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I didn't care for the "Death Touch Ninja Guy" at all. And I was not at all pleased with the TKD guy, either. He was quick, but he could have worn a shirt. I did see the other night how they had the TKD guy doing the reaction drill against the dummy, where they flashed the light, and he then did a series of hand and foot techniques. The kicks were to, like, the anlkes. I can kick really fast 2 inches off of the ground, too. Why not take me? Oh, yeah, I know....I sport the keg, not the six pack!

See, that is a difference that we have. We don't do the push-ups and sit ups for our testings.

Yeah, I just wish my 3rd dan wouldn't be an $800 milestone! Ouch $800 I am sorry that seems absolutely crazy. I have not ever charged a testing fee over 1st dan. But if I did it would be minimal. Yeah, I think it is crazy, too. It really makes me kind of sick.

Very cool article. Lots of good information in there, that could be useful to just about anyone.

Anything! Heck, all I have to do is breathe the air, and I get gas!

Good info, there Patrick. I may have to educate myself on money markets. My wife and I will need retirement someday.

I've got a friend who had to shave at 5th grade.

What is the name of your town? I could look to see if there are any SCA clubs near you. I'd rather not put that out in public. I'll pm it to ya.Cool.

Glad to help!

Best of luck to you!

That was cool. I really like the TKD tournament stuff. Their kicking power is really very good.

Sounds very cool indeed.

You can find books like this for many different things. Take it, read it, and take it for what it is worth.

Take a body mass index reading, and then check it again in 3 months. This will help you to best determine if you are working toward your goal.

Cool exercise. Thanks for the tip, Sohan!

The site looks good, but you should check it out anyways, before making any decisions. Vale Tudo would be a good time, I think. As far as tearing up your knee, if it is healed, I don't see why you couldn't do TKD anymore. You just have to know what your limits are, and how far to push yourself. That would go with any art that you study.

Good luck to you, Sensei Tom!

Wash it? Never wash your belts..... While many think that it is traditional to not watch your belt, that just isn't the case. There are threads here and on many boards about belt washing. Most of the impetus for thinking this is the erroneous belief in thinking that belts became black because of lack of washing. If your belt is dirty, stinky, and unsanitary please wash it. There are several reasons: one, the uniform, as we know it, was created by Jigoro Kano, I believe. Therefore, it is not all that old. Thus, the concept of the belt itself cannot be all that old, either.

Gotta love the "old school!"

Hey, that sounds alright. It doesn't mean that your school is lower grade than others. It is just a difference in how some view what testings are to be about.

Yeah, I just wish my 3rd dan wouldn't be an $800 milestone!

Welcome to the Forums! I think you have an interesting story there, and I can relate to some of what you say. Politics suck, plain and simple. However, the history side of it can be hit or miss. I know some, but not all. However, knowing the history, I feel, makes you a historian, not a Martial Artist. That is just my view on it, though. I like history, so I do a lot of reading on it. I don't retain all of it, but I will look it up! Anyhow, I look forward to reading your correspondence!

Thanks, everyone, for the advise. I understand what you are saying about the throws and such, ps1, but hey, if we are struggling, and it causes a "fall," then oh well for the bad guy. Most of the time, we do have several of us around, and if someone is in a cell area, and we need to move them out, we will call up several more people to help out. I like your suggestions, elbows_and_knees, and I think I will try to work on them. Thanks again, everyone. If you have any more suggestions, keep them coming. I know of the grab you are describing on the thigh, bearich. We call it a "moose bite."

I don't believe that this case holds much water. There are people out there who are naturally aggressive. There are those that are not. The only way to fully develop this ability is to put yourself in situations in which it turns on....i.e., the street fight, the bar fight, or stepping into a full contact ring. Just training at class everyday is not going to develop it. Have you ever heard of adrenale-stess training?

Find a different path to walk. Or better yet, don't walk any more. At least, not by yourself.