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    Wrestling and Hapkido - complementary?

    I feel that wrestling absolutely compliments Hapkido. Many of the standard take downs in wrestling tend to be good, no nonsense skill....
    Post by: wmks shogun, Mar 19, 2014 in forum: Hapkido
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    Is Soo Bahk Do Taekwondo?

    Soo Bahk was an older Korean martial art, Soo Bahk Do is a more modern art, originally called Tang Soo Do, but renamed by Moo Duk Kwan Founder and...
    Post by: wmks shogun, Dec 26, 2013 in forum: Tae Kwon Do
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    Difference Between Taekwondo and Tang Soo Do

    Hi all! Since I have Dan rank in both (though actively only really do TKD anymore) I would weigh in. Tang Soo Do (Way of the Chinese...
    Post by: wmks shogun, Oct 31, 2012 in forum: Tae Kwon Do
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    Is Tae Kwon Do actually "useless" against other styles?

    To the OP: The big factors are not about the styles themselves but about how the instructors present them. If the kung fu is a performance...
    Post by: wmks shogun, Oct 19, 2012 in forum: Tae Kwon Do
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    Shifts in Hapkido Views?

    Okay, I know that I am still the new guy when it comes to Hapkido, but I have seen more Hapkido schools in my travel than I ever remember a decade...
    Post by: wmks shogun, Jun 23, 2012 in forum: Hapkido
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    Shifts in Hapkido Views?

    Being new to being an 'official' student of Hapkido, I cannot really say what things were like before. I have only known of its existence for...
    Post by: wmks shogun, Jun 17, 2012 in forum: Hapkido
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    Chukidokwan

    I also agree with Instructor Jon. Welcome! If I happen to find anything about Chukidokwan, I will be sure to bring it to your attention, (probably...
    Post by: wmks shogun, Jun 17, 2012 in forum: Hapkido
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    Building strength for holding kicks

    hold a wall or chair and perform the kick slowly and leave it extended for 10-12 seconds. Do sets of 5-10 reps for side, round, front, and...
    Post by: wmks shogun, May 4, 2012 in forum: Tae Kwon Do
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    Pressing Block...

    I spent 12 of my formative years doing western wrestling. we had a move we called a 'pancake' which consisted of a loose underhook/overhook when...
    Post by: wmks shogun, May 4, 2012 in forum: Tae Kwon Do
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    Are tournaments becoming too regulated?

    I have competed in two AAU tournaments, one in MD as a qualifier (I made nationals in forms but decided not to go) and one in WV that was just for...
    Post by: wmks shogun, Apr 18, 2012 in forum: Tae Kwon Do
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    Fighting stance when fighting other martial arts

    CloyStreng, I think that the main reason is that a lot of the Olympic fighters are only used to fighting under Olympic rules. I know you see a...
    Post by: wmks shogun, Apr 18, 2012 in forum: Tae Kwon Do
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    Chang-Heon - the unique family tree!

    If you are looking for information on Chang-Hon TKD/ITF I would recommend the book "A Killing Art: The Untold History of Tae Kwon Do" by Alex...
    Post by: wmks shogun, Mar 21, 2012 in forum: Tae Kwon Do
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    Whats in Gen Chois TKD manuals

    Badger Ladder that is a great find. Answers a lot of questions. I have a copy of the condensed encyclopedia, but it is nice to see the full...
    Post by: wmks shogun, Mar 16, 2012 in forum: Tae Kwon Do
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    Changing the syllabus to meet the needs of the student(s)

    I agree with the sentiments posted so far. I think it is inspirational that such individuals are willing to challenge themselves in spite of their...
    Post by: wmks shogun, Mar 16, 2012 in forum: Tae Kwon Do
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    I saw your post about the Kyokushin students taking on Thai fighters and losing, changing their...

    I saw your post about the Kyokushin students taking on Thai fighters and losing, changing their training strategy and coming back to beat them. I...
    Profile Post by wmks shogun for Matt F, Mar 14, 2012