The big, big schools are more common in china, and interestingly some don't even have a way of dividing their students ~ other then certificates....
I'm not hating on TKD (I do TKD myself), I'm just posting what I know based on the vast majority of TKD. TKD is 100% complete and legit MA - I...
Even though they teach a full system, in TKD tournaments one can only use their legs to get points. - This can greatly improve one's kicking, but...
That's way it's good to cross-train. With TKD you never get good 'full contact' sparing.
Any TKD can be 'real' TKD. If you already understand the mechanics of fighting, then you can practice at your own standards (outside of dojo) -...
Of course, but some instructors may have hundreds of students, and it helps to keep the different classes together in groups bassed on their rank....
Buduun - Holiin chi mini ~ Good stuff! 3 Buduun - Holiin chi mini - 3 Бүдүүн - Холын Чи Минь - YouTube
Belts are just to help instructors keep track of your progress. As long as what you're learning is good, there are no worries.
Add in there some striking. O'sensei himself said "The secret to Aikido is Atemi". Also try holding the horse stance, and maybe learn some basic...
Simply wearing the weights should be enough to strengthen your legs for faster kicks. No need to practice kicking while the weights are on - it...
I found a picture of their Kanji. LINK
I have found an interesting Karate school in my area. I went in to ask some questions, and I found out that the style was 'Fushin Ryu'. I...
It is true, what O'sensei said about Atemi. Doing the striking art continues to back up my soft techniques. The experimental exercises I have...
Bruce Lee had some very interesting ideas. Sure he was a movie star, but he did so much more. He presented different philosophies. - JDK (his...
Just thought i'd add this - there is an online BJJ system that does evaluate a student's progress.
This guy's done way more than Ninja LARP. You should see his rock'n roll, shooting and even biking videos. He's a hoot!
It is possible to learn different Kata etc online, but you must already understand the mechanics of fighting, and have real world experience. I...
I just created a few short Kata that combine both the TKD-Style, and Aiki-Jujutsu style moves. It is very experimental, but it seems to be...
The way I see it, people should wear belt according to their club's regulations. The progress is what matters most. Seek out mistakes in your...
Off the mat, you can greatly improve your focus. Be perfectly conscious of everyday tasks that are normally automatic. - This not only improves...
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