sevenhills

I would try another Korean martial art such has HAPKIDO or even GUMDO. you will know some of the terms used and many of the kicks will be the same so you will be able to concentrate on other aspects and will progress quicker and will look good in class???

I was once told by a high ranking Master "Go get a black Belt in a martial art diiferent to this. Train for many years and master the art. THen and only then can you look a student of it in the eye and tell him it's crap" True story...

Have a look at the BTCB web site, on it you will find that 95% of it is about fighting. A small part of it covers poomse. They are the governing body for WTF in the UK, I think that the WTF should be opened up to everyone but that is not going to happen for a while is it? So the Ata may be doing the correct thing but if it is not sanctioned by the BTCB then its not WTF there words not mine so dont have a go at me. (I am on your side) This is what happens in the UK the BTCB means British Taekwondo CONTROL Board

15 and he thinks he is too old... what hope have I got at 41?

Taekwonmudo (Mudo means The Martial art or spirit of) This is Taekwondo in its pure form. It is Taekwondo although many instructors will tell you it is not. The patterns have changed and gone are the walking stances in favour of forward stance and back stance. The emphasis is placed on all aspects of the art rather than just the sparring side this means people can compete at any age even those that may be unfit due to ill health. Taekwonmudo is for everyone not just those young and fit for the olympics.

Taekwondo is changing, it became popular because of the old ways not the modern art we see today. I believe Taekwondo should be removed from the Olympics and we should go back to the old ways. Taekwonmudo is doing just that. By introducing new patterns which compliment peoples kicking styles and lots more self defence.