BlackStar Posted September 3, 2009 Share Posted September 3, 2009 Hey I was just wondering if anybody else on here does a martial art? I do TaeKwon-Do, which ive been doing for 9 years now. Does anybody else do something like this? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nightwish Posted September 3, 2009 Share Posted September 3, 2009 I've done Tae Kwon Do for one year now Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlackStar Posted September 3, 2009 Author Share Posted September 3, 2009 Haha I know you have kelly and its good, when you can chat haha Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ernie Posted September 3, 2009 Share Posted September 3, 2009 Kung Fu for many years. Taekwondo is always impressive to watch, you guys must do a lot of leg stretching. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nightwish Posted September 3, 2009 Share Posted September 3, 2009 Thats what you like to think We've done quite a bit recently but we can go for quite a while without doing any at all! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlackStar Posted September 3, 2009 Author Share Posted September 3, 2009 Ive never really seen kung fu, what kinda things do you have to do? yea lol I have but ive been there many years and im younge so im quiet supple Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Talisman Posted September 3, 2009 Share Posted September 3, 2009 I used to practise Tai Chi a bit, which I think qualifies as a martial art, but haven't done it for some time - I would like to go back to it at some time, but there don't seem to be any classes at times that suit me in my area. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adam Posted September 3, 2009 Share Posted September 3, 2009 I used to take Karate, but it was not my cup of tea Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlackStar Posted September 6, 2009 Author Share Posted September 6, 2009 I used to take Karate, but it was not my cup of tea Hey just a quick question about Karate. How long does it take to get your 3rd dan in it? And how old do you have to be? Thanks xxx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Echo Posted September 6, 2009 Share Posted September 6, 2009 I have a good friend who started doing karate a few years ago, and she's loving it. She's almost to her black belt and is also training to be an instructor. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nicola Posted September 6, 2009 Share Posted September 6, 2009 I used to practice Shotokan Karate when I was younger and managed to get to the belt before the black belt (brown with two white stripes). I was about 13-14 when I started and finished when I was about 16 and became interested in boys! I've often thought about taking it up again. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlackStar Posted September 7, 2009 Author Share Posted September 7, 2009 Oh right, thanks guys Its been a help. Apparently Karate and TKD are very similar Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ernie Posted September 7, 2009 Share Posted September 7, 2009 (edited) Ive never really seen kung fu, what kinda things do you have to do? This website explains it best: http://www.laugar-kungfu.com/intro.asp I can also recommend watching and listening to Master Yau: Edited January 18, 2010 by Ernie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlackStar Posted September 8, 2009 Author Share Posted September 8, 2009 Thanks, thats helped alot. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nightwish Posted September 8, 2009 Share Posted September 8, 2009 A Tae Kwon Do question Laura, do I have to learn all of the grading cards up to my belt? Will I be tested on all of them? How many questions are asked? Oh, and do I only have to do the pattern Do-San or will I get asked to do a previous pattern as well as my current one? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlackStar Posted September 8, 2009 Author Share Posted September 8, 2009 A Tae Kwon Do question Laura, do I have to learn all of the grading cards up to my belt? Will I be tested on all of them? How many questions are asked? Oh, and do I only have to do the pattern Do-San or will I get asked to do a previous pattern as well as my current one? Errm well.. you will need to know all of the grading cards up to and including your grading card, so 10,9,8 and 7. you will be asked approx 5 questions all relivent to your grade or below. And i think, you only do your pattern, but you may have to do it multiple times. it would be good if you knew all the patterns before you anyways Do you know all your line work and set-sparring? xx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nightwish Posted September 8, 2009 Share Posted September 8, 2009 I'm fine with the line work and set-sparring. The only thing Karl noticed was that I did an L stance at times when it shouldn't have been, whoops I don't like the other patterns, I always mess up on Dan-Gun Now I'm focusing on my grading pattern I seem to have forgotten bits of my other patterns! