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Those number are not always usefull in this matter. It's important how these sessions are done, how you train and so on. Anyway I go for the idea that you keep learning, though after some years of study you can attain a level of proficiency.

Kinda harsh don't you think? And not quite respectul On the other hand ... tourneys are good and bad and it's up to us to decide the percentage. They motivate, help in some ways (confidence, meeting new people, learning from own/others mistakes, have the chance to meet other students and so on). Biased judging and many other problems make students and instructors think twice about getting involved in it.

A failure must be taken as seriously as a success. It takes maturity and strong spirit to handle them both. Quitting ... it's a pitty to throw to the garbage can all the time you worked hard. It's always a second time and a failure motivates and even makes you stronger. As for the respect of the others ... you lose face only in front of those who are not smart enough to understand the implications. Those worth taking into consideration would always respect you for what you've done and for your strenght.

I'm also a Christian (orthodox), but I never felt MA training would hinder my spiritual pursuit Taking MA classes is a personal choise. Do you think it's OK? Go for it. Not? Don't take the classes. But once you've done it obey their rules (there are many who think they shouldn't bow to the others and so on). If it's not OK with you, leave or obey, don't try to change the system just tp suit you (there've been some ideas )

Eureka IKF. So I was told Anyway in my opinion orgs are not that good, but that's another topic.

Now you can always show the bold ones their place Correcting them a lot can be a sign they are not that proficient as they thought before. Still you don't want to discourage those who are working ok. There's the mastery. Being fair and still in controll.

Maybe you could take it easy with the effort. I've busted my knees at ski and after 2 days they stopped hurting. But the pain was back the moment I started training in the dojo. I know it's not such a big deal and I can deal with it. In your case it sounds serious. Try to rest your legs and see what a proffesional (doctor) has got to say. Having already a fractured leg is not the happiest thing in the world. Rest a bit so you won't have complications.

We've got another cuty like this. Front kick (mae geri) turn 90 degrees and so on. (if you kick with the right leg, you turn left 90 degrees)

Doing the same things in the same way all the time is boring and I've noticed a lack of interest for my part when having to do the same things. The way to escape this viciuos circle is to make it interesting and do the same things a little different. Some new exercises in the warm up, new techniques or drills and whatever you think could spice a bit your classes.

We do this too. It gets quite hard to keep balance after many repetitnions

Now that's something I don't like. Why couldn't he tell you the results after the test. IMMEDIATELLY. Don't tell me he's got to think more about it. A good instructor knows the very moment where do you stand. In our dojo the instructor (6th Dan) tests us with a big register in front of him. There's the "curriculum" for the rank and all the techniques required are performed by us and he notes with plus or minus (it was correct or too wrong). Afterwards he needs some minutes to put all together (though I'm sure when we end the performance he KNOWS who graded or not). We stay for another 5-10 minutes to regain conciousness , chat and of course worry about the result. After these minutes we are all lined up and he calls for those who took the rank, gives them the certificate, congratulates and tells shortly the ups and downs of the students test. Those who are not called are told why they didn't grade and are promised a retest (free of charge). So we go home knowing if we should celebrate. Anyway ... hope you'll have some good news for us.

Fear. I know what you are talking about. There are some instructors that love to have their students fear them. I know one that I don't quite like to work with though he is a great at techniques. He likes to correct the hard way, punching quite hard when demonstrating the correct gyaku zuki (reverse punch) and the proper hip rotation. He tends to hit not very hard, but enough to feel the pain and become afraid he might correct you again And he's quite picky. He's got only top students, but they all have some fear of another show of proper form. Though I knew I could learn many things from him, I preferred working with my sensei, because he's more gentle and the only bruises I get are from kumite.

Of you've got the easy access to a pool, don't quit swimming, because it's full of benefits. Jump roping is also good and you really don't need to jump like a pro Do it for some minutes and your body would benefit from it. It's good to have them both, but don't forget to leave some room for personal life I'd go for both.

1.70 m. Kinda tall for a girl. Almost 50 kilos (skinny )

And they never stop. Doing some katas in a row can be quite demanding and kihon an entire hour can send you to ER If you are really doing the stuff. Otherwise anything modern or traditional can be a walk in the park.

"You're never given more than you can carry" I remember this anytime life seems to mock at me and the burden is unbearable. Fortunatelly moments like this aren't many and with a little luck we pass all the hard times.

I guess we Romanians are kinda behind it. Not that we are racist, but there are so few people of other race, that it's hard to find them. They are treated with respect and we're quite happy when meeting one, they are something new and interesting

Sometimes is weird to have such contacts, but I think as long it's proffesional level, it's OK. If the instructor can gain your respect and trust you won't feel that embarassed. My instructor usually shows us how to correctly do the hip rotation and sometimes touch us on the waistline, but it's always so unsexual that I don't mind. When I have to help students I tend to avoid some areas, but I still touch them to show how it's done. You kinda feel when it's something more than that. I've never had this problem and it didn't happen in our class. Keeping it civilised it's the key When it can be avoided, don't touch, but if you must ... do it without any intention and any sane individual will see it's nothing behind this. Of course there are some people who see a sexual harasment in everything and they are hopeless

Don't even dream we'd call you the whole name, just looking at it and my head starts spinning. I'll call you gim, or make some copy/paste

In the beautiful spirit of northern people you've got an upronouceable name for us, mortals We'll call you Gim. It's easier for us. Welcome to the forums. You'll find some good friends here and always come back. Glad to have you here. Good luck at your KM training and posting in the forums.

Rely mostly on your INSTRUCTOR. He knows, can show you, answer your question, correct you the moment you've made the mistake, not after it became second nature. Don't lose time unlearning bad habits. Use your time leatning properly your techniques. And that requires an instructor.

It's better to discuss it with your sensei and he'll gladly inform you. There are many sets of rules and it depends on the style, federation and even club so we could help just a bit. Anyway, since you are new to sparring your instructor would be near to tell you if you are doing OK, and what techniques to land My advice. Try not to kill anybody and be relaxed. Look at the whole thing like a game or something similar. Trust your reflexes, be attentive, try to block and move but also to land some techniques. You'll enjoy it.

I'd go with the Hapkido club your boyfriend is in. You could really learn in a pleasant enviroment and be with the one you love. Never had the chance to come near Hapkido, but I trust you and see it as a good style, too. Perhaps you don't want to be near your BF (some consider it better to be apart when it comes to this stuff) and you'll focus on other class. Find something near your home, talk to the instructor, watch some classes. If you like it, remain, if not move on

Glad you think about starting again. I lost my first 2 boyfriends because of MA, but always thought if they are not willing to let me pursue my dream, I shouldn't bother too much about them. My third BF is not against my karate training though he confessed he doesn't see what;s so cool about it You decided to quit then (it was a good decision for that time, so never bother regretting a past thing) and now to restart. Another good decision for this moment. Don't worry about getting out of shape or being the only woman. You'll regain strenght quickly and as for the demographic issue you'll be surprised how many women are involved lately in MA. Shop aroud, see some dojos and where you'll feel comfortable ... that's your place Good luck. Keep us posted.

I had another idea coming as reading the post. We all tend to relate what we come across with our previous experience. When going to another style it's common to try to perceive it from the POV of the previous. We still need to remember we are learning the new style, not teaching the others our style It's kinda hard to put aside what you've learnt and took for granted and this change must be made when we are sure we are ready to absorb something different and make the necessary changes regarding technique and the training itself.