I see and hear about all these jumps in Taekwando. Is it possible to do taekwando without jumping?

i really dont understand your question..but taekwondo does involve alot of jumping kicks ..so id have to say no..

 

 

however; all jumping kicks can be performed without jumping, so i have to say yes........ ....even though jumping kicks are much more aggressive in nature, one does not have to do them to practice TKD...i have seen some students without jumping capabilities adjust thier styles.

 

just rushman's humble opinion!

 

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[ This Message was edited by: iamrushman on 2001-11-10 09:31 ]

Yea, i have seen flat footed people get to black belt level using only small hops. 1inch hops are enough for them to do spinning kicks i guess.

yeah i see your point bill..given certain cirumstances..some type of impairment..or handicap one can adjust and perform taekwondo..but otherwise theres a whole lot of jumping going on...

 

 

Taezee you and Rushman see my question. (I think) I really am beginning to wonder how other people adjust or adapt things to fit their abilities.

 

It does seem that those who have stuck it out and gone farther are rather self contained about the accomplishments they have made. The most accomplished martial artists I have seen are also many times the most modest.

Well, take it from me ...( I know I have mentioned this time and time again in my postings) I can't freakin jump! But that hasn't stopped me in my TKD training. I try and at times I can make it look like I can jump....a talent I have acquired! I have tried pilates and do trampoline jumping to get the hang of 'hang time' with my kicks but....yes you can say I have adjusted my style. The regular jumps within the forms I can do like say for instance jump turn 360's....jumping into crouched double low x block (keeping that back straight!)...jump side kicks, etc. Its the double or triple kicks which need hang time in order to follow up with the additional kick or kicks that have me! But yes jumping is important in TKD to perform most of the kicks either for height or to cover distance within the kick executed. _________________ Tae Kwon Do Blk Belt 1st deg./Fitness Kickboxing Instructor (KarateForums Sensei) <font size=-1>[ This Message was edited by: KickChick on 2001-11-16 08:30 ]</font>

Taekwondo without jump kick is like mashed-potatoe without gravy. Sure, mashed potatoe still taste great, but the gravy gives it a little kick to it. Pun-intended. Sorry for the bad taste in jokes...sorry again...

 

 

Hey I kinda like that analogy ... but, you're getting me very hungry [CT]pizzaboy !!

 

When you see TKD performed by someone who can really truly jump with those kicks...WOW...its like... mashed potatoes with the gravy!!!!!

 

 

in that case you can call me mr boston market