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    Kwan Family Tree

    I come from a Moo Duk Kwan lineage beginning with Hwang Kee -> Chong Soo Hong/ Ki Whang Kim -> Richard Chun -> Arthur Cohen/Thomas Festa -> John...
    Post by: french fri25, Aug 21, 2011 in forum: Tae Kwon Do
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    Represent your Kwan!

    We proudly come from a Moo Duk Kwan lineage through GM Richard Chun, one of America's Taekwondo pioneers. We continue to practice a traditional...
    Post by: french fri25, Aug 21, 2011 in forum: Tae Kwon Do
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    Which Martial Art Is Right For You? (Quiz)

    1. Muay Thai 2. Taekwondo 3. American Kickboxing 4. Kenpo Karate 5. Shotokan Karate interesting since I've practiced both Muay Thai as well as...
    Post by: french fri25, Jun 20, 2011 in forum: General Martial Arts Discussion
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    New to the site. Wanted to share!:)

    Welcome to MAP and the Taekwondo forum. I study Moo Duk Kwan Taekwondo under Richard Chun's USTA and am Kukkiwon certified as well. Hope to see...
    Post by: french fri25, Jun 14, 2011 in forum: Tae Kwon Do
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    How long did it take for you to get black belt? Or how long do you think...?

    Took me 4 years to get to 1st Dan. At my school its all about the individual practitioner and how much they train, how fast they pick up...
    Post by: french fri25, Jun 14, 2011 in forum: General Martial Arts Discussion
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    Martial Arts Beginner's Goals

    One of the most important goals you should have as a beginner is to build a solid base. Learn the basics and become proficient in them. By...
    Post by: french fri25, May 6, 2011 in forum: General Martial Arts Discussion
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    Inspirational Martial Art Videos

    YouTube - AIMAA Pittsburgh: Life Begins at 80
    Post by: french fri25, May 1, 2011 in forum: General Martial Arts Discussion
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    2nd Degree Grading

    Looks like a great test. Im always impressed by the videos from Rayners Lane TKD, keep it up!
    Post by: french fri25, Apr 8, 2011 in forum: Tae Kwon Do
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    Thoughts on double promotion

    I am not a fan of double gradings. What's the point? What's the rush? I'd much rather be a good lower ranking belt and earn the respect from my...
    Post by: french fri25, Mar 29, 2011 in forum: Tae Kwon Do
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    How old were you when you started martial arts and what style

    started in Jeet Kune Do and Muay Thai when I was 14.
    Post by: french fri25, Mar 16, 2011 in forum: Off Topic Area
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    Examples of "hard" TKD

    Yep, he's a Moo Duk Kwan guy. MDK dobok usually have black trim around the bottom as well as the lapel of the uniform. Definitely some good,...
    Post by: french fri25, Mar 7, 2011 in forum: Tae Kwon Do
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    Move to Korea...?

    If you are a full time student, finish up your degree. Once you get your degree you could always teach english over there. I have a friend right...
    Post by: french fri25, Feb 24, 2011 in forum: Tae Kwon Do
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    Cyrus Washington-Muay Thai $ Tae Kwon Do Kickboxer

    Definitely looks pretty good to me. He has a very unorthodox and explosive style with a large arsenal of techniques. The more you vary your...
    Post by: french fri25, Feb 17, 2011 in forum: Tae Kwon Do
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    good taijutsu bad taijutsu

    Not a taijutsu practitioner but as far as my knowledge goes I was under the impression that taijutsu was all about using anything necessary to...
    Post by: french fri25, Feb 8, 2011 in forum: Ninjutsu
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    Examples of "hard" TKD

    As a Moo Duk Kwan guy myself I always add in this vid of some good old tough sparring: YouTube - Steve Grandeza Phil. Moo Duk Kwan Full...
    Post by: french fri25, Feb 4, 2011 in forum: Tae Kwon Do