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Im not saying he would kill Bruce, Im saying, Parkers black belts gave him a run for his money on a regular basis. Lee was an amazing fighter, im not trying to take anything away from him, Im just saying, Parker did beat him, parkers guys did beat him, and im sure Lee put a fair beat down on them as well. Where did you get this?

I mean McDojo schools in general. We are talking about McDojos, the topic of this thread Yes, there are other aspects in MA, that will be developed. Yes, forcing a student to learn will not have them enjoy it. Yes, I agree, students exposed to it do develop better morals and better ethics. They do not need a symbol, like the black belt to achieve this. McDojo schools "sell" the rank.

The 80's, nah we're talking 60-70s Never had seen much bell bottom wearing in the 80s

But. one of the five, in another story/account, did kill him. In another tales, one of the decendants of the other four went and killed him. Much of this is clouded history and speculation.

The problem TKD has is that it came in fast and flooded the market. A lot of TKD schools promoted ranks too fast for the sake of opening and promoting more schools.

It maybe a Fosters thing

Yep, I should have guessed the 8 immortals as Daost beliefs. it sounded like Daoism tales.

No, do not consider info such as lies. Perhaps people only know what they are told. The "Shaolin and Bodhidharma" saga are a prime example.

Except go against a gun

What are the 8 immortals?

So, does each have a restriction per the practitioner, that may or may not be able to perform all of the moves per a animal?

Well, opinions are like belly buttons - everybody has them. Yes, and I am not saying mine is righteous. All I am speaking from is experience and past situations. Maybe all kids, like adults, act differently in a situation. Kids have a constant problem with peer pressure. They are not actually matured enough not to sway away from all peer influences. I'm just saying I am proud of the students at our school for setting a personal goal and meeting it. Yes, being proud and meeting a goal is good. But do you have to use and rely on the black belt? Did you sell out the concept just to have the motivation and set goal? Why couldn’t you have used something else? If you are a good instructor, you, not the black belt, should be the motivator. The methods and their progressive levels alone should be the goal. Not ranking or a particular rank. They too, know that being a Black Belt doesn't mean that you have the right to start fights. It's self-defense only But you have to understand; I am not saying that they will be the ones to start fights. But they are wise enough to avoid conflict in the first place. They are quite humble for teenagers. They are not wise enough because they had not matured. If they were wise enough, why has socity set age standards? This is not to state, however, that some teens are a little more responsible than others. Their conflict is going to happen from peer pressure. Being humble has nothing to do with another non-MA kid picking a fight and whopping their butt. I think focusing on their personal development and character is more important in the training instead of the physical aspect. No, they are youths. They have youthful exuberance. They want the physical aspect. That is why they had joined. They did not join a cooking or painting class. One can develop character from other non-physical means. MA IS physical, no matter how you slice it. It's quite rewarding seeing students achieve the goals they set as a person and as a martial artist. Yes, being proud of accomplishments is one thing. But, the rank is misunderstood by non-MA. Now please, I BESEECH, do not take this or anything else offensive. But, perhaps you had lived a “sheltered teen life”? Perhaps, the current environment or town you live in, youths do not have these peer troubles. But as a teen, and as I see my kids-teens, the environment that they and I (as a teen) are exposed to, is heavily peer-pressured. And the black belt and such age, causes more harm than reward. And, I do not have to rely on such a symbol, to motivate and use as a goal.

Yes, but I was responding to it being developed for "battlefield" and methods against someone on a horse. And the Japanese Language share the the same language origin as Korea. I think under the term Altaic.

Yeah, and what happens to their confidence when they get beat by a non-martial artist? They earned a black belt and understand the responsibilties of it? So, the black belt in that school is only destined by years practcing required information, but ney that they are not able to back it up or understand it? Then why, if they need a reward for their effort, it be the same color or profound idea as adults?

No, TKD was only developed in the 20th century. A national combined effort for unification. In fact, a lot of TKD forms are influenced by Japanese ones.

Im not saying he would kill Bruce, Im saying, Parkers black belts gave him a run for his money on a regular basis. Lee was an amazing fighter, im not trying to take anything away from him, Im just saying, Parker did beat him, parkers guys did beat him, and im sure Lee put a fair beat down on them as well. Where did you get this info?

Almost sounds like that song Wild Thing A country love song with a martial art twist. What will the other lyrics be?

Cool, I used to do some kata blindfolded as a means to "feel" the moves.

I have been studying Eastern religions and philosophy for some time. I started with Confusiam, then Buddhism, now I am on Daoism.

Yeah, I would not mind doing a couple of take down moves with her. But, the wife will take me out

Yes, I had a whole class schedule for a group of unruly, or "problem" kids. Talk about needing and improving mental strength.

Ok, how many teens, or those who were teens, had nevered consumed alcohol? Let he who has not, cast the first bottle.

There are people dressed in black with hoods and cause chaos and distruction. They changed their named from Ninjas to Al Queda.

Do not go thinking of winning. Go and have fun. Mix/mingle with others. Make it a martial art social event. Then the event would happen and end seemingly quick.