Impact at apex This is a great piece of research material for my own education, and I thank you for the clarification! Same point made as...
Force = Mass X Acceleration Following the natural angle of the foot in relation to motion (i.e. a natural gait has some outward angle) we find...
Thomas, I agree, for me personally, time in rank is a good standard to maintain. Consistently training during that time is pertinent as well!
Good information from all. I hope more will add to this thought process and share their perspectives of acceptable practice. I know there are...
Thomas, this is exactly the input I was looking for. Acknowledging the broad spectrum of standards I'm very appreciative of the "this man's...
American Grandmasters List Edward Sell - GM Uhm, Won Kyu Charles Seriff - GM Choi, Hong Hi Robert Hardin - GGM Nam & GM Kong, Young Il Scott...
Dear All, I am trying to compile a list of Americans who have attained the rank of 9th Dan in Taekwondo. Moderators, I made an attempt at this...
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Regardless of organizational politics, what is your personal belief regarding promotional authority?
While each organization has its own criteria for promotion (I'm speaking in relation to Taekwondo) I am interested to obtain your individual...
The ATA broke off from the ITF. The ITA broke off from the ATA...now the ATA has created Songham TKD and the ITA (rebranded as Tiger Rock) has the...
In my experience the 93 Brand Gi runs a little larger than many while the Inverted Gear is a more tapered fit. Someone referenced Atama and I'll...
93 Brand & Inverted Gear I have about 400 hours split between a 93 Goose and Inverted Gear Kimono. Both are solid and awesome...just throwing...
Blue Belt since 2013.... I just train to learn, wouldn't care if I was promoted to polka dot belt personally. My place is sweating on the mats,...
We refer to it as a Cow Catcher or 100% around our way!
? Not much of a back story.... Taekwondo school across town gained their "CTC" status a while back and posted the sticker on their door....
Online Blue Belt I live in a well populated area of about 200,000 residence. To me it comes down to doing the right thing the right way....
BJJ The term "Gracie Jiu Jitsu" as I understand it is a copyright/trademark secured by one small portion of the family. The remainder use...
there was a decent weight advantage, and I agree they both rolled like white belts. The early half-guard retention from mount was smooth, and the...
Wouldn't argue with you one bit. We tried the "catching flies with honey" method my grandmother always referenced instead of a big "I told ya...
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