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    My martial art doesn't have belts

    The big, big schools are more common in china, and interestingly some don't even have a way of dividing their students ~ other then certificates....
    Post by: aikidoka-je, Apr 16, 2014 in forum: General Martial Arts Discussion
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    Real TKD Schools

    I'm not hating on TKD (I do TKD myself), I'm just posting what I know based on the vast majority of TKD. TKD is 100% complete and legit MA - I...
    Post by: aikidoka-je, Apr 14, 2014 in forum: Tae Kwon Do
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    Real TKD Schools

    Even though they teach a full system, in TKD tournaments one can only use their legs to get points. - This can greatly improve one's kicking, but...
    Post by: aikidoka-je, Apr 14, 2014 in forum: Tae Kwon Do
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    Real TKD Schools

    That's way it's good to cross-train. With TKD you never get good 'full contact' sparing.
    Post by: aikidoka-je, Apr 13, 2014 in forum: Tae Kwon Do
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    Real TKD Schools

    Any TKD can be 'real' TKD. If you already understand the mechanics of fighting, then you can practice at your own standards (outside of dojo) -...
    Post by: aikidoka-je, Apr 13, 2014 in forum: Tae Kwon Do
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    My martial art doesn't have belts

    Of course, but some instructors may have hundreds of students, and it helps to keep the different classes together in groups bassed on their rank....
    Post by: aikidoka-je, Apr 13, 2014 in forum: General Martial Arts Discussion
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    What are you listening to RIGHT NOW?

    Buduun - Holiin chi mini ~ Good stuff! 3 Buduun - Holiin chi mini - 3 Бүдүүн - Холын Чи Минь - YouTube
    Post by: aikidoka-je, Apr 13, 2014 in forum: Off Topic Area
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    My martial art doesn't have belts

    Belts are just to help instructors keep track of your progress. As long as what you're learning is good, there are no worries.
    Post by: aikidoka-je, Apr 13, 2014 in forum: General Martial Arts Discussion
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    Aikido conditioning?

    Add in there some striking. O'sensei himself said "The secret to Aikido is Atemi". Also try holding the horse stance, and maybe learn some basic...
    Post by: aikidoka-je, Apr 11, 2014 in forum: Health and Fitness
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    Ankle weights to improve kicking speed

    Simply wearing the weights should be enough to strengthen your legs for faster kicks. No need to practice kicking while the weights are on - it...
    Post by: aikidoka-je, Apr 10, 2014 in forum: Health and Fitness
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    Fushin Ryu

    I found a picture of their Kanji. LINK
    Post by: aikidoka-je, Apr 10, 2014 in forum: Karate
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    Fushin Ryu

    I have found an interesting Karate school in my area. I went in to ask some questions, and I found out that the style was 'Fushin Ryu'. I...
    Thread by: aikidoka-je, Apr 10, 2014, 3 replies, in forum: Karate
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    Living the AIKIDO

    It is true, what O'sensei said about Atemi. Doing the striking art continues to back up my soft techniques. The experimental exercises I have...
    Post by: aikidoka-je, Apr 8, 2014 in forum: Training Logs
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    What do you guys think about Bruce Lee?

    Bruce Lee had some very interesting ideas. Sure he was a movie star, but he did so much more. He presented different philosophies. - JDK (his...
    Post by: aikidoka-je, Apr 8, 2014 in forum: General Martial Arts Discussion