Sabumnim

Remember kiddies favouritism is dangerous................ I think the axe kick is over rated, and acrobatic kicks are just showy in an actual match, just go in and get the job done. In my opinion flashy kicks in a sparring competition just identify weakness in the user, I don't know at this moment how to put it exactly but it does in the majority of cases imply a deficiency somewhere. If I'm pushed I like the back kick, it is the perfect ambush weapon when the opponent thinks they're in control and coming forward, then you put it anywhere that's open (and legal!! ), it has a good balance between speed and power. But as long as you're winning nobody can criticise you.....

Congrats on the break, I guess after so long not doing it, it must have felt like doing it for the first time again. I love doing the athletic breaks, there really isn't any use in them except to show off, but we don't do that do we, we are modest...........

It's just fun, does there need to be another reason I remember that I wanted to start Karate when I was 4 but they wouldn't let you if you were under 5, longest year of my life.

Yeah, there are definitely alot of posts similar to this. But I do Shotokan just so you know

Black belts under 16 hold a junior degree called a poon, at 16 they are given full black belt ranking.

The number nine is special in the orient, particularly Korea. Which is why 9th degree is the highest, it also give you the rank 'Grandmaster'.

Welcome to the boards

Welcome

Blitz is definitely a good word to describe it, the last time a bombardment of this nature occured was when the Nazi's bombed London. Only kidding, you been dominating the site though.

I agree that pulling punches is a testament to control, but if it becomes a habit that can be dangerous.

One thing I have to say is, who on here fights in the UFC? Is it relevant in the street? Plus I don't fight in K-1 so I don't care about TKD in a ring, I care about it when I'm walking round the back of the estate and some scallies get a bit clever.

The term 'warrior' is definitely romanticised. If it helps a person to better themself then why not use it. And to elbows_and_knees, I was talking about the naive people who ask the question, how do I beat a street fighter? If I answered that question it would be generalisation.

Welcome and I hope you find the art thats right for you.

Welcome to KF white dragon

I agree with scottnshelly exposure to another system can only help you improve.