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    Foam Roller After Class

    Yeah, I read that too! Since TKD is a very leg oriented art, I figured it might be good to look up some additional info about rolling your legs...
    Post by: SyDiko, Jun 10, 2016 in forum: Tae Kwon Do
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    Foam Roller After Class

    Oooh, much appreciated! I've been watching and rolling out to a few peeps on YouTube! These articles will be great to add some additional...
    Post by: SyDiko, Jun 10, 2016 in forum: Tae Kwon Do
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    Foam Roller After Class

    Update! So I went ahead and purchased a Foam Roller, and I've been using it after class! I'll tell you that it does work for those really tough...
    Post by: SyDiko, May 20, 2016 in forum: Tae Kwon Do
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    Foam Roller After Class

    I've been doing some research, and came across a lot of videos and articles about foam rollers! (Lol, can't everything you find on the internet!)...
    Thread by: SyDiko, May 9, 2016, 7 replies, in forum: Tae Kwon Do
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    Taekwon-do for a mature beginner

    I don't think age has anything to do with your ability to train in a Martial Art. As others have said, TKD is flexibility oriented, but when...
    Post by: SyDiko, Mar 22, 2016 in forum: Tae Kwon Do
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    Tkd question

    Lol, funny responses. Its a trick used to help 'sell' the punch, even if it didn't fully connect with the Hogu.
    Post by: SyDiko, Jan 15, 2016 in forum: Tae Kwon Do
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    Dojang owner, "grandmaster" 8th dan, olympic head coach, international referee???

    I really can't speak on a probationary Black Belt for an adult, its not something that is done in the Kikkuwon Poom/Dan ranking. WTF/Kikkuwon...
    Post by: SyDiko, Jul 6, 2015 in forum: Tae Kwon Do
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    Dojang owner, "grandmaster" 8th dan, olympic head coach, international referee???

    I'm still an active TKD practitioner and it took me close to 3 years (2 1 hour classes per week) to achieve my Red belt (1st geup.) I'll be going...
    Post by: SyDiko, Jun 25, 2015 in forum: Tae Kwon Do
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    What Is Your Favourite Kick...?

    Situational! Sparring - Double, Triple, or even Quad Round Kicks depending on opponents skill level. :) Someone holding a Shield - Back Kick...
    Post by: SyDiko, Nov 21, 2013 in forum: Tae Kwon Do
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    How long did it take you guys to move up in rank?

    WTF TKD here! At my school, white belts usually train: - Basic Kicks, Punches, and blocks. - Taegeuk 1 Jang (White Belt form) - Leg (Hip)...
    Post by: SyDiko, Oct 15, 2013 in forum: Tae Kwon Do
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    Your TKD club warm up routine

    Lol, If you're serious, glad I could put some ideas into your routine. We don't always do the full routine though, it really depends on the...
    Post by: SyDiko, Oct 15, 2013 in forum: Tae Kwon Do
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    Your TKD club warm up routine

    Our warm up consists of: 1 minute planks (sometimes on forearms, sometimes on hands, or both.) - Time depends on class, 1 minute is the norm, but...
    Post by: SyDiko, Oct 7, 2013 in forum: Tae Kwon Do
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    Is this a legit routine i can do ?

    I started TKD last year and in between class days I warm-up, stretch, practice kicks, and stretch a little more; basically static, dynamic, and...
    Post by: SyDiko, Apr 23, 2013 in forum: Health and Fitness
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    29 yr old male needs help with flexibility [TORONTO, CANADA]

    I'm not sure if this guy is still posting, but I would like to add a bit to the dicussion for anyone else around the same age, weight, and build....
    Post by: SyDiko, Oct 2, 2012 in forum: Health and Fitness