Thank you for the prompt reply. I think Ill give it a few more more days and wait for a reply. If I cant contact them by by phone after that,...
Hi there, I recently have bought a new set of sparring gear from hayashi in the UK. The trouble is almost the day after I placed the order,...
Just noticed your sig neryo. Very apt (",)
Its not that I want to specifically be a high Dan, or a even a world champion.. I guess I just want to be the best I can be rather than the...
Sorry if this thread seems to be a bit of a rant but I meant to write about something else but it seemed to take on a life of its own as i was...
Hi, first of all I would like to say I have immense respect for anyone who trains seriously in a martial art, no matter what their age. I am...
Ragknarok, what do you mean ITF way? I didnt realise that ready stances at the beginning of patterns were supposed to have such detailed...
My my, im amazed at how many people replied to this thread... Shame on all of you Hi Earl. Any "dirty" techniques which I have ever applied...
Just to add my two cents, a pattern as defined by General Choi, is a representation of a technique for self defence. If you find that your...
Hey, what dirty sparring tricks have you seen people do in competition? I have seen one guy pretend to be hit in the groin in order to get a...
I went to sidekick someone, and they sidekicked me.. under my extended leg...straight into my cup... Took a breather and fought on. After the...
I currently train ITF style TKD at a college club, but my instructor has no affiliation with any major body (he used to but dosnt now). He is an...
In our club we just do them whenever, it dosnt really depend on your grade but moreso on your attendance! Also we arent taught set movements by...
Hey all. Ive got a tournament coming up next week, and although Ive had tournament experience before our coach is really pushing us for this...
Have to say axe kick is awkward when sparring. Especially when bringing it from the outside off the back leg, man one well placed side and your...
Just wondering if anyone has tips for stances during sparring. I used to use a wide, side on stance with the leading arm covering my side....
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