Myth Posted September 14, 2006 Posted September 14, 2006 Hi,Pretty soon, in two weeks, there will be a Tang Soo Do championship and the grandmaster of the WTSDA will be there.I will be there also, participating in sparring.Actually, this will be my very first tournament, advice is welcome.As this is a open/public championship there are people coming all the way from everywere in Europe, mainly because the grandmaster is there, he's respected quite a bit, and, I suppose, not for nothing.Tang Soo Do is quite 'rare' in some way, but will anyone from these forums be there? And advice on sparring is welcome.Thanks,- Myth Green belt Tang Soo Do. And I love it!
MisterRadley Posted September 14, 2006 Posted September 14, 2006 I don't have any advice on sparring, but good luck!
bushido_man96 Posted September 15, 2006 Posted September 15, 2006 Good luck!Advise on sparring would be easier to give if you give us some information on your sparring system. But, in general, don't go crazy and wear yourself out. You will probably be nervous, so do some breathing and try to relax yourself. Try to feel out your opponent by doing some stomps, or by throwing a kick or strike, and remembering how they react to it. This info will help you to set them up and counter their attacks.Hope this helps! https://www.haysgym.comhttp://www.sunyis.com/https://www.aikidoofnorthwestkansas.com
Myth Posted September 15, 2006 Author Posted September 15, 2006 Sparring system, no strikes to the head, no elbows, no backfists, non contact(though there is, in practice, plenty of contact anyway...).If that's what you ment.And thanks Green belt Tang Soo Do. And I love it!
bushido_man96 Posted September 15, 2006 Posted September 15, 2006 Sparring system, no strikes to the head, no elbows, no backfists, non contact(though there is, in practice, plenty of contact anyway...).If that's what you ment.And thanks Welcome! Kind of like the system I am used to. https://www.haysgym.comhttp://www.sunyis.com/https://www.aikidoofnorthwestkansas.com
koreankiwi Posted September 16, 2006 Posted September 16, 2006 I will be the New Zealand representative at the seminar with Grandmaster thought sadly I cannot attend the championship, but I will be in town for a few days.Tang Soo "Strive for Excellence"
Myth Posted September 16, 2006 Author Posted September 16, 2006 Sweet, I might also go to the seminar (that's a training from the grandmaster for black belts right? I'll just watch then:P).What's your club called? I'm with Velo Ryua Ha (ugh spelling). Green belt Tang Soo Do. And I love it!
koreankiwi Posted October 28, 2006 Posted October 28, 2006 Sorry for the long delay Myth, My club is New Zealand WTSDA. We have been over here now for a few years and this year we were awarded studio staus. "Strive for Excellence"
aefibird Posted October 30, 2006 Posted October 30, 2006 Myth, good luck to you for the tournament! Hope you do well. "Was it really worth it? Only time and death may ever tell..." The Beautiful South - The Rose of My CologneSheffield Steelers!
Syphax Posted October 31, 2006 Posted October 31, 2006 Good luck! I am sure you will continue to love TSD!
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