TKDStudent Thats very interesting, I was not aware that the ITF already did this!!! Do you know of any links of this training by an ITF school?
Traditional One step sparring in IMO a complete waste of time! Let me explain my thoughts, When I was coming up through the ranks, One step...
I think that it an excellent point, after all pattern training can mean many different thing to different people and I can certainly relate to...
Hi hapstl, I think the comparison of "if you take the joint locks out of HKD, throws out of Judo and the guard passing, sweeps out of BJJ"...
I have to say I used to really enjoy patterns! I found them interesting and challenging, the problem I have with them is I cant find a reason,...
aaron_mag, Did you catch the Purple belts names at all? :-) You are not completely correct with what I'm doing! Yes I teach BJJ, and I teach...
Good Thread, The subject of making TKD more well rounded is something "I believe all TKD Instructors should do! This is something that I have...
The BJJ over 40's DVD is by Roy Harris, Roys Deans Instructor - I would recommend buying Roy Deans Blue Belt Requirements DVD for basic ground...
The ITA used to be called USTA, United States Taekwondo Alliance, back in 80's and early 90's. It was formed by 5 Instructors: 1 Craig Kollars...
ATA Ninja Kitty!!!! YouTube- ATA Songahm # 1 : Taekwondo Training with Ninja Kitty for Tiny Tigers
I would never try to muscle in on anyone with my giant specter :eek: just giving the ATA girls some options :)
Even more giant specter action :-) YouTube- ATA Martial Arts (World Championships) Promo
Rado, Currently using a regular Full closure Boxing head gear with 10oz Boxing gloves, We are currently separating the stand up and...
Very cool, ltes hope he doesnt decide to enter the Blue belt divisions :)
Thats nothing, I know of clubs that award them as young as 5! "Ridiculous"
Side / Round kick combination off the lead leg!
I removed patterns, 1 & 3 step sparring, floor drills, added: clinch work, takedowns, and ground fighting. Changed the rank structure and...
How disrespectful, I hope you bowed on exiting the training floor? :) Seriously though, TKD is in a pretty bad state, especially in Northern...
We've gone through a number of changes over the last year due to trial and error and of course safety issues. Stand Up: This is our current...
This is what we do, separate the stand up from the ground as the norm for class, not really because of the sparring gear issue, more on that...
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