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I think most people do one or the other. We see lots who we tend to think overestimate themselves (hence the 10th dans running around), and they stick out the most to us, usually in a negative light. On the other end of the spectrum, we see those who underestimate themselves, and refuse to acknowledge advancement of any kind (I only see myself as a 3rd dan, and refuse to test or be promoted higher). We are usually quick to admire this as humility. Both are a problem, in my opinion, and for that reason I think its important to be constantly testing oneself and training with others of similar rank, and perhaps those of different skills entirely.

The kids I work with in our DT club are a huge motivation for me. I need to keep my skills up and fresh so that I can help prepare them for their careers ahead.

Welcome to KF, Dicho!

I echo what Patrick said. Its great to have you in more now, and I always enjoy your contributions, especially when we can talk TKD together in that forum.

2/20/2016 Strength Training: 3x5 week Deadlifts: warm-up sets: 135x5, 165x5, 195x5; work sets: 211.5x5, 245x5, 276x6. 2/23/2016 Strength Training: 3x3 week Squat: warm-ups: 45x5x2, 135x5, 165x5, 195x5; work sets: 225x3, 256x3, 288x5. Deadlifts: assistance work: 162.5x10, 162.5x10, 162.5x10, 162.5x10, 162.5x10. Weighted crunches: 20x10, 10, 10, 10, 10 (supersetted with deadlifts). 2/24/2016 Strength Training: 3x3 week Press: warm-ups: 45x5x3, 65x5, 85x5; work sets: 102x3, 116x3, 130.5x4. Assisted chins: 120x7, 7, 7 (supersetted with press). Lat pull-downs: 130x10, 10, 10, 10, 10 (supersetted with press). 2/27/2016 Strength Training: 3x3 week Deadlifts: warm-ups: 135x5, 165x5, 195x5; work sets: 227.5x3, 260x3, 292.5x5. Weighted crunches: 20x12, 12, 12, 12, 12 (supesetted with deadlift).

I had a friend get this done not long ago. The suggestion for him was to do NOTHING for around 48 hours, but keep a little icing on it for swelling. After the 48 hours were up, you should be able to go back to your regular activities. He took the prescribed time off, and was then back to work later that week.

Weight training can be very beneficial to Karate training. You would probably want to include some conditioning training later on, but for the most part early on, Karate training itself should provide adequate levels of conditioning while you use weight training to get your strength up.

I don't think I would enjoy it, either. I like the modern approach to training in specially made gyms and dojangs with specially made equipment.

Squatting to the point where the crease in the hip is parallel to the knee is the proper depth for a legal squat in powerlifting competitions, usually. There really isn't any reason to go butt-to-grass, as that can cause what some lifters refer to as "butt wink," which is where you lose that hard lordotic arch in your back you are supposed to hold when you squat, which is attained with that butt-out position. Its cool hear that not only is someone squatting, but they are striving to do it correctly! Good for you, scohen0300! If you are looking for any more tips on squatting, check out Starting Strength's youtube channel, and the book of the same name. It has great sections that teach how to do all the main barbell exercises.

Nice flow. I do like the simultaneous block/strike applications, and then following up with making distance and kicking.

Congrats, Pred!

I don't think there is any room in competition for a blow like that. Heck, even in self-defense, one had better have a good justification for kicking a downed opponent.

Welcome to KF! Glad to have you! Kids are tricky. I've got two boys of my own, and a grown daughter. My daughter tried TKD for a while, but she didn't enjoy it, and got out. She loves to run, though. She runs half marathons now. My boys wrestle. The older one also plays football and baseball, so we stay busy. I don't want to force them to do what I like, but to find their own passion. Maybe someday, one of them will join me on the floor.

Welcome aboard!

Glad to see you back, John!

Welcome to KF!

For TKD, General Choi, for sure. GM H.U. Lee made a lot of strides when he founded the ATA.

Programming workout sessions is as important as the workouts themselves. Overtraining isn't helpful, and neither is under training. I think if you have the time, a few hours in the morning and a few in the evening would be about right.

Probably not insurance companies as much as a LA k of viewership and oak of support from governing bodies.

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This happened to Karate and TKD. I don't think it will even take 100 years. The difference is though that Karate and certainly TKD didn't start out as one thing in the first place. BJJ you could argue had always belonged to the Gracie's and there haven't been any major fracturing off whereas with TKD you saw it breaking up within the first 10 to 15 years. You make a good point, Danielle. Hopefully, the same thing doesn't happen to them. But if their are whispers of it now, its likely only a matter of time.

That's what I try to do, too. I just have a hard time making it work. What I your go to guard pass?

ROFL!! Of course!

This sums it up very well. Many of those early Korean TKD masters that came out of the 40s, 50s, and 60s were trading for hours a day in the military. Three training sessions a day, and morning and evening runs. They would get good in spite of themselves. Add in some talent and athletic ability, and you get some great masters. Everyone talks about the "old school," but things are different now, and many of us don't have that kind of time to offer. So, we have to make good with the time we have.

That's really cool! JR, if you post to YouTube, you can edit your upload, and mark it as private. Then only those you share the link with can view it. But, if you share it here, anyone viewing this page can view it.