JWLuiza

Standardization is a modern invention. The Okinawan masters would teach different variations based on their own evolution and the need of their students. I don't think minor differences are important at all. If you watch someone who teaches applications, often the minor changes might slightly change the application, but the principle remains the same.

Harry Cook has written a treatise on Shotokan's history. The current version is out of print... but a 2nd Ed. is about to be released. Last version was selling for $500 on Ebay it's that good....

I tell my students to have their hands complete the technique the instant they finish their stance, which is why you are finding more power by straightening your leg at the end. It sounds like you are on the right path.

I third that statement. I fourth that statement. I've lost my cool a few times, but never to that degree and I'm never happy after I do. Thankfully I've never made myself look like such a jerk. More importantly, this is an example of the type of behavior that won't increase student retention at the school. bad for morale and business.

Like Jigoro Kano? Founder of Judo and the reason it is in the Olympics?

Ok... Why? Too far from NY?

Feel free to come on by: http://tkasudo.com/events/erkc/erkc.htm April 26, 2008 I'll try and post the flyer when we get it.

Well My gut keeps telling me The Iron Man but the wallet doesn't like the $130 price tag. Take a look at the 14oz ProForce Ultra Heavyweight.... PM me if you are interested I can help you order one if interested.

Currently, I cannot locate a Tang Soo Do school where I live now...I live in Roanoke, VA. I grew up in Alabama, and studied under Jamie Webster of Webster's Karate where I earned my first degree black belt. I wish I could find a TSD school here as that is what I enjoy, but I'm currently trying to find the best place to fit in here in Roanoke. Good luck. You are far away from everything I know VA is a big state!

Hehehehehe yea, I can But like Bushido said, integrity. I'll behave myself .... maybe hehehehehe Fight at highest belt rank, forms on current TSD rank should be fair....ish.

Since I know little about TSD, both you and John have been very helpful, and I enjoy listening to you both. I still think you are a closet TSD practitioner you just don't know it yet BTW, anyone can call me John. When I get my MD, you can call me Doc if you want. But even if I get a 4th, I'll still be just John. Right on, sir ... I mean, John. Can I have you as my sah bum nim? You are so cool, but strict in some ways. I like you ... in a instructor-student way, that is. And your welcome Bushido And thank you John, for the words. I'm just a white belt in TSD again (even though I got pass that once, but enjoying every bit). Tang Soo! Anyone in Maryland is welcome to come workout with me. I know plenty of better teachers to learn from though Thanks for the kind words. I am a bit suprised you'll be starting at white belt again. Given your years of training.... you could wreak havoc at the underbelt levels in local tournaments. That could be fun.... I'm gonna go join another school and start as a white belt and not tell anyone I"ve been training....

Since I know little about TSD, both you and John have been very helpful, and I enjoy listening to you both. I still think you are a closet TSD practitioner you just don't know it yet BTW, anyone can call me John. When I get my MD, you can call me Doc if you want. But even if I get a 4th, I'll still be just John.

Geez! I don't even have that many pairs of shoes! 16 years, you pick up a few gis. I have a total of 2.5 Tokaido (One Black Top, gave away the pants, two white uniforms) 2 Trimmed 14 oz Pro Force (one's almost done), 1 14 oz Black Pro Force, 1 12 oz Black Uniform. I've given away: Two 12 oz White Pro Force, 1 Trimmed Century Top I've killed: 3 Pro Force White Uniforms, 2 Pro Force Black Uniforms, all 12 oz. So in 16 years: 15 uniforms. That's why I'm poor. John I was actually lol'ng when I read this. i know exactly what you mean!! i don't mind when a gi slowly shrinks, or threads pull here and there, but on the whole itputs up a good fight. but it drives me crazy when a gi'll last me like 1 month, then the shoulder starts to rip, or one washing causes such a ridiculous shrinkage. That's why I only buy heavyweight uniforms. Never had a problem with my Tokaido. The 14oz HW from pro-force hold up better than the 12 oz as well.

Train. Wash Gi. Shower yourself. Repeat. No tricks. The fading comes from the uniform rubbing during the wash cycle. I notice you are in VA. Which Tang Soo Do School are you with? I'm in Maryland, but visit in Virginia often.

They look almost exactly like the Shotokan forms. Timing and minor mechanic differences will be there, but there will be the same sequences.