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Obtaining a black belt in 3 to 4 years is possible, it just depends on the student's determination and dedication to training. As for the mastery of one's art at the level of black, it's an on-going process. I've been studying for a long time now, and I have yet to master my art. To be honest, don't know if I ever will, but I'll sure give it a try . In respects to the issue with kids receivng black elts at an eary age, I too find that hard to accept .

By defitnition, I would be considered a "senior" in past comps that I have entered, so don't fret.....we are still out there every now and then

Nothing wrong teaching a 5 year old a kata. Most katas at the beginning levels are pretty basic and straight forward. My opinion is 5-7 in age is a good time to start your child out in martial arts. Like aefibird said alot has to do with the maturity level of the child. Age 7 or older would be the optimum due to the fact that they can comprehend more, but they are still children even at that age. I started my son at 5, and he's still going strong. He's 6 now going on 7, and from what I've seen he did not have any problems starting at 5. As for his katas, they were never a problem for him to pick up. I've learned to not have high expectations of him as well during his training. I just let him have fun at it, and as he gets older will understand the meaning behind his training. If your son has a strong desire to train, let him. Make sure the place you take him has a good kids program, and at a minimum make sure he understands it's a place of "fun" learning Good Luck

aes, work ur combos like ur shadow boxing. do something like a back knuckle, reverse punch, front kick w/rear leg, round kick w/other leg, back knuckle, reverse punch. then as you get the flow, think defense

Check out https://www.tigerclaw.com , or any other MA supply sites. I'm sure they'll have better quality gear and the color u want.

Cross train in whatever area you feel deficient.

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I've always been a Kenpo/Kempo person, but I also stydied Shotokan for several years, hmm..............maybe I should combine the two and create KenpoKan All kidding aside, check it out and see what his class is all about. Then make a sound decision on what you believe is good for you.

AKA: Muscle Memory

A conservative estimate. Depends on your commitment

Y'all see what happens when you DRINK and TYPE

Funny, I didn't take it that way.......... Funny, I can interpret this as my "knife art" is better than yours............. As far as I'm concerned, it's good to see someone excited about their art no matter what it is, and be able to admit when their knowledge is lacking and makes an attempt to research it. So, just take it with a "grain of salt". I know I do

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I'm considered short and stocky in an islandish kine o way

Hey delta, you can conceal your weapons in it as well

I have in the past. Not always the smartest thing to do as it takes longr to recover, but then again it also depends on the type of injuy to your limb.

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I've been in that same situation you've described. What I did was throw a jumping hook kick with my support leg. Did it work? Yes. Did I end up on the ground? Yes. Did I get up off the ground? Yes.

Bdaze, Thanks for the input. Man, if I was independently wealth, I would go straight to the source and study there

Oooo me, I want one

Is anyone familiar with Sayoc Kali? I just got one of their DVD's, the 3 0f 9 Vital Template, and it was pretty wicked in terms of knife fighting. Does or has anyone been exposed to this form of Kali? I know here on the west coast there isn't any schools available to lean this art, at least to my knowledge.

Ancient to Modern: Bo = Broom stick/Pool Cue Eskrima stick = Wrench, flashlight Knife = Credit Cards, or any flat item where a cut/slash can be done Sai = Pen/Pencil, Screwdrivers Tonfa = Hammer Just a few thoughts on how learn the ancient weapons can translate into the modern everyday stuff you may find on your person or laying around. Some are even interchangable

Sure it's possible to fail a test. Like everyone has said, it depends on the school, and the rank being tested for. Over last summer I held a testing where 2 of my students who knew all their material, for whatever reasons did not perform to my expectations. The testing was straight forward, and there were no "wrenches" thrown into it, so I guess they just forgot to mentally prepare. Did they pass.......the answer is no. I did give them a set amount of time to go back through their material, and then offered a re-test. Glad to say they all did better the second go-around. So as you progress, don't take it for granted that you'll pass each and every rank, especially when you get closer to your BB