karatekid1975 Posted June 6, 2003 Posted June 6, 2003 (edited) Taken care of, even though Sens55 did make a good point But one post is good enough No harm done, though. Edited June 16, 2003 by karatekid1975 Laurie F
Sens55 Posted June 9, 2003 Posted June 9, 2003 Sorry. I edited my previous posts (I hate when I fat finger). You guys obviously have an email update telling you when it's updated. Sorry 'bout that. Didn't mean to flood you.
karatekid1975 Posted June 10, 2003 Posted June 10, 2003 It ok Everyone has done it at least once, even the mods Laurie F
Icetuete Posted June 16, 2003 Author Posted June 16, 2003 thanks for the many replys... though some of them are kind similar to each other
ninjanurse Posted June 17, 2003 Posted June 17, 2003 This is the way I look at it... "Sport" TKD and "Traditional" TKD are the same arts, each teaching basically the same concepts, basics, and forms, but each having a different emphasis or focus. I come from both "skools" and have experienced both sides of the argument first hand. I started TKD for "the sport" of it and fell in love with the "tradition" of it...blessed by both, accepted by both, motivated by both. Being in the health care profession and having a background in science, I am intrigued by the science of the "sport" and the dynamics that are revealed for each technique that allow me to tweak a bit to be faster or stronger; just like the bunkai of a kata makes you "tingle" when you discover it, it is exciting to know what will make a technique land with more pounds per square inch, or what angle will make it cause more damage to the opponent. Combining this with the grace and beauty of the traditional makes me a better and more effective martial artist... and to be able to pass this knowledge on to others makes it worth all the effort. I am truly grateful to all my teachers (sport and traditional) as every piece of information handed to me is valuable...priceless in fact... and makes me the martial artist that I am. My advice to you: take in all that you can, use all that you want, pass everything on with the same respect that it was given to you. "A Black Belt is only the beginning."Heidi-A student of the artsTae Kwon Do,Shotokan,Ju Jitsu,Modern Arnishttp://the100info.tumblr.com/
Icetuete Posted June 17, 2003 Author Posted June 17, 2003 sounds reasonable to me but i think ITF TKD is the better choice for me. though getting into shape by doing sports is one of my main interests. i dont want to compete that much or something and am nonetheless interested in meditation and the philosophy. thanks anyways
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