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Keep the note, and go to local law enforcement about it. You don't have much by the way of a threat in it, but you do have a case for harrassment. Depending on where/how they are touching you, you may have a case for sexual battery, as well. The one downfall is that its going to be your word against their word, and if they have a story lined up already, it could be tough on you to get something proved. If you are under contract, try to get directly into contact with the company the contract is through. Report to them the activities that take place, and that you cannont safely remain at that location, and want to terminate the contract immediately. If they give you guff, bring up getting an attorney. That may help, it may not. As mentioned above, don't wait, don't stay. It is not worth it.

I think my main style, TKD (my TKD style, not all TKD styles), is missing a big piece of self-defense application. We don't do a lot of self-defense oriented training. We unfortunately spend a lot of time "teaching to the test." At testing, we test on forms, one-steps, sparring, and board breaking once you hit the brown belt ranks. So, classes include heavy basics, then forms, one-steps, then we get to sparring. I think we have a good vehicle for adding in some variation with our one-steps training, but the problem is we never move from the down block, punch, defend method of training them. And some of the higher ranked one-steps include a lot of high kicking and spin kicking, which develop some great physical skills, but application-wise, need to be addressed more and in different ways. The upside to the training method we use here is that we have a pretty technically proficient group of students, by and large. There are some kids that tend to slack off, but that's a different issue. When I was teaching my hour-long class these prior months, I would try to save myself some time in the class to address some different things for the students. Some self-defense ideas like working from a fence position, and working on the crossed-arms chamber position that so many hand techniques start with as an initial blocking posture. And these ideas were just as much for me to try to learn something new as it was to present something new to the students. In the past, we brought in the Combat Hapkido curriculum, and that was a very nice supplement to what we did in our regular TKD classes, and I still try to keep up with it to this day. I also actively seek out Defensive Tactics classes and courses to supplement my training, as well. I have put the bug in the chief instructor's ear about maybe adding in some of the ground defense applications I've learned through the GRACIE course I took this year, which he said we may try to do eventually as something fun at the end of classes. Perhaps. The instructor also mentioned that one of the other senior black belts in the org has started adding in some ground fighting positions, and is making certain knowledge testing requirments for the students of his own school. So, I think part of the problem lies in the Grand Master of the org, and part with our isntructor. The GM does have a set of advanced 3-step sparring segments that he shows to the black belts, and I've seen 4 of them, I think. They have some promise, and I'd love to do them in various degrees of teaching steps (if that makes sense). However, they aren't an actual requirement, and we don't currently hold any black belt classes to focus on them. I also think the testing cycle is a problem. Testing cycles in our system are 2 months long, and we are always working towards being ready for the next testing. Which means basics, forms, one-steps, and sparring are paramount. Of these, the first two take precedence. We've extended our class times, so we are getting more sparring in, which is good. But board breaking is usually only practiced on pads a week before testing, which I think could be done differently, but that's purely my own opinion. I would personally like to see the testing cycle extended to 3 months. I think this would take some of the pressure off teaching to the test, and work towards other stuff that is more inclusive of the Martial Arts. Well, there's my rant. You asked for it....

There is no room for bullying anywhere. I don't think it is necessary to respect everyone and all their opinions, but I do think there needs to be a courtesy extended to all when it comes to interacting with people.

I have a notebook that I keep most of my certificates and credentials in. At the TKD school I am a member of, our instructor hangs up the black belt certificates for each of us, showing our current rank, and he also hangs the instructor certification that the 3rd degrees earn. He does have some certs still hanging up from students that aren't there anymore. If it were me, I'd take those down. He may take them down yet.

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Welcome aboard, Dianna! Martial Arts are great to share as a family. Enjoy your training!

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Welcome to KF, and the world of the Martial Arts! Glad to have you!

Sir is there any kind of medicine to stay away from this fatigue or shall we practice yoga to remain fit and fine. Waiting for the good suggestion. Thanks in advance. No medicine I can think of. Stay hydrated, and perhaps hit a protein bar or shake between the two workouts. Keep the energy levels up.

Look into the Wendler 5/3/1 program. There is an ebook out there, or you can order it off Amazon, and from what I understand, its a very flexible workout plan that fits well with doing other activities. I also believe its got a plan for the linear progression, and then the more intermediate progression when linear isn't working for you any more. Look into it, and see what that does for you.

I can't either, but we were taught how to use it properly . It sounds like Ruben has skipped all the way to conditioning like Morio Higaonna without proper training, which is dangerous to say the least. I agree. Not a good idea. Proper conditioning is a slow and steady process. One also has to consider what profession one is going into. If one plans to be a doctor, it may not be worth actually actively conditioning the hands in such a way if that is where your livelyhood is coming from. Body conditioning can be fun, but its not always necessary.

