karatekid1975

Yes! Coolness. When I was in TSD, my instructor was hard on us (even the beginners) about technique. I trained 5 to 6 days a week. And I wanted to be the best I can be. Technique-wise I was (that's not ego talking, that's my instructor's teaching talking). Now in TKD, I am a little hard on the beginners (sometimes I think I'm too hard), but one lady picked it up very well (I taught her how to punch correctly). At the next tourny, she broke with a punch first try. I was so proud of her (she was a yellow belt at the time). I also taught a white belt about the "mechanics" of a kick. He picked it up, and he is one of the best kickers in the Jr class (he is also a yellow belt now). I don't think it's me. It's the way I was taught from the get-go. But when I see something like above, I am so proud of the one I taught, not me. It just blows me away when I can teach a student soemthing, and they can blow me away with it. It is awsome!

I voted "doesn't matter." My TSD instructor was Puerto Rician. He was a very good instructor. Very "picky" LOL. His teacher (our GM) was Korean, though (also an excellent teacher). My instructor now is Chinese. He is tough on technique, and disipline. The senior instructor is American. He is good also (not as picky as the master instructor, though). I also studied from an American instructor (TKD MDK) that had a huge ego. I was never taught by a Korean (Directly, that is). But, to me, where they are from, doesn't matter. As long as they have the qualities of a good instructor.

Hey all. I have an idea for a topic (I've been full of that lately LOL). Anyways, I am originally from NJ. I moved to New York 4 years ago. I was used to ordering a "hoagie," so I said that to the deli person. They didn't know what the heck I was talking about (they are called "subs" here. Some places they call it a "hero" or "grinder'). Did you move or travel and try to order or say something that the other person didn't understand? I'm talking about in english to english. But from state to state, the "term" for one thing can be different. I put this in humor, because I have a feeling that this can get pretty funny.

Ouch. I've been there, too.

True, in a way they are. I guess he didn't get mad because he knows I have done TSD, and I still know some stuff from it. Like some of my "techniques" (the way I do stuff) came from my TSD training. And he knows it, but never tried to change it, so I guess it's cool.

Well, yea it is. Specially since I am way rusty (I just bought this drum kit a couple of weeks ago). But it was a great workout, and I relearned a few songs I used to play in my old band.

If you do partner stretching, make sure you are careful. Tell your partner that "it's good enough" if it hurts. We did partner stretches tonight and I pulled a groin muscle (again). It's minor this time, but It's going to be annoying for a couple of weeks

I practiced Pyung ahn ee dan (Heian Ni dan) tonight before class. My instructor didn't even mind. I did get confused looks from fellow students, though LOL. Specially from one black belt that has this huge ego. He gave me a dirty look as if he was telling me that that isn't a TKD form ... and?!?!?!?! LOL

Actually in our instructor's course, everyone gets involved with "talking" or giving advice or whatever. We even "role play." My instructor goes through the course material, then he talks about his "bag of tricks" he learned over the years, then EVERYONE talks about everything. Then we "role play." One of us has to act like an unrulely student, or "little Johny" who doesn't like to listen ect. If we "correct" this person wrong, they don't listen, my instructor will jump in and "show us how it's done." He even goes through teaching techniques, ect. It was a fun day. I learned a lot.

That's good news Kicks I'm glad you found a place to train while you guys sort out your situation. And yes, training will help the kids a lot. Like you said, it will help keep their minds busy.

I agree. I did TSD by myself. I had no one to practice with outside of the dojang. It was a bummer. I either did lots of hyung/kata (at home), or I trained at the dojang a lot. Since my boyfriend is training, it is great. I have a practice buddy. We push each other and help each other out. It's neat.

Not really, but if you can throw in a few fancy stuff, then yes, you will get a higher score. But then again, I have seen a traditional form beat a creative high kicking form. So it could go either way.

I just did a two hour session on the drums after work (my regular wednsday thing now). I'm pooped LOL.

