bushido_man96

He added more than just the sine wave, he was the co-creater of the Chang-Hon forms, arguably the first Korean TaeKwon-Do forms as the other Kwans used the Pyong Ang forms until '67 when the Palgwe were created. He also developed military TaeKwon-Do through the Oh Do Kwan which introduced a significant amount of Koreans to the art. Probably a better word that is sometimes used to describe him is a Father of TaeKwon-Do as he did help to nurture it especially when he was President of the KTA. Very good points. Choi did a lot to promote TKD as a Nationalistic Art of Korea. Whether he went about this the right way or not is subject to debate, but he still did it. I think he was fairly responsible for creating the wedge between Karate and TKD, to seperate them, which what the Koreans wanted. Many times I think that Gen. Choi is slighted more for his association with North Korea than anything else.

I had never thought about this, really. A very good point you make.

I agree, ps1. There was a time when I thought that rolling over would be good, because then I could tuck my chin in to my chest, and then avoid the choke. I know better now. I wasn't sure when addressing the question initially whether or not to assume that the attacker was an experienced grappler. If they are, and they do try to armbar, you may have a small chance to escape during the transition move. Even if it is small, it is a chance. If they are not an experienced grappler, then they probably have a one-track mind; choke you. If that is their only focus, then I think it may be easier to distract them with other techniques, and he won't be thinking about a transition move. Of course, one should probably never assume anything.

11-27-07 Back/shoulders/biceps Assited pull-ups (palms in): plate 10x10, 8, 6 Seated row: 120x10, 130x8, 140x6 Back hyperextensions: 3x12 Dumbell hang clean and press: 3x8x35 lbs. Dumbell shoulder press: 40x10, 45x8, 50x6 Dumbell shoulder raise: 25x10, 10, 30x8 Barbell curl: 75x8, 80x6, 85x4 Abs Decline crunches: 3x12 Hanging knee raises: 3x10 Trunk twists: 3x20x45 lbs. Solo workout: 3:45 - 4:00. Worked on some of my black belt forms, mainly on hand techniques. I have been sick all week, and my stomach didn't like the moving around very much. Taught Kids Class: 4:00 - 5:00. Testing is this week, so we did the class in a testing type format.

Nah, c'mon! Let's!I love to see honest opinions (as long as they fall into the User Guidelines, of course!.

11-26-07 Chest/triceps Dumbell bench press: 70x8, 75x6, 80x4 Dumbell bench flies: 40x10, 45x8, 50x6 1-arm dumbell presses: 3x8x45 lbs. Dips: 3x7 Bench press: 2x15x135 lbs. Overhead triceps press: 3x10x45 lbs. Abs Roman chair crunches: 3x20 Side raises: 3x20x35 lbs. Forearms Gripper: 3x12x30 lbs.

I think you have a good thing going there. I think that maybe you should adjust your sprint running so that you do them perhaps twice per week, and then long runs perhaps 3 times a week. You will want a combination of the explosiveness that the sprinting gives you, but also the conditioning of the long runs. I think you might be surprised at how well your football workouts would serve you. If anything, you will be doing what you know, and if you meet someone who specializes in Combat Arts training, then they can tailor the workout to meet your new needs.

I don't know; I think it depends on how much you take, and what you do to use it. As long as you lift and workout, and take the right amount, it shouldn't hurt you like that. It should help to build muscle, but you have to exercise right.

Everyone has to start somewhere!

Yes, true. But you are going to have to have someone to set up the fights for you. I don't think that there are a lot of open-style MMA competitions out there that people can just show up at and compete in.

I think it is the result of the chest protectors as well. It is hard to punch through them, and make someone feel it.

I think that Tae Kyon is more of a revival Art than anything else. I do think that TSD and TKD were very Japanese in the beginning, but the founders of the Kwans wanted to distinguish themselves from the Japanese and their styles, and therefore, we have what is TKD today.

I don't usually see TKD Times - though my original instructor (and former family doctor) are two of the people that helped get it off the ground. I'll have to pick up a copy and give it a read. Thanks for the heads-up! Matt Who was your original instructor?

Well, that is the yeowman's task! Here is some information from Wikipedia: Karate Okinawan Martial Arts Japanese Martial Arts I hope these can get you started. This will be very general information for the most part, and I am sure some of the individual stylists on the Forums here will be able to offer you more specific information.

I just don't think it is possible to do physical damage without making physical contact.

It doesn't sound like it should be, but when the adrenaline is flowing, and the unexpected happens, the amount of time you spend visualizing is going to go down.

I have always thought that learning Mantis would be fun. I have read bits and pieces about it, and thought it was kind of interesting.

I would say that Choi was the founder of what we know as TKD. He was the driving force behind the unifying of the Kwans that came to be know as TKD; I think he came up with the name itself as well. I know that there were some that did not follow him, though. Aside from that, before TKD was established, the Kwans were pretty much teaching their versions of Karate that they learned from the Japanese.

I weigh about the same, but unfortunately I am about 10 inches shorter than you! I usually don't have a problem kicking the taller guys in the head, if I get the opportunity, though.

My Self-Defense partner and I worked on choke escapes a bit once, and he really locked on a choke, so I could see what it is like to fight it off. You don't have a lot of time, if it is locked on tight. You go out quick, so you have to react fast, and make sure it works.

That does clarify things a bit, thanks. You and I share some of the same sentiments. One thing that does concern me in your post about Kihon Gumite, being the bedrock of Wado, and the spot at which you really learn to fight, and the fact that it takes 3 years to get to that point. Pehaps I misunderstand, but I think that the Martial Artist should be able to defend himself before this amount of time is up. If I am misunderstanding, then please let me know.

To seriously compete, first, you need to get a manager.

Very cool! All the better. It proves that the Martial Arts can be a life-long experience.

Let us know what turns up.

I think that Judo and BJJ can compliment each other well. Judo will give you a great standing takedown arsenal, and BJJ will give you the base you need to be effective on the ground.