Derek1224

Thanks guys.

Nope, I'd never use it in a match. It's purely for show/demo purposes. Darn, I was hoping no one would figure out how it's really done! lol As for my test, it went great. I passed with flying colours and am now a Yellow belt. I started Tonfa training last week as well and I can see these becoming my new favorite weapon!

The best way I found to learn and get comfortable with the feeling was to find a gymnastics gym and go there on their open gym days. If they have a foam pit then you're golden. I learned into a foam pit first just so I could get comfortable with the feeling and make sure I had the mechanics of it down first. Then I graduated to a trampoline, then to a trampoline floor, then a spring floor, then finally to solid ground. Basically I kept moving to things that wouldn't toss me as high in the air and got comfortable on them then moved on from there. After you have the feeling and can do it on solid ground then I would suggest trying to add variations to your flip but only after you have the fundamentals down good (kind of like in martial arts ) I was able to do front flips before I could backflip and the funny thing is, after I learned to backflip, I lost the ability to do my front flips. It took a bunch of practice to get it back but now they're both going well.

No worries. I'm the only one currently at my Dojang that can do a back flip and land it every time. There are a couple guys that are trying and getting close now after seeing me do it and I know they'll have it soon enough. Because they are all trying to catch up to me I have to continuously add more to it so I can keep a head of them. It's all fun and we love to push each other to get better and learn new techniques. They encourage me as much as I encourage them. It's a great atmosphere at our Dojang.

It really isn't once you see it. It's just hard to explain. If you break it down it's only 2 moves that are combined into a chain. I'll see if I can find a video to show what I mean. EDIT: I found this explanation on Wilkipedia... In gymnastics and tricking, the flashkick is a type of backtuck or backflip. There are many flashkick variants with many names. The most defining feature of this move is the fact that the leg(s) are not tucked in while flipping. Normally only one leg sticking out is required to be categorized as a flash kick, but both can be untucked as long as they are split in the direction of the flip. Many consider landing on a single leg first followed by the other leg to be a criteria of a flash kick as well. This move can be executed from either a roundoff or from standing. Going into it from a roundoff will provide the performer with more momentum and thus more height and speed.

It's a front round off that as soon as you land the round off, you jump into a back flip with a single kick (or as I've heard it called, a flash kick).

Thanks everyone. Only 4 more days till testing and I'm getting nervous. Our Grand Master will be at this testing and I have a feeling my Master will have me do my round-off flash kick for him.

Thanks guys. Yes its a Korean style that was started 18 years ago by Grand Master Jin Kang. It incorporates hard and soft styles and weapons training. For alot better info then I can give you go to https://www.sunhangdo.com. So far Sun Hang Do is only available in British Columbia but it is growing in popularity quite quickly around here. I see no reason why there couldn't be more Do-jang's opened up else where in the future. This is taken right from the website's home page... Sun Hang Do’s techniques are a combination of both HARD and SOFT movements. All patterns, weapons and self defense are practiced with a focus on these two opposites, working together in harmony. Sun Hang Do teaches a positive "I can do it!" mental attitude. Students will increase energy and develop better mental control. This will improve relaxation and develop leadership skills to help focus on the tasks of today’s busy lifestyle. Sun Hang Do training improves physical well-being through proper exercise, with a focus on breathing and food control. By following our proper stretching curriculum, students will be able to rehabilitate their physical problems. Sun Hang Do’s purpose is to allow the mind & body to become one with each other. When a person can achieve this harmony, they will lead a healthy and successful life!

Hi everyone, I'm Derek and found my way here through curiosity. I've found alot of good information and helpful people and feel this board will be a good community to be part of. I practice Sun Hang Do and have been doing so for 6 months now. It's been alot of fun and a great experience. I'm currently a White with Black stripe and am testing on Feb. 10th for my Yellow belt. I'm doing weapons training as well at my Sun Hang Do Do-jang. Nunchuku, Long Staff, Short Sticks, and Kendo Stick are the weapons I've been learning so far and on the 8th I'll be starting my Tonfa training. Derek