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    ITF & WTF Tae Kwon Do in 2008 Olympics?

    It may not mean much, but I have noticed that at the last few tournaments (WTF) I have been to there have been a growing number of ITF TDK'ers...
    Post by: Derrick, Aug 19, 2004 in forum: Tae Kwon Do
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    WTF or ITF

    Does anyone else get tired of reading about this "my style is better than yours" topic?heehee I think a person needs to find what works for...
    Post by: Derrick, Aug 3, 2004 in forum: Tae Kwon Do Resources
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    TKD Sparring

    So I am in WTF, and yes, I would agree that there are certain restrictions that impeed it from being as physical a sport as some, but the same can...
    Post by: Derrick, Jul 30, 2004 in forum: Tae Kwon Do
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    am i too old to start martial arts?

    started last year at 40. Age is all in your head...and sometimes in my sore knees, and other times in my aching back, and still other times in...
    Post by: Derrick, Jun 14, 2004 in forum: Tae Kwon Do
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    favorite kick

    ...any I can land on an opponent... :rolleyes:
    Post by: Derrick, Jun 7, 2004 in forum: Tae Kwon Do
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    Went to Tournament

    The only way to look at it is as a learning experience. I just recently competed in my first tournament ever (at the age of 41). Because there was...
    Post by: Derrick, Jun 6, 2004 in forum: Tae Kwon Do
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    Korea's New Tae Kwon Do

    In Canada it is hockey, and...well, hockey, but mostly...hockey! Most peoples exposure to martial arts is the Jackie Chan cartoon. Misconceptions...
    Post by: Derrick, Jun 2, 2004 in forum: Tae Kwon Do
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    Do you study "pure" TKD?

    To me TDK is a state of mind (I hesitate to use the term spiritual because that can be taken completely out of context). Yes, it is part of the...
    Post by: Derrick, Jun 2, 2004 in forum: Tae Kwon Do
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    A question for TKD practitioners

    Hmmmm.... After reading through this and a couple of other threads one thing jumps out at me: the only people saying "our" TKD is the real one...
    Post by: Derrick, Jun 1, 2004 in forum: Tae Kwon Do
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    Tae Kwon Do is Shotokan?

    At 45 this young lady is just hitting the perfect age! As we age (slightly) certain things do change: With aches come acceptance with pains...
    Post by: Derrick, May 28, 2004 in forum: Tae Kwon Do
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    Typical?

    Yeah, I'll always have to throw a lot of punches because I punch much better than I kick!! I have two lower discs shot in my back, so some bending...
    Post by: Derrick, May 27, 2004 in forum: Tae Kwon Do
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    Typical?

    Thanks Thomas, some good punching tips there! I am always going to have to rely on my punches as much as kicks because I lack a lot of...
    Post by: Derrick, May 25, 2004 in forum: Tae Kwon Do
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    Typical?

    Oh well, all these small concerns aside, all I can say for sure is it was a lot of fun, a good learning experience, and the people in martial arts...
    Post by: Derrick, May 25, 2004 in forum: Tae Kwon Do
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    Typical?

    One other question I had was, the guy that eventually won our grouping was a yellow belt, probably in his 40's as well. But he was GOOD, and my...
    Post by: Derrick, May 25, 2004 in forum: Tae Kwon Do
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    Typical?

    HAHA, you are very right about that Kick Ckick!! I handled the size alright and got inside quite easily. It would have been nice if all my...
    Post by: Derrick, May 25, 2004 in forum: Tae Kwon Do