actually caporiera was outlawed in the U.S in the mid 1970s.....cant remember why but i know thats where break dancing comes from .....but now I dont think any type of M.A is out lawed now...
Ihave the foam and the cloth ones, to me they both work great but they now have ringstar padded sole shoes that you can now fight in, in most tourneys.
At my school it usually takes about 3 to 4 years in tang soo do. My original style it took me about 7 years from my red. So I do agree that the student plays a big role in achieving blackbelt status and if the student isnt ready when the time comes I think that student should wait weather he has the money or not. with most schools money plays a very big role in MA. Most dojos dont really care if you learn or not theyjust want your money. but I agree with some of you guys...... Tang soo!!!