Sam

No just not many people listen even if you are right!

No offence - but if your a higher belt - you shouldnt be losing control and "fighting" a lower grade- 2nd black or not.... I agree that there are many people out there who i see as not deserving the belts they've gained.... but then again who am i to judge! remember you're the same person and have the same skill when you dont have that belt on as when you do have it so dont others having belts get to you - they're still the same skill level

fair point - completely forgot back that!

Sounds reasonable uptheirons - but i think that would be the natural progression - most tkd students [bb 1 & 2] know of the majority of the 8th and 9th dans in the world. good way to explain it though.

Ok then - im at work at the moment but ill post it up once i get home from training tonight. [ and pm you the other variations as it would take up too much space other wise].

Congrats- and good luck with the rest of your training!

I try and keep things varied with the warmups - but stick to a general pattern , make sure all the basic stuff gets done.... try and keep a theme throughout or a certain style.

As you can probably tell by the variation in what everyone says they do at there local dojo / dojang / whatever - there isnt an easy way to tell if a school is good by what they do, if you enjoy it stick with it, else find something you enjoy.

Maybe he does see it as anger - but its usually pretty obvious when some1 is angry.... so he probably just means on / off as in how you apply yourself to it - i.e. before you get hit you just go through the motions, but when you get hit you start trying a lot harder

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MasterJules - "combat experience" - are you recommending we all go out and get into a load of fights j/k I agree though, you just have to keep at it, and eventually tournaments will become normal so you wont get as nervous; also to add to jules comment about things in slow motion - you start seeing the moves earlier and realising how much time you have to react and not rushing as much to do something. Aynway - good luck with the training!

I gues looking at what you do it helps you with carefull control of the leg - and i guess it keeps you occupied so you dont really realise its that much work.... ill start giving it a go!!

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Well good luck with your training; there isnt a speicifc area on this board that i know of that has upcoming tournaments on it - might wanna check out a search on google or something for MA groups in your area and then visit their site for information

Not sure id feel too happy using that advert Fox_NFLs_GG; each to his own, just guess i wouldnt want to draw attention in that way.... But then again - if your school needs the extra students....

Yeah - the actual execution of the moves is far more important than the move itself - corrent technique not technical difficulty....

or alternatively - saro jirugi [more of an exercise than a form] - lol depends on what form set you do

The pressing block occurs later on as well - in a black belt pattern - out in to low stance and full speed and then step up and out into a turning kick i think - any way that's off topic. Fav form is moon mu definitely - i tend to prefer the patterns with some sort of rhythm to them. Ninja Nurse - did u want Moon mu posted up? or the korean kicking kata ?(did a LOT of research and found 3 variations - same basic pattern, different level of complexity).

Good luck with the next one and congratulations!!!

(a)I got dragged along with some friends of mine who were too nervous to go on their own.... now im the only one who's still there. (b) cos i love it - wouldnt know what to do with all that time i spend training if i quit

Guess its good for co-ordination and awareness - the only thing ive ever used similar things for is bouncy balls against a wall and try to hit them with reverse kicks or catch with reverse hand... saw some improvement in my ability to pick out targets... Never seen anyone use hackysack but guess in UK we dont see it that much anyway. I'm interested to see what everyone thinks of using them - as im not sure what kicking benefit they give you. chiflow - what skills improved specifically?

At the school i train in some of our most dedicated students are girls, and there are very few who mess about that much... so i guess in that environment its easier to get on with what ur doing and ignore them;

Would say that just mixing up your workout in general is good - but there are already a LOT of posts on this sort of topic in the Health, training & fitness area - so ill just recommend you have a look rather than re post what everyone else has said there!

Different approaches to training emphasise different skill sets.... i.e. breaking tiles is good for ensuring you have the correct technique [of the striking tool], good focus, and power - but wouldnt necessarily help you with stances (other than having a good base) or technique of the strike itself. with self defense techniques it may be that you learn them later on in training [best to think about KarateWomans questions on that matter] - some styles wait until they believe students are at a good level on control over their techniques before teaching "self defense" as injuries are more likely to occur if there is a lack of control. Also, some schools dont advocate destruction; and likewise some dont advocate self defense per se - they i imagine would argue that learning techniques themselves [punches kicks, etc.] show you how to defend your self. Again - id repeat what KarateWomans said - ask your Sensei / Teacher about this.

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