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We have stripes on both sides of the belt, so we can't use that as a guide. However, school name goes on the left, and our name goes on the right side. Double wrapped, square knot tie.

In Combat Hapkido, I do a lot of round kicks to the thigh area, usually with the shin. In TKD sparring, I'll use it off the back leg, to the body or the head. Sometimes I'll use a front leg round kick, but not often. In sparring, its usually with the instep.

That sucker is huge! I had heard that, too, John. It would be cool to try. How expensive was it?

Some people are plain nuts!

What is a Chisai Kun?

Congrats!

Thanks, tallgeese. I'll read it over, and see what I can come up with when I get a chance.

Pacquiao was really something else. He pretty much outclassed De La Hoya. I like Oscar, but this kid was solid.

$20 isn't too bad, really. If you do, let us know how you like the full package.

Being a good kicker isn't about high kicking. Its about being tactically sound with your kicking, and using good technique and power when you do it.

When it comes to using adrenaline, there is really only so much you can use. The body doesn't have a controlled release of adrenaline. That's why its called a "dump." It dumps, and then it is done. Now, being able to control what startles you, and delay the dump, is a trainable thing. But not how much adrenaline your body uses at a time, I believe. As for Chinese/Japanese influences on TKD; yes, they are there. But, not everyone in the MAs are zen masters, and so it is with TKD. I don't worry about the internal so much.

Thanks for finding that link, Joe. Perhaps I'll look into it. After all, I read everything else out there!

At our classes, we say it the easy way; in English...."your form, your count." Then we say sijak. I know, I'm not any fun, using English....

That helps to clarify things a bit. Thanks, John.

I read a lot.

Well, swimming for an hour is doing cardio for an hour. As for the weights, you can still get the benefit from weight training for power. I'd say do weights one day, and swimming the other.

Jumping rope can be done in rounds, or for up to 20 minutes at a time. If you can do that, then you will have pretty good cardio. It can also help build the anaerobic system with quick bursts, too. I like it, but I am not good at skipping rope.

Well, the nasty drinking pee comments aside, swimming is probably one of the best exercises there are. Swimming laps is a killer on me. It can develop great cardio and some strength, too. It normally gets the whole body involved, so its a good total workout.

I agree as well. Training with your group will be better then not doing anything. If anything, your basic skills should get better. When you start back to a class, things will be fresher in your mind, and you'll be ready to work.

I don't think I've seen TOD, unless it is the same one, but with the trunks on.

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There are some instructors out there that do. Some of the books I have stress it. Richard Chun stressed it. However, none of the schools I have been a part of have. Its not really my cup of tea, so the lack of it doesn't bother me that much.

I have seen this magazine, Muay Thaimes at my local bookstore. I have thumbed through an issue, but haven't read anything extensive in it. I was wondering if anyone has read it regularly, and if they liked it or not? Does it mainly cover news and interviews? Does do anything for history or technical application? Thanks if you know.

Yes, good luck in the move. Hopefully, you get right back into the swing of training.

So, if I were to practice one throw over and over again, should I focus on this one for now, as a beginner? Or is there something simpler that a guy in my position should work on (breakfalling aside).