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I think it's bogus. Don't you think that if there were particular points on one's body that could cause you to die that there would be documented scientific evidence? After all that's a pretty serious health issue. Not to mention, it would be very easy to sell. Here's how the pitch could go: Dim mak, the ancient, secret, deadly fighting method passed down from the Shaolin to Great Grandmaster Shihan Hanshi Smith, has been fully documented and organized into a simple three step training regimine. You will learn how to immobilize, knock unconscious, and even kill your attacker if absolutely necessary with a single touch to the appropriate "dim mak" point on the assailent's body. Of course, we can never, ever, demonstrate the techniques effectiveness, ever. To do so will have dire concequences and may cause death. So, you'll just have to take Great Grandmaster Shihan Hanshi Smith's word for it. Buy each installment for the low, low price of $99.95. Or buy the complete set for only $249.95!

I won point sparring by default. There were no others in my division. I received first place in kata out of only five competitors. I got dead last in kobudo because I completely forgot my form. I did "sort of" earn the first place trophy in point sparring. They put me up against a really, really, badass yonkyu. I don't think I managed a single point out of that match.

Do they have to be TKD-related?

I would suggest going to https://www.webmd.com and performing a search.

What are video promotions?

Drop thirty pounds, then gain it back the right way. (I'm, 170 lbls now. I've gained thirty pounds in about fourteen months.) Just to get back to training period would is a goal for me. I've been out for several months due to a knee injury. Document applications for kata Wanshu.

I would look into the goju school. My experience with Shotokan has been that it leans more toward the sport aspect of martial arts. Your mileage may vary, so don't exclude Shotokan by any means. I would also like to add that I enjoy the sports aspect of martial arts, and have even considered studying Shotokan myself. Some schools like to give a private lesson or two to new students so that they can integrate with the class a little better. The lesson fee probably plays a factor too, but I wouldn't shy away from the fifteen dollars if the school, instructor, and art seemed legit.

You're not going to find any high kicks in Matsumura Seito Shorin-ryu. You'd be okay with it so long as you don't expect any flash. Realistically, you're going to be limited to the styles that are available in your area. Look around and see what your options are. Then observe and possibly participate in a class at the dojos you find interesting. You probably won't find a style you don't like, because as soon as you are indoctrinated to the style, it becomes "the best" to you, and you will defend it and hold none other in higher regard.

He made up your kata??? Nothing wrong wth that, so long as he doesn't claim that they are a series of ancient kata long lost to modern civilization which he was taught be a shaolin monk who believed him to be the one man spirited enough to carry on the ancient wisdom. Somewhere down the line, every kata was made up by somebody.

I've been training for a little over two years. I'm currently out for injury, but I've been practicing kata on my own time ... against my doctors advice. I don't work it too hard though. I'm simply trying to keep the kata fresh in my head and not get too lazy.

My nerves calmed down considerably. I'm a little worried now however, as I've changed schools. I have no idea what to expect. Gradings at this school are a bit more formal I think; Not to mention that we bring in some big whigs from other schools to sit on the panel. Whereas my previous school it was only a couple of senior students and the instructor.

I think I could speak for your instructor when I say that he would much rather you perform the wrong techniques correctly than perform the right techniques poorly. It is easier to relearn the sequence of techniques than to unlearn bad technique.

I second. It's the very first thing I thought of when I read your post. Maybe this isn't the exact same thing, but I went to an open MA tournament in Matoon, Illlinois about six months ago and the actually had a musical kata competition or something like that. This green belt did what I can only guess to be some kata he made up to the song "Achy Breaky Heart."

How often do you need guidance from a more seasoned karateka? In seclusion, you are going to have the last word on what is proper technique and what isn't. Your only visual feedback will be from your own reflection, and the only physical feedback you will get is from striking the inanimate. Are you comfortable with that? Personally I would never do it, because I feel like there is (nearly) always something to learn from somebody else, and to train without that resource would not be optimal.

I do it too. There's a certain plank of wood on my basement wall that if you look at the right angle, you can see hundreds of little knuckle indentations. It drives my wife crazy when I hit it because floor shakes upstairs.

I like to use my arms and fast feet for my chest protector I've noticed that a lot of TKD schools use armor, whereas I've never been to a Karate school that did. Is armor a TKD standard?

Style bashing happens all the time. Just don't participate in it. I switched dojos a few months ago and they don't hold my old instructor in high regard. I know they badmouth him when I'm not around, but I just accept it. My previous instructor has done many things that are taboo in the world of karate. I know many of the things they say about him are true. Nevertheless, I simply don't participate in the bashing. In fact when It's brought up I simply say that he's doing what he thinks is best for himself and his students.

Be faster than the other guy.

As far as the student fighting situation, I'm a believer in the idea of "it takes a village." (not the Hillary Clinton book). If you're an adult and you see some kids misbehaving with no supervision, it is your responsibility to do something about it. If you don't agree with the way your student is using the skills you are teaching them, then it's your prerogative to discontinue instructing them. Simply excuse them from their contract if necessary and refund them any monies that they have paid in advance of that day's training. There are other schools for them to go to. I believe that the student/instructor (sensei) relationship should be no different than that of a student of comparable age and a teacher. Children and teachers will have a more formal relationship than of adults and professors. I think those relationships have been acceptable thus far and martial arts training should be no different. Teachers of the customary type and martial arts teachers both dedicate a great deal of time and hard work in their trades and thus deserve the appropriate amount of respect.

Maybe he's not teaching you fun new yellow belt stuff because there isn't any fun new yellow belt stuff? Or maybe he thinks that you need a little bit more practice with the old white belt stuff before you move on to something new?