bushido_man96

TKD has a lot in common with Shotokan because most of the Korean masters learned Shotokan in Japan, where they were usually educated. When Korea was no longer occupied, they modified it and gave it their own flavor, and called it TKD.

I like solid color gis, preferably white, with a school patch and association patch (if applicable). Names or association on the back is ok as well. Stripes on the collar and down the pant legs are common in my style, and are usually for 3rd dans and up.

I echo the sentiment of knee strikes being important. Several of my TKD forms have knee strikes. We don't use them in sparring, though.

I started learning jump kicks at 2nd and 3rd grade levels. The more advanced ones came later on, like the jump spin outer crescent, and kicks like that. You are right about the basics, though. Got to have them down to get good jump kicks.

I do it two ways, as a round kick, and as a crescent kick. You can get two attacks out of each, depending on how fast you are, and how high you can jump. If you do the crescents, you can bring the back leg around and do an outer crescent kick with it, and then follow with the inner crescent with the actual kicking foot (front originally). If you do the round kick, the first kick is easier to do as a twist kick or outer crescent.

Welcome to KF! Alsey has some good advise there. Giving all you got is never bad for testings. As for eating, I would eat light, so you don't get your stomach upset, and always try to stay hydrated. Can't beat good ole water for this. Good luck in testing!

Well, it looks like you have thought this out quite a bit. You have some good elements in there. Recognizing the threat level is important. Feeling out your opponent on the street though, may prove more difficult than it would be in a sport situation. Other than that, it is sound.

Good for you, Shotokan-kez. Forcing the issue just causes burnout faster. And as he matures, he may start to take a liking to it, and he could take off.

OK, don't laugh, but I admit........ I am a Meatloaf fan!

Another good idea is to have some information pamphlets with class times, etc. listed on them to hand out after you demo. Helps lead them in.

Thanks for all of the advice so far. You guys and gals help a lot.

This show just scratches the surface of what kind of research could actually be done with the fighting arts.

I hear you, alsey. I am usually the guy getting thrown around. I do a good slap when I get tossed, so it makes it sound like the I am really getting wheeled. It's cool.

I was wondering, in relation to Muay Thai, how long does it take to toughen up your legs to take all those kicks to the thighs? I know in Thailand they start young, they have to be tough. But how long would it take an adult like me, and how would I go about doing it?

I don't think some people appreciate what kind of an 'athlete' it takes to be a race car driver. These people are very talented, and I respect them greatly. Personally, I love dirt track racing.

That's the spirit!

I had a student once years ago, who got drunk at a party, and then announced that she could do the splits, and dropped straight into them. Problem is, she really couldn't do them. She was tore up real bad for a while, and needless to say, it did not improve her flexibility.

Yea I guess we are... To Bushido_man96: thanks for telling me to breathe it really helps you not die... Anytime I can help!

This is the number of posts you have, listed under your name on the left. When you hit certain numbers, your belt color changes. 1000=black.

Sounds like you did a good job. You covered lots of stuff, showing your range of coverage as far as arts go. One suggestion is to get a guinea pig, and have him to demonstrate self-defense. Toss him around on a mat a little, people dig that.

Whatever kata you decide to do, take it apart, break it down, and make sure you feel confident with it. If you have good technique, then you should be able to take either one. Just make sure you have the intracies of it down. Good luck to you!

I always enjoyed doing forms. But, I sometimes wondered why some moves were the way they were. Now I know that I need to study it deeper to really see what they mean.

HEY, HEY, just take it easy, man......slowly.....now breath. There ya go. See now? All better.

Sorry to hear this.

Good luck!