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    Tae Kwon Do Jump Jump Jump

    Excesive practice tends to help as well. Jumping did not come naturally to me, but I just kept on practicing and am ALRIGHT at it now. There are...
    Post by: AITKDMan, Feb 27, 2007 in forum: Tae Kwon Do Resources
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    Changing to WTF?

    It really depends on your skill set. Some instructors may make you "retest" for your current belt, or just show them what you know. Some...
    Post by: AITKDMan, Feb 27, 2007 in forum: Tae Kwon Do
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    Would this annoy you?

    I would talk to him about it first, he may not even realize he's doing it - just a reaction kind of thing. Explain to him that what he is doing...
    Post by: AITKDMan, Feb 27, 2007 in forum: Tae Kwon Do
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    A Little Incident Happened Yesterday

    I don't think I would throw a flying side kick in a self-defense situation. I'm confident in my technique that if is lands it'll do some damage,...
    Post by: AITKDMan, Feb 22, 2007 in forum: Tae Kwon Do
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    can u break boards?

    board breaking trains your mind just as much as your body. Its another aspect of martial arts training, some people dont like it but to call it...
    Post by: AITKDMan, Feb 21, 2007 in forum: Tae Kwon Do Resources
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    can u break boards?

    Here is the 6 board round. I can't find the 9 board side for the life of me...but I swear I did it, lol.
    Post by: AITKDMan, Feb 21, 2007 in forum: Tae Kwon Do Resources
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    can u break boards?

    Standard 1" thick full size boards. I don't dry my boards - I do try to keep them in a dry place though so they don't become damp. Of course,...
    Post by: AITKDMan, Feb 20, 2007 in forum: Tae Kwon Do Resources
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    can u break boards?

    You know, I was never that great at breaking and then one day it somehow clicked. Once it did I really started enjoying it. Im currently working...
    Post by: AITKDMan, Feb 20, 2007 in forum: Tae Kwon Do Resources
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    Proper Training up to the teacher or the student

    It is 100 percent teacher and 100 percent student, both need to be giving their all at all times in order to fully realize the students potential.
    Post by: AITKDMan, Feb 17, 2007 in forum: Tae Kwon Do
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    Korean TKD terminology

    Thank, that's exactly what I was looking for, I owe ya one.
    Post by: AITKDMan, Feb 16, 2007 in forum: Tae Kwon Do Resources
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    Age to start TKD??

    We have a little dragon's program that is made up of largely 4 - 6 year olds. I personally believe anything below 4 is too young. I started when...
    Post by: AITKDMan, Feb 16, 2007 in forum: Tae Kwon Do
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    Korean TKD terminology

    I was wondering if anyone knows any good sites that have audio playback of Korean TKD terminology. I've found a couple of good sites that have a...
    Post by: AITKDMan, Feb 15, 2007 in forum: Tae Kwon Do Resources
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    A great analogy of TKD Sport vs. Art

    The analogy is interesting. I think comparing styles of martial arts would take a fairly complicated analogy in order to truly do it justice....
    Post by: AITKDMan, Feb 15, 2007 in forum: Tae Kwon Do
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    Advice on reverse turning kick

    Its hard to judge without seeing your kick, but as a general rule I find my students do a couple things that hurt their balance: 1. Don't drop...
    Post by: AITKDMan, Feb 15, 2007 in forum: Tae Kwon Do
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    TKD punches - mechanics vs tradition

    The more I've been reading about the biological mechanics behind punching I realize I'm severly lacking in my knowledge of muscle groups, etc....
    Post by: AITKDMan, Feb 9, 2007 in forum: Tae Kwon Do