bushido_man96

International Sport Karate Federation? Is that right?

Propioceptive Neuromuscular Facilitation?

Oh, goodness, maybe after 8 months to a year of training, I would say. Hard to say which belt, because it depends on which belt system the school uses. You may be able to hop right in, too. It just depends on how quick you pick up things.

I have a book titled Black Belt Tae Kwon Do, written by Yeon Hwan Park and Jon Gerrard. It demonstrates this form very well. I have actually taken time to learn it from this book, with some success, I think.

I think it is a nice change to see a forms championships, along with the fighting that we always see. Cool stuff. Thanks for sharing.

The value of integrity.

I feel bad for your experience in Okinawa, Rick_72. I think Okinawa and Japan have been a hotbed for the politics of martial arts for many years. I remember reading recently about another organization that is having a shake-up, and will probably end in a split. As for having high ranking masters of all styles on a board overseeing the martial arts, I am not so sure this would work, either. I think that politics would rear its ugly head again, and there would be more problems and splits. There are too many egos involved. There are some organizations that will recognize rank from other styles, but these are few and far between. They come in at their rank, but then they must spend time learning the new style's material, which is fair, I think. I didn't switch styles, I just switched organizations, and my rank was not recognized.

It is sad that it seems these students were looking for an easy way out. It is admirable that you said that you did not care that they were working out somewhere else, as well. I don't know many instructors like this.

I think Funakoshi switched them because the first one was harder to learn, and he was teaching children, and not worrying about the applications at the time of them learning. These forms mainly became exercise, and the later forms were focused on for bunkai (I think).

It was an ebook found on his website.

Yes, this is possible, because they compliment each other very well. You may want to advance a ways in one of the styles, so that you are past the initial learning curve, and then start the other. This will prevent overload and burnout.

You have written novels? Can I find them somewhere? I'd love to read them.

The word "Academy" in the name does not necessarily mean something bad. Go check out the school, and see what it is like. It will all depend on the instructor.

I kind of like the casual, laid back approach that the Gracies have.

That is cool of your sensei. I can understand the guidelines for the testings as well.

Thanks, parkerlineage!

I gained confidence, flexibility, some fitness levels, and respect and courtesy. I also found my thing....my brothers played sports in school, but my thing is martial arts. I also learned some patience. I could learn some more, though!

I enjoyed this film very much. Didn't care for the ending, but it was still a good movie. I like most comic book/graphic novel based films, anyways.

I just heard about this today. Terrible accident that he had. He will be missed.

I kind of agree with everyone here. May not be a good idea. If it was that easy, could you just stretch after being outside on a hot day? Not sure about that either.

This is a very interesting suggestion. I will keep it in mind.

$295 for a month of classes. I could not afford that. Welcome to KF, moe5324.

Warning Tekken geek answer coming: Jin's style WAS a Mishima style Karate for the first three Tekken games, but it changed for Tekken 4 and onward because he was betrayed by the Mishima family as they (both his father and grandfather, I believe) tried to kill him. He abandoned the style, retraining himself (into what may or may not be a real form of Karate). You'll note that Jin as a character has virtually all new moves from Tekken 3 to Tekken 4. I have not played Tekken 5 yet, so i dont know about that one. Hwarang is also my favorite. I think in 5 it is Kyokushin.

Welcome to KF, James. I am a TKD guy as well, so maybe I'll catch you in the Korean forums!

Oh, bother. Not much you can do with 2nd hand smoke, other than not be around it.