bushido_man96

Sorry, Sohan, I didn't see that previous post....wasn't trying to plaigarize!

Any time!

When at home I practice in whatever I am wearing. Suits, jeans, pajamas, etc This is a good idea, as you will most likely never have your gi on if you ever have to defend yourself. Practicing in regular clothing helps you to figure out how you can move, and what you can and can't do.

This is not a bad idea at all. However, I don't think I would make it a requirement. I don't want to force someone to get a license like that if they don't want it, but I would tell them that it is not a bad idea. Also, parkerlineage, that is very potent common sense by your GM. I don't think you will hear many GMs say something like that.

Congratulations, Red J.

Since your at home, you could wear whatever you want. I don't usually wear my gi top, but I will wear the pants, as they are much nicer for kicking in. Also, if putting on the gi gets you revved up to work out, then go for it.

That was a nice video. I liked the way the first few shots landed with the pronounced beats of the music. Nice touch.

Wow, Sohan, I wish I had your schedule. Makes me jealous

You mean, you actually tried it? Wow, cool, thanks! Tell me about it. I am a bulky boy, and doing that kind of workout makes this big boy want to hurl!

Way to go. Perserverance pays off.

You have essentially run the TKD gammet, haven't you?

Another thought that I had is that you need to stretch in your side kick position. When you get into the splits, rotate to the right side and hold; they used to call this the "American splits" position. Hold there, and then rotate to the left.

Ooh, ooh, kind of nasty, but how about an ear clap or box. Nail them both, ouch.

It is a different society today. If you get into a shouting match with someone, and things get elevated, the next thing you know is you could be staring down the barrel of a gun, or looking at a shiny blade. I don't know about you, but I don't think I will take a chance, knife vs. hands, and definitly not gun vs. hands.

That is kind of a cool idea. Think I'll keep mine now.

Hmmm, very interesting. Didn't think about all the ficticious styles out there.

Gotcha...does make sense...the only thing that is weird Shoan is that I can stretch it and it doesnt hurt or anything..then when I kick not even up to the width of how far I can stretch it.....I still get the pulling feeling....i would have guessed I would have really felt it when I stretch esp. since I can stretch it farther than when I am kicking....but your point does make sense...and I guess deep down inside I figured thats what it was, but wanted a second opinion.... Thanks for your input. That is because the stretch is an easy motion that is held. The kick is sudden shock to the muscle, and causes the reaction you are gettin. (I think ).

Did they perhaps cut him some slack with all of his prior experience?

I am in the Traditional Taekwondo Association right now, a fairly small association based out of Kansas. I used to be with the ATA, though.

You have to take these things with a grain of salt, and don't let them get you riled up like that. I understand that it is upsetting that you pull something off that makes you feel good about yourself, and then someone goes and runs you down in some way. Just ignore these people, and feel good about what you accomplished. And I echo your setiments about being humble, and I try to be so myself. Sometimes, I think I am too humble, and don't give myself enough credit, or shirk the credit that others give me.

I was perusing the Wikipedia for information on Chuck Norris, and they stated that among his accomplishments included a black belt in Brazilian jui-jitsu. Can anyone confirm this? I don't suppose it is a lie, but I have just never heard of it before.

You could check with Turtle Press. They have some weapons DVDs, and I think they have a few on the staff.

My school offers classes 4 times a week. I currently go 2 or 3 times, depending on work, family, and what not. I recommend at least 2 times per week once you get started. Good luck and have fun! Enjoy the journey.

The best thing you can do in this case is to get in touch with the dojangs that you will be moving towards, and discuss your situation with these instructors before you get there. And, if you have to start over, oh well. I have done it once, and it isn't so bad. The important thing is that you keep your training up while you bounce around. When you finally get settled in, you can make your go from there if you have to.

The prior posts all have good suggestions. Check them all out, and check out the instructors of each. A good instructor is just as important as the style that you get into. Also, check out their teaching philosophies and methods. All of these are just as important as the style.