I agree. I take TKD, and I just started jujitsu. I can "claim" that's the best combo. It is for me, but it may not be for someone else. Anyways, I am also taking an instructor's course (through the WTF) at my dojang (next meeting in Oct). I need three of these 8 hour courses, and test for BB to be certified. I had one so far.

I wish our tests were like that. In TSD, I couldn't test with everyone else, because I had surgery. So my instructor decided to run through the curriculum in class. This was just to test me, but involved the whole class. And I didn't know it, till he told me to do my break. I was relaxed and I had no idea I was being tested, so I breezed through everything. He said, 10 minutes before class ended, that I was being tested, now do this (my back kick break). I was nervous then, but I did it first try I thought that was an awsome test And I passed with flying colors

Hehehehe this is good. Uummmm, for the computer geek that I'm not, I would agree with lapulid2. I don't have a belt on KF. Patrick took mine LOL.

I totally agree. My instructor "knew" I failed, so did I. And there were people who did worse than me and passed. But they re-did stuff a few days later. My instructor gave me that option to re-do some stuff a few days later, or re-test. I opt'ed to re-test, because I knew I blew it. Some say, I should have went the other route, but I refused. I didn't want to test at all, but I was talked into it. I wanted to wait till Nov (that means I would have been a 2nd gup/kyu for a year LOL ... well I am anyways LOL), but I tested in July. So, I say, don't let people talk you into it if you are not comfortable about your technique. But you said you know your stuff, so that's a little different than my situation. So it's up to you. If you feel you can pass this time around, go for it. But don't let others bother you if you don't test. Sorry if I didn't make sense. I just got off of work and I'm rambling LOL.

I failed my 1st gup/kyu test last July. I knew my stuff, but I didn't really "prepare" for the test. I knew I blew it in the first 1/2 hour of the test. I went "blank" on my forms, and I didn't "follow-through" on my breaks. And my techique went out the window for some odd reason. BUT, the "up side" is that I still have all my classes in, and my other requirements So, all I have to do is work my tail off on technique, and prepare for the re-test in Nov (and not having a brain freeze LOL).

LOL. I was once my boyfriend's senior ... hehehehe. I let him have it a few times Actually, I was picky about his technique (still am, I still have training years on him LOL). But he always asks me for advice, so we really don't have problem with rank (he my senior now).

Our high red test (1st gup/kyu) is just like the black belt test in our school (except there's no "power camp"). I failed that test. BUT that was my fault. I didn't prepare at all. I figured if I "winged" it since I knew my stuff (so I thought), I'd do fine. Wrong. I kind of made myself nervous by thinking that this is a BB test (I tested with BBs) before the test, and I knew I didn't prepare. I knew I failed in the first 1/2 hour of the test So, my advice is, practice like crazy (go through your forms ect, at least, every other day). Make sure you know your stuff. But don't do anything the day before your test, except get plenty of rest. As far as school tests, I haven't taken one of those in 12 years, so I really couldn't help ya there, except study alot.

Hiya, Jay. Thanks. But I never learned those two when I was in TSD. I got to Pyung ahn sam dan (Heian). Then I moved. But I could have Taegeuk 8 as another choice (for the jumps). But it is above my rank, so I don't know if that's allowed either Eventhough I saw a fellow student (with same rank) get away with doing 8 at a tourny, but he didn't place (he's not a forms geek like me).

Thanks Heidi Yea, I know it's a 6th gup form, but it's still my fav form out of all the forms I know. It took me the longest to learn, besides our bo form (at Kueks). Heian Nidan holds a special place in my heart for several reasons

I agree. My fiancee and I take TKD together (we started in this dojang together). We don't get distracted at all. We leave our relationship at the door when we enter the dojang. We are students there, nothing more. I mean, people know we are a "couple" but we don't let it get in the way of our training.

Well, yea. But like Heidi said, if it's an open tourny we can do whatever form that we want. Heidi, I think I know who you are refering to Anyways, it is a Heian that I want to do. Heian Ni Dan (The TSD version, anyways). Any pointers?

My pics are in the photo album. They are old though.