KarateMom

At the DoJo I study at we have an Instructor (he sometimes fills in for the regular Adult instructor) he is 17 and a Second Degree Black Belt. He mainly teaches the younger students. I prefer the adult instructor for the following reasons: 1. I am not a child and do not appreciate being treated like one. 2. I am not there to learn how to exercise ( 30 squats, situps, pushups, etc.) I am there to learn Karate! 3. I don't want to hear a fifteen minute story about his school day.

Withers Martial Arts

At the DoJo I study at we must have a certain number of classes and for Gold belt through I believe second green you have to attain three stripes before we can test for the next belt. I'm not sure how many stripes a required after second green.

5 - 10 minutes

Help!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! They just don't feel natural! I have a belt test in 2 1/2 months and I want to make sure I can do them well. What should I do to practice them?

Monkeygirl, I have Lightning Proforce gear (Headgear,Punches, kicks, shin guards, and a chest protector - all red)

We sparred tonight in class. because of lack of time it was first to 3 pts. I won 3-1. However I did miss a block and got kicked in the breast It hurt very bad! I feel really bad as none of the females want to spar me. (They all said this to the instructor infront of me tonight.) They said since I won 1st place in the tournament they din't want to point spar against me! It kinda hurt my feelings. oh well, Maybe I'll be able to spar against the lady at my dojo that is a second green belt. (I want to get better and I guess the best way to do that is to practice against upper belts!)

The Tournament was tonight. It was awesome, I won first place!!!!!!!!!!!! This was an inner school tournament. I only sparred against one opponent for points. hand techniques 1 point (If ahand technique is/was landed and the opponent was no where close to blocking it, it was scored as 2 pts.) Kicking techniques 2 points here's the play by play : KarateMom= KM Opponent=S Lets get ready to Rumble!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! S lands a backfist to the head, was so nervous I didn't even see it coming. S-2, KM-0 Fight KM fakes front kick to the right side, S drops her guard, KM round kick to the ribs. S-2, KM-2 S lands jab (I really thought I blocked it!) S-3, KM-2 Fight KM fakes kick, does a jab(blocked) followed by an hammer fist to the head. S-3, KM-4 (Scored 2 points for being a controled technique) Fight KM, lands jab S-3, KM-5 I got a 4 foot tall trophy. (I really need to practice more!

I had to point spar against a 6' 4" 250 lb. man I'm 5'3" 105 lb. female. I'm an Orange belt and he's a green belt. I lost 5-3 it wasn't for actual acculated points it was for fun. normally we spar first to 5 points I got in a few good techniques (I could move quicker but he is more experienced in sparring)

I'm new to this and I kick with my lead leg. It feels very natural to me. Most of the students in my class can't kick well while sparring with the lead leg. Is this usual?

I'll have to try a few of these techniques.

Hello everyone!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! The Karate DoJo I study at is having a in school tournament. I'm really excited but also really nervous! I'm an orange belt. I have been told I will only have to spar against other female competitiors that are my rank or Gold belt. What are some good combinations to use? I have only point sparred three times during class. KickChick if you read this I got my questions answered by my Sensei. I'll email you about it later.

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I am a Domestic Engineer! My job isn't a 9 to 5! It is a 24 hour a day, 7 day a week, 365 day per year job that will last until my children are on their own. (Even then I will still watch out for them!) I train at night twice per week at the dojo and the rest of the time at home with my husband.

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I sparred again this past Monday night. Went well until I have to spar with a teenage girl (had never sparred before, no control at all) We sparred and when the instructor said to stop she nailed me in the ribs. (I heard him and I guess I should have made sure I was clear of her before I let my guard down! ) I learned a valueable(sp?) lesson! I can't wait to spar again this saturday!

Went great! However in all the excitement of getting to spar I mangled my big toe on my left foot that night after sparring. Was running bare foot from the car to the house and caught my toe in my ghi (sp?) pants. I would have thought if I was going to get hurt it would be during the sparring not after!

Gold Belt American Kempo Karate

Hi, Well my karate instructor wants me and 3 other students to start sparring (we are all Gold belts) none of us have ever sparred before. I have my gear but I don't want to look like an idiot being this is my first time doing this. Any advice?

I had to do 3 Junior Katas #1. upper Parre, hammer fist, head punch, front kick. #2. High block, back fist, body punch, round kick. #3. 1 and 2 together

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