frightmaster

I think if you devote yourself to private lessons you can probable learn what you need to (punches, kicks, blocks and forms) and know them very well. But what would you be good at with fighting? I learn so much more when I fight different people. If I fought the same person, granted a Master, I will not learn to fight a person of different sizes or even sexes. Personally I have a problem fighting a woman which I get over when she hits me once, but that is another story. I learn from various people and not jsut from one which I feel is best.

This is exactly what I am looking for. May I ask what BJJ school you have looked into andwhich you sleected (private message is fine). I do not want to hinder any school or practioners...I am in Philadelphia and I have not looked into any JJ schools at all. I am testing for my BB in TKD in March this year and I am focusing on this for obvious reasons. I am not an EGO person to begin with. In fact I live the phylosophy that someone always knows more then me. I know I will run into them some day. I just think the 2 would work well together. In the future I would like to get into personal security/bodyguard and I know they both will help me if needed (which I hope I would not).

Hello all. I am thinking about going from Tae Kwon Do style of martial arts to Jiu-Jitsu. Has anyone done this? Was it a difficult mental change for them? I want to clean up my all around fighting abilities and I do not have much wretleing experience. Thanks

I would not say NEVER do that. It would depend on when/how the attack occurs. It could come from no where and boom your in a walking stance and you block an attacker. With that being said, agter an attack occured, why would you be in a FRONT STANCE? Your more of a target. You can do ANY blocks in a back stance or fighting stance and have a slim profile to an attacker.

Barlog, What I learned is mostly is that you do not need to actally BLOCK every kick/punch. I sparred a guy my size but lighter and faster. I learned that moving out of reach is even better. fighting inside works for me as well as my strength prevents me from being pushed so I was able to axe and cresent them alot.

I was informed last night that I will be in the March 2006 Black Belt test. Now I am in trainng mode "BIG TIME" for this. I sparred last night for about an hour with a BB and got a lesson taught to me. Guess that is one way to learn.

Well I began learing Koryo and I must honestly say this is the hardest one for me to pick up. I grabbed the taeguek forms in no time, speaking of remembering the poomse itself, and was able to practice at home with little problems. Koryo is much harder for me. With that being said I will also say that Koryo is going to be my favorite form for its grace when done correctly as well as with a group. I seen 8 BB perform this and it looked GREAT.

Niel0092, How long did you have them in a sauna? I never thought of that.

What's wrong with my Ford? lol

Can't we all get along. There both great styles....

This is a great example of what people can do. Congrats Mr. Hicks. I hope to learn from you some day.

In my WTF school, I need to know Koryo to get my black belt. I received my deputy about a month ago and I will have months to prepare for my BB test which includes the learning of Koryo.

I am a man and if needed to DEFEND/PROTECT myself in a street fight there are NO rules. This person is tryng to hurt/kill me so why not do what is needed to PROTECT/SAVE my life? Am I less of a man for this? NO. I am a survivor.

ITF teaches the PAwlges forms WTF teaches the Tae Geuk forms. Which is better? Niether. Thier only different. In fact my master knows them both, as well as other forms, and I look forwards to learning them both. They are ways to practice moves/stances. As I said they are only different. Come to think of it, we are all different so I think it is a GOOD FIT.

Understand, WTF is a governing body of TKD as a national sport of South Korea. This governing body also regulates rules which are observed to ge tthe most out of a sport with safety in mind of participants (sp). Any Martial art that is studied is to be accecpted as an assistance to fighting, IF needed. There is no martial art that is perfect for all uses (in and out of the ring). We must nderstand what it is we are looking to learn. I accept things I am taught from my WTF master as well as I question some things. Such is life. I never say this is bad or this style is better. Accept them all as guides through life.

I am shocked at some of the posts in this thread... I learn that respect for all others is very important. This also goes for accepting others opinions. I personally only trained WTF TKD and we learn both Ji Do kwan and Moo Do Kwan. We are also taught that certain lessons are not to be done in a tournament and that some works great on the street. As for 1 style not being needed.....They are styles. This means that a person has many options to fit them when deciding what to train. A person may also switch to different styles. I am thinking about switching not to ATA or ITF but to Grappling or some other "hand to hand" type fighting.

Todd I've found that American 4th Dans tend to enjoy the master title more than Koreans do. My 1st instructor was Korean & a 6th Dan & didn't mind being called, "Mr." A former student of mine couldn't wait to call himself master. Even before he could, his students did. I agree. When I refer to a master in conversation I refer to them as Mr. Soandso....When Addressing them in a Dojang I call them by the rank title in Korean of course. As for Sensei (sp), This is not a Korean title to my knowledge.

I totally agree with Coralreefer.... Within WTF TKD a 4-6 degree BB is considered a Sabomnim or Master and a 7-9 degree is a Kwanchgnim or Grand Master. As for them being subjective this is true also to a point. I believe that it is more on an honorary rank as you are selected to "test" for that rank. To become a 7-9 degree you need to go to Korea, The Kukkiwon, to test.

Well I am now a Deputy Black Belt. This means I am now in total focus for my Black Belt test. How long do you, generally speaking, take to prep to go from Deputy Black to your test? What do you do to prepare for it physically as well as mentally?

It is shortened. The full one is as follows.... I shall observe the Tenants of TKD.... I shall repsect my instructors and seniors... I shall never misuse TKD... I shall be a champion of Freedom and justice... I shall build a more peaceful world.... Tenants are... Curtesy Integrity Persuverance Self Control Indominable Spirit I actually live by these as much as I can. It is amazing how well my job has gone as well as relationships I have with others. Sorry for any spelling issues.

I too believe it is more respectful to walk away then stay and fight. There is also times when walking away is not an option. If this should happen I believe we, as martial artist, should do what we are trained for to protect ourselves and others. My oath is... Never mis-use TKD Always respect Instructors and Seniors Champion of Freedom and Justice Tenants... Curtiosity Self Control Integurity Sounds like they apply to above threads

CLASSIC. You know what they say....."Everyone must get stoned".......Sing along with me.

Understand I really did not try to use it or anything. I went over to help as I would do anyway being a man and the guy attacked me and I basically reacted. I was shocked I reacted as I did and I felt that all that slow, boring, sluggish and not to forget repetative traing in class actally works. BELIEVE ME.

I was not in a fight actually as I am apretty big guy. I was leaving a club and in the parking lot a guy was arguing with a female. I sort of walked around about way to make sure all was OK with her as the things being said were not pleasent. As I was walking he shoved her around and I could not take it and I went to make sure she was OK. After helping her up I asked if she needed a ride home and turned to the guy who was about to punch me. I grabbed his qrist and elbow and drove his face to the ground. I held him there till others (bouncers) came and helped. I am not sure what happened to him (and her) but I feel I did help her out. The reaction later was shocking that I can move like that without thinking. The element of surprise is all that and then some more when trained to handle yourself properly. BTW, I did not break his arm although I do regret it a very little.

I have never heard of KTA. I know WTF is the official Korean governing body of the Martial Art. I would ask the school why the second association. I am sure they will tell you. It is a good way to approach and ask questions about the school as well. If not I would think twice about joining the school.