Jazzstorm Posted March 1, 2004 Posted March 1, 2004 Hello, I am so psyched I got my second stripe! My next test will be for my yellow belt. I watched some breaking............I am intimidated by this! How hard is it? Kyo Sa Nim in KSWCertified Personal TrainerHealth and Business Consultant
tufrthanu Posted March 1, 2004 Posted March 1, 2004 Breaking for the most part is easy some objects or multiple objects you might need to condition your hands and feet for however most breaks especially with a side kick are not difficult. Long Live the Fighters!
SBN Doug Posted March 2, 2004 Posted March 2, 2004 Congradulations. It's always interesting to hear testing requirements from different schools. As standardized as KSW is, there is still some obvious differences from school to school. If you're breaking single boards (which I hope you are if you're only testing for yellow), then it's all mental. Just follow through and you won't feel a thing. Kuk Sool Won - 4th danEvil triumphs when good men do nothing.
Jazzstorm Posted March 2, 2004 Author Posted March 2, 2004 Hi Doug, I'm not sure if I will be required to break a board for my next test(for yellow belt) I was watching some upper belts do it. It seems fine if your aim is good. I just dread hitting the board wrong Thanks for the congrats guys! I am loving Kuk Sool Kyo Sa Nim in KSWCertified Personal TrainerHealth and Business Consultant
tufrthanu Posted March 2, 2004 Posted March 2, 2004 What techniques are they breaking with jazz? English names please. You have to remember too they they arent going to make you do a flying split kick break to two cinder blocks your first time out. They will push you a little more each time. As to hitting the board wrong well if you can hit a pad correctly without hurting yourself most likely you will hit the board properly as well. As Doug said just concentrate, keep the technique clean, and follow through. Long Live the Fighters!
Jazzstorm Posted March 2, 2004 Author Posted March 2, 2004 Hi! I witnessed two different techniques,one palm and two spinning kicks. I would assume my first break will be with a palm strike. Since I am nursing a right shoulder injury and am right handed,I am nervous. I would probably attempt it with the left palm. I am confident though,that my instructor wouldn't send me out to do it,if he thought I wasn't ready.Not to mention,this test isn't any time soon (Thank goodness for great instuctors) Kyo Sa Nim in KSWCertified Personal TrainerHealth and Business Consultant
ZR440 Posted March 2, 2004 Posted March 2, 2004 Yup, palm strike. Then you might attempt the double next time. It won't hurt if you use proper technique. It's happy hour somewhere in the world.
tommarker Posted March 2, 2004 Posted March 2, 2004 For single board breaks, breaking is 99% mental. It seems intimidating, but it's really just getting over your own mental hesitation and unleashing your physical power. Most people posess enough upperbody strength to cut through a board like hot butter. It's just a matter of convincing yourself that this is true. This is one of the few reasons I believe breaking to be beneficial. It's also a reason to be wary, since it can build false confidence. I'm no longer posting here. Adios.
Toast Posted March 3, 2004 Posted March 3, 2004 jus go to the boards and kill em... its 99% mental as tom said.... focus is key... <Victory Martial Arts>15 yrs old; 6 yrs in TKD1st Degree Black BeltJr. Olympian | Team USA Qualifier"Train Like A Champion, Fight Like A Warrior"
ramymensa Posted March 3, 2004 Posted March 3, 2004 And think of that: if it was that difficult they wouldn't put it into the yellow belt "curriculum". If it's there, it means it's possible to do, so there should be no problem. Take care of your injury and just do your best when it comes to testing. We are looking forward to your next post in which you share with us the joy of being a yellow belt World Shotokan Karate
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