Absolutely good advise. There are a lot of Martial Artists out there that shy away from the idea of getting bigger, thinking it will slow them down or otherwise affect their abilities. This is not the case, as long as one trains smart. It will take some time to add that much weight, but it can be done as long as you find a good program with good progression. Progams like Starting Strength, Stronglifts 5x5, and Wendler 5/3/1 are great programs to look into, and start out with a linear progression that will help see results early on. Eventually, you'll have to move into a more subtle progression, but this comes in time. Your best bets are going to be doing full body lifts like squats, dead lifts, bench presses, overhead presses, and power cleans. As you gain muscle, keep stretching, and keep working speed with your techniques. Also, having some weight is good, but when it comes to getting into a wrestling match with someone, you don't want to fall back only on your size. Having size and strength is a great tool to use, but make sure to focus on technique, and get that down, and learn to use the strength you gain along with your technique. Hope that helps, and let us know how it goes!

Yes, this can be a killer. That's why I think its better to squat and have class on the same day. It kills, but if you stagger the days, you don't give your legs any recovery time, which hurts your lifting. But, in time, your body should acclimate to it. 8/7/2013 Still playing catch-up here.... AM workout: Chon Ji and Se Jong hyungs. Some basics, and some 4-direction kicking. Stretch. Taught TKD: 6:00 - 7:00 pm. 8/9/2013 Afternoon workout Bodyweight squats: 10x2 Pushups: 10x2 Front stance and down blocks, then added a punch, back stance and middle block, and then stretch. I did this workout with my 7 year old boy. 8/14/2013 Taught TKD: 6:00 - 7:00 pm.

I'm of the opinion that strength overall is valuable, including grip strength. Especially for a guy like me with smaller hands, it makes it harder to get a hold in things at times. A nice, firm grip can be intimidating to others, as well. Sensei8 has a rather strong grip, and it is valuable when controlling someone.

I would do your shakes any time after a workout. It doesn't have to be right after either, contrary to popular belief. Just try to get it in within an hour or two after training. I'd be surprised if you put on a lot of muscle mass doing just pushups. I suppose its possible, and everyone's genetics are different, but I wouldn't worry about gaining a lot of weight and muscle mass doing pushups. The extra calories and proteins from your shakes are going to add weight. There is a 100 pushup app out there that I've heard good things about. It tests you to see how many you can max out on, and then sets a daily regimen that you do for each week, and the program adjusts to your output. You may look into that, as well. Best of luck, and have fun!

I know it is tough, but try not to think only about the gradings. Get to class, focus, and learn. Then, take something home from class to do as homework. Take your time. You will be surprised to see how many of those ahead of you are likely to fall away from training as time goes by. Then, what does it matter when they tested?

If you can fit your leg days along with your Karate days, then the next day will be good recovery. But, you will likely feel more fatigued during class.

7/25/2013 Testing: 6:15 - 7:00. With it being summer, it was a pretty small testing. But, we had one going for his hi brown belt, and he did very well. 7/31/2013 Taught class: 6:00 - 7:00. Reviewed all forms and one-steps. At the end of class, we experimented with the crossed-arms portion of the blocking motions we do on most of our blocks for self-defense. We worked on using it to stop a haymaker, from a fence position. I think we learned a few things from it, as well. 8/1/2013 Range: 8:00 - noon. We qualified with handgun, patrol rifle, and shotgun. I shot 47/50 with the handgun, 17/20 on the rifle, and 8/10 on the shotgun. I was hoping to do a bit better with the handgun, but I think the rounds from the 25 yard line got me.

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When you guys train, focus on drilling some of those things he wants to do but freezes up on in the tourneys. Do drills that set up what you want, so he learns to recognize those moments in the ring. That way, he becomes more comfortable with them.

Awesome job! Congrats!

It sounds to me like you have a pretty good plan, and you have expressed some legitimate concerns in regards to why you want to do things differently. Good luck in your endeavors.

I could live with or without the bowing. I think the bow could be replaced in most Western MA schools with a handshake. I've been doing it so long now that bowing just isn't something I consider much anymore. I just bow. To me, it just doesn't mean much. Its just another gesture. Sometimes at the school, some of the students forget to bow when I come in, or don't see me, or just aren't paying attention. Usually, another higher ranked colored belt will be quick to point out to them to remember to bow. But truth be told, if they don't bow, I don't go out of my way to make sure they know to bow to me. I'm pretty indifferent to the whole concept.