47MartialMan

Again that is up to them. In that case they never understood the true meaning of the black belt. Is this a failing on their part or on the part of their instructor? So how many students that you had that quit after black belt ? (And I do not mean immediately. What was the time span)- And, in the glory days, one had to learm more than forms and pay for each month, each rank, and join a club, much more than all of this to aquire that level. I don't think it's important the reasons people start the MA, what's important is the reasons that they stay. Not important? It may not be when one has to build a clientele. Yeah staying for peer pressure or family pressure is bad, but as an instructor what are you going to do, refuse to teach them? Good point, but that would not be profitable. Old glory days when a instructor could turn away a person out of knowledge of their character and not of how much they have in the wallet. It is the instructors job to make the MA interesting and enjoyable enough so that for the people being "forced" to go eventually it changes so that they want to go. But that is my point-if they are forced to go-then it is bad to begin with. You can tell the people that are hungry for promotion and the ones that stagnate in the middle kyu ranks. To a degree there is nothing wrong in belt chasing - at least they are showing interest. Yes maybe there should be bigger reasons for training but I guess we all have a long way before we achieve Perfection of Character Yes they are hungry and there are those that will use methods to feed that hunger. Showing interest? Do you think they would if the ranking system wasnt there? No-not perfect character, lifetime commitment. Or commitment beyond the rank to learn more, to improve more. If they choose to leave because there is no belt system that's up to them, but IMHO that's a poor reason for giving up something you enjoy. Heck, many give it up after the belt anyway! There will always be ways to sort the wheat from the chaff. Regardless of grades there will always be loads of people who fall by the wayside... and then there are those you strive to reach blackbelt excellence. Yes, and once they got that, they do fall by the wayside. And this is not a journey that ends once you get that belt around your waist. For most yes, thats is what they wanted. It is a continuing journey where everyday you are judged by the belt you are wearing and it is up to you to live up to those expectations. But they do not. Once the belt is had, many quit. They only had one expectation-to get the belt. As a black belt the eyes of the entire dojo are on you and assessing you! Yes, because it became a materialized standard A black belt is a symbol sure, but what's impoartant is what it symbolises. Yes, money paid for lessons. For rank. Not actually true skill. Because the belt does not symbolize true skill. As I said before, attitude, maturity, understanding, skill, character etc. Any good dojo will not give out a black belt to someone that does not meet their set level of criteria. Attitude-pay the money, get the belt-I want it. Maturity-how can a kid get that when they have not matured? Understanding-No, all that is understood is that they are hungry for it. That they believe it is symbolic with fighting skill Skill-doing katas, paying dues? Character-They can do this without the belt. Level of Cirteria-per how many months and money was spent? Hey we are all entitled to our opinions. But please, do not misconstrue. I do believe the rank has its place. Not on a commercial scale. By this a profit is ok to pay bills, but to award those ranks to kids and grandmothers seem ridiculous. How many kids would a school have if the rank wasn't offered to anyone under 17? Not many want to continue past the "coveted rank"

The website is "colorful, I must agree.

Simple as this really - People always fear/mock what they don't understand! Small Minded People! How true. People mock me all of the time!

Just messin krunchyfrogg

Yeah, one of the first things I had done was taking, and getting re-certified, for forst aid, CPR, and "General Sports Medicine".

So did he help you and have you learned what he had done?

So, did you or your instructor, have a special methods to help?

It is hard to come to a understanding. People interpret, or mis-interpret certain things. Sometimes I will post a statement that I heard somewhere else, reversing the role. It gives me great reply/responses, but I have to be careful that I do not desire it to become heated. Most times, I post by merely thinking aloud, and to see what others feel.

Yeah, too bad most non-martial artists, like landlords, think that people are going to be in there busting themselves and the building.

Now, this is most important. As I write a reply to a quote in bold, it is not to emphasize shouting, just distinction. Also, I am not challenging you as a person, in this case, I agreed with some of what Jinxx0r stated. All is just IMHO

So, if you were in a heated stess, like danger, would you have went down? And how was your respiration upon recoverey?

No, I didnt mean that Judo should no longer be in it, I mean why is it still there? Also, if they are going to allow judo, why not continue with TKD? Any articles, news, links on them both in that relation?

Yeah, why is Judo still in the "games'?

Any instructor would be GREATLY HONORED if you approach him/her with the goal to become a instructor. If you demonstrate dedication, he/she should help you towards this goal.

I had taught a person that had 3 fingers on each hand. His name was Wade. He could grab really strong with those fingers. But his best technique was a spinning back fist. He surprised many people in competitions. Then I knew someone teaching a blind woman. I think her instructor's name was Carl Daigreport, or something like that. "Special" people really do not want to be treated like "special". They want to do some things that others do.

This is interesting-many of times. Back in the "old days", it wouldnt just be a yell, but a actual walk in challenge.

Angela G, Was that in competition or street fight? Although it really does matter per my post. And, according to others, and myself, some people have a different "awakening sensation-what was yours? BTW-thanks for your reply

Well Ma is like religion and politics-everyone has a preference and opinion

Most people that write for those books, magzines, publications, even dictionaries, are non-martial artists and they tend to not completely convey a concise description.

Ever Been Punched To Unconsciousness or Near?

On no!-is it a McDojo? or a Martial Reservation?

But in some circumstances, a style, oer its particular method and situation, has the advatange application.

Yeah, kata nowadays is considered for rank advancement, thus the true meaning/purpose on them, from the old days, are lost

Yeah, training on your own does not constitute as training FROM a JKD (qualified) Instructor

Yeah-I witnessed another school with the "dodge ball". One kid tripped and sprained his ankle-bad.