sansoouser Posted July 23, 2003 Share Posted July 23, 2003 i dunno i don't do goju ryu. Martial Arts were invented for fighting, take away that and you can go paint. The amateur shoots his hands out ferociously, but lacks any true power. A master is not so flamboyant, but his touch is as heavy as a mountain. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Goju1 Posted July 23, 2003 Share Posted July 23, 2003 goju no one does religious things in martial arts in dojos anymore. Find me one dojo where they have you meditate for an hour or read ancient scripts. It's all about fighting. I never mentioned religion, although we have done extended meditation (great for endurance, focus) and historical readings are encouraged/required. as a matter of fact, we rarely spar during class. However I wouldn't want to irritate any of our black belts, if ya know what i mean. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fenris-wolf Posted July 23, 2003 Share Posted July 23, 2003 Ah, Sansoouser, I am very much a believer that the fight makes the art, but it's only part of a whole. Let Us Turn The Jump Rope In Accord With Socialist Principles! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
karatekid1975 Posted July 23, 2003 Share Posted July 23, 2003 since purple belt is 5th gup (isnt it? my dojang aint got purple belts) it is the second half of the gups which makes it a high one imo. at least more high than low its the lowest of the high ones so to speak. if i would have put the middle ones as well it would have been to many poll options and questions like "what is still LOW and what is already MIDDLE??" would occur. Yep, purple is 5th gup/kyu. I'm right smack in the middle LOL. Laurie F Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pacificshore Posted July 23, 2003 Share Posted July 23, 2003 MG: Was there a particular reason why you left your dojo? Do you plan on training in some other style? Di'DaDeeeee!!!Mind of Mencia Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sethgraham Posted July 24, 2003 Share Posted July 24, 2003 i'm a purple belt and at my school thats really in the middle of all the belts but i put down low belt cause there was no middle i do TKD Me too neat 14,purple belt,TKDtalk to me i'm fun Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WhiteBelt Posted July 24, 2003 Share Posted July 24, 2003 I have a black (leather) belt. Does that count? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Icetuete Posted July 24, 2003 Author Share Posted July 24, 2003 I have a black (leather) belt. Does that count? is it high or low? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
monkeygirl Posted July 24, 2003 Share Posted July 24, 2003 MG: Was there a particular reason why you left your dojo? Do you plan on training in some other style? I left because of the dojo's business practices, plus they violated a labor law. My brother was a paid instructor there, and he got cheated so we both left. The training was perfectly fine and the best in the area, but we just couldn't stay around anymore. I'm not quite ready to move on to another dojo, but when I am, I think I might change styles. I'm not really sure right now. 1st dan & Asst. Instructor TKD 2000-2003No matter the tune...if you can rock it, rock it hard. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jmd161 Posted July 25, 2003 Share Posted July 25, 2003 I'm not quite ready to move on to another dojo, but when I am, I think I might change styles. I'm not really sure right now. Here's a thought. How about Tai Shing Pek Kwar (Monkey Style)? monkeygirl = Monkey Style! But it would'nt be a dojo it would be a kwoon. Just a thought. jeff The Basics Are The Hidden Secret To Kung Fu Master The Basics. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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