it does not matter. as long as a person is training that is what counts. also in the hot summer months it makes sense to wear lighter clothing. it gets really hot wearing 12-14oz. weight gi after a couple of hours of training.
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Im taking my black belt test in 2 weeks!! any advice?
manuelito replied to x0xkarate_chicax0x's topic in Karate
the hardest part is already over. don't get wound up about testing it is just like all the others except a little longer. if are this far then you a ready for it. just remeber relax and do not look at the floor while you perform kata. enjoy and good luck. -
i am also new here. looks like this is a great place to exchange and share views on something we all enjoy.
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i agree that both are good. however what are you trying to get out of it? i can run 20-30 minutes, but stick me in a pool and i am done in 10 min. i would think that swimming is better on the joints and good for the total muscule workout. running would seem to be better on the endurance aspect of training. i would do a little of both, get the best of both worlds.
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some things to think about while trowing a side kick or any other technique 1.stance 2.hips 3.reaction force 4.focus 5.timing 6.geometric design 7.range of motion/strength apex 8.relative muscular strength 9.breath control 10.automatic reflex 11.accuracy 12.attitude a few extra points for a side kick 1.pivot 2.chamber and rechamber 3.knee position 4.foot position of the foot you are kicking with 5.vital area you are kicking i hope this helps
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Beginning Adults: Do you feel silly?
manuelito replied to asynk's topic in TKD, TSD, Hapkido, and Korean Martial Arts
a general reply starting something new is not always the easiest thing. in the respect to a martial arts classroom, do not worry about the other students. they know that starting up is difficult because they were there once too. as a begginer focus on what the instriuctor is trying to teach you and less on how you look to him or other students. also in time you will find that those more experienced students are going to help you out alot. i myself don't remember much from my first class (7 years of age) except that it was a lot of fun. so know as an adult and instructor i always try my best to make all new and old students feel good about themselves.