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlackStar Posted September 8, 2009 Author Share Posted September 8, 2009 I'm fine with the line work and set-sparring. The only thing Karl noticed was that I did an L stance at times when it shouldn't have been, whoops I don't like the other patterns, I always mess up on Dan-Gun Now I'm focusing on my grading pattern I seem to have forgotten bits of my other patterns! Lol, you going tomorrow night? Karl will sort it all out im pretty sure you only have to do your own patter, i think its at green belt you have to do an examiners choice pattern. You'll be fine, as long as you know your theory. xx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nightwish Posted September 8, 2009 Share Posted September 8, 2009 Yeah I am going in tomorrow night! I need the practice before the grading on Saturday I've been looking over the old theory in case I get tested on it, but I might try looking at my new stuff tomorrow. Usually I don't look at it until the day before, I have a brilliant memory In the set sparring what stance are we walking back in? Different people tell me different things which confuses me. I think you might have noticed that at the pre-grading when I was muddling it up! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlackStar Posted September 8, 2009 Author Share Posted September 8, 2009 Yeah I am going in tomorrow night! I need the practice before the grading on Saturday I've been looking over the old theory in case I get tested on it, but I might try looking at my new stuff tomorrow. Usually I don't look at it until the day before, I have a brilliant memory In the set sparring what stance are we walking back in? Different people tell me different things which confuses me. I think you might have noticed that at the pre-grading when I was muddling it up! Haha, not a good thing to learn it the day before. But i used to do it to be honest and its not dont me any harm Errm which number? Carnt think off hand which numbers you have to do? xx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nightwish Posted September 8, 2009 Share Posted September 8, 2009 Haha, not a good thing to learn it the day before.But i used to do it to be honest and its not dont me any harm Errm which number? Carnt think off hand which numbers you have to do? xx Oh I'm learning sets 5, 6 and 7. I know its not a good thing to do but I can remember conversations in great detail that I've had years ago Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlackStar Posted September 8, 2009 Author Share Posted September 8, 2009 Oh I'm learning sets 5, 6 and 7. I know its not a good thing to do but I can remember conversations in great detail that I've had years ago Number 5 - its outer forearm block in walking stance, outer forearm block in walking stance, more across to the right in a sitting stance doing an outerforearm block and punch. Number 6 - its knifehand block in walking stance, knifehand block in walking stance, move across to the right in sitting stance doing an kinfhand block and kinfehand strike to the neck with your palm facing the roof. Number 7 - its outer forearm in walking stance, outerforearm in walking stance, jump back to the right, to a guarding block in L-stance, then a front kick off your back leg, land in walking stance doing a double punch. All start with right leg back first. I think thats right. Check with somebody tomorrow night . Haha, im rubbish with theory, now for grading because its so high, i have to sart learning about 5 months before the grading xx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nightwish Posted September 8, 2009 Share Posted September 8, 2009 Thank you!!!! I thought I was doing it right that way but then someone told me I had to go back in L-stance which didn't feel that comfortable at all. I don't want to think about black belt theory yet, I already have the cards for red belt and felt like fainting when I saw it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlackStar Posted September 8, 2009 Author Share Posted September 8, 2009 Thank you!!!! I thought I was doing it right that way but then someone told me I had to go back in L-stance which didn't feel that comfortable at all. I don't want to think about black belt theory yet, I already have the cards for red belt and felt like fainting when I saw it Your welcome, but make sure you check tomorrow, im not positive. mainly 95% sure haha yea its not as bad as people think because you have been learning it from day 1 for each grading, once you go over it a couple of times, it stickes in.. like now i would know something withour looking at the cards but leaning it now it hard xx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WrongIslander Posted January 18, 2010 Share Posted January 18, 2010 I used to partake in Kuk Sool Won but unfortunately due to health reasons and how that has affected my financial situation I am no longer able to attend classes. It was a very enjoyable experience and one I will definetly go back to when I am in a better position to do so. If anyone is thinking of taking up M.A. I highly recommend it... if you can afford it. That's the only problem, the cost of better health and mental strength as well as other skills doesn't come cheap. Still, it's more than worth paying if you can. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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