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    Jhoon Rhee-who? What?

    I agree with MadMonk on this one. Gen. Choi did a great deal to promote Tae Kwon Do in its infancy, and even offered a few ideas of his own as far...
    Post by: TraditionalTKD, Oct 30, 2006 in forum: Tae Kwon Do
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    How long does it really take to get a black belt?

    How long does it take to make black belt? As long as your Instructor says it does. Having said that, there should be an acceptable middle ground...
    Post by: TraditionalTKD, Oct 4, 2006 in forum: Tae Kwon Do Resources
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    what did you learn after 1st dan?

    That theoretically you know your basics and are now ready to begin serious Tae Kwon Do practice. Everything up to now was just learning the...
    Post by: TraditionalTKD, Oct 4, 2006 in forum: Tae Kwon Do
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    Ancient TKD Black Belts

    Jumping 20 feet in the air? You mean like in kung fu films or Crouching Tiger Hidden Dragon? Possible, yes. Probable? Highly unlikely. The...
    Post by: TraditionalTKD, Sep 11, 2006 in forum: Tae Kwon Do
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    jumping kicks?

    Jumping kicks done by someone who doesn't really know how to do them, whether in class or outside, will lead to serious injuries. They will also...
    Post by: TraditionalTKD, Aug 14, 2006 in forum: Tae Kwon Do
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    Fraudlent grandmasters?

    Because many people who have no martial arts experience are easily impressed with high ranking Dan numbers after your name, regardless of who (if...
    Post by: TraditionalTKD, Aug 14, 2006 in forum: General Martial Arts Discussion
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    Height for jumping kicks...

    If you cannot do a jumping kick higher than a stationary kick, then don't jump. Jumping is designed to add height/distance to your technique. If...
    Post by: TraditionalTKD, Aug 14, 2006 in forum: Tae Kwon Do
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    Can You Explain Koryo

    The opening is move of Koryo is performed: Going into choom-bi stance, both hands are brought up, fingertips touching, from the Dan Jeon are up...
    Post by: TraditionalTKD, Aug 14, 2006 in forum: Tae Kwon Do
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    dear TKD people

    In my opinion, Tae Kwon Do is attacked on two fronts: 1. The infamous Tae Kwon Do McDojangs. While every style has them, TKD is especially...
    Post by: TraditionalTKD, Aug 14, 2006 in forum: Tae Kwon Do
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    patches, stripes and other decor...

    Personally, I am a minimalist when it comes to patches and stripes. I like a nice blank white uniform. Aside from school patch and/or federation...
    Post by: TraditionalTKD, Aug 14, 2006 in forum: Tae Kwon Do
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    Pet Peeve in the Dojo

    I've got many actually, but here are several: 1. Red belt students with the technique and balance of a green belt or lower. This is negligence...
    Post by: TraditionalTKD, Jul 10, 2006 in forum: General Martial Arts Discussion
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    Music benafits?

    We don't use music in our classes because you need to be focused to prevent accidents. Hard to concentrate on the other guy when you have music in...
    Post by: TraditionalTKD, Jun 27, 2006 in forum: General Martial Arts Discussion
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    Music benafits?

    I don't listen to music when i train. It takes away from my practice. Music is for aerobics or tae bo.
    Post by: TraditionalTKD, Jun 26, 2006 in forum: General Martial Arts Discussion
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    HapKido and Tae Kwon Do

    No, one step is only one aspect of self defense designed to show certain principles (distance, stepping, depth perception). Tae Kwon Do utilizes...
    Post by: TraditionalTKD, Jun 26, 2006 in forum: Tae Kwon Do
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    HapKido and Tae Kwon Do

    Our organization teaches Tae Kwon Do only, no Hapkido. Tae Kwon Do self defense works quite nicely thank you.
    Post by: TraditionalTKD, Jun 26, 2006 in forum: Tae Kwon Do