bushido_man96

Nah, that's not the case. This is just one of the tricks they use to get you coming back to see what else you might lose in the future.

I agree! Perhaps it will get the judges to start scoring punches as well. Many competitors probably don't realize how much energy they could save if they punched when they were in close.

This is the general feeling that I get as well.

TKD's relationship to karate make some of the forms seem to link to each other, anyways.

Yeah, now if I could just retain it all. I feel like Homer Simpson...he always says that whenever he learns something new some of the old stuff gets pushed out. That's the way that I tend to be too, sometimes. Like yesterday I was reading up on how to star.............oh, man.....just like that! Forgot! What was I saying?

Many organizations have certain requirements as to what kind of pads are allowed to be worn at tournaments. When I was in the ATA, we had to have the dipped foam pads. In my current association, we were the cloth pads. You may want to check around, in case you want to do some competing, that way you get what you need.

When I went to my Instructor Certification Camp in the ATA around 10 years ago, we did a similar step-by-step workout for our white belt form. We did the form once, consisting of 18 moves, in 45 minutes time. It was quite an experience, and one that I can still pick things out from. We did the same thing with some of our black belt forms that week as well. Awesome good time.

Wow. That's all I can say.

You're probably right on that one. I don't think many people walk into a TKD school, without training, and tell the instructor their primary reason for training is to get into the olympics. You are mostly correct here, I think. There are some elite level athletes that could come in and do this, but those very gifted people are very few and far between. We have a guy who played NCAA Div. 1 college football at KSU working for our Police Deptartment, and he has signed up for classes. As a white belt, he is doing some things that just make you say, "Man, this guy could be really something special." Things just come natural for him.

Unfortunately, every little movement with my leg beyond that of a short walking step makes it feel like it is stretching! It is feeling a little better now, though. I am still nervous about trying it, however.

I would guess so. I haven't done much conditioning lately, but I can break boards with the top of my foot. It bruises up real good right after the break, but then it goes away by the next day usually.

Two years.....man I hope not! I am pretty stubborn about sticking with my routines, so I will have to force myself to take it easy.

Welcome to KarateForums, Empty_Hand!

You see, that is what they expect. You have now become so self-conscious about losing your keys that you do more than you normally would to keep them nearby, instead of putting them and leaving them in their normal places. By getting out of your normal habits, you will be more likely to forget them somewhere, and then, bingo!.....self-fullfilling prophecy!

Keep up the great work, Kez! If you really want to get an idea of how much you are saving, take the money that you would use every time you would normally by cigarette materials, and then put it aside, in jar or something. Then pull it out and count it at the end of the month.

I'm a Dr. Pepper guy, myself! Coke is my #2.

You did specify Olympic TKD, but I just wanted to point out that they probably began by learning a more self-defense oriented style. And I also see what you are saying about comparing apples to apples, and makes sense.

The Gracie Self-Defense book is a different philosophy from the other books, and from what you normally see of BJJ, because the most covered aspect of the art form is its competition. After all, the UFC competition is what made it famous. Therefore, it would appear that it is sport. However, the art does have much more to offer, and if you were interested in learning self-defense scenarios, then I am sure you could learn them at a BJJ school. I think some make the same assumption about Taekwondo, because the only exposure it gets is the National/International competition. You can still learn good self-defense at these schools as well.

I have heard that it is ok to talk to yourself; you just don't want to answer yourself!

Thank you much!

I am supposed to have my regular weapons fighting day with my friends this Friday, and I have been frustrated because we have missed out the last 3 weeks, and I'll be danged if we are missing this week because I have a bum leg! I think I'll be hiding behind my shield quite a bit.

It is just my hamstring I pulled. It is a little bit better today, with not doing anything and a lot of sleep. Still tender, though.

Yeah, I have considered a few titles already. Too bad the new movies out aren't on DVD yet! There are about 3 I want to see in the movies now. However, I do have a nice collection to choose from.

After 13 years of martial arts participation, I have acquired my first torn or pulled muscle, resulting from class participation. I am so frustrated now!! I was just starting to get excited about some new training ideas and philosophies, and I was beginning to get an idea of how I want to define myself as a martial artist. I was going to have my brother start working with me on some Hae Sul (Korean Bunkai) applications, and now, poof! I know I won't be down forever, but it is just so frustrating! And the way it feels right now, I don't think I will be able to kick for a year without risking a pop on that muscle. I just wanted to vent. Thanks for listening. If you have anecdotes, inspiration, other funny stories, or anything to add or offer, feel free to drop it in. Gracias, all!

and i'm not just making it up on my own either (like i ever would ), i've got an actual instructor who is familiar with navaja work, and am picking it up with a bunch of mutual friends. it's a blast so far. That's good stuff! Enjoy your training, and keep us posted about it!