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...
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...
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...
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...
...any I can land on an opponent... :rolleyes:
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...
In Canada it is hockey, and...well, hockey, but mostly...hockey! Most peoples exposure to martial arts is the Jackie Chan cartoon. Misconceptions...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
I just finished competing in my first tournament on the weekend. I have only been taking TKD for about 8 months and am a yellow belt/green stripe....
A couple of friends of mine are going to start taking this and wanted me to join in. I have only been taking TKD for about 5 months, so as...
Before I say anything else I want to say I am simply asking a question and not trying to stir up some big heated controversy!!:D I'm only a...
Thank you Yang, Dae-han We live in a very rural area, so shopping is limited:D . I have however taken an ad out in the local paper and had a...
I pay $30.00 a month for two classes a week. We are charged $40.00 for the first 4 gradings, after which it climbs with each belt to finally...
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