koreantiger81 Posted August 8, 2002 Share Posted August 8, 2002 I was told that if you reach a certain dan in the W.T.F or the I.T.F, you are not allowed to compete..Is this true? I don't like it! Kinesiologist/TrainerBlack-Belt Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
karatekid1975 Posted August 8, 2002 Share Posted August 8, 2002 I don't know about TKD, but in TSD, they had a "masters" devition (sp?). They had all ranks, but 4rd dan and up were included in the masters one. One tourny I went to in AC, NJ had it. I was watching all these "masters" and high ranking BB's do some amazing stuff. I was totally blown away (I was just a green belt ..... the first time). I have pics, t-shirt, and goodies from that tourny. I had a great time there (and I was just watching ). Laurie F Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Karateka_latino Posted August 8, 2002 Share Posted August 8, 2002 When i was on Taekwondo WTF. Only Color belts and black belts form 1 to 3 Dan could compete in sparring. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LeaF Posted August 9, 2002 Share Posted August 9, 2002 Yea I have never seen someone over 3rd dan compete in karate tounaments, although sometimes in betwwen events there will be a break in which the ranking blackbelts do a demonstration and that is pretty cool to watch, but I guess they are not really competeing Goju Ryu Karate-do and Okinawan Kobudo, 17 Years Old 1st kyu Brown Belt in in Goju Ryu Karate-do, & Shodan in Okinawan KobudoGiven enough time, any man may master the physical. With enough knowledge, any man may become wise. It is the true warrior who can master both....and surpass the result.I AM CANADIAN Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OldRookie Posted August 9, 2002 Share Posted August 9, 2002 I'm not sure about the WTF or ITF KTiger but our Dojang is part of the CTF-(Choong Sil) & our instructor Marcus Roby-4th Dan- still competes..... *1st Dan Oct 2004*"Progress lies not enhancing what is, but in advancing toward what will be.""It is better to deserve honors and not have them than to have them and not deserve them." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mastertae Posted August 29, 2002 Share Posted August 29, 2002 i have seen some tournaments ustu certified in which 5th dans were competeing Is it not easier to strike a mountain than it is to strike a fly! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sk0t Posted September 16, 2002 Share Posted September 16, 2002 I have been to many tournaments...and I dont recall if I ever saw a 5th dan competing... Makes me think! sk0t"I shall not be judged by what style I know, but how I apply that style againsts yours..." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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