Haha I don't like the gi for two reasons: 1) it doesn't seem practical to me 2) it makes me look fat :( haha but the second reason is purely...
Thank you very much for the help! And yes, you are probably correct with the self defense thing. Right now, my goal is to compete and that's what...
^in my previous post, when I said my kicks are good, I was referring to the kicks that are involved in poomsae/forms. That is one thing that my...
Yup. The guy you are talking about sounds similar to me. Except, my kicks are very good. I am also great with paddle kicking, self defense, and...
Thanks! And no, I did not have any contact at all with any other martial artists outside of my school. I'm 21 now, and I started when I was a...
I guess it depends on the school. My former school had mostly males. This new school I'm at now has more females, but still mostly guys.
Thank you! And maybe I should move this to the Jiu jitsu forum, but do you prefer gi or no gi? I absolutely hate the gi.
Yes you are completely right. I jumped into my first competition without any sort of practice, while my competitor had been competing for many...
Haha no need to apologize :) I get referred to as "sir" many times in the dojang because there just aren't many females who take up martial arts.
It took me almost 7 years to get to 2nd degree. It took me 3.5 years to get to black belt, 1 year to get to 2nd degree, and now I have been a 2nd...
It did come off harsh, but I think that this may have been a misunderstanding. When I said "fight" I was referring to the Olympic Style (WTF)...
I agree. The situation you are describing is what happened at my previous school. That is why I left.
Hmm, I'm not sure I understand your question. Sorry, I've had a long day. If you are asking if failing someone who doesn't perform according to...
Thanks! I love BJJ. I'm still doing taekwondo because I absolutely love the sport side of it. I love the beautiful kicks that taekwondo has. But...
That's very true. However, there needs to be a delicate balance between business and martial arts. Many studios are operating for business. That...
Just FYI, I am not a "him" ;) but anyway, to answer someone else's question, I do cross train. I do Brazilian Jiu Jitsu. I absolutely love it. In...
Giovanni, I would have to respectfully disagree with you. When I say that it is not my fault that I can't fight, I am more referring to the sport...
Yes, my time was not wasted at this school. I made some very important connections with people who have truly made a difference in my personal...
Thank you very much for your support! My head instructor at the previous school was awesome. Very skilled. When he was not stuck babysitting, he...
Receiving a black belt without knowing the taught curriculum is unnacceptable in my opinion. If your opinion is different, then I will agree to...
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