Hpkid0ist Posted October 15, 2002 Posted October 15, 2002 It sounds to me like a typical family of over achievers. I could see maybe the physical thing, but a 5th degree 10 year old. Traditional training is one thing but 2-10 years of age? Very skeptical. But keep in mind that his teacher is also his father. As well we don't know what style he studies. Not much there on details. My question is , is this kid doing this becouse of his parents or does he really understand what is all going on and is doing it for himself. As for being a 5th degree at 10, how much does he understand technique, mentally, and moraly. Also, since his father is his teacher, is his standards the same as everyone elses or are they easier, lighter becouse of his money potential, than everyone elses. Hell, at this rate he will be a GM by the time he is 21. Even traditional Asian Maists that started in their early childhood didn't get their 5ths untill they were in their early 20s and GMs until they were in their mid 30s/40s. A 5th at 10 is seriously pushing it. Its this kinda stuff that makes the MA a joke and MAist a laughing stock. I think its all about this kids earning potential. 2nd Dan Hap Ki Do: What we do in life echos for an eternity!
Bon Posted October 15, 2002 Posted October 15, 2002 From what I've seen in clips, he's at the level of a 5th degree black belt. He looks more muscley than what he is because of the very low body fat percentage, his muscles aren't really that big, but he's strong, he can bench 180lbs or so I think ? It takes sacrifice to be the best.There are always two choices, two paths to take. One is easy. And its only reward is that it's easy.
omnifinite Posted October 15, 2002 Posted October 15, 2002 From what I've seen in clips, he's at the level of a 5th degree black belt.Has anyone found any clips online besides the ones on his site? I'd be curious to see them. 1st Dan HapkidoColored belts in Kempo and Jujitsu
Red J Posted October 15, 2002 Posted October 15, 2002 Normal ten year old? Not! It looks like a little exploitation to me with his pics all over the net pitching himself. I hope he has a chance at a normal life one day and doesn't get caught up in the hype. 5th degree black belt? He can start his own system soon, be the grandmaster, call it Kid-Fu. Open his own studio and invite other kids. His line could be "I want to pump....you up!" (Sorry that was an obvious ripoff from SNL.) Seriously, he is talented but at ten he does not have the mental and emotional capacity to know what he is doing. His parents should, and I hope they are not using him to make a quick buck. A childhood can never be replaced. I had to lose my mind to come to my senses.
ZR440 Posted October 15, 2002 Posted October 15, 2002 He'll probably be fat and a mental wreck by the time he's 25. People like that don't last long without some kind of burnout. It's happy hour somewhere in the world.
ZeRo Posted October 15, 2002 Posted October 15, 2002 i agree with that ZR440, i dont think other children would be very kind with someone like that.
Kyle-san Posted October 15, 2002 Posted October 15, 2002 His self-confidence has to be through the roof at the moment, but at some point or another he's going to spar someone that'll have a lot less experience but be able to beat him easily. I'd like to see what becomes of him after that.
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