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    Karateka in Movies

    +1 Fighter In The Wind; definitely needs a "pinch of salt", but a great little movie. I've watched it at least 3 times.
    Post by: ryuu55, Dec 6, 2011 in forum: Karate
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    Expectations of each grade

    Agreed, sounds good to me.
    Post by: ryuu55, Sep 16, 2011 in forum: Tae Kwon Do
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    I'm ready to quit.

    those vids are the worst thing I have ever seen. I am truly having difficulty processing thought after watching this...
    Post by: ryuu55, Aug 29, 2011 in forum: Tae Kwon Do
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    New to the site. Wanted to share!:)

    Hello and welcome, I'm from a Chung Do Kwan TKD school using Chang Hon forms. I also train in Shotokan.
    Post by: ryuu55, Jun 14, 2011 in forum: Tae Kwon Do
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    A Killing Art: The Untold History of Tae Kwon Do

    Just finished reading the book at lunch today. Just wanted to thank Alex for the enjoyable read.
    Post by: ryuu55, Jun 6, 2011 in forum: Tae Kwon Do
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    Special Needs Taekwon Do

    my vote has been placed
    Post by: ryuu55, Jun 5, 2011 in forum: Tae Kwon Do
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    What martial arts books are in your collection?

    Just added a new one: Korean Karate: The Art of Tae Kwon Do - Duk Sung Son
    Post by: ryuu55, Jun 4, 2011 in forum: Off Topic Area
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    How long does it really take to get a black belt?

    I understand the diff between two types of student/classes, and agree to a certain extent. But a student needs to be able to execute the...
    Post by: ryuu55, May 29, 2011 in forum: Tae Kwon Do Resources
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    How long does it really take to get a black belt?

    I'll admit it was only one ATA guy, but I'm not going to go around saying all ATA sucks. I don't like stating absolutes anonymously on the...
    Post by: ryuu55, May 28, 2011 in forum: Tae Kwon Do Resources
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    How long does it really take to get a black belt?

    To me bad technique is kind of a big thing. If someone can't do a side kick worth a damn, I'm not signing off on that person's testing. A...
    Post by: ryuu55, May 28, 2011 in forum: Tae Kwon Do Resources
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    Favorite Uniform?

    Yeah, the IM is a solid color only. I really like the top (not wild about the pants, they're cut a bit narrow in the hip) and should last for...
    Post by: ryuu55, May 27, 2011 in forum: Tae Kwon Do
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    Very bad situation at my taekwondo school?

    We've been lucky for the most part with parents. They're like "do what you got to do", some are like "just kick their ass". I was correcting a...
    Post by: ryuu55, May 27, 2011 in forum: Tae Kwon Do
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    Favorite Uniform?

    My current favorite uniform is my black IronMan top with a pair of (well broken in) black ProForce Gladiator Combat pants. Next to fav is my...
    Post by: ryuu55, May 27, 2011 in forum: Tae Kwon Do
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    What martial arts books are in your collection?

    I keep Choi's Condensed Encyclopedia around as a reference for forms mainly.
    Post by: ryuu55, May 19, 2011 in forum: Off Topic Area
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    What martial arts books are in your collection?

    Here are the ones I keep around: Taekwon-Do Condensed Encyclopedia – Choi Hong Hi The Art of War – Sun Tzu Best Judo – Isao Inokuma Karate-Do...
    Post by: ryuu55, May 19, 2011 in forum: Off Topic Area