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    Female recruits fitness levels found wwanting

    I've met this girl several times, thats at the university I went to! Sorry, I don't have anything useful to post in this thread but I was excited...
    Post by: cloystreng, Jan 5, 2014 in forum: Off Topic Area
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    did anyone else develop a further love of martial arts due to Tekken?

    Yes I love that game - I have every one.
    Post by: cloystreng, Sep 4, 2013 in forum: Off Topic Area
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    Olympic Weightlifting - Is there a 'Starting Strength' equivalent?

    I can't see this program working - there is no squatting at all. Did you just forget to put it in?
    Post by: cloystreng, Aug 16, 2013 in forum: Health and Fitness
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    Not much Karate around anymore?

    I live in Ellicott City (just moved), I too am interested in finding whats around. If you find something interesting/good, please post it here and...
    Post by: cloystreng, Jul 9, 2013 in forum: Karate
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    best of the best

    I loved this movie as well. I have all of them, I think there are 4?
    Post by: cloystreng, May 28, 2013 in forum: Off Topic Area
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    Michael Boyle, opinions

    To be fair, I haven't read Boyle's book, so I can only comment on reviews and articles I see about what he has to say. To refute his points on the...
    Post by: cloystreng, Apr 29, 2013 in forum: Health and Fitness
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    UFC's Anthony Pettis in TKD match

    Yes, this is ATA tkd, not ITF. ATA doesn't tend to have a very good reputation, at least as far as I've ever known. So good for them producing a...
    Post by: cloystreng, Apr 20, 2013 in forum: Tae Kwon Do
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    Hello from Maryland

    Welcome! I too am living in MD (College Park for a few more months them likely moving to columbia/ellicott city area). If we had a MAP MD Meet I...
    Post by: cloystreng, Apr 8, 2013 in forum: General Martial Arts Discussion
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    Do you kiai?

    True, I meant more for lifting throws. Throws such as those seen in your video would be great if I could make them work so effortlessly in...
    Post by: cloystreng, Mar 31, 2013 in forum: General Martial Arts Discussion
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    Do you kiai?

    I tend to yell when throwing, but not striking. Probably habit from weightlifting, exerting more when lifting a heavy weight.
    Post by: cloystreng, Mar 29, 2013 in forum: General Martial Arts Discussion
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    ITF shame

    Funny that James Lim is the one running the show. Not to say that he isn't a great martial artist, which he is, but I hear from my instructor that...
    Post by: cloystreng, Mar 10, 2013 in forum: Tae Kwon Do
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    Who do you like teaching the most?

    I care less about age and more about why they are training. Anyone who gets into it because they want to (not parents/friends) and is serious...
    Post by: cloystreng, Mar 6, 2013 in forum: General Martial Arts Discussion
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    Can't do squats?

    Its less important whether the bar sits high or low, or in between. When people refer to low bar vs high bar, they tend to actually be referring...
    Post by: cloystreng, Feb 24, 2013 in forum: Health and Fitness
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    Omi-poll #3: Injuries

    Two AC separations, one on each side, from Judo. Broken metatarsal, taekwondo - kicked an elbow. Hyperextended ankle - kicked a knee wrong. Two...
    Post by: cloystreng, Feb 19, 2013 in forum: Injuries and Prevention
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    TKD vs. Muay Thai (Dieselnoi vs. Rhee)

    Maybe you are right, but look at the size difference. Dieselnoi was 6'2 and weighed 140. That reach is enormous. Have you ever sparred someone who...
    Post by: cloystreng, Feb 17, 2013 in forum: Tae Kwon Do